Cafe Program Coordinator

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In an atmosphere of dignity and respect, Inspiration Corporation connects people and creates opportunity through access to social services, job training, housing, and food. Each year, Inspiration Corporation works with hundreds of resilient Chicagoans who face systemic disparities and inequities, such as homelessness, hunger, and social isolation.

In order to help individuals and families overcome these barriers, we provide dedicated support coupled with housing, job training, scholarships, meals and engagement services. Inspiration Corporation meets people where they are in life, helping them access the support they need and achieve their personal goals. Inspiration Corporation programs are voluntary, and all service needs and goals are participant-driven. Our case management philosophy is strengths-based and trauma-informed.

Inspiration Corporation practices harm reduction and focuses on reducing or minimizing the harm associated with high-risk behavior through motivational interviewing.

• Integrity – We cultivate trusting, collaborative relationships rooted in mutual respect and accountability.
• Growth – We encourage personal development, curiosity and being open to new possibilities.
• Equity – We recognize each person’s inherent rights and advocate for inclusive access to resources and opportunities.
• Resilience – We persevere and seek solutions that celebrate our strength in the face of adversity, while practicing and encouraging self-care.
• Hospitality – We create uplifting, accepting, and nourishing connections with everyone who comes through our doors.

Inspiration Corporation believes that these values are central to our work with participants and one another, and they create a culture we all have a stake in.

The Café Program Coordinator is part of the Housing and Homeless Engagement Services team at Inspiration Corporation. The Café Program Coordinator oversees the front‑of‑house café space and services when the Café Program Supervisor is not on site. The Café Program Coordinator supports program services including resource room, food pantry, mail services, drop‑in and administrative and cleaning functions as needed. The Café Program Coordinator is responsible for upholding cafe policies and ensuring the café remains a safe environment.

• Demonstrate Inspiration Corporation’s Core Values.
• Exhibit professionalism and high standards in all aspects of performance.
• Ensure the efficient and effective provision of meals with dignity and respect in accordance with the agency’s mission.
• Work with all departments as appropriate to ensure that the needs of the agency’s participants are addressed.
• Attend department and agency meetings.

• Coordinate meal service in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.
• Ensure the proper set up and clean‑up of the café space.
• Maintain a positive, organized, and safe milieu during scheduled meals at the café.
• Ensure the IC Code of Conduct is upheld during meals with fairness and consistency.
• Greet, serve, and communicate with all participants professionally.
• Supervise, assist, and train volunteers.
• Ensure appropriate data collection and reporting for meals service.
• Communicate all incidents to the Café Program Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Effectively address and resolve conflict between participants.
• Act in a professional manner at all times and maintain appropriate boundaries with participants.
• Remain alert to potentially unsafe situations and respond to maintain a safe environment for all.
• Demonstrate openness and respect for cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and lived experience of participants and co‑workers.
• Contact emergency personnel for situations that require the assistance of fire, ambulance, police, or mental health emergency professionals.
• Attend and participate in trainings.
• Report to work, meetings, training, and job‑related activities prepared and as scheduled.
• Support participant access to services and resources (e.g. mail, food pantries, food, hygiene items, notary services, etc.). Provide computer assistance. Record data for…