Current Job Opportunities at ALIVE!

Founded in 1969 as a grassroots movement led by faith-based organizations and community leaders in response to growing concerns about poverty and hunger in their City. ALIVE! is a volunteer-governed 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing emergency and basic needs support to people in Alexandria. Its recent work to prevent and assist people facing eviction in the City of Alexandria is one of six programs currently run by ALIVE! and has helped people stay housed and recover funds to support their housing. ALIVE! House is the oldest transitional shelter of its kind serving women and their families.

Food Service Navigator
The Food Hub Center Service Navigator is responsible for managing the client experience at the ALIVE! Food Hubs. This includes ensuring:

  • the food hubs are open consistently and operating during regular schedule hours,
  • coordination with community partners to come to the food hubs to interface with clients,
  • clients are connected to appropriate services to support a transition from crisis to stability,
  • All volunteers are managed and trained to appropriately connect clients facing food insecurity with services they may need.
  • Managing PTE assistant.
  • Coordinate with operations team and other departments to ensure foods are appropriately stocked.
  • Maintain a welcoming, clean and healthy space.
  • Coordinate with administrative, volunteer and communications staff on a regular basis.

The Service Navigator will work closely with other members of the team to assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate actions required to meet the client’s human service needs and ensure volunteers and staff at the food centers are working collaboratively in the best interests of clients. This position is dynamic in nature and will require creativity and collaboration as well as a positive, pro-active attitude.

Further Duties to include, but not limited to:   

  • Provide direct support to families accessing or interested in accessing food and other supportive services by:
  • Helping families understand and make informed choices about services and resource options. 
  • Supporting searches for supportive services and providing referrals to service providers to assist with the needs and goals of each family requesting support. 
  • Assisting with the completion of any required documentation for services and referrals.  
  • Recording client progress, charting referrals, and follow up as needed. 
  • Serve as a client advocate and coordinate systems to ensure care that is”
    • Safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered. 
  • Build relationships with local community-based organizations and volunteers to:
    • Ensure clients are aware of services and garner feedback about client needs and opportunities.
  • Provide regular reports on outcome measures and maintain client data

Credentials/Qualifications   

  • High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Service Administration, or a related field is preferred. 
  • Ability to work autonomously and cooperatively as part of a team(s).  
  • Ability to problem solve and innovate.
  • Strong human relations skills
  • Good knowledge of local community and human services organizations. 
  • Excellent written & oral communication skills. 
  • Computer proficiency in MS office365 environment and database experience. 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Ability to manage time effectively. 
  • Valid driver’s license. 
  • Demonstrated commitment, understanding and to serving low-income communities.  
  • Experience in community engagement and advocacy. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the ALIVE! team. 
  • Readiness to have flexible work schedule, including standing commitment to possible evening hours and Saturdays. 
  • Bilingual Preferred

Compensation: 
Based on experience:  $57,000 – 65,000 annually

To Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and any other relevant documents to Erika Gaitan at csmgr@alive-inc.org.

Health and dental benefits, option to participate in 403b, with 2% of salary after one year of service, all Federal Holidays and additional PTO. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences.