Transitional Program Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Social Work
Community Support Services, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Crisis Counselor
We seek to create an intense, cutting-edge environment that inspires each staff member to individual and organizational greatness. Our hope is to provide a culture where you can contribute your gifts for the benefit of all.
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Position:Transitional Housing Program Assistant
Location: Chicago, IL
Job :365
# of Openings:1
Job Title: Transitional Housing Program Assistant
Reports to: Program Coordinator
FLSA Code: Part time, Non-exempt
Hours: Up to 25-hours/week
Potential Shift: 7:00 a.m.
-7:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
-7:00 a.m., 3:30 p.m.
-11:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m.
-7:30 a.m.
Program Area: Adult Service Network (ASN)
Location
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Women’s Center, 3330 W. Carol Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
Breakthrough offers a new model for homeless services. We are intentional about treating every person in need with dignity and respect, so they receive much more than a bed to sleep in—they receive the tools necessary to achieve self-sufficiency.
Breakthrough’s women and men's transitional housing shelter first aim to meet immediate needs of food and shelter through our kitchens, on-site laundry and showers. Guests then receive on-site primary and mental health care, employment training, and housing search assistance and placement.
POSITION SUMMARYDemonstrating the mission and vision of Breakthrough Urban Ministries, the Program Assistant serves to ensure the health and safety of each individual seeking shelter and other supportive services by promoting growth, recovery, and self-sufficiency.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS- Meet with guests in Transitional Housing Program in partnership with case manager to facilitate transition from crisis to stability
- Conduct intake and follow preventative procedures with all individuals entering the facility during the shift
- Provides supportive services to residents as needed/deemed appropriate to support their goals towards self-sufficiency
- Enforce all rules and regulations of Breakthrough’s Homeless Intervention Program
- Coordinate, cooperate and communicate with other staff, guests and partnering agencies in a positive, effective, and professional manner
- Enter participant information into the Salesforce/HMIS database in a
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