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9 am – 4 pm
Thursday
9 am – 12 pm

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(650) 347-3648

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Lunes – Viernes
9 am – 4 pm
Jueves 9 am – 12 pm

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食物供应时间
星期一至五
上午9点至下午4点
星期四
上午9点至下午12点

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Careers

Samaritan House leads the fight against poverty in San Mateo County by providing a full range of essential services, taking a personal approach and serving as a centralized resource for clients and partners alike.

 

Our dedicated staff and volunteers are at the heart of everything we achieve.

We believe in:

  • Providing our team with supportive work environments and opportunities for development
  • Offering excellent opportunities for individuals with proven strong, creative, results-driven leadership skills and excellent work ethics who love working with people of diverse backgrounds
  • Cultivating a caring, compassionate community dedicated to helping our neighbors in-need reach self-reliance

Administration

Under the supervision of the Agency’s Director of Institutional Partnerships, the Grant Writer is responsible for supporting the Director of Institutional Partnerships in securing and managing an $18M+ grants portfolio (government, foundation, corporate) of the agency, including: research/prospecting, writing proposals, reporting, cultivation and solicitation, as well as maintaining grant records and the grants calendar.

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

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree(s) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of four years of foundation and government grant-writing experience required.
  • Strong knowledge and familiarity with local and regional foundations, corporations and government entities is required.
  • Expertise with grant proposal development, writing, and reporting; research and prospecting; cultivation and solicitation, and project management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Strong computer proficiency is required including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams/OneDrive, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Outlook, electronic file management and various email applications. Knowledge of fundraising software desirable.
  • Strong interpersonal, relationship building and leadership skills required. Ability to create and maintain excellent relationships with all constituents of various backgrounds, skills and personalities; excellent customer service.
  • Candidate must have excellent written skills and the ability to effectively communicate with constituents with diverse experiences, including external partners, executive and staff, volunteers, etc. Must possess strong business acumen and must be articulate.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to have professional boundaries in working with all constituents.
  • Strong problem-solving skills required; Ability to identify and resolve issues proactively. Must be resilient, solution-focused and structured in achieving objectives with all, as well as able to positively manage, motivate and organize self and others to complete work.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment and successfully maintain grace and professionalism under pressure. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams, strong initiative.
  • Ability to exercise appropriate timely judgment, discretion and decision making at all times. Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the work environment; ability to explain reasoning and conduct business within agency values and professionalism; Established ability to exercise all business with high integrity and ethics.

For more information, please click here
Grant Writer

Client Services and Programs

The department you are interested in has no openings at this time. Please take a look at the other openings or check in again soon! We will post positions as they become available.

Free Health Care Clinics

The diabetes care and education specialist (DCES) delivers comprehensive and seamless services that bridge the gap and integrate clinical and self-management aspects of diabetes and cardiometabolic care. The DCES is an integral part of the interprofessional team and provides collaborative, comprehensive and person-centered care, and education conducive to behavior change and improved quality of life across the lifespan. The DCES supports and advocates for people affected by diabetes to optimize quality care. The DCES promotes self-management to achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that reduce risks and optimize health outcomes. This position may have three collaborative positions providing oversight toward the success of this role- the Medical Director and two Associate Medical Directors. This position is grant funded.

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

Preferred Education, Licenses and certifications to be presented at time of hire –

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Dietetics/Nutrition/Pharmacy
  • Licensed Dietitian in California
  • Certified Diabetes Educator

Preferred Experience- Minimum 1 year of experience in the following:

  • Diabetes self-management education and support experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of Diabetes Technology

Other Skills and Expertise –

  • Bilingual and Bicultural English and Spanish required.
  • Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong emotional intelligence skills.
  • Knowledge of social and economic problems pertaining to low-income, culturally diverse and underserved populations. Demonstrated knowledge of Samaritan House’s target service population is helpful.

For more information, please click here Diabetes Educator

Food Services

Under the supervision of the Food Services Operations Manager, the Agency’s Driver is responsible for Samaritan House transportation needs, picks ups and drop offs of food, in kind donations and any other items requiring use of Agency vehicles. This position is physical in nature and requires picking up items, loading and unloading of donated inventory, food and supplies including but not limited to transporting food and supplies, picking up donations from Wee Care Program, accepting and delivering donations of food and supplies, storage, stocking and inventory. This position will provide collaborate with the lead Transportation Coordinator to transport food, supplies or other items for agency events and programs held throughout the year. During the holiday program this position will collaborate with the Transportation Coordinator, the Executive Assistant and Volunteer Department team members to coordinate, schedule and perform drop-offs and pickups of Holiday donations and barrels, etc. Safety is paramount and using mobile devices while driving is prohibited unless hands free tools are available. Candidate must possess an excellent driving record and insurance with no incidents of DUI. Position requires excellent customer services delivery when interacting with our donors, internal and external partners. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is very helpful. This position is grant funded for one year. While we expect renewal, it is not guaranteed.

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

EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or GED
Valid current California driver license
Clean Department of Motor Vehicles Driving record

EXPERIENCE:

  • Driving Box Trucks – sizes 10’, 16’ and 18’ trucks.
  • Driving Safety Protocols
  • Loading and Unloading Safety Protocols
  • Experience using truck loading and unloading devices including but not limited to hand dollies, hydraulic pallet dollies, hydraulic lifts, hydraulic truck tailgate lifts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Bilingual and Bicultural English and Spanish is desired but not required.
  • Excellent Customer Service skills.
  • Excellent physical ability to load and unload trucks with or without use of devices- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively within teams. Excellent customer service skills.
  • Excellent Computer Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to quickly learn computer programs and applications. Knowledgeable with use of telecommunication applications as assigned- zoom, skype, FB Messenger etc.
    High level of ethics, integrity, compassion and transparency in all interactions and conducting of business.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate and sound judgment with tact and diplomacy both under normal and stressful situations.
  • Excellent analytical skills, strong organizational, and time management skills, strong and effective multitasking skills. Accuracy and attention to detail is important as well as flexibility to meet the evolving needs of the department in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Excellent ability to deliver solutions-based approach to problem solving in a timely manner. Creative thinker with high energy, initiative and enthusiasm.
  • Positive and resilient attitude with ability to maintain grace under pressure. Contribute to a collegial and friendly working environment. Ability to function as a team player who promotes the concepts of collaborate work in all areas with a sense of humor and a cooperative spirit.
  • Strong ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with all constituents.
    Ability to meet deadlines and complete all work in a timely manner.
  • Ability to follow Agency Policies and organize required activities according to Samaritan House policies, procedures and best practices which include any related driving and safety regulations, federal, state, or local agency requirement.
    Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, holidays and/or weekends as needed.
  • Ability to independently travel to agency locations as needed- must have dependable transportation with insurance, and a clean driving record.

For more information, please click here For more information, please click here Driver

Shelter Services

Under the general supervision of the Shelter Services Operations Manager, all Shelter Resident Specialists (also

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 three Shelter Sites-

Safe Harbor Shelter located in South San Francisco, El Camino House located in San Mateo 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. El Camino House is a 45+room non-

congregate Hotel Shelter Program. Our clients in our 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

(also 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/Program Aide 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. All Program Aides work in teams of two or more depending on shift and need.

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

 
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.

For more information, please click here Program Aide, Shelter Services

Worker Resource Center

The department you are interested in has no openings at this time. Please take a look at the other openings or check in again soon! We will post positions as they become available.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit an Employment Application to the address listed below. Alternatively, you can also email a copy of your cover letter, resume and employment application to [email protected]
Faxes should be sent to (650) 294 4336 and attention to the Vice President of Human Resources.

Samaritan House
Vice President of Human Resources
4031 Pacific Blvd.
San Mateo CA 94403

Samaritan House is an Equal Opportunity Employer