EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT NEIGHBORS' CONSEJO

Employment Opportunities at Neighbors’ Consejo

Neighbors’ Consejo is a not-for-profit community-based organization committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness, addiction, and poverty among the most vulnerable members of the Latino community in Washington, D.C. We achieve our mission by providing services such as street outreach, case management, transitional housing, addiction and mental health treatment, basic literacy, English as a Second Language, and employment related trainings such as computer literacy, job readiness and food handler certification. Neighbors’ Consejo operates Washington, D.C.’s only state-of-the art multi-disciplinary residential substance abuse treatment program for Spanish-speakers which includes: addition and mental health treatment, literacy and vocational education, acupuncture, meditation, and coordination of medical care.

In 2006 alone, our team of dedicated staff and volunteers helped:

• 1,492 adults with individual counseling, case management, and continuing care;
• 367 adults with successful job placements in full and part-time employment;
• 53 Latino men with intensive residential substance abuse treatment with a completion rate of 78%; and
• Over 600 homeless men and women with blankets and clothing during the winter season.

Come and join our team of caring and dedicated professionals! If you are interested in any of these positions, send cover letter and resume to Executive Director, at Neighbors’ Consejo, 3118 16th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20010, or by email to info@neighborsconsejo.org , or by fax to 202-234-2188.

Staff Nurse
1 position
Part-time

Neighbors’ Consejo is seeking a staff nurse for our residential substance abuse treatment program. Main responsibilities include monitoring the health status of program participants, administer medications, and coordinate medical care and follow-up on physician recommendations. Requirements: Certified LPN / RN Graduate Licensed to practice in Washington DC, Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus. Experience working with homeless population and substance abuse issues preferred. Work 4 to five hours per day for 5 days per week (20-25 hours weekly). Compensation: From $15 to $26 per hour depending on credentials and experience.

House Monitor
2 positions
Part-time

Neighbors’ Consejo is seeking candidates for two part-time House Monitors for our residential substance abuse treatment program. House Monitors facilitate daily living activities in the residential treatment program and ensures residents’ compliance with program rules and regulations; document and report on individual and treatment client activities and interactions; and implement emergency intervention strategies as needed. Requirements: high school diploma or its equivalent; experience working with homeless men, people in recovery, and the Latino community;  ability to develop and maintain a supportive culture and environment to de-escalate stressful / dangerous situations; CPR Certification; fully Spanish / English bilingual; and a driver’s license and a clean police record. Compensation: $10.50 per hour.

Send cover letter, resume and salary requirement to the attention of Executive Director, at Neighbors’ Consejo, 3118 16th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20010, or by email to info@neighborsconsejo.org , or by fax to 202-234-2188.

Neighbors’ Consejo, 3118 16th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20010,

email to info@neighborsconsejo.org , or by fax to 202-234-2188.