Resources - Emergency Needs Homeless Shelters

Shelter Hotline:  1-800-A-SHELTER

For adults and families:

COTS (Coalition on Temporary Shelter) 26 Peterborough Detroit, MI 48201 (313) 831-3777 *Food and counseling for men, women, and families* http://www.cotsdetroit.org

 

St. Dominic’s Missionary of Charity 4835 Lincoln Detroit, MI 48208 (313) 831-1028 *Food for men and women ages 18-62 and adults with children*

Pontiac Rescue Mission 35 E. Huron Pontiac, MI 48342 (248) 334-2187 *Food and counseling for men and women 18+ years. Minors will be accepted only in emergency situations* http://www.gracecentersofhope.org

 

MATTS (Macomb’s Answer to Temporary Shelter) 4844 E. Nine Mile Warren, MI 48091 (810) 755-5191 *Food, transportation, and counseling for men, women and families; 30 day shelter* www.macombcountymi.gov

 

Project Helping Hands 3525 Cass Avenue Detroit, MI  48201 (313) 833-7270 and (313) 831-2711

Salvation Army 18961 Common Roseville, MI 48066 (810) 775-4567 *Packaged food and bus tickets for men, women, and families. Referral to MATT and Family Youth Intervention*http://www.salvationarmyusa.org

 

Salvation Army 55 Church Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 (810) 469-6712 *For men, women, and families. Referred to MATTS and Family Youth Intervention* http://www.salvationarmy.org

 

Salvation Army 34 Oakland Pontiac, MI 48059 (248) 334-2407 After hours: (248) 674-4420http://www.salvationarmy.org

 

Wayne County Family Center 30600 Michigan Avenue Westland, MI  48185 (734) 721-0590 A partnership of Lutheran Social Services of Michigan and Wayne County to provide transitional shelter for homeless families. http://www.lssm.org/LSSM/Page.aspx?pid=229

 

Just for Women:

Day House 2640 Trumbull Detroit, MI 48216 (313) 963-4539 *Single women and mothers with children*

Heartline 8201 Sylvester Detroit, MI 48214 (313) 923-4200 *Food and counseling for women age 18 and over* http://www.mhweb.org/wayne/heartline.htm

 

Labelle Emergency 1599 Labelle Blvd. Detroit, MI 48238 (313) 867-1525 *Food for single women and adults with children*

Salvation Army – Booth Service 130 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48216 (313) 964-5402 *Food, transportation, and counseling for single women age 18 and over and adults with children* http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/wmni

 

 Just For Men:

Detroit Rescue Mission 3535 Third Detroit, MI 48201 (313) 993-6703 *Food and counseling for men age 18 or more* http://www.drmm.org

 

New Life Mission 2600 18th Street Detroit, MI 48216 (313) 237-0390 *Food and counseling for men age 18 or older*

Mariners’ Inn 445 Ladyard Detroit, MI 48201 (313) 962-9446 *Food and substance abuse counseling for men age 18 and over* http://www.mhweb.org/wayne/mariner.htm

 

New Day Multipurpose Center and Shelter 511 S. Post Detroit, MI 48209 (313) 842-2420 Bishop G.L. Wimbley, C.E.O. (313) 842-8335 (home) *Men’s shelter, Sun.; Sat. 24 hrs; 3 meals daily, medical, jobs, beds, referrals*

Salvation Army – Harbor Light Center 2643 Park Detroit, MI 48201 (313) 984-0577 *Food, transportation and counseling for men age 18 and over* http://www.tsacascade.org

 

Youth Shelters and Help lines:

Wayne County Child Protective Services

to report suspected child abuse and neglect. (800) 716-2234

Counterpoint Runaway Shelter 715 S. Inkster Rd. Inkster, MI 48141 (313) 563-5005 *Food and counseling for runaway and homeless youth ages 12-17. http://www.starfishonline.org/

 

Covenant House Michigan Executive Director: Sam Joseph 2959 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Detroit, MI 48208 (313) 463-2000 Fax: (313) 463-2001 24 hour crisis line: (800) 999-9999 covhousemi@aol.com *Serves homeless and at-risk youth. Provides short-term food, shelter, and clothes; long-term transitional-living* http://www.covenanthousemi.org/

 

Edwin Danby Memorial Children’s Home 20775 Pembroke Detroit, MI 48219 (313) 537-2130 *Food, transportation and counseling for boys and girls ages 7-17. Must be referred by MI Dept. of Social Services*

Off the Streets (OTS) Male 10612 E. Jefferson Detroit, MI 48214 (313) 824-0499 Mon.-Fri. 9-5 Administration: (313) 824-4520 Hotline: (313) 873-0678 *Food, transportation and counseling for runaways (co-ed) ages 16-19. Parental permission is required. Transitional living is for males ONLY* www.sitedesigntech.com

 

Off the Streets (OTS) Female 680 Virginia Pk. Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 343-0084 24 hour hotline: (313) 873-0676 *Food, transportation and counseling for runaway co-eds ages 12-17. Parental permission is required. (18 BEDS)* www.sitedesigntech.com

 

The Sanctuary 1222 S. Washington Royal Oak, MI 48087 (248) 547-2260 *Food and counseling for runaways and girls ages 10-17* http://www.commongroundsanctuary.org

 

Runaways RAP Line (800) 292-4517

http://www.umd.umich.edu/109001/

 

ENHANCE JOBS-TRAINED DIRECT CARE WORKERS

We are always seeking the best candidates to provide residential supports to the individuals served by Enhance, Inc. & Rgrps, Inc.  If you are a trained Direct Care Worker and have no history of a suspension on your valid Michigan Drivers License we would like to invite you to come to our office on an “Application Tuesday” and meet with one of our Area Managers. 

Due to the standards required by our insurance company we will not beadle to consider employment for anyone with a history of a driver’s license suspension (for any reason) in the last 10 years.Applicants with completed Direct Care Worker Training Certification(CLS, MORC, Wayne Center, NSO, etc.) will be given first consideration for current job postings.  If available, please bring copies of your training records such as CPR, First Aid, Recipient Rights and Direct Care transcripts, etc. with you to your initial application. 

If you need to bring your original documents we will be happy to make copies for you.Applicants will need to provide a valid Michigan Drivers License and Social Security Card to complete the hiring process. The initial application process can take up to two (2) hours so please arrive prepared to stay for the entire process.

Upon conditional job offer applicants are to be prepared for the following: Background checks, Michigan Drivers License check and onsite Drug Screen.Applicants who are accepted for employment will also be required to report to Concentrate for TB test & Pre-Employment Physicals.Application/

Interviews for Enhance, Inc. & Rgrps, Inc.are held on TUESDAY S between  9am - 2pm Enhance, Inc. Office Complex*30999 West Ten Mile Road

 Farmington Hills, MI 48336

248-919-4287 ext 200

*Located on the south side of Ten Mile Rd. 

just east of Orchard Lake Rd.

Detroit Employment Solutions Corp. Looking for Artisans, Hosting Two Recruiting Events to Find Them

A rapidly expanding company located in the New Center neighborhood of Detroit is recruiting Artisans. Ideal candidates are positive and energetic, self-motivated and patient, detail-oriented, team-oriented and collaborative, and appreciate diversity in a working environment. The company offers exceptional career paths, benefits and more. The pay rate starts at $11.00 per hour.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, test, inspect and adjust products
• Responsible for daily maintenance of tools and machines
• Inspect products before and after processing and reject defectives parts according to the quality requirements
• Maintain timely communication with the production, line assembly supervisor or line leader
• Read and understand and follow all standard operating procedures for the stations and/or directions required for each assignment
• Participate actively in the resolution of problems and process improvements
• Responsible to achieve daily production at the required quality levels
• Other responsibilities will be assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in manufacturing (leather, textile, electronics or medical industry)
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen

Event Details:

• Monday, November 17th, 2014 - Check-in time: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, November 19th, 2014 - Check-in time: 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Events Location: 18100 Meyers, Detroit MI 48235

ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING:

• Your valid (non-expired) state-issued ID or Driver’s License
• Your Social Security card
• A copy of your DD214 or letter from the VA if you are a veteran
• Proof of public assistance income like an award letter from DHS or Social Security
• Proof of any income earned from a job in the past 6 months (check stub)
• A copy of your layoff notice or Unemployment documentation, if you are laid off
• Several copies of your resume

For more information about either of these events, go to http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQxMTE0LjM4MjEwODIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MTExNC4zODIxMDgyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTkzMTU0JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZHJvc3VAc2JjZ2xvYmFsLm5ldCZ1c2VyaWQ9ZHJvc3VAc2JjZ2xvYmFsLm5ldCZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&106&&&http://www.descmiworks.com/jobseekers/recruitment-events-calendar/

16 job search errors you're probably making

Over the years, hiring managers have born witness to every hiring, interviewing, résumé, cover letter and negotiation mistake there is.

You know what these blunders are. We've told you several times. Yet you (and hundreds of other job seekers) continue to make common job search mistakes.

From those who see your mistakes over and over, here are 16 common job search mistakes to avoid -- and some of them may surprise you.

1. You don't keep your options open"Candidates tend to think that if they interview for a job they will get an offer, so they do not apply and interview for multiple positions," says Joanie Spain, director of public relations and career services, School of Advertising Art, a graphic design college. "They wait until one plays out completely, putting their job search on hold until knowing for sure they didn't get the offer."

"By having many more irons in the fire, you diversify the risk and disappointment that is inevitable when any single opportunity disappears," adds Roy Cohen, author of "The Wall Street Professional's Survival Guide: Success Secrets of a Career Coach."

"You also present yourself as a more passionate and energetic candidate. You're in the 'zone' -- a point where you're in the flow of information and ideas -- and that makes you more valuable."

2. You turn up your nose at job descriptions"Entry-level candidates are reluctant to apply for a position unless the job sounds like their 'dream job' or they have all qualifications listed," Spain says. "Rather than going on an interview to get more information, they base decisions about applying on the job description alone. They fail to see that all interview experience is good experience, or that, until there is an offer on the table, there is no decision to make."

3. You haven't perfected the thank-you note"Don't be too verbose with a thank-you note after an interview. Sending out a version of "War and Peace" can come across as desperate and needy for a job. However, sending a one or two sentence thank-you note comes across as flippant, not well thought-out and potentially shows indifference regarding the job to the employer," says Mike Barefoot, senior account manager at Red Zone Resources, a recruitment firm. "We encourage candidates to keep them to four to eight sentences."

4. You don't check your references"Always give out references that you've pre-screened. We sometimes see candidates give out references that were never checked with and the references feedback isn't always kind," Barefoot says. "Also, make sure they're predominantly managers. An occasional colleague is okay, but contemporaries and friends really don't carry that much weight in helping you land a position."

5. You've got poor business acumen"Managers are becoming more savvy and are taking candidates out to lunch for interviews. They want to see how you treat a restaurant staff and see the 'real' you. If you're rude to them or don't seem appreciative for their hard work to make your meal pleasurable, managers wonder how you'll treat contemporaries you work with," Barefoot says.

6. You have a messy briefcase"A messy briefcase can imply the person is unorganized, messy and unprepared, and that their work will be less than optimal," says Ronald Kaufman, author of "Anatomy of Success." "Someone who is neat, clean, organized and prepared in all areas conveys they're serious about getting a job and working."

7. You discount temporary positions"Many employers coming out of a recession want to hire on a temporary or temp- to perm- basis. We have already seen several contractors be offered permanent positions after they have proven themselves," says Jeffrey Weinstock, Esq. president, Rhodes & Weinstock, a recruiting firm. "Not only will the temporary position pay some bills, think of it as an audition for a potential perm position, or at least a way to get a good reference for another position."

8. You have a bad attitude"Poor attitudes come through in telephone calls and in interviews. If you are not positive, why would a potential employer want to hire you?" asks Weinstock. "It may take some time, but by being positive, by doing all the right things, by seeing each position as an opportunity, it will happen."

9. You include too much work history"Many job seekers over 40 think that they have to take their work history back to their first job out of college," says Cheryl E. Palmer, career coach and résumé writer. " All that is needed is the last 10-15 years of your work history."

10. You use your work email address on your résumé"Some people do not regularly check their personal email, so they use their employers' email instead," Palmer says. "This sends a negative message to potential employers that the job seekers will not hesitate to use their equipment for personal use."

11. You take "no" as a final answer"No" usually only means "no" for that position, says Bruce Hurwitz, president and CEO, Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, LTD.

"If you are rejected for a job you should send a thank-you note, thank the employer for the opportunity, and wish them well. No one does that. When the next opening comes around, he'll remember you," says Hurwitz.

12. You lack tact"Be determined without being pushy. Calling or emailing to ask about the status of your résumé or interview can be a double-edged sword," says Rod Hughes, director of communications, Oxford Communications. "A tactful follow up can place you top of mind with the hiring manager, while incessant calling or emailing can push your résumé right off the table."

13. You don't search for yourself on the Internet"Your would-be employer is probably going to look you up online, so you should know what is out there," says Amanda O'Brien, vice president of marketing, Hall Web Services. "Clean up what you can, check your privacy settings on social networks and if it is something you can't get down off the internet, you may want to consider talking to the company about it."

14. You have a 'death by bullets' résumé"Bullets are great but they need context. Keep them to one line, focused on a result and include a figure like a fact, percentage or number," says Adriana Llames, author of "Career Sudoku: 9 Ways to Win the Job Search Game." "Or, put the information in a short summary of the position."

15. You've got a scattered strategy "Looking for a job in any industry and with two or three résumés is going to get the same result as the strategy: scattered," Llames says. "Job seekers with a clearly defined, focused and organized strategic approach to their job search end up with clear results -- and a new job."

16. You think it's about youIt is not about you and your need for a job -- it is about the prospective employer and their need to run a successful business and make money, says Lori B. Rassas, employment attorney and author of "Employment Law: A Guide to Hiring, Managing and Firing for Employers and Employees."

"Many applicants mistakenly believe they will be an appealing candidate if they explain they will accept any type of job offer at any because they have been laid off, unemployed for an extended period of time, have children in college, or are having difficulty making the mortgage payments," she says. "Even if all of those circumstances are true, candidates need to craft a different message, focusing on how they can benefit the employer by saving them money, streamlining processes, creating additional sources of revenue and bringing overall value to the company."

Rachel Farrell researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues for CareerBuilder. Follow @Careerbuilder on Twitter.

Rachel Farrell, special to CareerBuilder.com 

Seven In-Demand Careers That Could Pay Over $30 an Hour

By Gabrielle Hendren

Finding a great career can be a terrific long-term proposition. But which careers should you be looking at?

One thing to look for before pursuing a hopefully rewarding and long-lasting career is how much it pays - and how many jobs are out there.

To help, we combed through the U.S. Department of Labor website to find a variety of careers that pay $30 an hour and up - and are projected to add at least 60,000 jobs over 2012 to 2022.

Keep reading to learn more.

Career #1: Registered Nurse

Hourly Wage$33.13

*Median Annual Salary$66,220

*Job Outlook Projected for 2012-2022526,800 new jobs**

Career #2: Accountants and Auditors

Hourly Wage$34.86

*Median Annual Salary$65,080

*Job Outlook Projected for 2012-2022166,700 new jobs**

Career #3: Computer Systems Analysts

Hourly Wage $41.02*

Median Annual Salary $81,190*

Job Outlook Projected for 2012-2022    127,700 new jobs**

Career #4: Construction Managers

Hourly Wage $44.57*

Median Annual Salary $84,410*

Job Outlook Projected for 2012-2022  78,200 new jobs**

Career #5: Software Developer

Hourly Wage

Applications: $46.28* Systems Software: $50.23*

Median Annual Salary

Applications: $92,660* Systems Software: $101,410*

Job Outlook Projected for 2012-2022

222,600 new jobs*

Career #6: Financial Advisors

Hourly Wage $48.04*

Median Annual Salary $75,320*

Job Outlook Projected for 2012-2022 60,300 new jobs**

Career #7: Medical and Health Services Managers

Hourly Wage $48.72*

Median Annual Salary $90,940*

Job Outlook Projected for 2012-2022     73,300 new jobs**

City of Detroit need Police Officer

Detroit Police Dept.

Job Description

The City of Detroit is recruiting 150 new officers.  This is your opportunity to join the best of the best.  As a Detroit Police Officer, you will know that at the end of each run and the end of each shift that you have made a difference in a community which needs and appreciates you.  The DPD offers multiple career opportunities and advancement.

How to Apply

Apply in person- between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm, no appointment necessary

Business attire required.

Detroit Public Safety Headquarters

1301 Third Street

Detroit, MI 48226