Weekend Center Support Advocate (Part-Time)

JOURNEYS | The Road Home; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) options

Job summary

JOURNEYS | The Road Home in Palatine, IL is seeking a Part-Time Weekend Center Support Associate. This role supports the center on Saturdays and Sundays mornings, greeting visitors, assisting clients and volunteers, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

You will document activities, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with staff to provide services to individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. A compassionate, team-focused mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Able to work with multicultural communities and maintain respectful boundaries.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft products, and online databases (or willing to be trained).
• Strong active listening and communication skills; adaptable to changing priorities.
• Commitment to confidentiality and helping underserved communities.
• Willingness to perform additional duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, connect with clients, help volunteers find places and people, and coordinate with staff.
• Record daily activities accurately and document incidents.
• Respond swiftly to emergencies and address concerns.
• Support weekend operations to keep the center running smoothly.

Skills

Multicultural collaboration

Boundary setting

Rapport building

Core values alignment

Emergency response

Feedback receptiveness

Computer proficiency

Community service passion

Team player

Willingness to take on duties

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOURNEYS | The Road Home in Palatine, IL is seeking a Part-Time Weekend Center Support Associate. This role supports the center on Saturdays and Sundays mornings, greeting visitors, assisting clients and volunteers, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

You will document activities, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with staff to provide services to individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. A compassionate, team-focused mindset is essential.