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Empowered Community Services LLC

Community Ambassador Trainee job description

Empowered Community Services LLC, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


The Community Ambassadors Program (CAP) is a community safety and neighborhood engagement program. We engage, inform and assist community members in SanFrancisco. CAP also provides a visible, non-law enforcement safety presence in several neighborhoods.Community Ambassador Trainees are hired through

JobsNOW

, a program of the SanFrancisco Human Services Agency.Job responsibilities

Community Ambassadors work in diverse neighborhoods to promote safety and connect people to services. We help San Franciscans that are low-income, experiencing homelessness, speak a language other than English, older adults, and more.Community Ambassadors work in teams to:Provide safety escorts: Residents can request a safety escort in neighborhoods where we workReport emergencies: We contact medical and emergency services for community members in crisisReport hazards: We call SF 311 and City departments about safety hazards, street cleanliness, graffiti and other issuesConduct wellness checks: We check on individuals in public spacesProvide referrals: We link community members to available social servicesConduct outreach: We educate and inform the public about City services and programsQualifications

No prior experience is required for Community Ambassador Trainees.Live in SanFranciscoReceive public benefits like CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, cash assistance, or are a former foster youth.Can work up to 32 hours, Monday to Friday, including some eveningsHave a strong interest in working with the public and vulnerable populationsAbility to read, write and speak EnglishCan follow instructions and program procedures wellPreferred skills or experience:You are bilingual and have experience working with limited English proficient communitiesYou will also need to do a background check.The Community Ambassadors Program (CAP) is a community safety and neighborhood engagement program.The Community Ambassadors Program (CAP) is a community safety and neighborhood engagement job training programCall 311 to get a Community Ambassador to walk you home or to an appointment, weekdays in some neighborhoods.

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