HUD Housing Assistant, Palm Springs

Position Title : HUD Housing Assistant

Organization : Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Desert Programs

Position Type : Part-Time (18.50 or less hours/week), Non-Exempt

Work Setting: Fully Onsite

Reports To: Program Manager

Pay Range: $21.72/hour

Total Compensation :


In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Generous employer 401(k) contributions

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Sick Pay – 1 hour for every 30 hours

Position Overview:

JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the housing team as the Housing Assistant. In this role, you have the opportunity to use your organizational and multi-tasking skills and customer service experience to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across Riverside County. The Housing Assistant plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency by taking on roles and responsibilities that will help us better service our clients. Once of the major duties is picking up food donations and delivering them to clients. This position reports directly to the Program Manager and works closely with the housing team and the rest of the HUD Program team.

Responsibilities :

• Food Pickup and Delivery
• Maintain good donor relationships during recurring food pickup from various locations including Jensen’s, Panera, FIND Food Bank, etc
• Loading and Unloading furniture, food, donated items, etc
• Completing, Delivering and Retrieval of Documentation
• Assisting with In-Kind Donations
• Assisting with Food Distribution and Preparation

Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:

• Must have a valid CA driver's license, insurance, a reliable personal vehicle, and a willingness to travel off-site
• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• A clean driving record
• Excellent oral communication skills
• California Driver’s License
• Must Pass background and drug screening
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move for several hours at a time
• Good people/customer service skills

Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have :

• Experience and strong desire to work in a fast paced, team environment and interact with staff, clients, and guests in a consistently personable, professional and helpful manner
• This is an active position

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during a shift

Important Notice:

Please submit your resume and cover letter on your application.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.


*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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