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Looking for a fun, energetic team to make a difference in the community while serving families who are experiencing homelessness? Join our Team at Bethany House Services.
Administrative Assistant
You will be directly responsible for the quality administration, support of a variety of administrative programs including office operations and procedures, IT and Facilities oversight and coordination of administrative activities. You will be responsible for working with the Executive Director and other members of the Leadership Team to achieve our mission and business goals. In addition, you will be responsible for positively responding to internal and external audiences; and proactively working within the organization and in our communities to make our agency be both the “provider and the employer of choice.”
The job responsibilities include providing administrative support to the Executive Director including correspondence, reports, minutes and scheduling meetings; coordinating IT projects for the agency and ensuring the building and facilities are maintained as necessary to provide a safe and effective environment for clients, volunteers, visitors and employees.
The successful candidate should have an Associate degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in the field of office administration and management; knowledge of information technology, computer systems, and software; proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Raiser’s Edge is a plus and related tools and applications.
Development Director
Homeless parents should have emergency shelter and the support and tools to create a sustainable home life for their children. Join our mission to expand access to meet the growing need. You will be a critical member of our leadership team. Create new fundraising programs and systems to track progress. Tell our story in the community, and help volunteers and donors connect with our mission. Drive the growth of Greater Cincinnati’s largest shelter and service organization for homeless parents and children.
The most successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree; CFRE accreditation is a plus. Minimum five years professional fundraising experience with demonstrated success in expanding financial support, major gifts and corporate donations. Successful experience in capital campaigns, public relations and marketing desirable.
Special Events, Communications & Volunteer Coordinator
The Special Events, Communication and Volunteer Coordinator position is directly responsible for planning, managing, implementing and evaluating special events and volunteers and for developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the Annual Special Events Plan.
For each event, you will provide concept development, budget management, event promotion, logistics, reservations, wrap-up and evaluation. Coordinate special event volunteers including tracking hours and responsibilities. Coordinate volunteer cultivation efforts including conducting interviews, tours, training, scheduling to assist staff and volunteer recognition. Ensure volunteers meet BHS criteria prior to volunteering. Coordinate volunteer projects in accordance with agency needs as well as ‘friend-raising’ while ensuring every volunteer feels needed and valued. Follow up with volunteers for feedback and to extend the invitation to continue volunteering. Ensure all volunteer groups have appropriate supplies and that all their needs are met to ensure a successful and fulfilling volunteer opportunity. Market volunteer opportunities and donations on agency website, various social media, volunteer match, etc. needed for agency operations. Post agency news/volunteer stories and pictures on social media. Convert volunteers into GIK and financial donors. Prepare monthly volunteer operations report for dashboard. Track hours and cross-reference data (agency calendar, GIK’s and emails) to ensure best possible accuracy for end-of-year reporting. Participate in all efforts to publicize the agency and its activities, services and events through publications, website and social media. The most successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field. Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience with a nonprofit organization in special events management, development and/or marketing/PR. Knowledge of information technology, computer systems, and software. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products and related tools and applications. Experience with Raiser’s Edge (RE) database or equivalent is preferred. Experience in social media and website management is required.
Housing Case Manager
We are looking for an individual who will be responsible for providing professional services which includes case management, connection to community resources, crisis intervention and connection to emergency financial assistance to families. This includes assisting the client in developing an individual action case management plan which will result in personal and family stabilization, gaining knowledge and accessibility to community resources, obtaining referrals for job training, employment, income assistance and relocation to permanent, affordable housing. This person will also provide follow-up services as required by RRH for families who move to permanent housing.
The most successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field, with a minimum of two years’ experience working with homeless individuals and other disadvantaged populations in crisis. Master’s degree a plus. A LSW license is a plus; clinical supervision toward licensure is available.
Life Skills Facilitator
As the Life Skills Facilitator, you will be responsible for researching, designing, scheduling, implementing and conducting life skills classes for the Shelter clients. Life skills programs include topics such as Job Training, Job Readiness, Financial Literacy, Next Step Preparation, Parenting classes, Safety, etc. This is a part-time position, Monday-Thursday, 20 hours a week. You will conduct Life Skills classes for guests and their families; provide supportive services to program participants in consultation with the case manager in keeping with the program philosophy and goals; in coordination with the case manager and in keeping with individual case plans, teach program participants life skills necessary for independent living when needed; document program participants’ attendance in accordance with agency expectations and prepare outcome reports; conduct Parenting Plus Program for clients of all agency programs as requested by the Child/Parent Coordinator; promotes recovery to the clients; facilitate parenting discussions as needed; coordinate Life Skills Classes with the assistance of the Assistant Shelter Director.
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work or equivalent is a plus. You also must have a minimum of 1-2 years working with at-risk individuals and groups; experience with facilitating groups of adults; experience with working in a Trauma Informed Care environment; excellent communications skills; experience with technology; a valid driver’s license and ability to meet BHS vehicle insurance requirements. You must successfully complete BHS criminal background checks and drug tests.
Maintenance Worker
Under the direction of the Emergency Shelter Director or other appropriate Leadership staff, the maintenance worker is responsible for cleaning apartments when a tenant moves out. This position is also responsible for a wide variety of general building maintenance repairs and services, which requires heavy lifting of equipment, furniture, etc. The most successful candidate should have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and experience working with at-risk individuals and groups. Some college or trade school is a plus. You should have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in building maintenance and custodial work. Strong work ethic; demonstrated success in general building repairs; successful experience in maintaining a safe building environment; demonstrated ability to work effectively with volunteers and in a team is a plus.
Shelter Assistant
The Shelter Assistant provides supportive services to program participants in consultation with the case manager in keeping with the program philosophy and goals. This position also works with the social services team to oversee the operation of the shelters and for ensuring a safe environment supervising guests, guest orientations, exit interviews and apartment checks. This position is also responsible for communicating with co-workers to ensure continuity between shifts. Responsibilities also include general cleaning of rooms for all shelter guests. On occasion, may have to cook meals for the guests. This position is also responsible for communicating policies/procedures and house activities to families and communicating with other Bethany House Shelter staff members. The most successful candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. At least two years of experience working with the homeless population is preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Results of a physical exam must indicate the individual is cleared for unrestricted work duties. Most have excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability to work with clients. Must be flexible with work hours.
Hours available are Saturday and Sunday – 12 hour shifts; and two part-time and one full-time position.
Part-Time Shelter Assistant
The Shelter Assistant provides supportive services to program participants in consultation with the case manager in keeping with the program philosophy and goals. This position also works with the social services team to oversee the operation of the shelters and for ensuring a safe environment supervising guests, guest orientations, exit interviews and apartment checks. This position is also responsible for communicating with co-workers to ensure continuity between shifts. Responsibilities also include general cleaning of rooms for all shelter guests. On occasion, may have to cook meals for the guests. This position is also responsible for communicating policies/procedures and house activities to families and communicating with other Bethany House Shelter staff members. The most successful candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. At least two years of experience working with the homeless population is preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Results of a physical exam must indicate the individual is cleared for unrestricted work duties. Most have excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability to work with clients. Must be flexible with work hours.
Hours available are Saturday and Sunday – 12 hour shifts; and two part-time and one full-time position.
On-Call Shelter Assistant
You will work alongside other Social Service Workers to meet the needs of our clients. These positions are for 16 hours per week and are for 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift, including weekends. You will be responsible for general operations of the shelter to ensure safety and hospitality of clients/volunteers/staff; provide tours of the shelter when clients arrive; assist in ensuring that all volunteers are utilized while at the shelter; follow all procedures as set forth by the Shelter Director; oversee shelter’s inventory of material needs and provide weekly needs list to Shelter Director.
The most successful candidates will have a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license. Experience with the homeless population is a plus!
CONTACT: Mary Bennett Brown, Human Resources Director for more information about these positions: 513-557-2404 or email mbrown@bhsinc.org
How to Apply and Frequently Asked Questions
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