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. 

• Be present onsite at the Rodeway Motel daily, from 8 AM – 4:30 PM, interacting with motel guests, providing a safe and welcoming environment with an emphasis on community building
• Establish a case load of Motel Guests, and provide compassionate support and assistance to each guest as they work toward achieving their goals on housing, employment, transportation, health, and legal issues
• Work with guests to facilitate employment readiness workshops, life skills workshops, and various rapport- and community-building activities onsite at the Rodeway
• Familiarize yourself with all local Yolo County homeless resources and be ready to connect your guests to the services they need
• Maintain regular appointments and office hours at the Rodeway
• Support guests in court, at housing related appointments, social service agencies, etc. This may include occasionally providing transportation for guests
• Establish productive relationships with each and every guest with no bias or prejudice towards race, religion, age, sex, disability, or sexual orientation
• Utilize any available subsidies and affordable housing units to place clients into housing
• Work with the Project Manager to promote successful outcomes for guests of the Rodeway
• Actively document client meetings and update all relevant program data in applicable databases such as Yolo County HMIS and DST Tracker
• Uphold organizational values, work ethically and with integrity, and follow company policies as laid out in the employee handbook
• Represent DST in the community, and work with all partner organizations to achieve client goals
• Actively learn about current resources and services outside of DST that may aid Rodeway Guests in their goals
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager and assist with special projects as required

• Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English (salary increase available for bilingual fluency in Spanish)
• Basic mathematical calculations
• Problem solving and observation skills
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time
• Works well with others and behaves professionally and ethically
• Solution-oriented
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• High school diploma/GED
• Valid CA Driver License, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the local area
• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time and pushing, pulling and/or lifting up to 25 lbs.

• A chance to positively impact your community on one of the biggest domestic challenges of the day
• Competitive nonprofit compensation
• Options for fully paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage for employees, with FSA and HSA health plans available
• Option to enroll in 401k after 90 days, and up to 6% company match, after one year of employment
• 15 days off PTO, increasing with tenure
• 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
• Day off on your birthday
• One month paid sabbatical after five years, not charging PTO
• Internal growth opportunities
• Access to professional development resources and reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Moderate noise associated with an open office work environment.
• Work environment and physical location may vary, depending on the space available and the needs of the community and the program.