Part-Time Encampment Waste Services Coordinator & Driver - Downtown Streets Team

COME CREATE IMPACT WITH US
Downtown Streets Team (DST) is looking for a passionate and outgoing Part-Time Encampment Waste Services Coordinator/Driver who is ready to help us end homelessness through the dignity of work and the power of community. We run two proven programs in 20 cities that successfully transition the unhoused to self-sufficiency.

The Nonprofit Times calls Downtown Streets Team one of the best nonprofits to work for. Our innovative model of social action has been recognized as one of five evidence-based, best-practices in California. We offer meaningful work alongside compassionate and talented colleagues as well as competitive benefits & salaries. We encourage collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. 

SUMMARY:
The Encampment Waste Services Coordinator will also serve as a driver and lead with the volunteer Team Members, responding to illegal dumping reports submitted to the city. The Coordinator will be responsible for responding and updating the open requests on the city Accela Dashboard and report back to the Program Manager any issues and or incidents.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Safely drive a large van or truck with an attached trailer with other occupants
• Provide weekly bagged trash picks up at local homeless encampments, keeping a routine on a daily basis
• Develop a trust-based relationship at the local encampments and build accountability
• Manage daily illegal dumping reports across Redwood City through the MyRWC app supporting public works
• Take before and after photos of large cleanups and submit them daily to the Program Manager
• Complete all assigned paperwork for vehicle maintenance, debris pickup, and impact tracking
• Supervise and Coast DST Team Leads and Team Members while on shift, check-in in on Team while out on route and ensuring compliant program participation
• Act with professionalism in your role, keeping healthy boundaries with DST Team Members and people at local encampments-never using your position or resources for things outside the scope of work
• Interact with members of the local community with respect, patience, and kindness
• Share resources with community members that can support them achieving goals specifically related to housing, employment, transportation, and health
• Accurately report hours worked in time tracking application, notifying the Program Manager immediately with missed punches or incorrect hours
• Participate and attend the DST Success Meetings and occasionally lead portions of the meeting as requested by Program Manager
• Conduct outreach to community members and recruit potential Team Members to join DST
• Resolve conflicts and de-escalate situations as needed on shift, never getting physical or swearing
• Work cooperatively with the community, volunteers, neighboring communities and other agencies
• Always wear approved uniform and gloves and use provided tools when working
• Participate in a weekly 1:1 with Program Manager to check in and develop professionally
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and agreements, immediately reporting any and all accidents or rule breaking to supervisor
• Ensure that DST is creating positive impact in our local community

COMMUNITY SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Redwood City community programs in conjunction with the city and/or county of San Mateo
• Report as required to Redwood City and county partners
• Update city dashboard in a timely manner
• Ensure requests made for illegal dumping are responded within the allotted time
• Expected time commitment-
  • Part time employment, from 4 to 20 hours (4 hour shifts)
  • Shifts are Monday-Friday

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Friendly, reliable, and good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and or in a team setting
• Valid CA Driver’s License with clean driving record and insurance for 3 years+
• Ability to effectively maneuver work vehicles with trailer attached

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Sitting, kneel, reach forward, overhead, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and lifting (up to 35 lbs.) Carrying, pushing, and pulling forward items may also be involved
• Job is preformed predominately outdoors
• Debris removal is limited to the areas outlined in the project area map provided by the Program Manager
• Must have working cell phone

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• A chance to positively impact your community on one of the biggest domestic challenges of the day
• Competitive nonprofit compensation
• Over 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid company closure for five days during the summer
• Paid company closure for five days between Christmas and New Year
• Internal growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY  
We thrive as an organization when unique identities, experiences & perspectives are represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.        
 
WE HOPE YOU WILL CONSIDER JOING US TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY.