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Helping Hand (HH) – New Castle County

• Job Title: Helping Hand
• Work Environment: While an office is available, the expectation is that this person will be out in the community most of the time
• Reporting Structure: Reports to Project Manager
• Pay Range: $20-26/hour
• Location: Wilmington and the rest of northern DE
• Employment Type: Part-time, at least 10 hours per week, preferably more

Overview and purpose: The HH is a critical role on the client engagement front.  He/she will function as a technical helper within the Healthy Homes team, who will also function as a relational leader providing care and other resources to the client while we are making the home safer from a mobility perspective.   

Responsibilities:

• Care for the homeowner on the initial visit, during the in-person relationship and through follow-up after the repair.
• Assist the PM with completing repair tasks (for example install grab bars, install ramps and additional tasks once trained). All work should be performed in a professional and code compliant manner. 
• Establish on-going support for the homeowner through connections with a local church, community organization, and/or social service agencies. 
• Assist the PM in obtaining before and after pictures of the worksite. 
• Collect helpful information from the homeowner so that relevant details could be used in marketing materials, grants, and social media.   
• Keep accurate records and statistics pertaining to care provided for reporting to funding authorities. 
• Coach and encourage on-site volunteers.
• Treat the homeowner with respect as taught by the Golden Rule.
• When available, the HH will facilitate a GN yard sign in the front of the home. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Preferably in the humanities.
• A vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Membership and regular attendance at a local, Bible-believing church.
• Excellent health – Able to safely climb ladders, navigate on a roof, and lift materials and tools. 
• Experience with home repairs and/or familiarity with other ministry related work

Job Requirements

• Part-time – a minimum of 40 hours per month
  • This position would need to be present for GN Youth Camp, DIY Youth Camps (both in the summer), Hands of Hope (Spring and Fall) and occasional Saturday projects. 
• Summary of Tasks
  • The HH will carry an application, brochure, and business card to facilitate an initial application which will be sent to GN main office. 
  • Assist the PM in leaving the home safe and neat at the end of each day. 
  • Follow safety procedures to ensure that the HH, PM and homeowner remain safe throughout the project.