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5 people are interested
Administrative Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Housing Forward
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5 people are interested
Prevail is seeking one (or more) volunteers to assist in our Emergency Assistance and Referrals and/or our Job Readiness program(s) as an assistant to the program managers.
The position offers an invaluable experience assisting with program management, which includes: overseeing client service hours and answering phone inquiries, opportunity for one-on-one client interaction, involvement in volunteer training and management, responsibility for client database management and reporting.
Hours are negotiable, but would need to occur on weekdays between 9am - 2 pm, on Wednesday afternoons, between 3 pm - 6 pm (on the first Wendesday of the month, hours would happen between 6:30 pm - 9 pm), or on Saturdays between 9 am - 12 noon. Ideally, we would like 2-3 volunteers, each covering somewhere between 10-20 hours a week during these hours.
The Administrative Associate position would be perfect for a recent college grad looking to build a resume or spend a gap year on a service opportunity. Also, a perfect fit for a homemaker or a retired person seeking a meaningful volunteer committment.
More opportunities with Housing Forward
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Housing Forward
Location:
1851 South 9th Avenue, Parking Lot Entrance behind building, Maywood, IL 60153, US
Mission Statement
Prevail provides immediate and compassionate response to individuals and families facing financial crisis and offers them supportive services leading to future stability.
Description
Our Emergency Assistance and Referrals Program assists clients with emergency needs, such as eviction and utility shut-off prevention, food, clothing and shelter, and with financial stability supports such as identification assistance, transportation to a new job and affordable pet vaccinations and food. Our volunteers listen compassionately to clients’ needs and use solution-based counseling and a combination of direct assistance and referrals to address immediate and systemic concerns.
Our Job Readiness Program provides employment counseling and assistance for individuals searching for sustainable employment and includes skills and career assessment, resume and cover letter development, interview coaching, employment sustainability skills and teaching of basic computer skills necessary to conduct an independent job search. Prevail works closely with other area agencies for additional training and job placement assistance for qualified clients.
Our Financial Literacy Program provides money management counseling to help clients achieve financial stability and plan for future financial well-being and is offered once a month in a small class format which includes one-on-one individualized counseling and follow-up sessions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
848 Lake StreetParking Lot Entrance behind buildingOak Park, IL 60301
DATE POSTED
October 21, 2014
SKILLS
- Office Management
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 10-20 hours per week