Job Description
Job Details Job Location San Gabriel HQ - San Gabriel, CA
Position Type Part-Time Temporary
Salary Range $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Description Mission Statement Through the use of social and restorative justice principles, Five Keys provides traditionally underserved communities the opportunity to improve their lives through a focus on the Five Keys: EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, RECOVERY, FAMILY, COMMUNITY.
Five Keys Overview Five Keys is a nonprofit organization that operates an extensive network of programs across California. With a presence in 14 counties and over 120 locations, Five Keys focuses on various initiatives aimed at empowering individuals and families to overcome poverty and inequity. The organization's programs encompass a wide range of services, including public charter schools, restorative justice programs in jails and prisons, shelters, permanent supportive housing, and the development of new housing and support programs. At Five Keys, the overarching objective is to uplift individuals and families by providing them with essential resources. This includes education, housing, employment, and the necessary tools to sustain their progress. By offering these fundamental elements, the organization aims to create positive and lasting change in communities, making them better places for everyone.
Our Core Competencies A well-qualified candidate has the capacity to
communicate effectively ,
collaborate with others while
building positive relationships , demonstrates strong
problem-solving skills , have a
dynamic learning mindset , and remain committed to a
high level of cultural and social awareness. A successful candidate will work well under pressure, observe appropriate boundaries, and operate with a high degree of
emotional intelligence .
What it's really like to join our agency... At Five Keys, culture matters. Culture is at the very core of everything we do and impact on a daily basis. We've made a commitment to building an inclusive culture that seeks collaboration over hierarchy to create empowered work teams. We serve vulnerable populations daily and we strive to approach everyone with compassion, patience and a trauma-informed approach. We choose to push past discomfort to have difficult conversations to impact the greater good. This allows us the opportunity to collaboratively create an inclusive culture and transform the world around us.
Qualifications JOB SUMMARY The Street Transition Lead reports to the Street Clean Supervisor and is responsible for performing the duties of a Street Clean Ambassador, supporting team members in finding permanent employment, and serving as a backup to the Supervisor when needed.
The Street Transition Lead position typically works eight (8) hours per day, up to four (4) days per week, with a schedule that may fall any day from Monday through Sunday, excluding State holidays. Exceptions may be made for workforce training sessions or adjustments approved for individual assignments. Workdays and hours are determined by Caltrans based on operational needs and may include non-standard hours, such as evenings, weekends, or holidays, to fulfill urgent or emergency services as directed by the Caltrans Contract Manager or their designee.
This is a Transitional Employment position lasting up to eleven months. If the person is an internal employee, an additional two months may be added to their 9 program, for a total of up to eleven months. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Act as Lead Supervisor when the Downtown Street Clean Supervisor is out
- As directed, assist Downtown Street Clean Supervisor with day-to-day tasks
- Assist with training and data collection procedures
- Assist with the operation of the Five Keys Operational Dashboard Field App.
- Provide case management services that assist participants with obtaining gainful employment and reintegrating into the workforce
- Assist supervisor with timely submission of monthly data reports
- Documents participant progress in Apricot and attends relevant meetings with community partners
- Documents services provided, transitions, and submits monthly case management and other reports as required
- Complete all safety and anti-harassment trainings
- Report to work dressed appropriately to provide protection from exposure to conditions found in the workplace and use provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working
- Performs pressure washing of streets, sidewalks, and other structures as needed
- Use care when operating or maintaining program equipment and resources
- Oversee the cleaning of equipment at shift's end
- Perform litter removal services throughout the teams' assigned area of operation, including the removal of controlled sharp items and other dangerous items from sidewalks, gutters, tree wells, and planters
- Performs topping-off services to remove debris from overflowing city-maintained trash cans
- Reports the location of graffiti and stickers on public infrastructure
- Ability to work as a productive team member and take direct supervision
- Attend all safety inspections and staging meetings
- Remain properly hydrated throughout the day
- Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS - Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
- Able to relate well with others and demonstrate a courteous, professional manner at all times
- Ability to problem solve and resolve questions or concerns
- Capable of managing the care and maintenance of program equipment and resources
- Ability to work independently and follow directions
- Demonstrated ability to complete tasks and meet goals, and meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain strong and appropriate boundaries
- Proficiency in Zoom, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and databases
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality and take all precautions when handling sensitive information
- Demonstrate effective communication skills verbally or in writing good
- Ability to adapt well to changes
- Ability to relate well with others in a courteous, professional manner
- Ability to carry landscaping tools and equipment (at least 20lbs)
- Ability to follow oral directions in emergency situations
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, light rain)
- Able to stand on hillsides and slopes while using landscaping tools/equipment
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE - Experience performing care and maintenance of equipment preferred
- Experience supervising others preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Must wear provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and adhere to all safety guidelines and requirements
- Frequent and prolonged standing, walking, and sitting
- Ability to follow oral directions in emergency situations
- Travel to multiple sites required
- Frequently carry landscaping tools and equipment (at least 20 lbs)
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, light rain)
- Continuous bending and/or stooping
- Standing on hillsides and slopes while using landscaping tools/equipment
WORK ENVIRONMENT - Moderate to high noise level
- There is some personal safety risk working near roadways
- Work environment varies from site to site
- Some personal safety risks working in underserved communities
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES At Five Keys, we understand that when our employees grow, the agency has a greater capacity to thrive and accomplish its mission. It is for this reason that we remain committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for all of our employees. These include but are not limited to: conferences, staff development training, and coaching plans that allow incumbents to grow into new positions within and across programs within the agency (i.e., programs, schools, housing). Five Keys Schools and Programs
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