The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
The individual in this position will collaborate with professional staff in ending a person’s literal homelessness. This will occur through engaging with sheltered and unsheltered homeless households in building rapport, establishing appropriate documentation, and filling out paperwork, housing unit identification, and assisting with move-ins, thereby assisting the household in moving from homelessness into permanent housing. This work may happen anywhere in the community, including in shelters and in outdoor locations.
THIS IS A LIMITED PART-TIME POSITION.
The day and hours for this position: varies.
Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation
• Posting may close at any time **
Examples of Work Performed
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships with diverse populations.
• Experience assisting individuals with completing applications, gathering documentation, or navigating services.
• Ability to safely work independently in field settings with appropriate supervision.
Requirements of Work
• Level of knowledge appropriate to the work being assigned.
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information
• Ability to lean and reach as needed to read and interpret plans and specifications from a print that may be as large as 36 by 48 inches with information printed as small as 20 characters per inch
• May require ability to research, analyze, summarize and report findings
• May require ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
• May require ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds, construction and windy conditions
• May require ability to cover uneven terrain, go up and down stairs, and otherwise maneuver around construction sites
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and/or the public
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements for the specific internship assignment
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License.
• An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Experience and Training
• Experience (paid, volunteer, internship, or lived experience) working with individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or other vulnerable populations.
• Experience assisting individuals or completing applications, gathering documentation, or navigating services.
• Experience working in community-based environments, including shelters and outdoor locations.
• Knowledge of local housing resources and community service providers.
• One year experience organizing paperwork, tracking tasks, and following up on time-sensitive items.
• Three years of basic computer or smartphone to complete documentation, enter data, and communicate electronically.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Individuals that have personal experience with homelessness are encouraged to apply.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf
Limited positions are not eligible for benefits.
01
I have following years of experience (paid, volunteer, internship, or lived experience) working with individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or other vulnerable populations.
• Less than 6 months of experience
• 6 months -1 year of experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• 4 + years of experience
• I do not have any experience (paid, volunteer, internship, or lived experience) working with individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or other vulnerable populations.
02
I have following years of experience assisting individuals or completing applications, gathering documentation, or navigating services.
• Less than 6 months of experience
• 6 months - 1 year of experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• 4 + years of experience
• I do not have any experience assisting individuals or completing applications, gathering documentation, or navigating services.
03
I have following years of experience working in community-based environments, including shelters and outdoor locations.
• Less than 6 months of experience
• 6 months - 1 years of experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• 4 + years of experience
• I do not have any experience working in community-based environments, including shelters and outdoor locations.
04
I have the following level of Knowledge of local housing resources and community service providers.
• Minimal
• Moderate
• Expert
• I do not have any knowledge of local housing resources and community service providers.
05
I have following years of experience organizing paperwork, tracking tasks, and following up on time-sensitive items.
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 5 + years of experience
• I do not have any experience organizing paperwork, tracking tasks, and following up on time-sensitive items.
06
I have following years of experience with basic computer or smartphone to complete documentation, enter data, and communicate electronically.
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 5 + years of experience
• I do not have any experience with basic computer or smartphone to complete documentation, enter data, and communicate electronically.
07
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Yes
• No
• Required Question
