4th Second

About Us:
4th Second is a nonprofit organization dedicated to driving systemic change and fostering collaboration to bridge the gap between community needs and resources. Based in Solano County, with a focus on Vallejo, we specialize in Enhanced Care Management, employment and support services, and youth programs. Our work serves a wide-range of individuals, including youth and adults who are unhoused, at-risk, or justice-involved.
At 4th Second, we are committed to trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches, offering services such as street medicine, healthcare coordination, mental health counseling, youth substance use and suicide prevention, workforce development, and community-driven initiatives for food and housing sovereignty.
Our mission is simple: to meet people where they are, empower them with the care and resources they need, and support their journey toward holistic well-being.
About the Role:
Personal Care and Homemaker Services Provider will provide essential in-home assistance to individuals with disabilities, chronic conditions, and other vulnerable populations, helping them remain in their homes and live independently. This role is designed to support individuals transitioning from institutional care or those newly referred for services, by focusing on health-related tasks, personal care assistance, and ensuring clients have access to the resources they need. This position provides the flexibility to work in home-based environments, offering direct support to clients in need while adhering to the standards set by 4th Second. This position provides rapid response services when required, interacts with the 4th Second medical team and helps to implement the client's Plans of Care, providing feedback and input to both the client and 4th Second staff on client progress, issues, barriers, and other relevant areas.
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Job Type: Full-time, Hourly, Non-exempt
Expected schedule: Hours of operation 8 am - 6 pm; 35 per week (7 hour workday); weekends and evenings required (e.g., Sunday-Thursday, Tuesday-Saturday)
Location: Vallejo, CA - residential households & community
Benefits:

• 403(b) Retirement plan
• Employer Sponsored Kaiser Platinum Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 20 Days Paid time off per year
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 1 Hour Employer Paid Wellness Time
• Pet insurance discounts

What You Will Do:

• Assist with personal hygiene tasks including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting to support client dignity and daily functioning (if required)
• Support mobility and transfers such as assisting clients in and out of bed or chairs and providing standby support during ambulation
• Perform light housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, laundry, and cleaning to maintain a safe and sanitary living environment
• Prepare and serve meals based on client preferences and dietary restrictions, including cleaning up after meals
• Escort or accompany clients to appointments or errands using public transportation or walking, ensuring safety and comfort throughout
• Monitor and document basic vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and, if applicable, blood glucose levels, according to care plan requirements
• Remind clients to take prescribed medications as directed in the care plan without administering or managing the medication
• Observe and report changes in client condition including physical, behavioral, or environmental shifts to the assigned supervisor or care team
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for each visit, including task completion, vitals, and any concerns noted
• Build trust and rapport with clients by using empathetic, culturally competent, and trauma-informed approaches that promote client comfort and cooperation

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA), Nursing Assistant (CNA), or completion of a Personal Care Aide (PCA) training program
• Must pass a background check and tuberculosis (TB) test
• Must be available to work full-time, including some weekends and agency holidays, based on client needs
• Have an in-depth knowledge of in home support services responsibilities, standards, and proper techniques, and proven ability to demonstrate proper techniques
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively/professionally with medical personnel
• Access to reliable personal transportation required, including a DMV record that permits the driver to be insured under 4th Second's automobile coverage
• Pass Required Background Checks: Successfully complete Live Scan and other background checks as a prerequisite for hiring, ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols set forth by 4th Second

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with target populations such as individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds, particularly those facing chronic illness, disabilities, or mental health conditions
• Familiarity with Motivational Care Management models and how to apply them within a care plan
• Willingness and ability to work with individuals facing chronic illness, active substance addiction, low self-compliance with health plans, and other complex social or health challenges
• Experience working with Medi-Cal beneficiaries and knowledge of CalAIM Community Supports

Physical Qualifications:

• Able to be physically active for duration of work shift, excluding breaks
• Able to lift 40 lbs.
• Able to push or pull individuals in wheelchair
• Able to carry 25 lbs. up one flight of stairs
• Able to walk up and down a minimum of one flight of stairs
• Able to bend downward and forward at the leg, waist, and spine
• Able to kneel on one or two legs
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Able to extend hands and arms in any direction

Work Environment:
This position operates in both residential care settings and the community. The role may involve exposure to unsanitary conditions, challenging behaviors, and various environmental factors. Staff are expected to follow all safety protocols and demonstrate cultural competency and trauma-informed care in all interactions.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
4th Second is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against job applicants on account of race, color, creed or religion, national origin including language use restrictions, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition or HIV/AIDS status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or ancestry.
Note: We comply with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. New hires may be subject to passing skills tests.
We may refuse to hire relatives of present employees if doing so could result in actual or potential problems in supervision, security, safety or morale, or if doing so could create conflicts of interest.