Careers

Under the supervision of the Director of Development & Communications, the Marketing and Communications Manager will help increase the visibility of Samaritan House and its programs by developing and executing marketing/communications strategies and by driving the creation of compelling content that narrates Samaritan House’s impact. This role requires a mid-to high level of expertise as well as a flexible schedule that can accommodate evening/weekend events (approximately 7-10 per year) and any urgent, off-hours communication needs.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or Public Relations, or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum three years marketing and communications experience. Non-profit experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Superior verbal/written communication and story development skills, as well as a nuanced understanding of messaging and framing.
• Excellent ability to create successful social media campaigns for YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social media channels with a proven record of driving engagement and building a loyal audience.
• Excellent software proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite; Canva, Animoto or similar, with the ability to create photography and video projects quickly. Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Must be able to work effectively and collaboratively with all agency constituents, partnering agencies, vendors, media, volunteers, internal teams, etc. High level of integrity, strong work ethic, and excellent customer service skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as needed.

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Marketing & Communications Manager

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Under the general supervision of the Dental Director, this part time position will deliver high quality dental care in a safe environment for Samaritan House Free Clinic Dental Patients. Samaritan House Free Clinic Dental Programs exist in both the San Mateo and Redwood City Free Clinic locations. Duties overall include performing dental cleanings and educating patients how to best care for the teeth. This position will clearly communicate with patients; maintain appropriate equipment, setting up for their procedures as well as following universal safety, Dental Industry and OSHA precautions, regulations and guidelines to ensure safe procedures and environments for all. This position will maintain a flexible schedule as needed for the program’s success. This may include occasional weekends, days, early mornings, evenings and holidays. This position will collaborate, support and provide guidance to a team program staff and volunteers as needed. Assist with set up of systems as appropriate and ensure excellent quality service delivery.

This position prefers a bilingual and bicultural Spanish Speaking candidate in order to successfully serve our mostly Spanish speaking clientele of the Samaritan House free clinics but not required.

While the dental hygienist may have one of the two clinics assigned as a home job site it may be necessary on occasion to travel to the other clinic program for service delivery. Therefore, candidate must be able to reliably commute from one job site to another. Position requires excellent customer services delivery when interacting with clients, staff and volunteers. This position is grant funded.

Please note our preferred and in some cases required qualifications for this position:

EDUCATION AND LICENSES

• Degree or certificate from an accredited dental hygiene school. Background education in dental anatomy, dental practices and oral hygiene. Two Year Associates Degree or advance degree in related field. Licensed Hygienist having passed the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years of experience performing Dental Hygiene work in a licensed dental office.
• Non-Profit experience helpful.
• Experience working in San Mateo County and knowledge of service providers preferred.
• Bilingual/Bicultural Spanish preferred.
• Minimum 2 years working with individuals experiencing challenges such as poverty, homelessness is preferred

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Dental Hygienist

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Under the supervision of the Shelter Services Operations Manager, all Shelter Resident Specialists (formerly known as Program Aides) regardless of status (Temporary to Regular; On Call to Full Time) coordinate the orderly operation of Samaritan House’s Shelter Services Sites and facilitate the delivery of quality services to clients. This position also works with vendors and community support services to support the Agency’s Shelter Services program needs and the needs of our clients. Samaritan House Shelter Services Program has two main Shelter Sites- Safe Harbor Shelter located in South San Francisco and Pacific Emergency Services located in Redwood City. Safe Harbor Shelter is a 90-bed congregate shelter for homeless adults. Pacific Emergency Services is a 70+ Room non-congregate Hotel Shelter Program. Our clients for both programs include individuals experiencing various forms of crisis, including some of whom have substance abuse problems and/or mental illness. Samaritan House Shelter Services seek to provide the assistance clients need to regain their self-sufficiency. Shelter Resident Specialists (formerly known as Program Aides) are responsible for assuring delivery of excellent services, the security and safety of clients as well as safe environments including our properties, facilities and building during each assigned shift. Each Shelter Resident Specialist will follow a specified set of protocols to ensure all assigned tasks are completed throughout each shift.

All Shelter Services employees regardless of role must have flexible schedules to support the 24/7 operations of the program- this includes Early Morning, Day, Afternoon, Evening, Swing and Grave Shifts.

Preferred Requirements include but are not limited to:

EDUCATION

• AA in Non-Profit Administration, Human Services or related field
• Minimum Education is GED or High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE – 1-2 years of experience in the following

• Working in a congregate or non-congregate residential facility- Shelter Experience
• Familiarity and experience working with dual-diagnosed individuals; mental health and or substance abuse issues.
• Knowledge, Experience and Commitment to housing and homeless issues is essential. Knowing how to navigate and support individuals in crisis or experiencing homelessness

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Program Aide, Shelter Services

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