Description

Department: Programs and Services

FLSA Exemption Status: non-exempt, on-call 

Location: Denver, CO

**The Gathering Place has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy requiring Covid-19 vaccinations. All employees of The Gathering Place are required to be fully vaccinated as defined by the CDC.

Position Overview:  

Women, trans and non-binary people, and their children who seek assistance from The Gathering Place have access to a wide range of programs and services that meet basic needs and support a pathway to stability. This position directly engages with members and performs operational tasks to support the daily operations of TGP’s various programs to fill gaps in program coverage.

You might be a great fit at TGP if you have a passion and commitment for our mission, the services we provide, and for addressing the systemic barriers that our members face through a trauma-informed approach.

Core Accountabilities:

• Demonstrate respect, cultural humility and knowledge of trauma informed care in interactions with members, staff and collaborative partners
• Engage directly with TGP members and carry out operational tasks for a wide variety of TGP’s programs and services. Programs include, but are not limited to, the Community Access Team, Food Program, Volunteer and In Kind Program, Family Program, and Wellness and Recovery Services.
• Maintains confidentiality of all members 
• Recognizes and requests support from trained TGP staff when conflict resolution and crisis management and intervention are needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Leave of Absence plan, including Medical and Parental 
• Life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement savings plan 
• Financial advising services 
• Flexible work schedule 
• Generous paid time off 
• Long- and short-term disability plan
• Professional development opportunities 
• Paid weekly wellness hour 
• Free breakfast and lunch in our onsite cafeteria 
• Robust Employee Assistance Program 

About The Gathering Place:

Founded in 1986, The Gathering Place (TGP) offers services to combat poverty and address the impacts of marginalization and oppression that are often contributing factors to poverty or homelessness. By offering low-barrier access to a broad range of basic necessities and wrap-around care options, TGP guides women, children, and transgender folx living in poverty from a place of crisis and instability to one of stability and security. In our relationship with the members we serve, as well as with our staff, we believe deeply in the power of our community and continually work to make it stronger. Our key values include recognizing individual strengths, building respect and trust, and offering unconditional acceptance. Our mission is to be a community of safety and hope where positive relationships, choice, and essential resources transform lives. To learn more about the work of TGP, please visit tgpdenver.org.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Motivated and self-driven 
• Ability to work autonomously or within a team 
• Organized, efficient, reliable, detail-oriented 
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more 
• Knowledge of homelessness, poverty, and substance misuse a plus 
• Current knowledge of, or desire to learn, how to operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a copy machine or printer, as well as office software, such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other programs 
• Ability to adapt to and be flexible in various work environments and tasks 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

TGP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, gender variance, gender expression, marital status, citizenship, creed, ethnicity, veteran status, ancestry and any other protected classification. Applicants of any and all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Individuals with lived experience of homelessness, extreme poverty and/or experience with a behavioral health condition are also strongly encouraged to apply.

TGP is also dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the requirements in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles within the organization.