Since 1979, the Portland community has trusted Central City Concern (CCC) to help people create meaningful, long-term change. Every year, we serve more than 13,000 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with affordable and supportive housing, person-centered health care, addiction recovery, and employment assistance. By providing health care, housing, and jobs, CCC is ending homelessness in Portland and helping people achieve their highest potential.

Seniority Bid - Internal Only: 12/16/2023 - 12/23/2023 Close Date: Open till filled. 

HOURS: TBA

PAY: $23.06/hour

The Street Crew III position is an integral part of the Clean Start team and is responsible for a variety of janitorial and administrative tasks, in addition to providing trainings to other team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide mobile trash pick-up to locations where people are experiencing homelessness in public places (camps).
• Coordinate with Portland Police Bureau Neighborhood Response Team (NRT) officers and partnering street outreach workers through the Intensive Street Engagement Initiative to develop standard pick-up patrol routes.
• Responsible for training all new Clean Start trainees.
• Regularly communicate with abandoned autos, NRT officers and other community partners.
• Removal of all trash and debris from sidewalks in identified areas.
• Complete all track-its assigned on a daily basis.
• Document all cleanups via photographs.
• Responsible for filling out assessments for each location.
• Responsible for understanding the Anderson agreement and following it in regards to personal property.
• Perform detailed cleaning including bio-hazards, needle removal and other special projects.
• Operate an agency telephone. Must be able to answer and respond to all calls from partners and supervisors quickly and in a respectful manner.
• Pickup of large amounts of cardboard, garbage or debris at designated or assigned locations in the Portland area.
• Dispose of all material cleaned/picked up at the Metro dump.
• Track all clean-up/removal activities on a daily basis.
• Report any and all unusual incidents that involve individuals that employees come in contact with to supervisor.
• Responsible for training of procedures and protocols of trainees.
• Report any issues with training of trainees to management.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Adhere to safety procedures.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy and security regulations applicable to the program, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security.
• Must adhere to all CCC policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred one year’s experience with outdoor cleaning and/or janitorial work.
• Must have one year’s experience with biohazard identification and proper disposal.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with other staff, Portland Police officers, general public and people in the camps who are experiencing homelessness.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check.
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern’s drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Ace of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Will be required to carry an agency cell phone for work use. Cell phone will be provided by Central City Concern.
• Must possess a current driver’s license, pass a DMV background check and be designated an “acceptable” driver as outlined in Central City Concern’s Fleet Safety Policy. Must pass an initial drivers training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training.
• Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull, climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliations, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.
• Must adhere to agency non-discrimination policies.

BENEFITS:
Central City Concern offers an incredible benefits package to our employees!

• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks per year at the time of hire. Accrual increases with longevity.
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1styear, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
• 11 paid Holidays PLUS 2 Personal Holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion.
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, AND Long-Term Disability Insurance!
• Sabbatical Program is offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.

Central City Concern is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.