Full and Part-Time opportunities
 
 
Vacancy # 1
Department/Program Bilingual Domestic Violence
Posting Date July 17th, 2009
Closing Date Until Filled
Position Title Community Educator/Intake Advocate
Status Full Time Regular
Biweekly Hours 80
Shift  
Hours 8:30 am to 4:30  pm
Benefit Eligible Yes
Position Summary
Under the Supervision of the Training and Education Supervisor, the Community Educator/Intake Advocate is responsible for providing educational services on domestic violence to the larger community. Additional responsibilities include conducting individual intakes, and providing both hotline & group counseling services for domestic violence victims and their families.
Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in the field of human services or social work is preferred; and Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years experience in social services is required. One year of relevant supervised quality experience may be substituted for each year of education. The individual is expected to demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, knowledge of community resources and sensitivity to the needs of domestic violence victims and their families. In addition, the individual is expected to present good-listening skills; demonstrate effective problem solving skills; be able to work with a diverse griup of individuals; and be able to work flexible, evening and weekend hours. Experience with training, education, or presenting to groups preferred. Completion of a state mandated 40-hour domestic violence training and 5 hours of double staffing is required; can be completed upon hiring. Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

 
Vacancy # 2
Department/Program Homeless Services (Jane Addams Place)
Posting Date July 17th, 2009
Closing Date Until Filled
Position Title On-Call Resident Advisor
Status Part-time
Biweekly Hours 30
Shift  
Hours  
Benefit Eligible No
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, the Residential Advisor is responsible for orderliness and safety of the shelter program and residents, maintenance of the facility, and provision of safe, clean and hospitable residential services for homeless
Requirements

Good interpersonal skills, flexibility and ability to relate to the needs of homeless individuals.  Experience in maintenance, shelter services, and/or bilingual English-Spanish a plus

 
Vacancy # 4
Department/Program Homeless Services (Jane Addams Place)
Posting Date July 17th, 2009
Closing Date Until Filled
Position Title On-Call Assistant Cook
Status Part-time
Biweekly Hours 30
Shift  
Hours  
Benefit Eligible No
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Head Cook, the On call Assist. Cook is responsible for the meal preparation, serving, and clean up as assigned. Must be flexible and dependable.
Requirements

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.  The ability to work independently and be relief person for other cooks in the department. Ability to relate to families in an urban setting.  Desire to work in a homeless servicing agency.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:
If you are interested in any of the above positions, please send a cover letter indicating the position of interest, along with your resume and salary requirements to:
Human Resources
Lutheran Settlement House
1340 Frankford Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Fax Number: 215.426.2157
Or you can e-mail to:
(unless otherwise instructed above)

Volunteer opportunities
For information on volunteer opportunities at LSH, please contact Jacqueline Berry, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator at 215-426-8610 x 274.
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