Desk Clerk

Salary: $22 an hour

Desk Clerk

ABOUT US

Founded in 1991, Hope Solutions, formerly Contra Costa Interfaith Housing, is avibrantandsocially responsive non-profit agency that provides permanent housing and vital support services to over 2,000 homeless or at-risk families and individuals in Contra Costa County. Over 40 faith-based communities support our work, although there are no religious requirements or affiliations to receive services.

Are you seeking a new role that fully utilizes your talents and potentialwhile helping to make the world a better place? If so, please read on!

What are you passionate about?

At Hope Solutionswe envision a world in which everyone has a place to call home and the support of a strong community so that they can live with dignity and reach their full potential. We strive to be inclusive and responsive to community needs. We are committed to excellence and accomplish our work with integrity, respect, compassion, and humility.

Hope Solution's mission is toheal the effects of povertyandhomelessness by providing permanent housing and vital support services to highly vulnerable families and individuals.

Could our mission be your mission?

Learn more about us @hopesolutions.org

TEAM SNAPSHOT

We're adding to our team of passionate folkswho are on a mission to help make the lives of others betterthrough services and support that lead to a higher quality of life for our clients.

We'd like to learn more about youapply for the role! What's our team like?

Here's a snapshot of some of the folks at Hope Solutions who help advance our vision to achievesecure housing and the dignity of self-sufficiency for the homeless and at-risk families and individuals in Contra Costa County.

A FEW OF US...

DeanneChief Executive OfficerResides with her husband and three children. Enjoys hiking, camping, reading, cooking, and cheering at her kids' games.

AlexChief Operating OfficerLives with his wife, son, and dog (and loves when the grandkids visit!). MSW and macro social worker who enjoys reading, baseball (Go Giants!), cooking, hiking, jazz, and family time.

ChristinaChief Financial OfficerResides with her husband, son, two daughters, and their dog. MPA, Non-Profit Graduate Certificate, and 20+ years in finance; enjoys traveling and family time.

BethDirector of Clinical & Support ServicesResides with her sister and son. Licensed psychologist with 30+ years working with children and families; enjoys singing, cooking, gardening, and traveling.

BillVice President of ProgramsResides with his partner. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25+ years experience working with underserved populations, specialized training in somatic psychotherapy and end-of-life care; enjoys reading, gardening, and meditation.

CaylaDirector of Evaluation & Learning Resides with her husband and children. MBA in Business Analytics that thrives on spreadsheet analysis, dashboard creation, and reading.

DebbieDirector of Development & External RelationsResides with her husband, two teenagers, and a rescue mutt. Leads external relations and development with 20+ years in marketing and communications.

DominickDirector of Re-Entry Housing & ServicesA fourth-generation San Francisco native and father of four, holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice and an M.A. in Leadership. In his free time, he enjoys music, travel, nature, cooking, and quarterly wine trips.

KristinaDirector of Human ResourcesWith over 20 years of experience in HR, leadership, people management, and operations, she holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and is a SHRM-SCP certified professional. A Bay Area native and proud foodie, she lives with her child and enjoys spending time with her family, cycling, hiking, and keeping life light with laughter and fun.

MashalDirector of Housing & Support ServicesResides in the Bay Area. Daughter of Afghan refugees; enjoys weekends with her son, concerts, reading, and Sonoma Coast drives; former Program Manager for housing and care for chronically homeless adults with AIDS/HIV; co-chair for Hope Solutions' CARE Committee and board member.

TanyaDirector of Rapid Re-Housing & NavigationResides with her husband, daughter, and two sons. Master's in Counseling Psychology with 15+ years serving underserved populations; enjoys music, comedy, movies, exercising, and basketball.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

As a Desk Clerk under the guidance of the Support Services Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining smooth operations within an affordable housing facility. Your responsibilities will include welcoming residents and guests, managing check-ins and check-outs, handling inquiries, and providing exceptional customer service.

Additionally, you will assist in maintaining accurate records, coordinating with other staff members to ensure efficient communication, and promptly addressing any issues or concerns. Your attention to detail, friendly demeanor, and ability to multitask will contribute to creating a positive and welcoming environment for all residents and visitors.

Please note: This Desk Clerk position is an overnight role, responsible for providing front desk support during overnight hours.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Resident Support:

• Maintain familiarity with all residents of El Portal Place.
• Collaborate closely with all supportive staff connected to residents to support residents to overcome issues that may place them at risk for eviction, including but not limited to: behavioral issues, mental health problems, or physical limitations that affect their ability to abide by lease agreements/rules of residency.
• Encourage all residents to take advantage of the services and programs available to them.
• Maintain awareness of culturally diverse consumer populations and perform duties with a trauma-informed approach and attention to residents' cultural needs.

Facility & Visitor Management:

• Keep an accurate log of all visitors to the building by recording names and assuring visitors sign in and out.
• Answer telephones and take accurate messages.
• Convey accurate information to team members and/or appropriate authorities, as necessary.
• Conduct patrols of the building according to a schedule outlined by the Facilities Manager and other supervisory staff.
• Ensure that doors and gates are closed and locked.
• Respond to emergency situations by calling the appropriate emergency service (i.e., police, fire department, ambulance, paramedics).
• Enforce building policies and house rules.
• Keep lobby areas clean and neat.
• Monitor parking areas and enforce the policy.
• Inform the Support Services Manager, team members, and/or on-call Property Manager of any unusual activity in a timely manner.
• Enforce the complex's no-loitering policy.
• Manage resident complaints and issues.
• Perform other related duties that the Support Services Manager and other supervisory staff may request.

Cultural Responsiveness:

• Awareness of and aptitude to understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based differences within group environments appropriately and effectively.
• Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, personal humility, authenticity, backgrounds, and goals.
• Participate in and complete our new employee onboarding process, which includes reading and discussing a short chapter in the book, The Color of Law.

Organizational/Administrative Responsibilities:

• Professionally represent Hope Solutions in all circumstances.
• Comply with policies, procedures, standards of practice, and outcome requirements for the program.
• Comply with all legal/ethical professional guidelines for maintaining consumer confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines, protecting consumer rights, advocating on clients behalf, and assuring consumer safety.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations as well as with Hope Solutions policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with Fair Housing regulations.
• Update the Facilities Manager, Director of Property & Support Services, and the Finance department on financial matters regarding monies received and spent for maintenance, repair/rehabilitation, insurance claims, and reports.
• Attend all required meetings, including but not limited to Solutions staff meetings, Team meetings, consumer case conferences, and required training.
• Attend program development meetings as required.
• Interface and integrate efficiently with Hope Solutions management, service providers, and residents.
• Complete required personnel-related paperwork and complete expenditure reports for food supplies, petty cash expenses, and/or mileage in a timely and accurate manner.
• On-call, after-hours, and backup work will be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and belief in Housing First philosophy and strategies.
• Passion for and demonstrated experience successfully supporting vulnerable populations, especially homeless individuals with mental disabilities.
• Experience with and/or interest in handling light maintenance skills is strongly preferred.
• AA or AS degree in a field applicable to property/facility management and/or a high school diploma plus a minimum of 3 years' experience in property/facility management.
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency in the use of Microsoft and database applications.
• Must pass LiveScan screening and TB test.
• Salary contingent upon skill and experience.

Physical Qualifications:

• Must be able to walk, climb stairs, and enter/exit the facility to manage the premises.
• Must be able to work in a desk setting for up to 8 hours at a time to manage resident and visitor traffic in and out of the premises.
• Office setting activities are required, such as reading the fine print on documents and/or visitor identification, monitoring security cameras, typing on a laptop/computer to respond to emails, entering case notes into a database, and copying/faxing forms and documents on a copy machine.
• Occasionally must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds, including files, holiday gifts, and food donations.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Flexible, dynamic work environment
• 100% premium paid for employee Kaiser health and dental care.
• Matched 403b retirement savings.
• 11 paid holidays, plus 3 floating holidays.
• Ability to accrue 2-4 weeks' vacation depending on tenure.
• Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. If you're a good fit, we want to meet you!

* Please be advised that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position. The nature of the work at Hope Solutions does not qualify us to support sponsorship. Only candidates authorized to work in the USA without the need for sponsorship will be considered.