The Grant Specialist will be responsible working with program leaders on all current grants, identifying new grant opportunities within Dove’s Mission, managing the grant development and proposal process, and collaborating with Leadership Team.  Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, a professional and resourceful demeanor, the ability to work both independently and as a team player, the desire to take initiative and manage projects simultaneously.   The Grant Specialist will be responsible for researching and writing coherent, organized and compelling proposals, coordinating the grant application process; assisting with needed reporting to funders, and assisting in maintaining a donor database.

Great, day time, 25 hour per week position, working with data, program reports and assisting with Volunteer support in the RSVP Program.

The Rapid Rehousing Case Manager is responsible for arranging supportive services for homeless individuals and families who are living on the streets, in emergency shelters and transitional housing in the Decatur area. Under the direction of the Homeward Bound Client Services Coordinator, the Case Manager implements a system for delivery of services to clients in a manner that uses existing resources and that leads to self-sufficiency and permanent housing for clients. Examples of such services include: housing, job training, employment, education, budget management, bankruptcy, legal matters, DCFS, personal counseling, independent living skills, health care, parenting skills, and substance abuse treatment.