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Emergency Shelter Program. They will oversee scheduling and coordination of all Shelter sites and services, implement new services, manage the budget, and assist in various aspects of staff's duties. All Shelter operations and staff will be supervised by the full time Program Manager of Emergency Shelter Program. The Manager will be a full time, salaried position with an Associate's Degree and at least 2 years of direct life experience working with long-term homeless, low income, and diverse populations. The Program Manager will be responsible for coordinating program services for the Emergency Shelter Program. Primary responsibilities include supervising support staff. This position may require the transportation of supplies. This position will report directly to the Orange County Program Director of Emergency Shelter Program, Services, and Outreach. The Emergency Services Site Leader will be responsible for overseeing services and activities in the Interim Emergency Shelter Program. They will oversee all shelter activities including logistics and client intake, oversee distribution of services, and assist in coordination of volunteers and supportive services. They will provide support to staff during designated shifts and will assign tasks, oversee administrative duties that support program services. The Site Leader reports directlyto the Emergency Shelter Program and Services Program Manager, reporting any staff or shelter issues as needed. The Emergency Shelter Program Intake Coordinator will be responsible for the reservations, bed inventory, and intake and diversion for the Emergency Shelter Program. The Employment and Housing Navigator position will require an Associate's Degree and at least 2 years of direct life experience working with long-term homeless, low income, and diverse populations and have working knowledge of mental health and addiction issues. The Employment and Housing Navigator will provide assistance to Shelter clients and conducts an individual assessment of needs, followed by provision of targeted services focused on returning individuals to permanent housing as quickly as possible. The Employment and Housing Navigators will conduct the VI-SPDATassessment, determine eligibility, enters assessment into Central Intake System for prioritization and linkage to housing provider, helps clients obtain necessary documents, and provides individuals with employment guidance and community resources. When clients are referred to other programs, the Employment and Housing Navigator provides a warm hand-off to the service provider. The Emergency Shelter Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating volunteer services for the Emergency Shelter Program. The volunteer coordinator will work directly with volunteers, conducts orientation, training and provides support to volunteers at the shelter. The Emergency Services Program Logistics Support Coordinator will be responsible for providing supportive services and logistical support to the Emergency Shelter Program during designated shifts. This position will require a flexible work schedule including weekend, morning, evening, and holiday shifts to provide optimal coverage during Shelter hours. This position will report directly to the Emergency Shelter Program and Services Program Manager. This position will assist with shelter setup