Center Support Staff

Center Support Staff

Reports To: Operations Coordinator

Location: Alameda, CA

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Employee Status: Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Union: SEIU 1021

Supervises: N/A

Benefits: Three weeks of paid vacation a year, sick time, 14 holidays, based on employment status, medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, life insurance policy at no cost to employees (with the option of increasing policy amount), flexible spending account for medical and dependent care costs, commuter benefits, 403(b) with employer match, and other benefits. We foster a joyful workplace and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.

Agency Summary

The Unity Council is a non-profit Social Equity Development Corporation with an over 60-year history in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland. Our mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive.

Our programs aim to provide the community with the tools, knowledge, and resources to transform their lives and ultimately achieve their long-term educational, career, and financial goals. These holistic programs and services reach more than 10,000 individuals and families annually in five languages. Programs include early childhood education, youth mentorship and leadership development, employment services, career readiness training, housing and financial stability, senior citizen services, affordable housing and neighborhood development, and arts and cultural events. Our work expands beyond the Fruitvale district and now reaches across Oakland and into Contra Costa County. The Unity Council employs a diverse workforce of more than 300 people who reflect the linguistic, cultural, and ethnic identity of the communities we serve.

Department Summary

The Children and Family Services programs include Head Start, Early Head Start, State Pre-Kindergarten, Home Based Services, and Developmental Play Groups. Over 900 children birth through kindergarten entry and 32 expectant parents and their families receive child development and comprehensive family services through the Unity Council. The programs are diverse, multilingual, developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and individualized for each child and family services are provided in seven centers and one home-based program throughout Oakland and Contra Costa County.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Preparation of all necessary meals and snacks including prepping breakfast, cutting fruit, and serving food/milk/water on plates/jugs and delivering to assigned classrooms;
• Assist in serving food and in cleanup of all eating areas;
• Keep the kitchen and eating areas in immaculate, sanitary condition;
• Daily cleaning classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, dumping all garbage;
• Assist with stocking of kitchen and cleaning inventory;
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or management;
• Trash and recycle disposal (empty cans in kitchen, bathrooms, common areas and workstations);
• Handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests;
• Ensure rooms are maintained and fully equipped (restock paper towels, soap and toilet paper);
• Notify management of deficiencies occurring or needs for repairs;
• Follow all health and safety regulations;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food preparation or janitorial work desirable;
• Ability to help maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen;
• Ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural team;
• Bilingual Spanish/English or Asian Language/English preferred;
• Awareness and commitment to safe use of all equipment and supplies and safe lifting techniques.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able climb stairs, reach, bend, lift 20-30 pounds, crawl, kneel, stoop, twist, grasp with hands and fingers materials, use arms and legs, able to walk, climb ladders if applicable.
• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time, and occasionally stand and walk;
• Regularly required to use hands to operate computer and other office equipment;
• Close vision required for computer use.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Physical exam
• TB test
• Background/fingerprint clearance
• MMR and Tdap vaccinations,
• CPR
• Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training

This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time.