Community Engagement Coordinator-Scattered Sites (77924)
HomeFirstAbout the role
Job Details
Level ExperiencedJob Location Navigation HUB - San Jose, CASecondary Job Location(s) Alura Motel - San Jose, CA; Bristol Motel - Campbell, CA; Casa Linda - San Jose, CA; Fontaine Inn - San Jose, CA; Motel 6 - San Jose, CAPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level High SchoolSalary Range $32.10 - $32.10 HourlyTravel Percentage Up to 50% Job Shift DayJob Category Nonprofit - Social ServicesDescription
POSITION: Community Engagement Coordinator-Scattered Sites
REPORTS TO: Director of Community Engagement
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Motel Program- scattered sites/Navigation Hub/Office Admin
TYPE: Non-Exempt, Full-time, on-site, in person
Compensation: $32.10/Hourly
ABOUT HOMEFIRST
Established in 1980, HomeFirst™ is a nonprofit organization passionately working to end homelessness. We serve the Bay Area community through low-barrier programming and systems leadership – meeting each person where they are by offering support and resources that address immediate and long-term housing needs. With 45 years of experience, we view housing as a fundamental human right and understand that solving homelessness requires a collaborative effort.
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
In partnership with the City of San Jose’s Housing Department, HomeFirst Services (HFS) is operating a Navigation Hub and Motel Program.
The Navigation Hub is a low-barrier, non-congregate, tent-based shelter site that will function as a triage location for single adults and couples over the age of 18. The Hub will be an initial service location when households are or will be relocated from encampments near City of San José waterways and neighborhoods before referral to other locations in the shelter system. The Hub will have low-barrier entrance and operate from a Housing First perspective, using trauma-informed Harm Reduction Principles that prioritize reduced harm from substance use over sobriety enforcement. The Navigation HUB consists of 48 regular and 8 ADA-accessible tents in a fenced setting where participants can access basic-needs services including food, water, and showers, and case management services. The Navigation HUB will offer a variety of supportive services, community engagement and direct contributions to help each participant achieve stable housing. Sites will be fully staffed and operate seven days per week, 24 hours per day with on-site security services.
The Motel Program will provide interim shelter at multiple underutilized motels and hotels across the City of San Jose. The Motel Program (MP) is intended to provide Emergency Interim Housing opportunities and is a referral-based only program with no drop-in services provided to the public. The MP will support program participants by providing services to include case management, housing problem-solving, meals and other wraparound supportive services. These services are informed by a harm reduction philosophy with an emphasis on educating participants on how to avoid risky behaviors and engage in safer practices, including connection to evidence-based treatment options. In sites where RV placement is permitted, participants will have access to the same services as motel program participants.
The Community Engagement Coordinator for the Navigation Hub and Hotel Program will provide support through coordination of volunteer opportunities, and solicitation of donations. The Community Engagement Coordinator will assist with acceptance, sorting, recording and distribution of donations at the admini
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