Careers
Want to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families experiencing homelessness? Apply to work at Willis Dady Homeless Services! Open positions are listed below with the hiring manager contact information.
It is the policy of Willis Dady Emergency Shelter to provide employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, Vietnam era or disabled veteran status. All offers of employment are contingent on a negative report on the State of Iowa Criminal History Records Check and Sex Offender Registry. Willis Dady is an At Will Employer.
RESIDENT ASSISTANT (RA)
The Residential Assistant (RA) is responsible for operating the Willis Dady homeless shelter facility and providing homeless services to our clients. This includes assisting clients who are residing in shelter and managing the security, safety, and upkeep of the building and grounds. We are seeking an RA to fill 3 – 6 various shifts throughout the week, for an average of 10-20 hours per week. RAs are expected to occasionally substitute for other RAs and in rare instances provide overnight shelter coverage. The RA position is essential to the successful operation of our shelter, which helps people experiencing homelessness find a path to stability through housing and employment. RAs will work directly with clients, other staff, and volunteers. RAs will start at $16.00 per hour.
Check out the full job description for more details and apply by emailing Faith Walker at Faith@WillisDady.org your resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references.
SEASONAL WINTER SHELTER SYSTEM
RESIDENT ASSISTANT
The Resident Assistant (RA) is responsible for operating the community winter shelter system and providing homeless services to our clients. We are seeking an RA to fill various shifts throughout the week, for an average of 29-35 hours per week. RAs are expected to occasionally substitute for other RAs and provide overnight shelter coverage. The RA position is essential to the successful operation of our shelter, which helps people experiencing homelessness find a path to stability through housing and employment. RAs will work directly with clients, other staff, and volunteers. The Winter Shelter System is a temporary, seasonal shelter that operates from 6pm-8am 7-days per week from November 15-March 31. The position is considered seasonal part-time and will start at $18.00 per hour with a $500 retention bonus at season close.
Check out the full job description for more details and apply by emailing Faith Walker at Faith@WillisDady.org your resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references.