Transitional Housing Program Assistant

We seek to create an intense, cutting-edge environment that inspires each staff member to individual and organizational greatness. Our hope is to provide a culture where you can contribute your gifts for the benefit of all. Descriptions of employment opportunities can be found by clicking the name of the open position below. Position: Transitional Housing Program Assistant Location: Chicago, IL Job Id: 365 # of Openings: 1 Job Title: Transitional Housing Program Assistant Reports to: Program Coordinator FLSA Code: Part time, Non-exempt Hours: Up to 25-hours/week Potential Shift: 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m., 3:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m.-7:30 a.m. Program Area: Adult Service Network (ASN) Location : Women’s Center, 3330 W. Carol Ave, Chicago, IL 60624 We Are Breakthrough Adult Service Network Breakthrough offers a new model for homeless services. We are intentional about treating every person in need with dignity and respect, so they receive much more than a bed to sleep in—they receive the tools necessary to achieve self-sufficiency. Breakthrough’s women and men's transitional housing shelter first aim to meet immediate needs of food and shelter through our kitchens, on-site laundry and showers. Guests then receive on-site primary and mental health care, employment training, and housing search assistance and placement. POSITION SUMMARY Demonstrating the mission and vision of Breakthrough Urban Ministries, the Program Assistant serves to ensure the health and safety of each individual seeking shelter and other supportive services by promoting growth, recovery, and self-sufficiency. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS Meet with guests in Transitional Housing Program in partnership with case manager to facilitate transition from crisis to stability Conduct intake and follow preventative procedures with all individuals entering the facility during the shift Provides supportive services to residents as needed/deemed appropriate to support their goals towards self-sufficiency Enforce all rules and regulations of Breakthrough’s Homeless Intervention Program Coordinate, cooperate and communicate with other staff, guests and partnering agencies in a positive, effective, and professional manner Enter participant information into the Salesforce/HMIS database in a #J-18808-Ljbffr Breakthrough