Street Clean Ambassador

Mission Statement

Through the use of social and restorative justice principles, Five Keys provides traditionally underserved communities the opportunity to improve their lives through a focus on the Five Keys: EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, RECOVERY, FAMILY, COMMUNITY.

Five Keys Overview

Five Keys is a nonprofit organization that operates an extensive network of programs across California. With a presence in 14 counties and over 120 locations, Five Keys focuses on various initiatives aimed at empowering individuals and families to overcome poverty and inequity. The organization's programs encompass a wide range of services, including public charter schools, restorative justice programs in jails and prisons, shelters, permanent supportive housing, and the development of new housing and support programs. At Five Keys, the overarching objective is to uplift individuals and families by providing them with essential resources. This includes education, housing, employment, and the necessary tools to sustain their progress. By offering these fundamental elements, the organization aims to create positive and lasting change in communities, making them better places for everyone.

Our Core Competencies

A well qualified candidate has the capacity to communicate effectively, collaborate with others while building positive relationships, demonstrates strong problem solving skills, has a dynamic learning mindset, and remains committed to a high level of cultural and social awareness. A successful candidate will work well under pressure, observe appropriate boundaries and operate with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

What it's really like to join our agency

At Five Keys, culture matters. Culture is at the very core of everything we do and impact on a daily basis. We've made a commitment to building an inclusive culture that seeks collaboration over hierarchy to create empowered work teams. We serve vulnerable populations daily and we strive to approach everyone with compassion, patience and a trauma informed approach. We choose to push past discomfort to have difficult conversations to impact the greater good. This allows us the opportunity to collaboratively create an inclusive culture and transform the world around us.

BENEFITS

We offer very low monthly costs for medical insurance! Dental, vision and life insurance premiums paid by Five Keys and various pre-tax flexible spending accounts and retirement account 403b. Generous time off. Annual reimbursement up to $100 towards gym membership, smoking cessation and weight loss programs. Annual reimbursement up to $50 towards annual athletic event participation and annual massage after 6 months of employment. FREE access to wellness-related apps, Employee Assistance Program and a comprehensive mental health care platform for you and your dependents.

Qualifications

JOB SUMMARY

The Clean Ambassador position reports to the Downtown Street Clean Supervisor and is accountable for cleaning services, including litter removal, pressure washing, and graffiti reporting in the Downtown Skid Row area.

We are looking for someone who insists on maintaining a positive attitude and enjoys supporting a diverse group of people. If this job is for you, and you are aimed at maintaining safe, clean, and accessible sidewalks and right-of-ways within designated service areas.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs litter removing services throughout the teams area of operation, including the removal of controlled sharp items and other dangerous items from sidewalks, gutters, tree wells, and planters

• Sweeps sidewalks and gutters and properly disposes of debris

• Performs topping off services to remove debris from overflowing city maintained trash cans

• Performs pressure washing of streets, sidewalks, and other structures as needed

• Reports the location of graffiti and stickers on public infrastructure

• Attends all safety inspections and staging meetings

• Reports to work dressed as to appropriately protect oneself from exposure to usual and/or predicable physical and environmental conditions found in the workplace

• Always uses provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided while working

• Remains properly hydrated throughout the day

• Uses care when operating or maintaining program equipment and resources

• Performs other program related tasks and duties as needed or requested

• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Relates well with co-workers, staff, the community and partners in a courteous, professional manner at all times

• Ability to work independently and follow directions

• Ability to complete tasks and goals

• Ability to maintain strong and appropriate professional boundaries

• Consistently meets deadlines

• Adapts well to frequent changes

• Interacts with the public in a compassionate manner

• Ability to problem solve to address questions or concern and seek input from supervisor when needed

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• While previous experience is not required for this position, a strong candidate will have experience working outdoors in one or more of the following areas: Landscaping, street cleaning efforts

• Lived experience as previously incarcerated or homeless is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• To promote the health and safety of its employees, those we serve and our local communities, Five Keys requires that all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and/or adhere to all weekly testing and safety measures. Employees may also request and receive approval for an exemption from this policy. Exemptions are granted to accommodate a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief

• Must wear provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and adhere to all safety guidelines and requirements, when needed

• Frequent talking and hearing conversations

• Long periods of walking, sitting at a desk and/or computer station

• Lifting items that weigh up to 50 lbs.; reaching, bending, carrying and stooping within the daily routine of tasks and activities

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Moderate to high noise level, including noise caused by the use of tools and machinery

• Work environment varies from site to site

• Some personal safety risk working in underserved communities

• Outdoor conditions which weather variations from cold weather, including rain, hail, etc., and hot conditions when temperatures may be in excess of 100 degrees

• Operation of pressure washer and other cleaning equipment and use of shovels, brooms and other tools required

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

At Five Keys, we understand that when our employees grow, the agency has a greater capacity to thrive and accomplish its mission. It is for this reason that we remain committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for all of our employees. These include but are not limited to: conferences, staff development training, and coaching plans that allow incumbents to grow into new positions within and across programs within the agency (i.e., programs, schools, housing).