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Summer- The Bridge Home Shelter Assistant

The Bridge Home, formerly known as the Emergency Residence Project, provides emergency shelter and food to people experiencing homelessness. More than just a place of protection, it is also a source of hope and support, helping to prevent people from becoming or remaining homeless. Located in Ames, Iowa, The Bridge Home has been helping people since 1985 and serves the Two Rivers Region, five counties in central Iowa — Story, Marshall, Boone, Greene and Hardin. The need is great. We are a team of committed, passionate, problem solvers who support each other and work together as a team. We value our employees and work with them to achieve our goals. We work in a professional, family-centered atmosphere and always remember to laugh and celebrate our successes. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. Our tax ID number is 42-1252893. A United Way Member Agency COVID-19 considerations: We provide masks, sanitizer, practice social distancing, and work remotely whenever possible. We are serious about keeping our staff and guests safe and healthy.

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Member Duties : The Shelter Assistant (SA) is responsible for direct shelter guest support with people who are experiencing homelessness. This position performs administrative tasks for a caseload of program participants. SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES Provide oversight and security so that a safe and healthy environment is maintained at all times. Develop and maintain rapport with shelter guests using a strength-based approach. Intervene and appropriately de- escalate crisis-situations. Complete all required paperwork in a timely, legible, objective, and accurate manner. Assess housing barriers faced by people experiencing homelessness to determine needs. Provide information and referral assistance to shelter guests. Conduct, at minimum, a weekly meeting with each client assigned to your caseload to establish goals and provide guidance in overcoming roadblocks. Meet clients where they are to help them maintain their dignity and find hope for a self-sustainable future.

Program Benefits : Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance .

Terms :
Car recommended .

Service Areas :
Homelessness , Housing .

Skills :
Team Work , Counseling , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , First Aid , Non-Profit Management .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Summer- The Bridge Home Shelter Assistant

Program Start/End Date
06/21/2021 - 08/29/2021

Work Schedule	Summer

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	IOWA

Accepting Applications
From 03/04/2021 To 05/27/2021

Contact	Mikala Williams-Yee
1963 Bell Ave
Des Moines IA 50315
515-348-6232
mikala.williams-yee@iowaeda.com

Listing ID	101879


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