Job description
The main purpose of the Shelter Housing supporter is to serve as a case manager for the shelter guests, connecting them with local community resources to fill both their immediate and future needs. The Shelter Housing supporter also supports daily functions of the shelter by coordinating volunteers, serving guests, and managing general operations. It is important that Shelter Housing supporter are compassionate and comfortable serving with diverse populations. They should also be excellent problems solvers and handle pressure well. The main purpose of the Emergency Food Coordinator is to manage the flow of food intake and outtake from the Food Bank. This entails providing families with food resources, assisting in harvesting programs, fundraising for food donations, supervising volunteers, and managing the general upkeep of the food bank. The AmeriCorps Emergency Food Coordinator will also assist the 15 other food banks in the San Luis Valley to distribute food throughout the Valley. This position requires the ability to transport donation boxes and harvested produce.
Member Duties : Case Management Responsibilities: - Lead new guests through intake process - Conduct initial interview with guests to evaluate their needs - Connect guest to medical, mental health, housing, education, transportation, and employment resources Shelter Management Responsibilities: - Resolve conflicts between guests & community members - Fulfill guests’ immediate needs by preparing and serving meals, and aiding their hygiene needs General Upkeep Responsibilities: - Managing food intake - Transporting donations from local stores and food drives - Distributing food to families during special distributions: Commodities and Thanksgiving - Coordinating food drop offs and pick-ups for outlying food banks - Ensuring procured food is stored properly and sorted as needed Food Drive Responsibilities: - Developing and maintaining relationships with food donors - Creating and implementing special events to raise awareness and materials for the Food Bank Network
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Housing , Living Allowance , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time .
Uniforms provided and required , Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time .
Service Areas :
Housing , Homelessness , Hunger .
Housing , Homelessness , Hunger .
Skills :
Public Health , Veterans , Conflict Resolution , Counseling , Social Services .
Public Health , Veterans , Conflict Resolution , Counseling , Social Services .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
RAD Shelter/Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley
Program Start/End Date
08/05/2023 - 08/04/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 21 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
COLORADO
Accepting Applications
From 04/04/2023 To 08/04/2023
To apply :
Phone 7199922050
E-mail admin.volunteers@lapuente.net
Website https://lapuentehome.org/americorps/
Contact
Alicia Salazar
511 6th St
Alamosa CO 81101
7199922050
admin.volunteers@lapuente.net
www.lapuente.net/
Listing ID
83756
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