Intake Associate, Dignity Housing

Posted by on March 20, 2011

Intake Associate at Dignity Housing, for immediate posting

[emailed 3/16/2011]

Organization Summary:

The mission of Dignity Housing (http://www.dignityhousing.org) is to break the cycle of homelessness by providing safe, decent affordable housing, promoting self-sufficiency, and creating opportunities beyond expectations. We believe that affordable housing is the first step to becoming self-sufficient. Many of our residents enter into our program after bouncing around the shelter system without a consistent place to stay, which only contributes to the mental and emotional stress of being homeless. At Dignity, residents are provided safe, decent affordable housing as the first step to becoming productive, healthy individuals and families.

Dignity Housing realizes that affordable housing by itself will not move individuals and families out of poverty. For that reason, Dignity’s programs have a strong emphasis on resident’s self-sufficiency. Many individuals have spent their entire lives viewing themselves as victims of their situation. We work in partnership with our residents in order to move them away from being victims, and towards being accountable. Dignity encourages residents to be proactive and offers opportunities for them to gain control and stabilize their own lives. Dignity Housing’s staff believes in the potential of each resident and therefore holds high expectations. We extend dignity and respect to every person in our program.

Dignity stresses that education and job skill development are necessary to advance beyond poverty. Through Dignity’s Education and Workforce Development Component, we offer a wide range of services, from GED classes to educational awards. Dignity also fosters an environment for leadership through tenant associations and personal development.

Position Summary:

The Intake Associate is responsible for recruitment, outreach, initial assessment, orientation, and placement of tenant applicants for the Dignity Housing programs- Dignity II, Dignity III-BOSS, ESP and Core.  This position is a full-time position, $27,000- $30,000 annually, based on experience and performance. Benefits are, upon satisfactory completion of probation, are: health insurance (Aetna- employer pays 90% of costs) including medical, optional dental, and vision, elective participation in the Mutual of America Tax Deferred Annuity, paid time off (earned vacation and flex time).

Qualifications:
Proficiency in most general computer operating systems, including: Word, Excel, Outlook, & Publisher.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required

Additional Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License, insurance, and vehicle preferred- access to insured vehicle required; Current child abuse clearance and criminal background check required; Writing sample required with application for employment; Minimum of four professional references required, unless otherwise indicated.

Employee Characteristics:
Good Time Management and Organizational Skills; Team Player; Good Communication (written and oral) Skills; Methodical and detail-oriented; Ability to Listen

Well to applicants’ histories and discern appropriateness for our programs is a must; Excellent Critical Thinking Skills

Send Cover Letter & Resume to:
K. Motley, Office Manager
kmotley@dignityhousing.org
fax: (215) 713-0968