Transitional Housing Program Assistant

Breakthrough; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Breakthrough seeks a compassionate Transitional Housing Program Assistant to support women and men in our Adult Service Network. The role helps residents move from crisis to stability by providing intake, case-management coordination, and access to services.

Based at the Women’s Center in Chicago, you’ll work up to 25 hours per week with varied shifts, collaborating with staff and partner agencies to promote self-sufficiency and dignity for each guest.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Provide supportive services to residents as needed to support their goals toward self-sufficiency
• Enforce all rules and regulations of Breakthrough’s Homeless Intervention Program
• Coordinate, communicate with other staff, guests and partnering agencies in a positive, effective, and professional manner
• Enter participant information into the Salesforce/HMIS database

Tools

Salesforce/HMIS

Job description

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