Reports to: Director of ORR Programs

Job Type: Full-time 

Job Summary:   

The Grants Coordinator leads the compliance team and coordinates the pre-award planning, organization, and preparation, as well as the post-award administration of various grants assigned to the ORR Program. This position monitors and interacts with investigators and administrative staff to ensure that grants are in compliance with the regulatory, funding agency, and policy requirements. The Grants Coordinator serves as the primary grant editor, engages in compliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, communication, and project management skills, with an emphasis on outcome measurement.

All roles within the programs have a common focus on creating safety for the children we serve. By building trust, we work towards helping children feel supported and empowered to live their lives. We seek compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated individuals. Neighborhood Ministries is a faith-based organization with a strong culture of growth and lifelong learning.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates the planning and preparation of grant proposals for one or more departments; provides guidance and assistance to Leadership team in the interpretation of funding agency regulations and requirements.
• Researching program development opportunities for licensing on a state and federal level
• Maintaining and building relationships with strategic partners on a local, state, and national level
• Advises and/or assists as appropriate in the design, formatting and preparation of grant documentation, Program Progress Reports to include creation of computerized statistical summaries and/or graphics.
• Drafting proposals, MOUs, grant application narratives, and collaborate to finalize with program staff, and the program d
• Maintaining library of grant support documents including resumes, state and organizational business forms, Board/staff diversity lists, etc.
• Support and oversight of the Compliance Department with grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement—taking responsibility for meeting high standards of effectiveness, timeliness, and
• Tracking progress toward organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals
• Assemble research statistics, trends and data for grant proposals and community advocacy. Develops and maintains a library of reference documentation, including such information as funding agency requirements and forms abstracts and reference literature, and other pertinent material.
• Assisting in development of presentations for various stakeholders
• Maintains knowledge of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures; disseminates and/or presents changes to departments and advises on the implementation of changes, and on the impact of changes on funded operations.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills in English.  Hiring preferences given to bilingual speakers of Spanish, French, Russian, Dari or Pashto. 
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 3+ of work experience with nonprofit administration, grant writing, or fundraising
• Required number of years working with children/ adolescents in a social service setting. Volunteer and internship experienced included: 1year  
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation                         
• Possess or able to obtain a clear Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card  
• Possess or able to obtain a clear Federal FBI Background Clearance 
• Child Abuse / Neglect Check 
• Have clean driving record and must be able to qualify for company Auto Insurance  
• Must have a clean driving record over at least the last 3 years (as verified by our DMV    background check) and be able to qualify for company Insurance and Drivers training   
• Possession or able to obtain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI-F)/ Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and First Aid/ CPR Certifications  
• Cleared tuberculosis test results   
• Flu, MMR, Varicella & TDap Vaccine Immunizations 

Reports to: Director of Child Services 

Job Type: Full-time 

Job Summary:

The Case Manager Coordinator develops and oversees the daily operation of the Case Management Department within the Nueva Esperanza program. This department provides case management and social services to the children in our short-term care. Safety and child advocacy are our priorities.  

All roles within the programs have a common focus on creating safety for the children we serve. By building trust, we work towards helping children feel supported and empowered to live their lives. We seek compassionate, knowledgeable and dedicated individuals. Neighborhood Ministries is a faith based organization with a strong culture of growth and lifelong learning. 

Essential Functions:

• Collaboration to create and enforce program policies and procedures  
• Create department-level training to enhance professional growth in case management or supervision for employees   
• Daily supervision of employees, including developing and implementing employee coaching, feedback, performance improvement plans and/or disciplinary action of case management staff   
• Perform audits to ensure compliance with stakeholder guidelines   
• Oversee the timely review of the initial Individual Service Plan from the transfer department due within 21 days of each child’s arrival to our program and 30-day updates thereafter in compliance with all requirements   
• Perform weekly audits of 10% of the department’s active case files and maintain appropriate documentation to ensure compliance with stakeholder guidelines   
• Review all assessments, emails and any other documentation or assessments for accuracy of information while ensuring proper spelling and grammar is utilized prior to case manager submission to any stakeholder   
• Serve as the main point of contact for approving transfer placements and for requests for information in coordination with Assistant Program Director or designee   
• Maintain a daily updated list of the status for all cases to ensure that adequate progress   
• Facilitate attorney to client contact as requested by the children   
• Ensure that Case Management Significant Incident Reports are submitted within four hours upon notification of the incident and additional reports are submitted to DCS (Department of Child Safety), local authorities, and internal reporting mechanism as required   
• Create & seize opportunities to provide life-guidance at developmentally appropriate levels   
• Teach cultural & lifestyle changes as necessary for English-language and American-cultural learners   
• Maintain proactive awareness of child’s medical, legal, and educational/work readiness documents and plans   
• Documentation of all services within El Camino data system   
• Provide support and practice for all employees to implement the principles of a trauma-informed approach    
• Remain in compliance with all program and stakeholder directives, policies, and guidelines    
• Conduct and report weekly audits to ensure compliance with government and program guidelines    
• Complete and submit necessary reporting, IE. program related, ORR requirements, Significant incident Reports, etc.    
• Attend all required training sessions, as well as partner with HR for staff training compliance    
• Remain an active learner and adaptable to the work environment    
• Assisting in creating, reviewing and implementing relevant policies and desktop protocols.
• Other duties as required   

Qualifications:

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills in English.  Hiring preferences given to bilingual speakers of Spanish, French, Russian, Dari or Pashto. 
• Master's degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fields OR Bachelor's degree plus at least 3 years progressive employment experience that demonstrates supervisory and case management experience.   
• Required number of years working with children/ adolescents in a social service setting. Volunteer and internship experienced included: 1year  
• Possess or able to obtain a clear Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card  
• Possess or able to obtain a clear Federal FBI Background Clearance 
• Child Abuse / Neglect Check 
• Have clean driving record and must be able to qualify for company Auto Insurance  
• Must have a clean driving record over at least the last 3 years (as verified by our DMV    background check) and be able to qualify for company Insurance and Drivers training   
• Possession or able to obtain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI-F)/ Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and First Aid/ CPR Certifications  
• Cleared tuberculosis test results   
• Flu, MMR, Varicella & TDap Vaccine Immunizations 

Reports to: Executive Director

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Systems and Procurement Coordinator will play a pivotal role in developing, managing, and overseeing the organization’s systems and operations. This position involves working across departments to align technology and operational systems with organizational goals, streamline workflows, and implement innovative solutions. The coordinator will also support procurement processes where necessary, ensuring they integrate seamlessly with overall systems management. A strong background in systems administration, process optimization, and technology implementation is preferred.

All roles within the programs have a common focus on creating safety for the children we serve. By building trust, we work towards helping children feel supported and empowered to live their lives. We seek compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated individuals. Neighborhood Ministries is a faith-based organization with a strong culture of growth and lifelong learning

Essential Functions:

• Oversee and manage the organization’s systems, ensuring they align with operational needs and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with departments to identify system improvements, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement processes for systems integration, ensuring smooth communication between platforms.
• Provide training and support to staff on systems usage and best practices, fostering organizational competency.
• Analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend upgrades or enhancements.
• Support procurement activities by integrating processes into broader systems management.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system procedures, workflows, and administration.
• Develop and manage reporting tools to provide actionable insights for decision-making.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve operations and system functionality.
• Work closely with IT to maintain data integrity, security, and seamless system integration.
• Monitor and manage vendor relationships and performance metrics where procurement overlaps with system usage.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in systems administration and alignment of technology with organizational goals.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and integration into system frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project management and process optimization.
• Proficiency in data management and reporting tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and disciplines.
• Customer service orientation with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with training and onboarding staff on system functionalities.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

JOB TITLE: Volunteer/ Intern

Volunteers or Interns

We are seeking volunteers or Interns who are looking to complete hours with our Nueva Esperanza or Nuevo Camino Programs. We seek volunteers and interns for a variety of department support including: Case Management, Clinical, Medical, Direct Care, Administrative, Education or Foster Parent support. Roles and level of responsibilities will vary depending on the position or department.

Individuals We Seek:

All roles within the programs have a common focus on creating safety for the children we serve. By building trust, we work towards helping children feel supported and empowered to live their lives.  We seek compassionate, knowledgeable and dedicated individuals.  Neighborhood Ministries is a faith-based organization that has a strong culture of growth and lifelong learning.  

Schedule:

• Contigent upon Volunteer/ Internship requirements

Work Location:

• Contigent upon department Volunteer/ Internship hours completed
• Location of program: Greater Phoenix Metro Area

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Able to attend minimum training requirements
• Possess or able to obtain a clear Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Possess or able to obtain a clear Federal FBIBackground Clearance
• Pass a Child Abuse/ Neglect Check
• Have clean driving record and must be able to qualify for company Auto Insurance 
• Possession or able to obtain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI-F)
• Possession or able to obtain First Aid and CPR Certifications
• Clear tuberculosis test 
• COVID Vaccine Immunization

Offers of internship/ volunteer opportunities are contingent upon successful verifications of criminal background search, references, employment, driving records and education. Neighborhood Ministries is an at-will employer.