Description
Overview:
Are you interested in serving the population of individuals experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C.? Join DC Service Corps, a program that offers young-adult Catholics opportunities to learn about nonprofits, deepen their commitment to service, grow in faith, and live out the Franciscan values on a daily basis. The Services Access Team Member will serve with The Father McKenna Center, a local nonprofit striving to accompany and care for men facing homelessness and families struggling with poverty in underserved communities within the shadow of the US Capitol. (www.fathermckennacenter.org)
Position Responsibilities:
Provide direct assistance to meet the needs of the 40+ men who enter the doors of The Father McKenna Center’s drop-in shelter on a daily basis
Serve low-income families through managing the daily food pantry or helping the families “shop” for the groceries they need
Welcome men experiencing homelessness and connect them to social services provided including: meals, laundry services, showers, phones, clothing closet, computer lab, etc.
Listen, respond to and encourage the men to engage with the case management team and the men’s support group sessions
Assist staff with operations, social media initiatives, and special projects
Preferred Qualifications:
Flexibility and willingness to work in a team to meet the needs of the community served
Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, including those who may struggle with mental illness and experiences of trauma
Sensitivity to the needs of those experiencing homelessness and economic poverty
Commitment to finding long-term solutions to end homelessness while also attending to the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness
Ability to pass a background check
Counseling or social work background is helpful, but not required
Fluency in Spanish is desired, but not required
Ability to lift 35 lbs. or more and be on one’s feet throughout the day
About Parish / School / Organization Name
Franciscan Mission Service prepares and supports lay Catholics for two-year international, one-year domestic, and 1-2 week short-term mission service opportunities in solidarity with impoverished and marginalized communities across the globe.
Visit our website for more information: www.franciscanmissionservice.org