Careers at CHHOP

SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST | Part-time

Job Description:

Caring for the Hungry & Homeless of Peekskill (aka CHHOP) prides itself on serving the community for 38 years. We are seeking a part-time social media specialist to help tell our story, share news and information about our organization, and humanize the stories of homelessness and food insecurity
.Reporting to the CEO, the social media specialist will be an integral part of our ongoing outreach to existing and potential supporters online. We want this individual to essentially become the digital voice of, and for, the organization.

Responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with the team in establishing the organization’s social strategy, content planning, and voice
• Manage consistent engagement on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Ideate and produce compelling, and visually appealing, content
• Ideate and build relationships with partner/like-minded organizations/businesses for online collaborations
• Optimize hashtag and handle usage
• Monitor potential negative feedback and mitigate reputational issues in
  collaboration with communications consultant
• Establish and produce simplified data/measurement tracking processes and provide reporting

Qualities/Skills:

• 2+ years of experience managing social media for a brand(s) or nonprofit either in-house, freelance, or at an agency
• Strong visual/design sensibility and solid copywriting abilities
• Experience with graphic, photo, video editing software programs and SEO
• Thoughtful, curious and passionate about promoting brand awareness for an important nonprofit in the community
• Collaborative spirit, strong interpersonal skills, energy and enthusiasm; excited by working within an occasional tight deadline is helpful

Pay: $25.00 per hour



Location: Hybrid/remote in Peekskill, NY

CLIENT CARE WORKER   (ongoing)

Organization Information: 

Our focus at CHHOP is housing and food equity. We operate a shelter for unhoused adults of all genders, including veterans, a collaborative housing and support services program for domestic violence survivors and their families, a permanent supportive housing program for chronically homeless individuals with a disability, a large “farm to pantry” food pantry and a rental arrears and community services program for immigrants and low-wage workers.

Job Description:
Provide direct care, guidance and supervision to adults of all genders who are homeless and guests of CHHOP’s Jan Peek House shelter. Conduct initial intake and enter client information into a case management system. Provide a safe and structured environment for clients. Engage clients in activities and provide supplies including linens, food, clothing, and personal care items. Conducts oversight of routines of daily living. Draft reports, including narratives and incident reports. Maintain open communication with colleagues/supervisors. Carries out any other assignments as needed.

Qualifications:   

• High School Diploma
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  
• Ability to work in a team
  
• Ability to multi-task 
  
• Excellent technology skills 
  
• Ability to work with a diverse population
  
• Sensitivity to marginalized individuals and communities
  
• Sensitivity to client trauma
  
• Commitment to working with homeless individuals in an environment that respects the human dignity of all.
  

Principal Activities: 

• Maintain a safe and structured environment by greeting and assessing clients
  
• Conduct initial intakes and enter guests’ information into an electronic case management system
  
• Develop good relationships with guests and contribute to the development of a positive atmosphere
  
• Ensure guests follow Jan Peek House Rules and procedures
  
• Draft reports, including drafting narratives and incidents about guest behavior/activity and concerns
  
• Interact with clients through activities and conversation.
  
• Distribute client necessities, including clothing and linens
  
• Prepare healthy snacks and meals
  
• Maintain regular and timely communication with colleagues and supervisors
  

Salary Range: Hourly wages begin at $19.  CHHOP provides all eligible full- and part-time employees with a comprehensive set of benefits that include PTO, Medical, Life, & Dental Insurance, 

401 (k) Plan, Holidays EAP, etc.

No calls, please.

We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. CHHOP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.