employment opportunities at justdane
If you are looking for a career helping to transform individual lives and social systems, then we would love to talk to you! JustDane is currently recruiting for several roles to join our professional team in creating a just and equitable community.
Current Opportunties
NOW HIRING: Resident Care Specialist at Healing House, Part-time
Accepting applications until position filled.
JustDane’s Healing House is seeking a Resident Care Specialist. The Resident Care Specialist will work with homeless families where a member of the family needs a safe, nurturing environment to recuperate from illness, surgery, or childbirth. They will provide support to guests as they recuperate.
This is a part-time position with paid time off. Time and a half pay for holidays worked.
Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
DUTIES:
- Orientation on Healing House policies and procedures
- Guest room set-up
- Housekeeping common areas
- Laundry
- Meal prep as needed
- Assisting guests with tracking medication regimens
- Assist guests with computer job searches
- Work with volunteers to assist them in understanding their role at Healing House
- Assist with room set up and cleaning after discharge
REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking applicants who have experience working with individuals from diverse educational, racial, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
CNA preferred, with strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated willingness to be flexible, versatile and tolerant of a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
Benefits:
Paid vacation, sick and holiday time. Employee Assistance Program. Eligible for 3% increase after successful completion of orientation and training period.
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Location: Healing House, 303 Lathrop St., Madison, WI
Type of Employment: Part-time
Hours: 1st shift (7am to 3pm), every-other weekend and every-other Monday.
Application Instructions:
Send a resume and cover letter to Jessica at jessica@justdane.org.
JustDane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The mission of JustDane has always been to inspire hope and create change at the individual level and community level. JustDane would not be where it is today without the wonderful people who participate in, and give life to, its programs. Tyrees Scott is one of these people. He is the embodiment of hope, change, and perseverance. Born in Chicago and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, Tyrees dealt with struggles while growing up, and as a young man he was incarcerated. Despite tribulations after his release from prison, Tyrees decided it was time to change his life around. He made a promise to himself that he would not end up incarcerated again, and he has lived up to exactly that.
Kim’s Story