Employment Opportunity
Position Title: Bookstore Manager - Keys to the Kingdom
REPORTS TO: VALERIE K. BROWN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
This position is primarily responsible for managing the Keys to the Kingdom bookstore(s) which are currently located in Chesapeake, Virginia and Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This position is also responsible for all communication between the Kingdom Keepers Partners and K. W. Brown Ministries, Inc. View the full scope of this position - click here. Deadline for resume submittal is November 20, 2007. Interested candidates should email their resumes (Word or PDF documents only) to valerie.brown@mt-lebanon.org or mail to Valerie Brown, Keys to the Kingdom, 884 Bells Mill Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. NO PHONE CALLS
External Employment and Internship Opportunities
HOW TO APPLY?
Mail, fax, or email resume, employment application, and a copy of a current driving record to the information provided below. *Employment packets will not be processed without a resume and employment application* Phone calls will not be accepted and all questions should be addressed via email to the email address provided below.
Human Resources Department
4000 Colley Ave. Ste. 300
P.O. 6044
Norfolk, VA 23508
Fax: (757) 622-3837
humanresources@homesforkids.org
EEO/Drug Free Workplace
ForKids is seeking experienced human services and management related professionals to assist us in enriching the lives of others. We value a diverse work environment enriched by creative and compassionate team players. ForKids employees must prioritize their work, meet deadlines, communicative effectively and thrive in a dynamic and stimulating environment.
As ForKids seeks to motivate and educate our clients, we also understand that our clients will benefit from the professional growth of our employees. Therefore, we encourage our employees to take advantage of professional training and offer a tuition reimbursement program. Our employees also receive excellent health, dental and retirement benefits, as well as paid sick and vacation leave. We invite you to submit an application for employment with ForKids so you may become part of our caring, compassionate, and fast growing team in ending homelessness in South Hampton Roads.
Spreadsheet Data Specialist
The Spreadsheet Data Specialist performs the following duties:
- Develop efficient spreadsheets to manage and track grant and funding data.
- Supplement existing spreadsheets and link multiple data sources.
- Train employees to use spreadsheet software.
- Operate, validate, and trace precedents, dependents, and errors within data, formulas and functions.
- Present and explain Excel data, formulas, pivot tables, and graphics to executive staff and management teams.
- Create PivotTable and PivotChart reports.
- Import and export data between Excel and QuickBooks.
- Share, merge, and track multiple workbooks and workbook changes.
Requirements: A bachelor's degree in computer technology or a related field and/or a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with Excel. Certified Microsoft Office Specialist preferred, but not required. Microsoft Office skills at an intermediate level in Word, Access and PowerPoint required. Must have reliable transportation and undergo a criminal background check.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to effectively understand and communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications; Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to think critically and solve problems.
Benefits: Group Health and Dental insurance, 3% match to Simple IRA plan, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, Paid vacation and sick leave and Tuition Reimbursement Plan.
Human Resources Assistant
ForKids is seeking an experienced Human Resources employee to assist the agency with employee relations, training, recruitment/employment, and benefits.
The Human Resources Assistant performs the following duties:
- Recruitment, which includes placing advertisements, screening, evaluating and extending offers of employment to qualified candidates.
- Coordinate the job posting and resume routing activities, which involve interacting with management and department heads to assess needs and obtain the approval of a staff requisition.
- Provide assistance and interpretation to supervisors and employees on personnel practices, agency policies and benefits, which involves an understanding of employment laws and practices.
- Assist with rollout of new benefits, programs, policies, etc… which requires a thorough understanding of the Agency’s human resources policies and procedures as well as the Agency’s benefit offerings.
- Assist with new employee orientation and training, which requires knowledge of the Agency's requirements and expectations.
- Interact with external agencies.
- Oversee the administration of worker's compensation and unemployment claims, which requires a thorough knowledge of state requirements and internal practices.
- Assists with recurring or special projects as assigned, including benefit reports, time-off summaries, etc.
- Act as a liaison between staff ensuring that all benefit enrollment, orientation and other employee signed materials are returned, up to date and submitted to Agency and/or payroll in a timely and thorough basis.
- Conduct audit of personnel files to ensure state, federal, and program compliance including, but not limited to, FMLA, USERRA, Fair Labor Standards Act, OSHA, Worker’s Compensation, EEO, Polygraph Protection Act, and Unemployment Insurance (COBRA) .
- Assignments involve work of a confidential or complex nature, necessitating exposure to sensitive information and contacts requiring considerable discretion, judgment, tact and diplomacy.
- Verify and audit I-9 eligibility and maintain records which involve a thorough knowledge of immigration laws.
- Assist with the oversight of the performance management process ensuring that performance reviews and documentation for salary changes are submitted and processed in a timely manner.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required.
Experience: A minimum of two years human resources experience administrative experience. Exposure to general human resources practices preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Very strong proficiency using Microsoft applications.
- Ability to quickly grasp and learn new human resources principles.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work on projects with sensitive deadlines and meet those deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of the unique nature of the human services industry.
Benefits: Group Health and Dental insurance, 3% match to Simple IRA plan, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, paid vacation and sick leave and Tuition Reimbursement Plan.
Director of Development
We are looking for a sophisticated, sales- savvy “hunter” to join us as our Director of Development. In this role, you will work to strategically build the financial assets of our agency. The Director will have a love of building relationships with donors at all levels and increasing program sustainability through his/her activities.
The Director of Development performs the following duties:
- Spearhead all fundraising and development activities through relationship building with donors, grant and proposal writing and creating and managing a Comprehensive Campaign
- Attract new major donors and improving retention of existing donors by initiating and maintaining strong relationships with them via face-to-face meetings, outreach, and events
- Execute fundraising events in conjunction with the team and create new fundraising initiatives (e.g. planned giving, endowment, creative events) that engage the donor community and increase their level of commitment
- Act as a leadership gift officer focusing on the cultivation and solicitation of individuals and donors who have the greatest potential for supporting our programs
- Manage the activities of internal fundraising staff members
- Monitor the achievement of goals and objectives and report these benchmarks as needed
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success and possess the following skills/attributes:
Strong business acumen. Must be articulate and able to communicate professionally and persuasively both orally and in writing
Minimum of ten years of business development experience. Background in non-profit fund-raising and/or leadership gifts is preferred
Solid closing skills and a sophisticated approach to sales and relationship building
Experience with, and natural aptitude for, working with diverse community members from volunteers to high-profile donors
Critical thinking, analytical skills and solid judgment in the planning, implementation, and executive of strategic programs
Creativity and initiative in developing new fundraising and leadership gift opportunities to further program goals - Must have managerial and leadership skills with proven ability to work collaboratively as a colleague/team builder
- Bachelor’s degree required and solid computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and fundraising database programs)
Benefits: Benefits: Group Health and Dental insurance, 3% match to Simple IRA plan, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, paid vacation and sick leave and Tuition Reimbursement Plan.
Non Resident Case Manager
The Non-Resident Case Manager performs the following duties:
Develop, provide, and monitor individualized service plans (ISP) and in-home case management in conjunction with DHS staff to all families served.
- Track and report program progress and stability in 3, 6, and 12 month increments.
- Educate family members regarding existing community services and act as an advocate in connecting family members to these services.
- Maintain thorough client records and documentation.
- Establish a good working relationship with other public and private agencies/services, and interface collaboratively.
- Encourage and assists families through training and coaching activities in areas such as problem solving, goal setting, child development and health care, meal planning, budgeting, job readiness, substance abuse prevention, housing/tenant relations and education, and other related topics.
- Coordinate transportation services and/or transports families for regular health care and other business related appointments as needed.
- Attends staff meetings and in-service training as need or necessary.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a social services related field. A minimum of two years of experience in case management or related field experience is required. Applicants must have reliable transportation, a clean driving record, a valid driver’s license, and a clean criminal background history.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have a specific knowledge of crisis intervention and family case management.
- Knowledge of the various community based family service programs and activities.
- Knowledge of child development, positive parenting, mental health and related subjects.
- Knowledge of non-violent parenting and discipline strategies for children.
- Knowledge of conflict resolution strategies.
- Knowledge of basic counseling skills and techniques, including conflict resolution.
- Knowledge of child protection standards and procedures.
- Knowledge of the use of personal computers and standard office software.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to correctly assess situations within scope of responsibility and to make sound judgments within existing laws, policies and regulations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, children, co-workers and with representatives of other agencies and programs.
- Ability to train participating families on basic parenting skills and related topics.
- Ability to plan daily activities to achieve identified goals.
- Ability to teach goal planning process.
Hours: This position requires a certain amount of flexibility, but will generally maintain hours between 9am-5pm, 40 hrs per week, and is exempt from the FLSA.
Benefits: Benefits: Group Health and Dental insurance, 3% match to Simple IRA plan, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, paid vacation and sick leave and Tuition Reimbursement Plan.
Aftercare/Housing Case Manager
The Aftercare/Housing Case Manager performs the following duties:
- Develop and maintain relationships with a network of organizations and agencies that provide housing and social services assistance to clients who are transitioning to permanent housing.
- Meet regularly with aftercare clients to evaluate their needs and to track their progress.
- Assist clients with identification and resolution of financial concerns that may cause barriers to placement in permanent housing.
- Work with Case Managers to coordinate budgeting and reduce financial barriers to facilitate client transition to permanent housing.
- Assist clients with development of goals and objectives to facilitate successful placement in permanent housing.
- Coordinate transportation needs for families.
- Complete and maintain documentation.
- Coordinate distribution of products to eligible families (past and present).
- Attend services meetings to communicate client status and progress.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a social services related field. A minimum of two years of experience in case management or related field experience is required. Applicants must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and good driving record, and will undergo a criminal background check.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of social, economic and health problems affecting homeless families.
- Knowledge of community/social agencies and resources.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work with a diverse population.
- Ability to make sound judgments within the framework of existing policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of local, affordable housing (transitional, supportive, commercial, and private).
- Knowledge of conflict resolution strategies.
- Knowledge of child protection standards and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, children, co-workers and with representatives of other agencies and programs.
- Ability to plan daily activities to achieve identified goals.
Hours: This position requires a certain amount of flexibility, but will generally maintain hours between 9am-5pm, 40 hrs per week, and is exempt from the FLSA.
Benefits: Group Health and Dental insurance, 3% match to Simple IRA plan, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, paid vacation and sick leave and Tuition Reimbursement Plan.
Emergency Shelter Case Manager
The Emergency Shelter Case Manager performs the following duties:
- Establish relationships with and effectively communicates program guidelines to all residents.
- Conduct individual assessments of participant families for the creation of an ISP.
- Coordinate with Family Counselor to facilitate individual, group, marital and family counseling as needed.
- Provide case management, supportive services, advocacy, information and referrals for community service providers for families placed in transitional housing.
- Coordinate resident transportation as needed.
- Works with Children’s Services staff to track registration, attendance and performance of all school-aged children.
- Monitor and evaluate resident activities and accomplishments vis-à-vis goals and objectives in order to ensure continued program fulfillment by residents.
- Complete and maintain documentation for residents including documents related to intake, assessment, weekly evaluation, quarterly and monthly reports as well as reporting required for grant compliance.
- Participate in "on-call" rotating schedule for shelter.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a social services related field. A minimum of two years’ of experience in case management or related field experience is required. Applicants must have specific knowledge of crisis intervention and family case management. Applicants must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and undergo a criminal background check.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the various community based family service programs and activities.
- Knowledge of child development, positive parenting, mental health and related subjects.
- Knowledge of non-violent parenting and discipline strategies for children.
- Knowledge of conflict resolution strategies.
- Knowledge of basic counseling skills and techniques, including conflict resolution.
- Knowledge of child protection standards and procedures.
- Knowledge of the use of personal computers and standard office software.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, children, co-workers and with representatives of other agencies and programs.
- Ability to train participating families on basic parenting skills and related topics.
Hours: This position requires a certain amount of flexibility, but will generally maintain hours between 9am-5pm, 40 hrs per week, and is exempt from the FLSA.
Benefits: Group Health and Dental insurance, 3% match to Simple IRA plan, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, paid vacation and sick leave and Tuition Reimbursement Plan.
Emergency Shelter Relief Staff (No Closing Date)
Emergency Shelter Relief Staff perform the following duties:
- Respond to family emergencies by following agency protocol.
- Monitor alarms and security systems and ensuring all fire doors are closed.
- Answer telephones and complete initial contact documentation.
- Enforce all agency and house rules and maintain curfew hours.
- Inspects resident rooms, chore assignment vouchers and list of daily house chores to ensure timely completion by residents.
- Performs routine maintenance and light housekeeping tasks.
- Performs clerical tasks such as, but not limited to, data entry, collating, copying and/or preparing shelter board.
- Assists with the preparation of meals for residents on a daily basis.
- Receive donations and organize shelter donation shed.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Shelter experience and/or human services experience is preferred, but not required. Applicants must undergo a criminal background check.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have exceptional telephone and customer services skills.
- Computer knowledge and proficiency is helpful.
- Ability to be objective and remain calm in difficult and stressful environments.
- Familiarity with at-risk and homeless populations is important.
- Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds, climb stairs, bend, stoop, and/or stand for long periods.
Hours: Week day evening shift from 10:30pm-8:30am and weekend evenings 10:30pm-7:30am. This is a part-time position and weekly hours are not expected to exceed 20 hours per week.
INTERNSHIPS
Our intern program provides an ideal opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to gain real-world work experience relevant to their academic and career goals. ForKids assists in preparing students for an exciting future in the field of human services by offering them opportunities to explore the many diverse career options available to them.
Opportunities for interns include, but are not limited to: marketing, computer technology, case management, human resources, volunteer coordination assistance, and assisting in community events. Each intern will collaborate with an assigned supervisor to develop a curriculum/work plan that specifically targets the student's learning objectives. Time commitments will vary with each assignment and are flexible based upon your availability (minimum of 15 hours per week).
Compensation: All internships are unpaid, but you will learn a host of valuable information, have a chance to put your educational knowledge to work to ensure you get the job you really want, and gain priceless work experience in your desired field.
HOW TO APPLY?
Mail, fax, or email resume, employment application, and a copy of a current driving record to the information provided below. *Employment packets will not be processed without a resume and employment application* Phone calls will not be accepted and all questions should be addressed via email to the email address provided below.
Human Resources Department
4000 Colley Ave. Ste. 300
P.O. 6044
Norfolk , VA 23508
Fax: (757) 622-3837
humanresources@homesforkids.org
EEO/Drug Free Workplace
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