FT Program Associate of Bethany Women's Center

N Street Village Program Associate (Full‑Time, Day Shift)

📍 Washington, DC (Onsite – Bethany Women Center Day Program, 1333 N St NW, Washington, DC 20005 – Flagship)

🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (8‑hour shifts)

💼 Status: Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt

👥 Reports To: Program Manager

💜 About N Street Village

N Street Village supports women in Washington, DC experiencing homelessness by offering a broad spectrum of services, housing, and advocacy always grounded in dignity, respect, and compassion.

If you’re a mission‑driven professional seeking meaningful daytime work that directly supports women on their path to stability, we’d love to meet you.

✨ The Opportunity

The Program Associate is an essential member of an interdisciplinary team providing direct services to women participating in N Street Village programs, including day services, low‑barrier shelter, temporary shelter, and permanent supportive housing.

In this role, you’ll help create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment while assisting with daily program operations at the Bethany Women Center Day Program.

🛠️ What You’ll Do

• Build positive rapport with clients through routine engagement and communication
• Assist with daily program setup, including meals, toiletries, laundry and shower supplies, and activity materials
• Support program close‑out activities, including cleaning and resetting day program spaces
• Serve meals and assist with program intakes and initial health and wellness screenings
• Respond to immediate client needs and help de‑escalate crisis situations
• Complete program documentation, including daily activity logs, monthly reports, and incident reports
• Support care coordination tasks such as referrals for services and residency forms
• Immediately report serious incidents, allegations, or sensitive information to the Program Manager
• Collaborate with volunteers and partner agencies providing services to clients
• Participate in program team meetings, staff meetings, and supervision
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Participate in program quality improvement efforts
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of direct social services experience, OR
• High school diploma/equivalent and 2 years of direct social services experience,
• Ability to pass a drug screening within 48 hours of offer and complete all required compliance documentation prior to start date
  
  

🌱 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including addiction and mental illness
• Familiarity with DC’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed care and issues related to homelessness
• Commitment to inclusive service regardless of race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, or gender identity
• Experience with or interest in learning data visualization tools
  
  

💡 Skills & Competencies

• Strong cultural competence and interpersonal communication skills
• Crisis management and conflict resolution abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Detail‑oriented and analytical
• Strong alignment with N Street Village’s mission, values, and professional standards
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  
  

🌍 Equal Opportunity Employer

N Street Village is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.