PEOPLE FIRST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY Extreme Weather Shelter Laundry/Supplies Team Member Santa Cruz, CA · Part time Company website

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Here at People First, our core belief is simple: everyone deserves a place to call home. It's not just a goal; it's our unwavering commitment.

We stand for the dignity of every person facing homelessness, seeing their inherent worth beyond labels. Our doors and hearts are wide open, welcoming collaboration and transparency.

We're breaking boundaries, and nurturing a community where flexibility and creativity drive progress. Our aspirations are grand, but we're rooted in the real world, acknowledging its imperfections.

Setbacks? They're stepping stones. Challenges? Opportunities to fine-tune our strategies. We're relentless, resilient, and dedicated to ensuring housing for all.

Position Responsibilities:

• Drive an insured vehicle and have a valid driver’s license
• Demonstrate clear and consistent text and phone call communication skills
• Be able to work independently (laundering blankets) or in a small group (supply runs)  
• Efficiently navigate all aspects of the laundry process, from coordinating credit card handoffs to picking up and dropping off blankets from the shelter(s)
• Receive supply lists and necessary cards from the EWS Operations Manager, purchase supplies in a timely fashion, and distribute them to the shelter(s) in an organized manner
• Keep track of and provide all receipts and mileage reimbursement forms to the EWS Operations Manager after each shift 
• Notify the EWS Operations Manager of the blanket count after each shift, and if any supplies had to be substituted/not included due to being out of stock
• Be on time and reliable

This is a seasonal, temporary, nonexempt, non-benefited position. The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Accommodations: People First is committed to meeting the needs of individuals with all types of neurodivergences and disabilities, provided that the requested accommodations do not place an undue burden on the employer. To request a reasonable accommodation, please discuss the 'ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form' with your direct supervisor. This form can be completed by you, or collaboratively with your supervisor. The administrative team will promptly assess any concerns or questions regarding accommodation requests, determining if they pose an unreasonable burden on the employer. People First reserves the right to request additional documentation to establish the connection between the disability and the requested accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to write, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and stand for extended periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

People First of Santa Cruz County is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training. People First makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills for the personnel classified.