Careers
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.
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. This position is based in Cedar Rapids at the Winter Shelter System. 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 Denine Rushing at Denine@WillisDady.org your resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references.
MAINTENANCE AND CUSTODIAL TECHNICIAN
Responsible for working as part of the Facilities team to perform maintenance and routine preventative maintenance to all buildings and property owned by Willis Dady Homeless Services. In addition, providing custodial services to facilities keeping them clean and organized. The Maintenance and Custodial Technician will need to demonstrate a commitment to the mission and present a positive image of our agency and its programs.
The position is full time (40 hours per week) with an hourly rate of $20.19 and a competitive benefits package: 75% of health premium covered by the agency (employee and dependents), dental and vision plans, 3% Simple IRA match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, personal days, flexible scheduling, and a 30-day paid sabbatical after five years of employment. Willis Dady is a federal student loan forgiveness qualifying agency.
Check out the full job description for more details and apply by emailing Steven Lovejoy at Steven@willisdady.org your resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references.
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 Denine Rushing at Denine@WillisDady.org your resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references.