Homeless Ministries Outreach Coordinator

OVERVIEW:

The Homeless Ministries Outreach Coordinator will actively engage in community outreach efforts to promote awareness of the Harbor Light Center, the inaugural stage of The Way Out program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate homeless outreach efforts throughout downtown San Francisco
• Establish and maintain a regular outreach schedule in and around homeless encampments
• Work with SF Metro Corps units/officers for regular participation in the outreach schedule ensuring adequate coverage for spiritual, emotional, and physical care on all outings
• Work with the San Francisco Culinary Training Academy students and instructor on a monthly outreach effort providing food prepared by the students
• Interface with external groups who have regular interaction with people who could benefit from the Harbor Light and The Way Out Extended Recovery programs
• Provide reports and input at regularly scheduled staff, advisory board, and coordinate council meetings
• Promote Salvation Army recovery programs and services in all locations outreach is performed
• Record key statistics related to outreach efforts and submit monthly reports
• Operate and maintain the Street Homeless Outreach and Wellness (S.H.O.W.) van in good working order, keeping accurate mileage logs, maintenance records, and required license and insurance documents for the vehicle
• Purchase and maintain all supplies needed for outreach efforts
• Regular visits to the local food bank to obtain needed food/snacks for outreach
• Find resources/donors for socks, hygiene, clothing, etc.
• Work with Harbor Light program participants by having them volunteer with outreach efforts
• Organize and upkeep of Outreach Closet
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• CA driver's license (required)
• Associate's Degree in a related field (preferred)
• Experience working with the homeless population (2 years preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft programs

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Ability to maintain good rapport with other staff members, corps personnel and the public
• Knowledge of Salvation Army practices, policies, and organization (preferred)

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
• Street Homeless Outreach and Wellness (S.H.O.W.) van

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.