The Coalition for the Homeless offers rewarding career opportunities for counselors, teachers, social workers, case managers and organizers. Coalition programs offer a variety of entry-level and professional positions for those who wish to join our dedicated and talented corps of human services workers and advocates.
We are currently in a hybrid work environment that requires employees to be onsite 80% of the time (4 days).
Assistant Program Director, Grand Central Food Program
Department: Programs Reports to: Director of Emergency Relief Services
About the Role: The Assistant Program Director provides support and assists with the management of the BHI kitchen operations to ensure that nutritious meals are delivered on a consistent and predetermined schedule. The Assistant Program Director also assists with the general program operations ensuring our nightly distribution of meals by assisting with the supervision of the GCFP Program Assistant, Part-Time Drivers and volunteers. The Assistant Program Director performs job duties consistent with the mission and goals of the Coalition for the Homeless.
Responsibilities Include:
The Assistant Program Director shall:
Requirements: BA is preferred. Experience serving homeless individuals, individuals with mental illness, and/or persons with a history of substance use is strongly preferred. Experience with emergency food providers strongly desired. A valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required and experience driving vans is strongly preferred. Heavy lifting, including the ability to lift 80+ lbs. is required and at least two years in a supervisory role is required. Must be a team player who is flexible and willing to assist with program needs as they arise. Spanish and/or French and other language proficiency is a plus.
The schedule for this position will be Monday-Friday 11am-7pm.
Salary: $65,000-$70,000
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People of color and formerly homeless individuals are encouraged to apply.
The Coalition for the Homeless is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Advocate/Case Manager Crisis Intervention Program
Department: Programs Reports to: Crisis Intervention Program Director / Senior Director of Crisis Services
About the Role: Advocates in the Crisis Intervention Program provide direct services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, households at risk of losing their homes, or those who have questions about housing programs or entitlements. Advocates help clients calling our hotline or who walk into our offices to meet immediate needs including access to and maintenance of shelter; information about individual rights and advocacy to ensure they are upheld; receipt of public benefits and entitlements; to obtain health or mental health services; and provide guidance and assistance with the housing search and move-in process.
Advocates work in a team environment within the Crisis Intervention Department and report directly to the Program Director, in addition to receiving regular supervision from the Senior Director of Crisis Services. Advocates perform job duties consistent with the mission and goals of the Coalition for the Homeless and relevant funding sources.
The advocate shall:
Requirements: AA/AS in human services or health discipline required (or a GED/High School Diploma and at least four years of relevant work experience in the social service field). BA/BS in social work, human services or health discipline strongly preferred.
Prior client advocacy, case management especially with underserved communities or households experiencing homelessness and those with disabilities are strongly desired. Strong communication skills required. Prior experience in client advocacy settings desirable. Spanish or second language fluency strongly preferred.
Salary: $52,000-$57,000
Data Manager
Department: Programs Reports to: Deputy Executive Director for Programs
About the Role: The Data Manager works in conjunction with Coalition staff to design, develop, and maintain the Coalition’s data systems. The Data Manager is responsible for generating reports for both internal and external purposes, including formal periodic reports for government agencies as well as private funders, and for all Coalition departments as needed and requested. The Data Manager works to maintain system and data integrity, security, and accessibility for appropriate staff. The Data Manager also communicates regularly with staff to identify and correct any problematic issues with existing database structures. The Data Manager performs all job duties consistent with the mission and goals of the Coalition for the Homeless.
Working under the direction of the Deputy Executive Director for Programs, the Data Manager will:
Requirements:
Salary: $75,000-$85,000