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8 people are interested
Casa Corazon Drop-In: Admin Assistant
ORGANIZATION: La Casa Norte
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8 people are interested
This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity at Casa Corazon South, 1736 W. 47th Street (Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00am-3:00pm). Professional youth experience preferred but not required
Expected Goals and Objectives
Goal One: Front Desk and Administrative Duties
Maintain files
Front desk coverage
Research resources for youth
Goal Two: Youth Engagement
First person of contact with youth
Assist staff with crisis situations
Provide youth with resources (food, hygiene products, toiletries)
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, all La Casa Norte volunteers are responsible for contributing to the overall success of La Casa Norte by:
Attending all volunteer orientation and training sessions
Working as a team member with fellow staff and volunteers to provide resources to clients
Understanding and adhering to professional boundaries with clients
Qualifications
Administrative Skills
Familiarity with LGBTQ and working with minorities a plus
Computer Skills (WPM)
Professionalism i.e. showing up for shifts on time
Well-organized a must
Communication skills
Understanding of healthy boundaries with youth
Development Opportunities
Youth engagement
Interpersonal skills
Crisis Intervention skills
Work in nonprofit setting
Minimum Age 21 La Casa Norte is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability. "La Casa Norte’s mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. We provide access to stable housing and deliver comprehensive services that act as a catalyst to transform lives and communities."
La Casa Norte’s mission and philosophy of service is to impact the social issues of homelessness at the individual and community levels.
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About La Casa Norte
Location:
3533 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647, US
Mission Statement
La Casa Norte's mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. We provide access to stable housing and deliver comprehensive services that act as a catalyst to transform lives and communities. La Casa Norte dreams of a world where all people have dignity, communities thrive and everyone belongs.
Description
Based in Chicago's Humboldt Park area, and with programs operating in Logan Square and Back of the Yards, La Casa Norte aims to impact the social problem of homelessness, both at the individual and community levels.
Our Main Office on North Avenue houses our Information and Referral Specialists who are able to direct community members to appropriate resources and referrals. We also have a clothing closet and computer lab open during the week for community members to utilize.
Our Solid Ground Supportive Housing Program provides up to two years of housing for homeless male-identified youth, ages of 16-21. This program allows staff to teach and model the skills needed for youth to maintain stable housing and employment, rebuild their self-esteem, address barriers to stability and prepare them for continuing education.
Casa Corazon, a homeless youth engagement project which works with homeless and high-risk youth, operates in both the Humboldt Park and Back of the Yards communities. The program provides a drop-in center to help youth move towards stable housing, employment, and educational achievement.
We also operate two emergency bed shelters for youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness. The two shelters, with 10 beds in Logan Square and 30 beds in Back of the Yards, open daily at 9:00 PM and provide dinner, a bed to sleep in, and breakfast.
Our Logan Square Office houses all of our direct service programs including DCFS, Housing Advocacy, and Case Management, Housing Locator, Rapid ReHousing and Food Security Projects.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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1736 W. 47th StreetChicago, IL 60609
DATE POSTED
April 20, 2015
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Basic Computer Skills
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Youth Services
- Crisis Intervention
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 2-8 hours/week