N Street Village
(Bethany Women's Center and
Department of Social Services)

N Street Village empowers homeless and low-income women to claim their highest quality of life by offering a broad spectrum of services and advocacy in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.  The Village also provides affordable housing for low and moderate-income individuals and families.

Address: 1333 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Web address: www.nstreetvillage.org

Position Summary: Bethany Program Assistant

The Bethany Program Assistant reports to the Bethany Manager.  The Bethany Women’s Center Program Assistant shares responsibility with the Bethany Program Staff for maintaining a safe place for homeless and low-income women to access basic services 365 days a year.  The Program Assistant should place emphasis not only on maintaining program operations, but also on building relationships slowly with the women we serve in order to assist them crossing the many barriers that keep them homeless.

 Responsibilities:

• Informal interaction and therapeutic engagement with clients of Bethany Womens Center through greeting, conversation, games and group activities
• Duties and tasks related to opening and closing of the facility
• Coordinate and lead house meetings
• Orient new clients to Bethany Day Center policy and procedure by explaining guidelines for services, helping to set reasonable expectations, and offering guidance on available services    
• Meal set-up and service, occasional food preparation
• Inventory, stocking supplies, and program-related errands
• Maintain program facilities and spaces to ensure continuity of basic services such as showers, laundry, clothing,     etc.
• Respond readily to immediate client needs or crisis; address and seek to resolve conflicts; enforce program rules, including issuing restrictions as necessary
• Engage clients by encouraging positive interactions and modeling pro-social behaviors
• Supervise volunteers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors level preparation preferred    
• Experience in direct service work with vulnerable populations preferred
• Sensitivity to the issues faced by homeless women, including mental illness, addiction, poverty etc.; and sensitivity to issues of diversity and inclusion
• Willingness to enforce program rules and staff team decisions
• Knowledge of DC social services a plus
• Experience working with volunteers preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently
• Time management and personal organizational skills necessary

Skills:

• Mature abilities in developing interpersonal relations, communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution
• Capacity to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task and be adaptable in an ever-changing environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently
• Strong cultural competence, including excellent interactions and communication ability with a diverse population
• Experience working with volunteers and consultants
• Values commensurate with an interfaith community committed to providing inclusive services without regard to race, religion, physical or mental ability, or sexual orientation

Hours of Work: This is a full-time position requiring 40 hrs a week.  There will be at least three weekend shifts in Bethany Women’s Center or the Night Shelter per month.  This position also shares coverage on holidays in rotation with other staff for which compensatory time is granted.

N Street Village is an equal opportunity employer

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