At Christ House, the medically vulnerable men experiencing homelessness who come to us are not just our clients. When they are in our care, they are our neighbors and our community members. We opened our doors in 1985 as the first medical respite facility for sick, homeless patients in the country and are still the only such medical respite program for men experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC. Since that time, we have remained on the cutting edge of conversation around radical hospitality, inclusion, and healing. You will have no typical day here.
In 1992, Christ House opened the Kairos Program, a permanent supportive housing community for former patients with chronic illnesses who decide to make a commitment to their substance use recovery. The program supports up to 45 members and provides ongoing medical care, recovery and spiritual life programs. Kairos program members are an integral part of the Christ House community.
Christ House offers a generous benefits package for employees.
View Christ House’s Benefits package here.
Bilingual, Bicultural, LGBTAIQ identifying, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are encouraged to apply. Christ House provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
At Christ House, the medically vulnerable men experiencing homelessness who come to us are not just our clients. When they are in our care, they are our neighbors and our community members. We opened our doors in 1985 as the first medical respite facility for sick, homeless patients in the country and are still the only such medical respite program for men experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC. Since that time, we have remained on the cutting edge of conversation around radical hospitality, inclusion, and healing. You will have no typical day here.
In 1992, Christ House opened the Kairos Program, a permanent supportive housing community for former patients with chronic illnesses who decide to make a commitment to their substance use recovery. The program supports up to 45 members and provides ongoing medical care, recovery and spiritual life programs. Kairos program members are an integral part of the Christ House community.
Christ House offers a generous benefits package for employees.
View Christ House’s Benefits package here.
Bilingual, Bicultural, LGBTAIQ identifying, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are encouraged to apply. Christ House provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Development Manager
The Development Manager leads fundraising efforts including, but not limited to donor stewardship, oversight of digital and print communications, foundation and governmental grants, corporate support, and special events and campaigns. The Development Manager is also responsible for writing appeal letters, newsletter content, grant applications and progress reports.
Essential Functions:
- Meets organizational fundraising goals.
- Coordinates direct mail and digital appeals.
- Seeks grant funding from multiple sources (such as: foundations, corporations, government).
- Writes funding proposals and letters of inquiry and is responsible for tracking and submitting grant progress reports.
- Establishes and nurtures relationships with major donors, partners, and associate partners.
- Supports and identifies events that Christ House might participate in for publicity and fundraising.
- Maintains public relations by coordinating media contacts, supervising production of communication materials (such as: newsletters, social media, thank you notes, etc.), overseeing the website and developing engaging content.
- Maintains and coordinates development data.
- Assists the Chief Financial Officer in annual revenue projections for use in the annual budget in line with previous outcomes and strategic planning.
Job Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience:
- Minimum three years’ experience in Development.
- Experience with communications from strategy to execution.
- Proven track record of cultivating and retaining donors at all levels strongly preferred.
- Skills:
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and fundraising databases.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to administration@christhouse.org. Your subject line should include Development Manager.
HR Administrator / Administrative Assistant
The HR Administrator / Administrative Assistant is responsible for all HR duties and provides administrative support to the management team consisting of the Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Essential Functions:
- Maintains employee records and personnel files.
- Ensures compliance with federal and state laws regarding employment.
- Maintains and updates job descriptions in coordination with the management team.
- Oversees recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
- Processes benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations in a timely manner and oversees annual open enrollment period by communicating benefit changes/updates to employees.
- Serves as point-of-contact for employee inquiries and questions regarding organizational policies, procedures, and benefits.
- Serves as point-of-contact for employee grievances, acts as a liaison between the employee and management team, and ensures proper documentation of employee grievances and follow-up.
- Assists with researching and coordinating opportunities for staff education and training.
- Assists with planning staff retreats and staff enrichment opportunities throughout the year.
- Assists with drafting and implementing HR and administrative policies and procedures and ensures employee compliance with all requirements.
- Manages inventory, ordering, and organization of office and custodial supplies.
- Maintains and updates organizational charts and directories.
- Assists management team with preparing and disseminating all-staff communications.
- Assists management team with preparation for meetings by compiling and distributing reports and materials.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Minimum two years’ experience in HR strongly preferred.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to administration@christhouse.org. Your subject line should include HR Administrator / Administrative Assistant.
Night Nurse (Full-Time and PRN available)
Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the Nurse provides holistic nursing support, patient care, and medication management. In collaboration with clinical and support staff, the Nurse helps manage medical issues and coordinates with the care team to address the multiple issues that contribute to homelessness.
Essential Functions:
- Administers medications as ordered by providers.
- Reviews new orders in patient charts and integrates them into patient care plan.
- Works with clinical unit staff, including Respite Care Assistants, Providers, and Unit Clerk to effectively deliver high-quality care to patients.
- Teaches and encourages patients’ self-care care practices regarding care of their illnesses, management of their medications, and activities of daily living.
- Performs primary nursing procedures to include wound care and supervises wound care provided by Respite Care Assistants to ensure appropriate infection control measures.
- Prepares patient referrals to hospitals and clinics, and processes information received on referrals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensed in DC as an RN or LPN.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to administration@christhouse.org. Your subject line should include Night Nurse.
Cook (Part-Time)
The Cook prepares food and meals in accordance to planned menus or specially planned activities. In addition, this staff member adheres to food safety and sanitation standards in preparing, serving and storing food and cleaning the kitchen and dining room. The Cook also ensures all kitchen workers, employees and volunteers adhere to such standards and procedures. This position reports directly to the Food Services Manager.Essential Functions:
- Prepares meals according to planned menus and direction of the Food Services Manager.
- Provides specially requested diets as needed (ex: pureed, clear liquid, vegetarian, vegan, full liquid) as well as alternatives for those with food allergies.
- Prepares bagged lunches and snack cart per daily nursing request.
- Ensures tables are set properly prior to meals.
- Ensures portions are served appropriately to ensure balanced diet and appropriate amount of calories.
- Prepares special meals or refreshments as needed for activities, special holidays, or receptions.
- Maintains the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas including: floors, walls, tables, and chairs. Works with volunteers as appropriate and when available.
- Cleans all kitchen food preparation surfaces at the end of each meal preparation, including stove and all ovens.
- Ensures dishes, silverware and cooking utensils are cleaned properly using the automatic dishwasher or through hand-washing with proper detergent and sanitizing solutions and dried and re-shelved appropriately following every meal.
- Maintains clean and orderly food storage areas to facilitate better inventory utilization. Food is to be shelved as soon as it is received.
- Performs cleaning tasks in the kitchen and dining room as assigned or as needed.
- Organizes and cleans refrigerators and freezers on a weekly basis.
- Promotes safety and infection control policies and procedures; performs job in a safe manner (i.e. using wet floor signs, hand washing, gloves, etc. as needed)
- Promotes an atmosphere of hospitality and promotes a spirit of cooperation among individuals and groups.
- Provides leadership to volunteer groups to practice proper food handling safety practices in preparation, service, and clean-up of meals.
- Supervises and provides assistance to volunteers as needed.
- Assists in inventory control utilizing food products prior to spoilage, properly rotating stock, and maintaining the security of supplies in the locked basement storeroom.
- Ensures nurses station is fully stocked with appropriate food supplies per stock list.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED.
- Experience: Two years experience in food preparation for large groups preferred.
- Certification: DC food handler certification required.
- Knowledge of proper food handling and preparation is required
- Previous experience working with homeless and other vulnerable populations as well as work with volunteers is highly desirable.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to administration@christhouse.org. Your subject line should include Part-Time Cook.
