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• Life changing work * Welcoming staff  * Generous benefits  * Advancement opportunities

• Join the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco and be part of the solution to break the cycles of homelessness and domestic violence in San Francisco.

• St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco operates the Multi-Service Center - Northern California’s largest homeless shelter, Navigation Centers for chronically homeless individuals and couples and the Riley Center - Domestic Violence shelter and services for survivors. We have over 200 employees working in 4 locations. We are proud of our diversity and of our more than 150-year history of helping others in San Francisco.  St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco’s mission is to offer hope and service, on a direct person to person basis, working to break the cycles of homelessness and domestic violence.

SUMMARY

• Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, the Program Aid is responsible for assisting in the general operation of the MSC and Drop-In Center. This position is responsible for monitoring the residents, providing resources and ensuring the safety of the shelter.  This is a full-time, non-exempt, union position.

• SCHEDULE: Graveyard Shift 12:00 Midnight to 8:30am

• SALARY AND BENEFIT OVERVIEW

• The Program Aid starts at $24.00 per hour.

• St. Vincent de Paul of San Francisco offers a robust benefits package that includes 

• * Kaiser HMO medical paid in full
• * Voluntary dental and vision insurance
• * Life insurance
• * 403b retirement plan with employer-paid match after one year of employment
• * Employee Assistance Program
• * Ten vacation and ten sick days accrued per year, two personal floating holidays and twelve and a half holidays offered per year.                                          

RESPONSIBILITIES

• * Provide resource and referral information for clients
• * Responsible for respectful and courteous treatment of all clients at all times.
• * Monitor and control activities in the Shelter and Drop In, ensuring the safety of residents and staff.
• * Carry protective gloves at all times and use them as appropriate.
• * Follow and maintain rules and regulations described in the Shelter’s operations manual.
• * Implement and adhere to Standards of Care per City/County legislation.
• * Use CHANGES software to record client data.
• * Make area checks as assigned.
• * Perform bed checks.
• * Distribute and collect blankets and towels.
• * Monitor meal lines.
• * Responsible for cleanliness of bed and work areas, including restrooms.
• * Attend monthly all-staff meetings.
• * Perform other appropriate duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• * High school degree or equivalent
• * Good communication English skills, both verbal and written.
• * Experience and ability to work with men and women who are homeless, indigent, alcoholic, mentally ill, and/or unemployed.
• * Ability to maintain accurate records.
• * Ability to work well under pressure and in crisis situations.
• * Ability to learn new skills and follow procedures.
• * Proficient in data entry, learning new software and Microsoft Word.
• * Ability to maintain collaborative and cooperative working relationships.
• * Demonstrated use of Vincentian values such as respect, dignity, integrity, collaboration, justice, stewardship, compassion, client advocacy and resourcefulness.
• * Demonstrated excellence in relating to clients and performing duties.
• * Ability to maintain professional boundaries with guests, volunteers and staff.
• * Commitment to the mission of St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco.

•   Covid vaccination and negative result on TB test required.

•   Background check completed upon acceptance of job offer.

•   This position requires current CPR and First Aid certification given by MSC.   

• St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

•  Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction.

• Graveyard Shift: 12:00 Midnight to 8:30am.