Lutheran Settlement House is seeking to fill the following positions:

•Family Advocate –Jane Addams Place

The Family Advocate will provide trauma-informed, clinical case management to a caseload of approximately 15 female- headed families experiencing homelessness. The Family Advocate will manage a diverse caseload of women and children of all ages, with varying mental health, drug and alcohol, child welfare, and other social service system involvement. 
Primary responsibilities include:

• Creating an Individualized Service Plan for each family
• Holding weekly individual and/or family sessions
• Completing Transitional Housing applications
• Addressing areas of program noncompliance
• Presenting at weekly Client Progress Review meetings
• Working collaboratively with residential and other staff to implement appropriate interventions
• Coordinating care with other involved professionals

Because Jane Addams Place practices the Sanctuary Model of trauma-informed care, the ideal candidate will be familiar with trauma-informed care and must demonstrate a willingness to provide trauma-informed services.

A BSW or equivalent is required for this position. Two to three years experience in social services is helpful. Bi-lingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Must be willing to work 2 evenings per week.   

• On-Call Cook –Jane Addams Place

Under the supervision of the Head Cook, the On-Call Cook is responsible for the meal preparation, serving, and cleans up as assigned. Current Serve Safe certificate required. Ability to work in a kitchen operated according to the regulations of the Philadelphia Department of Health. Must have ability to observe and practice all kitchen and food handling and serving safety procedures. Ability to relate to families in an urban setting and have the ability to work any shift. Desire to work in a homeless servicing agency.

•On-Call/Part-time Weekend Resident Advisors – Jane Addams Place

Under the supervision of the Director, the On-Call Part-time Residential Advisor is responsible for the orderliness and safety of the shelter program and residents, maintenance of the facility, and provision of safe, clean and hospitable residential services for homeless families. Good interpersonal skills, flexibility and ability to relate to the needs of homeless individuals. Experience in shelter services, and/or bilingual English-Spanish a plus.

• Part-time Development and Public Relations Coordinator – LSH Main Site

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Part-time Development and Public Relations Coordinator will be responsible for media and public relations, community outreach and engagement, event planning, and publications in both print and web-based formats. Will also, assist with individual donor cultivation, including maintenance of the donor database, as well as some grant writing. Will work with the Executive Director and Development Manager and will assist with volunteer recruitment and management as part of the agency volunteer team. Experience with using social media for non-profit marketing and outreach is preferred.

• Administrative Coordinator -- Jane Addams Place

Oversees and manages all aspects of the office including review of resident and staff mail, in coming and out going phone calls, coordination of staff time out of the office, time sheet review, ordering of office supplies, expense and operational reports (request for leave, cash advances, expense report, purchase orders etc.). Along with the LSH's Development Office this position coordinates event planning and fundraising activities at Jane Addams Place.  Assists staff with coordinating volunteers, volunteer activities and donations.  Must complete Sanctuary training and participate in its implementation at Jane Addams Place.

•Part-time Community/Senior Hunger Intern

Summary: Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Community/Senior Hunger Intern will be responsible for creating a strategic plan for seniors to develop healthier choices with fresh fruits and vegetables and provide healthier food options in food pantry, served meal program, and work to expand LSH’s community Food Cupboard.

Nature and Scope:

• Research healthy food options for seniors in the Philadelphia area including purchased and donated food, the food pantry and the daily served meal program.

• Identify grants and other fundraising opportunities for salad bars and fresh fruit and vegetable programs.
• Assist staff and seniors in coordinating the Intergenerational Gardening Project
• Develop healthy vending priorities and research healthy vending options.
• Work closely with Lutheran Settlement House staff and LSH’s Community Hunger Advisory Committee (comprised of members of The Food Trust, the Greater Philadelphia Coalition against Hunger, and the Federation of Neighborhood Centers) to develop a strategic plan around food, implement healthy food projects and develop a marketing program to increase visibility of food programs in the community.

Qualifications:
-Facility with Microsoft office applications, including Excel and Word
-Familiarity with online research tools
-Interest in food justice and nutrition
-Excellent communication skills, especially over a phone and through email
-Some college-level coursework.  Junior, Senior and degreed candidates preferred. 

Position is opened until filled.  Small stipend available based on experience.

LSH offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. If interested and in need of more information pertaining to specific position please contact Lila Brunson at 215-426-8610 extension 213.

For immediate consideration, please send resume and cover letter detailing your interest and relevant experience along with salary requirements to:

Lila Brunson, Human Resources Manager,
Lutheran Settlement House, 1340 Frankford Ave.,
Philadelphia, PA 19125, Or: Fax: 215-426-2157,
Email: lbrunsonATlutheransettlement.org (substitute AT with the sign @ )