Christ House is a 24-hour residential medical facility for men experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC. The mission of Christ House is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care for people experiencing homelessness with acute medical needs in the District of Columbia and to offer assistance in addressing critical issues to help break the cycle of homelessness. All volunteers must be over 21 years old, and we strongly encourage recent college graduates to apply.
Website: https://christhouse.org/
Job Descriptions
Job Title: (A) Clinical Services Assistant, (B) Patient Support Assistant
Duties and Responsibilities:
(A) Clinical Services Assistant – The Clinical Services Assistant position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive medical setting. This position involves assisting our clinical staff in providing holistic care for our patients in our medical respite unit. This role is ideal for those considering a career in health care. This role requires working some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Bachelor’s degree preferred, along with 1+ years of experience working in patient care or with individuals experiencing homelessness. Strong interest in health care careers is preferred.
(B) The Patient Support Assistant position offers valuable experience supporting holistic care for Christ House patients. This position involves assistance with patient activities, case management tasks, and other administrative duties. This role is ideal for those interested in social work, public health, or nonprofit careers. This position requires working some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Bachelor’s degree in a social work-related field preferred, along with 1+ year of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or another underserved population. Strong interest in a future career in nonprofit, social work, or health care.