Careers
Below are employment listings for United Way of Central Ohio
and partner nonprofit community organizations.
Employment Opportunities
Contingent Spanish Bilingual Peer Recovery Supporter
ORG: COMMUNITY FOR NEW DIRECTION
Posting date:
March 8, 2024
How to apply:
Apply directly on CND website at www.cndcolumbus.org under join our team or via bamboo hr at https://cndcolumbus.bamboohr.com/careers/68
Job Description:
Department: Recovery House
Job Status: Contingent
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: The House Manager
Work Schedule: Noon – 8pm (2 days a week)
Position Supervised: None
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Bilingual/Spanish Contingent Peer Recovery Supporter at Community for New Direction you will utilize the combination of medication and treatment in an integrated manner as an effective means of treating opiate addiction. The program can house up to 5 men at a time allowing for both individualized attention as well as a supportive environment. Clients are provided with at least 6 hours of group treatment daily and live in a safe and structured environment.
Peer Recovery Supporters are responsible for creating a safe, supportive, and structured environment for residents in recovery. Peer Recovery Supporters will ensure residents attend treatment and are successfully phased to different levels in the program. This program will offer a safe living environment, prepared meals, 24/7 staff, Group and Individual counseling, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Wellness and Sober Leisure Activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains open communication with counselor regarding residents’ recovery.
- Completes necessary documentations and records.
- Monitors residents’ activities and chores.
- Drives residents to appointments and activities.
- Assists residents with intake and move-in orientation.
- Complete other duties at the discretion of management.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Computer Skills
Proficient in use of personal computer and related software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) use of office equipment (e.g., fax, copier, printer).
- High School diploma or equivalent and must have a certified Peer Recovery Supporter license or a CDCA Certification license.
- Must be Bilingual in Spanish
- Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license, must have a favorable background check, pre-employment drug screen and reference check.
- Must be fully Covid vaccinated.
Director of Development & Marketing
ORG: Directions for Youth & Families
Job Description:
Position overview:
DFYF is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Director of Marketing and Development. The Director of Marketing and Development is responsible for the creation of an innovative & integrated marketing strategies that will strengthen and cultivate opportunities for our organization, that lead to increased awareness, fundraising revenue, and partnerships. This position oversees the management of our annual, capital and planned giving campaign programs. This position will execute traditional and innovative strategies campaigns across the broad spectrum of today's marketing channels. The Director of Marketing and Development shall lead with strategic, creative, and financial intelligence as well as a strong business intellect to take our organization to the next level. This position will collaborate closely with the leadership team and oversees the D&M support services to develop and execute strategic plans that promote and advance the Directions for Youth & Families’ mission, vision, and values.
Key responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Board, management, program staff, and key constituents to establish and execute a comprehensive advancement plan based on short and long-range program goals.
- Participate in individual, corporate, and foundation solicitation, maintaining contact with significant donors.
- Strategically establish networks and cultivate relationships with current and key prospective donors and funders.
- Integrate grants management, including grant writing, and relationship management with foundation and corporate funders, working in conjunction with Grants Manager.
Required qualifications:
- Ability to build enthusiastic buy-in and trust with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and partner organizations by building strong relationships.
- Comfortable operating with uncertainty and change, ready to take advantage of unexpected opportunities and adapt quickly as the context shifts.
- Attention to detail and follow through
- Be highly organized and handle several tasks simultaneously
- Work in collegial way with volunteers and other staff
- Maintain confidentiality about donor and department’s sensitive information
- Be skilled in data entry, analysis, and management
- Meet deadlines and work when necessary, including nights and weekends
- Work independently but within the scope of agreed to department goals
- Be able to work with high level of board and other volunteers
Preferred qualifications:
· Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
· Demonstrated experience in influential relationship management, fundraising, and community relations.
· Minimum of five years experience in fundraising and/or marketing is required.
What Makes Us Great:
- 403(b) Retirement with Employer Contribution
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Healthy work culture
Grant Specialist
ORG: Star House
Posting date:
March 5, 2024
How to apply:
Please visit starhouse.us/employment for informaiton on how to apply!
Job Description:
About Us
Star House exists to lift young people out of homelessness and into a community of hope. Founded in 2006, Star House operates our nation’s only 24/7/365 drop-in center for teens and young adults experiencing homelessness that offers immediate access to safety and hosts continuous best practice research for effective service. Along with the Finance Fund and Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, Star House operates the only housing village of its kind in Central Ohio for young people who are exiting homelessness. The organization met the unique needs of 1,457 individual young people in 2023, successfully connecting them with housing, jobs, education, health care, therapy and a range of community resources.
Star House’s mission is to do whatever it takes to support young people as they exit homelessness and thrive in a community of hope. Our vision is to replicate our evidence-based model of service for youth nationally and globally, based on the demand for our services in other communities.
We are seeking a Grant Specialist who believes in our mission; embodies our values of unconditional love, doing whatever it takes as long as it takes and creating innovative solutions; and who can help us achieve our vision with development expertise.
Job Description
Title: Grants Specialist
Work Location: Star House, 1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201
Reports To: VP of Development
☒Full-Time
☒Exempt, Salary
Position Summary:
The Grants Specialist is responsible for strategically overseeing Star House’s grants process in sync with the organization’s overarching mission, goals, objectives and vision. At a 60% writing, 40% project management ratio, they will be responsible for identifying grant opportunities, writing grant proposals, synthesizing data and managing grant budgets. In collaboration with finance staff, the Grant Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with grant requirements, attention to detail, reporting on grant activities, meeting all deadlines, communicating effectively with funders, evaluating the effectiveness of grant-funded programs and coordinating with various departments to implement grant-funded initiatives.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
The following duties are representative of performance expectations; however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance.
- Writes and submits new and recurring grant applications with attention to detail and expert syntax
- Oversees all grant application and reporting activities
- Manages and expands Star House’s grant portfolio
- Seeks, conducts research and applies for new grant opportunities
- Ensures Star House remains compliant with all grant stipulations
- Analyzes organizational data for inclusion in grant applications, reports and other communications
- Tracks outcome measures and prepares interim reports and final reports
- Collaborates with all levels of Star House staff to identify new and emerging needs
- Partners with Star House staff to establish needs associated with data analytics
- Conducts data analysis necessary for grants and development needs
- Cultivates and maintains relationships with grant funders
- Stays up-to-date on Star House’s mission, goals, objectives, vision and related data and research to ensure grant language alignment
- Stays informed about changes in the grant landscape, donor funding priorities and best practices in grant management to optimize grant-seeking efforts
- Partners with other team members to ensure consistency and brand strength and awareness
- Maintains confidentiality at all times regarding highly sensitive information
- Collaborate with finance team to create and manage grant budgets, track expenses and ensure proper financial reporting to funding organizations
- Continually monitors Star House’s capacity for managing its grants portfolio and makes recommendations ongoing for improvements to systems and human resources
- Supports Star House’s development and communication efforts by collaborating on shared organizational language
- Performs other specific job-related duties as assigned by the CEO or VP of Development
“Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions of Star House and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio-Council of Governments.”
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or commensurate experience
- At least three years of grants administration and reporting experience. Applicable work may substitute for experience
- Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM database is required
- Well-versed in writing in Associated Press (AP) Style or another reputable syntax style. The ability to reference multiple sources and synthesize complex information into clear and concise text is essential for this role
- Strong analytical, verbal and written skills, ability to work independently, attention to detail, accuracy, timeliness and compelling presentation skills are required
- Organization and prioritization of multiple responsibilities
- Quick problem solver and team player
- Demonstrable commitment to our mission
Note: This assignment may require a valid driver’s license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle.
Star House is committed to equal opportunity employment, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socio economic status, national origin, veteran or disability status. In order to further Star House’s mission, achieve our vision and live out our values, drawing from the collective wisdom of a diverse group of individuals is essential. With diverse minds influencing our work and decisions, we can go further for the young people we serve, ensuring that our continued programming and the solutions developed along the way are influenced by the best minds.
Training & Development Specialist
ORG: Star House
Posting date:
February 27, 2024
How to apply:
Please submit resume, cover letter and 2 writing samples to humanresources@starhouse.us
Please put the job title in the subject line
Job Description:
About Us
Star House exists to lift young people out of homelessness and into a community of hope. Founded in 2006, Star House operates our nation’s only 24/7/365 drop-in center for teens and young adults experiencing homelessness that offers immediate access to safety and hosts continuous best practice research for effective service. Along with the Finance Fund and Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, Star House operates the only housing village of its kind in Central Ohio for young people who are exiting homelessness. The organization met the unique needs of 1,457 individual young people in 2023, successfully connecting them with housing, jobs, education, health care, therapy and a range of community resources.
Star House’s mission is to do whatever it takes to support young people as they exit homelessness and thrive in a community of hope. Our vision is to replicate our evidence-based model of service for youth nationally and globally, based on the demand for our services in other communities.
We are seeking an Training & Development Specialist who believes in our mission; embodies our values of unconditional love, doing whatever it takes as long as it takes and creating innovative solutions; and who can help us achieve our vision with development expertise.
Job Description
Title: Training & Development Specialist
Work Location: Star House, 1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201
Reports To: Manager of Team Resources & Development
☒Full-Time
☒Non-Exempt, Hourly
Position Summary: The Training & Development Specialist will provide support, direction, insight and implementation of internal and external training initiatives that inspire, educate and empower Star House employees and volunteers. Using data, information and best practices, this role will have responsibility for the development and implementation of key policies and procedures across Star House. Additionally, the Training & Development Specialist will support functions of the Human Relations team as needed.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations; however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance.
- Reviews existing training programs and policies; identifies and makes enhancements and modifications to improve engagement, learning and retention of employees and volunteers and/or to meet the needs of youth guests, Star House employees and volunteers and all regulatory agencies
- Continually researches methods and techniques in workplace training and policy standards and remain up to date on best-in-class training programs/opportunities
- Assists in the coordination, creation and implementation of each year's training curriculum and materials to ensure all organization standards as well as compliance and regulatory standards are maintained
- Utilizes new and existing research and policy to coordinate or create new policy and evaluate existing policy
- Works closely with senior leadership to understand how new or revised policy can best serve their team’s needs and the needs of Star House as a whole
- Synthesizes and logically organizes large volumes of information to create clear, concise, effective policy and procedural documents
- Manages new and recurring training schedules for employees, assisting with needs for volunteers and partners as needed
Navigates complex individual and team scheduling needs for training to best serve 24/7/365 operations - Understands the importance of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) and cultural competence in implementation of all responsibilities and functions
- Identifies issues and opportunities such as operational changes or other internal/external developments that training or policy could improve.
- Proactively seeks and incorporates feedback and insight from all employees to ensure effectiveness of training programs and policies
- Organizes, tracks and reports all mandatory and optional training participation to ensure clear organization of records for training received by employees and volunteers
- Modifies course materials and training manuals to coordinate specific training needs
- Collaborates with outside agencies to create and implement training programs that will enhance the service provided by Star House employees and volunteers. Acts as the point-person for training administered by partners or acts as the facilitator for each training program
- Understands the importance of legendary customer service and interacts with all Star House stakeholders with this in mind
Review of documents in policy and grants to appropriately update or create procedures as necessary - Data review and reporting for external and internal compliance
- Supports Manager of Team Resources & Development in performing HR-related administrative tasks as necessary
Performs other related duties as needed
“Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions of Star House and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio-Council of Governments.”
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Political Science or related field preferred OR two years of experience in training and policy development
- Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, task management systems (ex. Monday.com) and other related software
- Previous experience working within social services, non-profit industry or with at-risk populations, OR related education
Strong, demonstrated research skills - High emotional intelligence, understanding of trauma-informed care
- Verbal and written communication expertise, including but not limited to copywriting and copyediting
- Previous experience with FileMaker Pro a plus
Thorough understanding of training processes with demonstrated skills in training curriculum development, prioritization and organization - Strong presentation skills; Ability to administer training to individuals and teams, including employees, partners, volunteers and board members
- Organized and detail-oriented; able to prioritize and coordinate competing priorities
Note: This assignment requires access or availability to reliable transportation.
Star House is committed to equal opportunity employment, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socio economic status, national origin, veteran or disability status. In order to further Star House’s mission, achieve our vision and live out our values, drawing from the collective wisdom of a diverse group of individuals is essential. With diverse minds influencing our work and decisions, we can go further for the young people we serve, ensuring that our continued programming and the solutions developed along the way are influenced by the best minds.
Drop-In Services Assistant Supervisor
ORG: Star House
Posting date:
February 20, 2024
How to apply:
Please send resume and cover letter, with job position in the subject line to:
humanresources@starhouse.us
Job Description:
About Us
Star House exists to lift young people out of homelessness and into a community of hope. Founded in 2006, Star House operates our nation’s only 24/7/365 drop-in center for teens and young adults experiencing homelessness that offers immediate access to safety and hosts continuous best practice research for effective service. Along with the Finance Fund and Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, Star House operates the only housing village of its kind in Central Ohio for young people who are exiting homelessness. The organization met the unique needs of 1,457 individual young people in 2023, successfully connecting them with housing, jobs, education, health care, therapy, and a range of community resources.
Star House’s mission is to do whatever it takes to support young people as they exit homelessness and thrive in a community of hope. Our vision is to replicate our evidence-based model of service for youth nationally and globally, based on the demand for our services in other communities.
We are seeking an Drop-In Services Assistant supervisor who believes in our mission; embodies our values of unconditional love, doing whatever it takes as long as it takes and creating innovative solutions; and who can help us achieve our vision with development expertise.
Job Description
Title: Drop-In Services Assistant Supervisor
Work Location: Star House, 1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201
Reports To: Drop-In Services Supervisor
☒Full-Time
☒Exempt, Salary
Position Summary: The Drop-In Services Assistant Supervisor will provide support to the Drop-In Center Manager and to the Drop-in Services Supervisor. In this supervisory support role, the Drop-In Services Assistant Supervisor will lead, support and inspire the frontline Youth Advocate team and ensure appropriate shift coverage, 24/7/365 days per year. This position works cross-functionally with other Star House team members and the leadership team to provide legendary service to youth guests.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations; however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance.
• Ensures support to the Drop-in Services Supervisor for all staffing and supervision of their assigned shift, working collaboratively across all three shifts to ensure appropriate staffing support
• Supports clear and effective productivity guidelines for staff members, as well as strong partnership relations for our community liaisons as directed by the Drop-In Services Supervisor
• Responds and assists their team members during de-escalation and elevated situations that require leadership and coaching
• Assists the Drop-In Services Supervisor with employee feedback to ensure high standards of performance are maintained, as well as mitigating risks
• Maintains a high standard of cultural competence and trauma-informed care
• Communicates new or emerging needs to the Drop-In Services Supervisor, Drop-In Center Manager, the clinical team and leadership team as appropriate
• Ensures that our youth guests’ voice is heard and valued
• Establishes and maintains a positive, safe and functional workplace environment
• Assists with onboarding and training of youth advocates and receptionists
• Ensures all measurement, reporting requirements and adherence to Star House policies are met • Collaboratively creates and maintains a safe and healthy sanctuary for all youth in the program
• Offers suggestions and implementation strategies for additional programming to be offered
• Flexible and adaptable to the need for schedule rotation and other methods of staffing to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained
• In the absence of a supervisor on the shift, lead the team
• Collaborate with Drop-In Center Manager as needed to best serve the team
• Assist Drop-In Services Supervisor with collecting feedback, creating agendas and communicating scheduling needs as necessary
• Performs other specific job-related duties as assigned by the Drop-In Center Manager, the Drop-In Services Supervisor, and/or other leadership team members
“Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions of Star House and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio-Council of Governments.”
Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate degree is social services or related field or higher preferred
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to our mission and core values
• Experience in 24x7 social services operations with knowledge of creating and managing employee schedules to ensure appropriate staffing coverage and accountability is a plus
• Skilled in the area of trauma-informed care and positive youth development, as well as a history of utilizing that knowledge in a professional environment
• At least 2 years experience working directly with youth experiencing homelessness in a trauma informed environment or similar social services/outreach experience
• At least one year of team leadership experience
• Proficient in using a computer and software including Microsoft Office and Google Suites
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills and emotional intelligence
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Strong organizational skills, attention to details and ability to meet overarching goals
• Effective performance management and employee coaching skills
• Documentation of a clear criminal record in compliance with state statue
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules of Star House and ESC-Council of Governments policies
Note: This assignment may require a valid driver’s license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle. Star House is committed to equal opportunity employment, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socio economic status, national origin, veteran or disability status. In order to further Star House’s mission, achieve our vision and live out our values, drawing from the collective wisdom of a diverse group of individuals is essential. With diverse minds influencing our work and decisions, we can go further for the young people we serve, ensuring that our continued programming and the solutions developed along the way are influenced by the best minds.
Accounting Manager
ORG: Star House
Posting date:
February 20, 2024
How to apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter, with the title of the position you're applying for in the subject line to:
humanresources@starhouse.us
Job Description:
About Us
Star House exists to lift young people out of homelessness and into a community of hope. Founded in 2006, Star House operates our nation’s only 24/7/365 drop-in center for teens and young adults experiencing homelessness that offers immediate access to safety and hosts continuous best practice research for effective service. Along with the Finance Fund and Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, Star House operates the only housing village of its kind in Central Ohio for young people who are exiting homelessness. The organization met the unique needs of 1,457 individual young people in 2023, successfully connecting them with housing, jobs, education, health care, therapy and a range of community resources.
Star House’s mission is to do whatever it takes to support young people as they exit homelessness and thrive in a community of hope. Our vision is to replicate our evidence-based model of service for youth nationally and globally, based on the demand for our services in other communities.
We are seeking an Accounting Manager who believes in our mission; embodies our values of unconditional love, doing whatever it takes as long as it takes and creating innovative solutions; and who can help us achieve our vision with development expertise.
Job Description Title: Accounting Manager
Work Location: Star House, 1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201
Reports To: VP of Finance & Controller
☒Full-Time
☒ Exempt, Salary
Summary: The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing and directing accounting operations. Duties include managing account records, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditures, ensuring the accuracy of financial information and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations; however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance.
• Prepare and deliver various accounting reports on a regular basis
• Manage and reconcile financial projects in QuickBooks appropriately
• Supports the VP of Finance & Controller in all endeavors; provide administrative support as requested
• Serve as a support and back-up for timesheet compilation and reporting
• Assist with the budgeting process and provide applicable support as needed
• Analyzes financial data
• Monitors internal controls
• Post invoices, print checks, and process employee reimbursements
• Assist with year-end closing, annual audit and 990 forms
• Managing petty cash and bank reconciliations
• Bills and assigns expenses to all restricted funding sources
• Acts as liaison with contracted IT firm
• Manages and tracks financial information to comply with grant awards
• Streamlines accounting functions and operations
• Monitors in-kind services and receipt and distribution of donated goods
• Performs other specific job-related duties as assigned by the Financial Controller or their designee
“Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions of Star House and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio-Council of Governments.”
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Excel and ability to learn new technology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to make data-driven decisions, establish effective metrics and communicate effectively
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven experience (five+ years) in financial/accounting management
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Documentation of a clear criminal record in compliance with state statute
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules of Star House and ESC – Council of Governments policies
Note: This assignment may require a valid driver’s license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle. Star House is committed to equal opportunity employment, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socio economic status, national origin, veteran or disability status. In order to further Star House’s mission, achieve our vision and live out our values, drawing from the collective wisdom of a diverse group of individuals is essential. With diverse minds influencing our work and decisions, we can go further for the young people we serve, ensuring that our continued programming and the solutions developed along the way are influenced by the best minds.
Drop-In Services Supervisor
ORG: Star House
Posting date:
February 20, 2024
How to apply:
Please send resume and cover letter with job title in the subject line to:
humanresources@starhouse.us
Job Description:
About Us
Star House exists to lift young people out of homelessness and into a community of hope. Founded in 2006, Star House operates our nation’s only 24/7/365 drop-in center for teens and young adults experiencing homelessness that offers immediate access to safety and hosts continuous best practice research for effective service. Along with the Finance Fund and Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, Star House operates the only housing village of its kind in Central Ohio for young people who are exiting homelessness. The organization met the unique needs of 1,457 individual young people in 2023, successfully connecting them with housing, jobs, education, health care, therapy, and a range of community resources.
Star House’s mission is to do whatever it takes to support young people as they exit homelessness and thrive in a community of hope. Our vision is to replicate our evidence-based model of service for youth nationally and globally, based on the demand for our services in other communities.
We are seeking a Drop-In Services Supervisor who believes in our mission; embodies our values of unconditional love, doing whatever it takes as long as it takes and creating innovative solutions; and who can help us achieve our vision with development expertise.
Job Description
Title: Drop-In Services Supervisor
Work Location: Star House, 1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201
Reports To: Drop-In Center Manager
☒Full-Time
☒ Exempt, Salary
Position Summary: The Drop-in Services Supervisor’s main focus is leading, training, and inspiring the frontline Youth Advocate team and ensuring each shift of the drop-in center is appropriately staffed daily, 24x7 - 365 days per year. This position works cross-functionally with other Star House team members and the leadership team to provide superior service to youth guests.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations; however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance.
• Ensures their team is properly staffed, trained and supervised
• Implements and tracks on-going training and professional development for team members
• Establishes clear and effective guidelines for staff and guests
• Responds and assists the team during crisis situations
• Oversees the monitoring and accountability of their team, ensuring coaching and feedback occurs collectively and individually through one-to-one meetings and regular team meetings
• Completes annual performance reviews of each team member on their shift
• Meets directly with Youth Advocates as needed
• Maintains a high standard of cultural competence and trauma-informed care
• Communicates new or emerging needs to the clinical team and leadership team as appropriate
• Ensures youth voice is consistently heard, valued and utilized
• Establishes and maintains a positive and functional workplace environment
• Assists with interviewing, assimilation, and onboarding of new staff
• Ensures all measurement, reporting requirements, and adherence to Star House policies are met, as needed
• Monitors the interactions between Youth Advocates and other departments to ensure a healthy collaborative environment
• Collaboratively creates and maintains a safe and healthy sanctuary for all youth in the program
• Develops and maintains positive and strategic relationships with internal and external colleagues, partners and stakeholders
• Develops additional programming to be offered, as needed
• Rotates schedule as needed
• Performs other specific job-related duties as assigned by the Drop-In Center Manager and/or other leadership team members
“Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions of Star House and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio-Council of Governments.”
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration or another administrative program is a plus
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to our mission
• Experience in 24x7 social services operations with knowledge of creating and managing employee schedules to ensure appropriate staffing coverage and accountability
• Demonstrable knowledge of trauma-informed care and positive youth development, as well as a history of utilizing that knowledge in a professional environment
• At least 2 years’ experience working directly with youth experiencing homelessness in a trauma informed environment or similar social services/outreach experience
• At least two years of supervisor/leadership experience
• Able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Knowledge of and ability to practice trauma-informed care
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to remain composed in stressful situations
• Strong multi-tasking skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Strong organizational skills with attention to details while at the same time seeing the big picture
• Effective reception and provision of constructive feedback and criticism
• Documentation of a clear criminal record in compliance with state statue
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and Star House and ESC-Council of Governments policies
Note: This assignment may require a valid driver’s license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle. Star House is committed to equal opportunity employment, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socio economic status, national origin, veteran or disability status. In order to further Star House’s mission, achieve our vision and live out our values, drawing from the collective wisdom of a diverse group of individuals is essential. With diverse minds influencing our work and decisions, we can go further for the young people we serve, ensuring that our continued programming and the solutions developed along the way are influenced by the best minds.
Violence Intervention Specialist
ORG: COMMUNITY FOR NEW DIRECTION
Posting date:
February 6, 2024
How to apply:
Apply with Bamboo HR link: https://cndcolumbus.bamboohr.com/careers/64
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Grant Funded position. If funding is available the position will be extended. Violence Intervention Specialist will work as a liaison between youth, parents and teachers. Provide high-risk youth with strategies for violence intervention, crisis response actions and promote conflict resolution. Will work with primarily youth and young adults ages 14-23.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Participates as a community liaison and responds to neighborhood, gang, youth and family conflicts within assigned areas, using the Intervention process.
- Works with youth to provide gang remediation activities, anti-bullying and violence reduction interventions.
- Mentors and guides youth individually and in groups, while using a behavior management system to shape youth behavior.
- Addresses conflict with crisis intervention methods such as verbal de-escalation, peace and reframing strategies.
- Recruits a minimum of 50 youth and young adults ages 14-23.
- Connects clients to needed services within the community and provides transportation.
- Maintains appropriate daily, weekly and monthly record keeping and document progress every six months.
- Participates in staff meetings, committees, attend professional development conferences, trainings, webinars/seminars as needed to as enhance your knowledge, broaden your horizon and obtain continued education.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor to promote the overall mission and vision of CND.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in the social/behavioral sciences or related field is preferred; or a high school diploma or equivalent, with three years of professional experience in the social service field. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications Required:
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to learning, creating positive change, and enabling others to learn.
- Ability to work with diverse population with understanding of basic crime data and trends.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Experience with violence prevention and intervention, street outreach and gang affiliation.
Other Requirements: Must have valid Ohio drivers license; pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Fully Covid-19 vaccinated.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Must be fully Covid 19 vaccinated.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Columbus, OH 43205: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Building Maintenance Specialist
ORG: COMMUNITY FOR NEW DIRECTION
Posting date:
February 6, 2024
How to apply:
Apply with Bamboo HR link: https://cndcolumbus.bamboohr.com/careers/61
Job Description:
Department: Maintenance 3901 E. Livingston Ave
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: VP/COO
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday
Position Supervised: None
POSITION SUMMARY: The Building Maintenance Specialist is responsible for maintenance service requests and handling any necessary repairs and any required building inspections at all CND buildings. The Building Maintenance Specialist is thorough, detail oriented and undertakes the responsibility to preserve the good working order and functionality of the building and premises. You will perform maintenance tasks of a great variety to include, but not limited to, painting, drywall, plaster, flooring, HVAC repairs, building inspections, electrical, plumbing. ventilation, pest control and wiring. The Building Maintenance Specialist is trained in all forms of building maintenance technology, local governance, building maintenance codes and OSHA building health and safety standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Evaluate and inspect all worksite service requests.
- to determine necessary maintenance work needed.
- Responds to all maintenance service requests.
- Responsible for performing ongoing facility maintenance and completing repairs on equipment. Service maintenance requests can include, but are not limited to, fixing machinery, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, wiring, lighting, pest control, alarm systems, cleaning of spills, and ventilation.
- Order tools, supplies, and materials for any maintenance projects assigned.
- Performing preventative maintenance and emergency repairs.
- Escalates worksite issues to management and recommends solutions.
- Conduct routine maintenance checks and building inspections, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and local governance or accreditation body requirements.
- Survey Building(s) regularly to ensure they meet health and safety standards and any local governance or accreditation body requirements.
- Undertake activities of pest control such as spraying insecticide.
- Conduct general upkeep procedures (e.g., landscaping) and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry, etc.)
- Perform quality checks on HVAC, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Perform and assist with any building inspections and problems including working with any required local governance inspectors or accreditation body requirements.
- Oversee Fire Equipment for the Livingston location, including but not limited to Fire alarm and equipment contact person, equipment maintenance, having equipment serviced, annual fire equipment, and safety inspections required by local governments.
- Coordinating deliveries from vendors and suppliers.
- Keep and maintain an inventory of cleaning and/or repair supplies.
- Exterior maintenance includes but is not limited to keeping sidewalks, ramps, and entrances clear of debris and obstructions, winter weather snow removal, and treatment (s) of sidewalks, entrances, and handicap ramps.
- Additional job responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring workspaces are prepared for the next day by taking out the trash, tidying offices, wiping down mirrors, glass surfaces and windows (inside & outside), dusting surfaces, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping floors, washing, and sanitizing toilets, sinks, hard surfaces and restocking disposables. Also, maintains outer premises including shoveling snow, and disposable of any hazardous material of all locations.
- Performs other duties assigned by the Supervisor VP/COO and CEO.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Construction skills include carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and welding. Contribute to the routine upkeep of a building and premises. Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills for fixing maintenance issues. Administrative skills for ordering supplies, handling records, and scheduling maintenance inspections. Physical strength and dexterity to lift, move, and handle equipment. Stamina to deal with hours of standing or walking. Strong verbal and written communication for discussing maintenance issues. Ability to work in extreme hot or cold conditions. Organizational and time management skills.
Additional Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred. Certificate in building maintenance technology or relevant field preferred. Up to date on the latest building maintenance codes and OSHA regulations.
Other Requirements
Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license; must pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screen and be fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
Integrated Care Counselor
ORG: COMMUNITY FOR NEW DIRECTION
Posting date:
February 6, 2024
How to apply:
Apply on Bamboo HR link: https://cndcolumbus.bamboohr.com/careers/63
Job Description:
Department: Outpatient Services
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director, Outpatient Services
Work Schedule: 8:30 AM –5:30 PM
Position Supervised: None
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Integrated Care professional will work with SUD/MH clients in a welcoming, empathic, and hopeful attitude towards people with co-occurring conditions. The Integrated Care Counselor supports a philosophy of dual recovery of addictions and mental health disorders. The Integrated Care Counselor demonstrates a high professional/ethical standard, works well with others as part of the treatment team and provides a therapeutic trauma-informed approach by being motivating and encouraging to clients who take responsibility for their lives while in recovery.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develops a comprehensive clinical formulation based on completion and/or review of chemical dependency, bio-psychosocial, and related assessments and client’s current functioning.
- Provides chemical dependency and/ or counseling (individual, family, and group), crisis intervention, and chemical dependency education.
- Develops, assigns, and monitors individualized treatment and Continuing Care Plans in cooperation with a multi-disciplinary Treatment Team.
- Reduce the impact of mental and substance use disorders in the community by proving support for clients seeking or already in recovery.
- Documents all clinical procedures as required.
- Completes day-to-day services documentation as required by funders, accreditation bodies, and Community for New Direction.
- Provides regular updates to referral sources on progress, lack of progress, attendance and treatment outcomes.
- Educate clients to modify behaviors with the intention of full recovery to prevent relapses.
- Provides mental health education groups, assessments and mental health counseling, (Individual, family and group)
- Participate in staff meetings, committees, attend professional development conferences, trainings, webinars/seminars as needed to as enhance your knowledge, broaden your horizon and obtain continued education.
- Performs other duties as assigned to promote the overall mission and vision of CND.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human service or behavioral science with Three (3) years of experience in the field of chemical dependence and mental health treatment with a minimum of an LPC or LSW license.
Utilizes trauma-informed approaches to client treatment. Integrated Care Counselor will also help clients in their recovery from substance use disorders through role modeling, and empathetic support.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Knowledge of substance abuse and co-occurring disorders – characteristics, assessment, and treatment.
Personal characteristics of maturity and professionalism with a sincere desire to work with recovering individuals.
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
- Ability to analyze, think critically, and solve problems.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Collaborate with the client to develop treatment plans, identifying and prioritizing problems, goals, and treatment methods.
- Acts as a positive role model, providing clients with guidance and support.
- Commitment to learning, creating positive change, and enabling others to learn.
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with diverse population.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Computer Skills
Proficient in use of personal computer and related software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) use of office equipment (e.g., fax, copier, printer).
Other Requirements
Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license; must pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Must be fully vaccinated.
Mental Health Counselor
ORG: COMMUNITY FOR NEW DIRECTION
Posting date:
February 6, 2024
How to apply:
Apply via Bamboo HR link: https://cndcolumbus.bamboohr.com/careers/55
Job Description:
Mental Health Counselor
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Department: Outpatient Treatment
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
Work Schedule: M-F, 9am to 6pm
Position Supervised: None
POSITION SUMMARY:
The outpatient mental health counselor facilitates individualized, culturally competent, and evidenced based counseling and psychosocial interventions. The counselor will be responsible for comprehensive diagnostic assessments, goal setting, treatment planning, delivering interventions, assessing progress, and discharge. The counselor is a member of an interdisciplinary team with a focus on holistic treatment of mental disorders, specifically trauma related disorders and dual diagnosis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develops, assigns, and monitors individualized treatment and Continuing Care Plans in cooperation with an Outpatient Treatment Team.
- Reduces the impact of mental health disorders in the community by providing counseling to clients seeking stability.
- Completes day-to-day services documentation as required by accreditation bodies, and Community for New Direction.
- Provides regular updates to referral sources, approved family members, and medical providers on client progress, lack of progress, attendance and treatment outcomes.
- Counsels with emphasis on prevention of suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health.
- Serves as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Develops therapeutic processes, and works with clients to define goals, plan action and gain insight.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor in order to promote the overall mission and vision of CND.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field. Must have an active LSW or LPC Licensure, with experience in assessing, diagnosing, counseling, and treating mental and emotional disorders.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Ability to analyze, think critically, and solve problems.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication.
- Ability to work with diverse population.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Computer Skills: Proficient in use of personal computer and related software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) use of office equipment (e.g., fax, copier, printer).
Other Requirements Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and pass both a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Must be fully Covid-19 vaccinated.
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Variable per availability, will work directly with Clinical Supervisor to create a monthly schedule.
COVID-19 considerations: Must be fully Covid vaccinated.
Education Bachelor's (Preferred)
License/Certification: LSW or LPC (Required)
Other Requirements
Must have a valid Ohio driver's license, and pass both a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screen. Must be fully Covid Vaccinated.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Columbus, OH 43205: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Grants and Proposals Director
ORG: YMCA of Central Ohio
Posting date:
February 2, 2024
How to apply:
Please visit our employment website to apply, if you have any questions, please reach out to Kendra.Collins@Ymcacolumbus.org
Job Description:
The Grants and Proposal Director is responsible for developing and managing grant efforts for areas that align with Y priorities and impact initiatives of healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. They will serve to ensure policies and procedures of both the YMCA and grant funding agencies are being followed and to create sustainable and effective grants programs and partnerships. This position collaborates with internal leaders, consultants and funding agencies for grants from corporations, foundations and community groups.
Essential Duties:
- Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
- Source, write and manage grant proposals for donor audiences including foundations, corporations, and other key stakeholders across the community.
- Creates customized proposals that share the YMCA’s story and highlight investment opportunities for families, members, and corporations.
- Collaborates with departments and leaders within the YMCA to identify needs in line with YMCA’s vision and matches those needs with funding opportunities, driving the grant process from start to finish. This includes coordinating the application process, developing timeline for each proposal submission, completing proposals in a timely manner, and working with leadership to establish goals and outcomes.
- Gathers and organizes data for timely and comprehensive reporting. Manages tracking systems to ensure deadlines are met.
- Maintains records for all received grants in database and files.
- Serve as a liaison and bridge builder between YMCA Leadership and grant funded departments / programs to establish best practices and policies to ensure consistency and efficiency across the organization.
- Organizes and facilitates regular leadership training and information sharing across program departments involved in grants.
- Collaborates with finance department and program teams to ensure reporting on program outcomes and fiscal requirements are met.
- Works with YMCA leaders to plan, schedule and host donor site visits and tours; allowing YMCA partners and funders to meet staff and see programs in action.
- Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth. Participates in required abuse risk management training. Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements. Adheres to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and viewpoints from all social and economic segments of the organization and community. A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is expected from our staff.
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College degree preferred, or equivalent education and work experience requested.
- Minimum two years of experience in a communications/marketing/business environment preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong proofreading/editing skills.
- Experience using Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Calendar), Microsoft Office, proficient in Excel.
- Comfortable using formatting and design features in Word, as well as ability to use or willingness to learn platforms such as Canva, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and others.
- Willingness to train and learn CRM database, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge.
- Ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment.
- Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and viewpoints from all social and economic segments of the organization and community. A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism is expected from our staff.
- Must be detail oriented with good organizational skills.
- Able to exercise high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated experience with privately funded grants and the budget process strongly preferred.
- Preference for candidates with experience of electronic grant management websites such as CyberGrants, GrantsConnect, etc.