Founded in 1950, St. Anthony’s provides food, clothing, shelter, medical care, technology access, addiction recovery services, job training, and other critical resources to people experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty. Every day, with dignity and respect, we support and are supported by thousands of San Franciscans. Join us in creating a future where all people flourish.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Dining Room Community Manager, the Disaster Response Program Support staff will assist in the producing, packaging, and distributing of to go meals for guests of the Dining Room, processing and distribution of Free Clothing. Staff must demonstrate in their performance adherence to established policies.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Package and distribute meals for guests.
• Work with kitchen team to place food in containers as needed.
• Deal with any emergency situations involving, paramedics, fire department, etc. as needed.
• Assist Free Clothing Program with the processing, preparation, and distribution of clothing and hygiene products to people in need, as needed.
• Assist Free Clothing Program with the receiving of donations, including riding along for periodic pick-ups in a St. Anthony’s vehicle, as needed.
• Assist and work with all the members of the Dining Room and Client Safety Services (CSS) in responding to the responsibilities and needs of the work unit. 
• Participate and respond in emergency and crisis situations, including emergency evacuation of the Dining Room, disaster services and power outages. 
• Participate in emergency and disaster preparedness trainings and drills and CPR training.
• Coordinate with the organization and effective quality of service delivery to Dining Room clients, and Farmers Market participants. 
• Support the volunteers’ program as needed.
• Attend staff meetings, morning huddle ups, and training as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Dining Room Community Manager or the Dining Room Management Team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent skills working with homeless, low-income, and mentally disabled persons.
• Ability to successfully work with a diverse client population.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, oral communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and exhibit flexibility in work assignments.
• Excellent work habits: punctual, reliable, cooperative, and team oriented.
• Ability to be polite, tactful, and firm with the public. 
• Ability to set limits and to handle emergency and pressure situations.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours (weekend and holiday work required).
• Good organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Ability stand for a 6-hour shift and be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Commitment to St. Anthony Foundation Statement of Values.

St. Anthony’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.