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# Volunteer
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!Volunteer your time, talent, and passion at a local agency. Every time you volunteer, you will leave knowing that you have helped our neighbors in need.
Read on for a list of agencies who are in need of volunteer help. They have a variety of volunteer opportunities to help. Find the one that’s right for you!
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## Volunteer Opportunities
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Bethany House Services empowers homeless and at-risk families with the solutions to achieve housing stability and long-term self-sufficiency. Their vision is to live in a community where all families have a place to call home.
Caracole’s mission is simple: to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS through housing, care and prevention. Caracole serves more than 1500 clients living with HIV/AIDS. Across an eight county region in Southwest Ohio: Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clinton, Highland, Adams, Brown, and Clermont.
The mission of the Center for Respite Care is to provide quality, holistic medical care to homeless people who need a safe place to heal. While assisting them in breaking the cycle of homelessness. They are committed to unity and harmony among their clients and staff and within the community.
Founded in 1924, City Gospel Mission helps the homeless and hurting break the cycle of poverty and despair. One life at a time. They work to engage, equip and empower those in need. With the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical skills and resources to achieve self-sufficiency.
The mission of the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky is to provide shelter. Which is life-saving in the winter and life-changing in the summer. Started by a group of concerned citizens and business owners to ensure that the most vulnerable population had a place to go. ESNKY opened its doors in 2008.
The mission of Found House is to provide homeless families emergency shelter. And hospitality through interfaith communities. And work with families to find and retain stable housing. Found House has been providing emergency shelter since 1991.
The Freestore Foodbank began in 1971. Their mission is provide food and services, create stability, and further self-reliance for people in crisis.
Since 1830 the mission of HER Cincinnati is to provide affordable housing, supportive services, and education programs. Assisting urban women, children, families, and communities. To realize their greatest potential. HER operates three programs: Early Childhood Education, Off the Streets, and the Anna Louise Inn.
Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati strengthens lives and the community. By providing professional social services to families and individuals in times of need. The vision of JFS is to lead the way to a Jewish community where everyone lives with dignity, security, and hope.
The mission of Lighthouse Youth & Family Services is to empower young people and families to succeed through a continuum of care that promotes healing and growth. Since 1969, Lighthouse has been nationally recognized as an innovator in services for families in crisis and homeless youth and young adults.
New Life Furniture Bank is Cincinnati’s only nationally registered furniture bank. Serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Their mission is to collect donations of gently used beds, dressers, dining tables and chairs, sofas, and lamps. And deliver them to low-income families.
OTRCH is a non-profit community development organization. Providing a wide spectrum of affordable and supportive housing options. With life-changing programs that help low-income succeed. They develop and manage resident-centered affordable housing. Building inclusive community and benefiting low-income residents.
Santa Maria Community Services is an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Originally founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1897. And based in Cincinnati Ohio’s Price Hill community. Their mission is to be a catalyst and advocate for families and to create a vibrant, thriving, and self-sustaining community.
As a community of residents, staff and volunteers, Shelterhouse works to provide basic human services. For men and women of the Greater Cincinnati area who are experiencing homelessness. Their primary commitment is to providing shelter, now. And helping find a permanent place of residence.
St. Francis – St. Joseph Catholic Worker House is a safe and dignified environment. Where homeless men can work on securing immediate needs of housing and employment. As well as drug/alcohol rehabilitation and case management. Since 1985, their goal has been to assist guests in finding permanent housing as soon as possible.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international Catholic organization of laypersons. Founded in 1833. The mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is to foster hope by providing spiritual, emotional and material assistance. On a person-to-person basis to the poor, lonely and forgotten in the community.
Talbert House is a community-wide nonprofit network of services. Focusing on prevention, assessment, treatment and reintegration. Services are provided at multiple sites throughout Southwest Ohio. For children, adults and families.
Transforming the lives of homeless adults with mental illness. By providing security, dignity, and community in a place they call home. Tender Mercies maintains 134 units of permanent supportive housing and 16 units of transitional housing in 6 buildings in Over-the-Rhine.
The Salvation Army of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky offers emergency disaster relief, assistance, and shelter, and housing. Additionally, they manage outreach programs, visitation programs, child care services, and youth programs. In addition to a program to combat human trafficking and an adult rehabilitation center. The Salvation Army also provides holiday assistance for needy individuals and families.
Established locally in 1896. Volunteers of America has supported and empowered homeless veterans, at-risk youth, the frail elderly, men and women. Either returning from prison, homeless individuals and families, people with disabilities, and those recovering from addictions.
The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women. And promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. As the largest women’s organization in the world, YWCA is an international movement. With associations in 122 countries and more than 300 American communities.
## Volunteer Any Time of the Year!
Volunteers aren’t needed just during the holiday season. Volunteers are vital to support local agencies any time of the year. Consider a group or individual opportunity, today!
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# Corporate Social Responsibility Programs: Let’s End Homelessness
Corporate Social Responsibility Programs: Let’s End Homelessness2020-02-21T15:02:00+00:00
!**Corporate Social Responsibility Programs** not only impact the way customers perceive a Company’s *brand*, but the Company’s actual *products and services*. Research has shown:
* According to one survey, 
* 61% perceived that a company’s motive for social responsibility was a genuine desire to help others.
* 70% of Millennials – and 51% percent of Boomers (50-64) – say that  for products that create positive social and environmental impacts
## Cincinnati’s Resurgence
You’ll agree, it’s no secret that Cincinnati is experiencing a resurgence, from the banks of the Ohio River into Uptown and beyond. This renaissance has captured the attention of national media. Cincinnati is cited as a hotbed for entrepreneurial growth and America’s best city for mid-career and young professionals.
*But, Cincinnati will never truly be a great city if we don’t deal with the issue of homelessness.*And, that’s where **Corporate Social Responsibility Programs** can make the most impact.
## Homelessness: A Complex Issue
Homelessness is a complex social issue, one with interconnected causes. Such as, high unemployment, a lack of affordable housing and education, mental illness and substance abuse. Only through a systemic, inclusive, community-wide approach can we solve such a vast and far-reaching societal problem.
The majority of the government grants from the **U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development** (HUD) pass through **Strategies to End Homelessness** to our 30+ . (Agencies you and your employees very likely know and support). However, the work we do to implement the most cost-effective and outcomes-driven interventions are not covered by this budget.
## Under-funded, but Critical Programs to End Homelessness
Like **Data Analysis**. Our local homeless services system was the first in the nation to have 100% participation in a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). That is all of the community’s homeless services organizations share their data.
Although the data on its own is powerful, it could be much more powerful if analyzed in association with data gathered through other systems. For example, it will allow us to identify indicators that lead to homelessness and cause recidivism.
Or **Prevention**. Prevention creates the biggest return on investment for our community. On average it costs just $1,250 to prevent a person from becoming homeless. However, once a person becomes homeless, it costs our community *4x as much* to stabilize that person in shelter and back into housing. Despite these facts, only 4% of all public funding resources can be used toward prevention.
## How can the Corporate Community Help?
We’d love to discuss a **Corporate Social Responsibility Program** where you can create lasting change in Cincinnati. Overall, better data, better deployment of resources, and better outcomes, will further the renaissance of our region. But it’s not possible without the support of the Corporate Community. Let’s work together to create awareness of the problem of homelessness in Greater Cincinnati. And find solutions, together.
## Do you run a Corporate Social Responsibility Program? Let’s Connect!
We’d love to connect about your **Corporate Social Responsibility Programs** or work together to create a unique program. And we always welcome the opportunity to speak to groups about our work in the community. Please contact us!
# Employment
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## Central Access Point Intake Specialist
**Organizational Description**
Strategies to End Homelessness (STEH) is a nationally recognized leader of a coordinated community effort to end homelessness in Greater Cincinnati. Since 2007, STEH has led a comprehensive system of care to prevent and eventually end homelessness in Cincinnati/Hamilton County. Working in partnership with 30 non-profit organizations, STEH coordinates a centralized emergency shelter helpline, homelessness prevention, street outreach, emergency shelter and housing solutions with the goal of ending homelessness.
**Position Overview**
STEH is hiring a Full Time (40 hours per week) Central Access Point (CAP) Intake Specialist position.
The Central Access Point serves as the primary access point for potentially homeless and homeless families and individuals seeking homelessness prevention services or emergency shelter within the Greater Cincinnati and Hamilton County area. CAP Intake Specialists answer inbound calls to the CAP intake line, complete initial assessments to determine caller’s needs, ensure accurate data and information collection in the HMIS and provide appropriate referrals and resources.
This role requires heavy computer and phone work as well as taking verbal instructions, typing, reading, speaking and writing.
**Strategies to End Homelessness Racial Justice Statement**
Black, Indigenous and People of Color experience homelessness at disproportionate rates and have greater difficulty becoming and remaining stably housed due to systemic racial disparities. We recognize that homelessness cannot end while these disparities remain and are committed to dismantling racial systems and building inclusive, equitable ones.
We pledge to focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and promote and encourage diverse voices to ensure all members of our community are heard and have the opportunity to succeed.
**Essential Job Functions**
* Provide professional, customer-friendly service, conveying empathy and compassion for all callers.
* Complete Coordinated Entry Access Point assessments to determine callers current living situations (homeless or at risk of homelessness).
* Conduct required screenings to assess caller’s barriers and severity of needs
* Facilitate appropriate and effective referrals to emergency services such as shelter or Outreach, Homeless Prevention and Diversion programs, Veteran and Transitional housing programs on behalf of families and individuals that are currently experiencing homelessness
* Facilitate connection to other appropriate community services (including the Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline) as needed.
* Document all calls and maintain required records accurately, comprehensively and in a timely manner, including data entry into the Homeless Management Information System.
* Manage a high volume of inbound calls and electronic requests in a timely manner
* Maintain a working in-depth knowledge of program eligibility and assessment criteria for all Cincinnati/Hamilton County area homeless services connected to CAP
* Other duties as assigned by CAP Coordinator or Coordinated Access Manager
**Position Qualifications**
**Education & Certification**
* Minimum requirement is High School Diploma or GED, Associate’s degree in Social Work or closely related field is preferred.
**Knowledge & Experience**
* Experience working respectfully with people in crisis who may have multiple complex needs including but not limited to domestic violence, alcohol and drug addiction, mental health, poverty, disability and homelessness.
* Computer literate – HMIS (Homeless Management Information System experience, strongly preferred), Outlook, Excel, Word and Google Office products.
* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of the CAP team.
* Ability to work efficiently while paying close attention to detail.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, with persons experiencing crisis as well as community partners.
* Demonstrate flexibility, deal effectively with new responsibilities and deadlines.
* Ability to manage completion of multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with frequent distractions.
* Willingness to learn about and understand homelessness, homeless prevention, emergency shelters, and the community’s homeless services system as a whole.
* Call center experience strongly preferred
* Preference for candidates with lived experience will be given
STEH is committed to diversity in hiring and to ensuring that our agency will reflect the demographics of the population we serve. We encourage qualified applicants who have lived experience of homelessness, hunger, and poverty to submit resumes.
Please click the survey link below if you would like to provide your demographic information. This survey is completely voluntary, confidential and is not tied to your application for employment. Responses to this survey cannot be used to impact the hiring decision.
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NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
**Travel Requirements**
None
**Competitive Benefits**
* Health, dental, and disability insurance.
* Paid time off including holidays and vacation.
* Savings plan with company match.
Strategies to End Homelessness, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer
Interested and qualified candidates should send cover letter & resume to: HR@end-homelessness.org
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## Contractor: Individuals with Lived Experience Needed for Work Groups
Cincinnati’s Continuum of Care (CoC) is seeking individuals or persons in families who are currently or formerly homeless to provide input and policy recommendations on local efforts to ensure the homelessness system is effective and equitable. Qualifying applicants must commit to attending monthly Work Group meetings and enter into a Consulting Agreement with Strategies to End Homelessness. Consultants may be eligible for a stipend for up to 24 hours annually at $25/hour.
Responsibilities Include
* Attend monthly Work Group meetings.
* Provide advice and recommendations for improvements to homelessness programs and services.
* In coordination with other members of the Work Group, advocate for system reform and necessary funding at the federal, state, local, and community levels in support of Cincinnati/Hamilton County’s CoC Strategic Plan.
Please note that STEH is operating predominately via tele-commuting.
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# Contact Us
Contact Us2019-01-18T15:59:49+00:00
**E-mail**
info@end-homelessness.org
**Call**
513-263-2780
**Fax**
513-221-8444
**Address** 
## Contact HMIS Support
HMISsupport@end-homelessness.org
513-263-2790
## Directions to Strategies to End Homelessness
Victory Parkway Executive Building
2368 Victory Parkway, Suite 600
Cincinnati, OH 45206
**From the south via 75/71 N (or from Downtown)**
Head east on Columbia Parkway
Turn Left on Kemper Avenue
Take 1st Right onto Francis Lane
Turn slight right onto Victory Parkway
2368 is on the right
**From the north via I-71 S**
Head south on I-71
Take exit 3 toward William Howard Taft Road
Take immediate left onto Essex Place
Turn left on East McMillan
Turn right onto Victory Parkway
2368 is on the left
**From the north via I-75 S**
Head south on I-75
Take exit 7 OH-562 Norwood
Take exit 2 Reading Rd.
Turn right on Reading Rd.
Turn left on Victory Parkway
**Parking**
There is free parking in the Victory Parkway Executive Building parking lot.