Also called: Safe Parking Coordinator, Vehicle Residency Outreach Worker
Runs overnight parking lots where people living in their cars can sleep safely, with restrooms, security and help finding housing.
At 7 p.m. he unlocks a church parking lot and checks in 25 cars, from a retired nurse to a family of four in a minivan. He makes sure the portable toilets are clean, helps one guest fill out a housing application, and leaves at dawn as guests head to work.
Estimate; nonprofit pay, often evening or overnight hours.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma plus case management experience and a clean driving record; some programs want a bachelor's.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Social Work, Human Services.
Growing faster than average. Growing in California, Washington, Colorado and other high-cost areas.
Low risk for 10 years. Check-in apps track spaces and guests; keeping the lot safe overnight and building trust stays human.
Classes: Psychology, Spanish, Health.
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