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.SHIFT: Full Time - Days and Hours to Vary.Cleaning sidewalks, removing debris from sidewalk to curbside. Cleaning bus malls, removing graffiti, clearing debris drains, and raking leaves. Cleaning tasks include sweeping, litter picking, raking, and graffiti removal. Emptying trash receptacles. Positive participation in Job Readiness Program and Classes. Including completing class assignments, coaching meetings, and job search tasks.Established in 1996, the Clean Start Program offers full-time employment and essential job skills to the client base of Central City Concern. By providing comprehensive trash removal and cleaning services across the Portland metro area, Clean Start not only helps maintain a cleaner environment but also empowers its participants with valuable work experience and the opportunity to build a brighter future.A successful applicant for the Clean Start Trainee position should demonstrate reliability and a strong sense of personal duty, taking pride in their work. They must possess a solid understanding of policies and processes, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and in accordance with established guidelines. This role requires individuals who are committed to maintaining a clean environment and are motivated to contribute positively to the community.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cleaning sidewalks, removing debris from sidewalk to curbside.
- Cleaning bus malls, graffiti removal, clearing street drains of debris, and racking leaves.
- Cleaning tasks include such activities as sweeping, litter picking, raking, and graffiti removal.
- Emptying trash receptacles.
- Positive participation in Job Readiness Program and Classes. Including completing class assignments, coaching meetings, and job search tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Adhere to all state and federal privacy and security regulations applicable to the program and CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Participation in Central City Concern's Community Volunteer Corps (CVC) program is preferred.
- Must be able to work individually or with a group.
- To remain eligible for the trainee program, participants must remain in bi-weekly communication and monthly in-person meetings with their Employment Specialist.
- For those participating as a trainee based on eligibility for any SNAP benefits from the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS), individuals must remain on benefits for the duration of the temporary position.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check.
- Adhering to Central City Concern's drug-free workplace 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.
- Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform duties.
- Must be able to work in all adverse weather conditions including but not limited to rain, wind, heat, cold, snow, and ice.
- Must generally be able to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull, and lift heavy objects and climb stairs, with reasonable or no accommodation.
- Must adhere to the agency's non-discrimination policies.
- Must be able to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientations and treat individuals with respect and dignity.
Central City Concern is a second-chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding the 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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)