In addition to volunteering at Neighborhood Ministries, there are times where employment opportunities are available. If positions are currently available, you will find information below.
REPORTS TO: Lead Clinician
We are seeking Clinicians! Responsibilities include guiding patients through crises, diagnosing psychological disorders, highlighting problematic patterns, improving communication, and making sure medical appointments are being tracked.
*Please note this position works with youth aged 0-17*
Responsibilities:
Engage in planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic treatment programs for each patient
Test, interview, observe, and hold discussion sessions with individuals, significant others, and family members to conduct intake and needs assessments
Collaborate with community organizations and attend weekly clinical team meetings
Maintain accurate, thoroughly documented patient records with a quality of documentation that meets facility and licensing standards
- Conduct intake, admission, and diagnostic assessments with clients, and document results according to program standards
- Collaborate with treatment team members and clients to develop treatment plans
- Provide weekly one-to-one counseling and crisis intervention as needed
- Facilitate psycho-educational and therapeutic client groups
- Continually monitor the mental well-being of clients and arrange for appropriate services as needed
- Provide consultation and documentation regarding clients’ functioning, mental health status, and treatment needs
- Provide clinical services, licensing and funding source guidelines
Qualifications:
- Bilingual in Spanish Preferred but not Required
One of the following:
- Master’s degree in social work with clinical experience in the program
- Master’s degree in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which direct clinical experience is a program requirement
- Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of clinical employment experience.
- Must be a licensed clinician in Arizona or eligible for licensure.
- Experience working with children, youth, and/or families from high-risk backgrounds.
- Experience working with children and youth in inpatient, or residential facilities
JOB TITLE: Case Manager
Reports to: Lead Case Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Flexibility Required in Hours Worked
- Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday- Saturday
(contingent upon program available shifts)
Work Location:
- One location onsite in Phoenix, Arizona
- Must be able to physically report to program for schedule.
Language:
- Bilingual in Spanish Preferred but not Required
Job Summary:
The Case Manager is responsible for assessing the needs of children in care and facilitate their safe and timely release. The case manager will also submit service plans and other assessments required for compiling a comprehensive case file. Additionally, the case manager is responsible for documenting all overseen processes while maintaining the child’s physical files. This position ensures communication with all services provided to the children in care including both internal and external case staffing. The case manager maintains an understanding of all internal and external policy requirements as it pertains to coordination of services.
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.
Qualifications:
- Must be computer proficient.
- Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills are required
- Outstanding organizational skills with ability to be nimble in the work-space environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Translate documentation to Spanish requirement.
- Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
- Required to work a flexible schedule to facilitate program services.
Position Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial intake interviews and assessments of children which includes gathering familial and possible sponsorship information according to internal and external policy requirements.
- Assure case files are maintained timely and correct to meet internal and external agency-reporting standards. This includes program documentation/ Sales Force and the UC Portal.
- Conduct reunification process and documentation in a timely manner and accordance to policy.
- Ensure the timely completion of all case related assessments in accordance with NE, State, and Federal requirements.
- Conduct Safety and Well Being follow up calls.
- As required/ needed submit completed documentation for review timely.
- Facilitate attorney to client contact as requested by children.
- Attend internal and external child case staffing including stakeholders.
- Travel as needed for trainings, conferences or to transport youth to destinations located within the U.S.
- Maintain confidentiality of information shared during screeners and assessments of children in care.
Requirements:
- Bilingual in Spanish Preferred but not Required
- Bachelor’s degree required in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling or other social service field.
- 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
- Must be able to qualify for company Auto Insurance
- Child Abuse /Neglect Check
- Clear tuberculosis test
- COVID Vaccine Immunization
Benefits:
- 401(k)with employer match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- EAP
- Merit Increase opportunities
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful verifications of criminal background search, references, employment, driving records and education. Neighborhood Ministries is an at-will employer.
REPORTS TO: House Manager
Job Summary: Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) are responsible for the physical, emotional, and psychological care of the children residing in the Nuevo Camino program. The children under our care require Trauma Informed Care and extensive cultural sensitivity. The BHT collaborates with other house staff, children/youth, service providers, and volunteers who are working together to protect, support, and empower foster children/youth. Various locations and shifts available.
Essential Function:
- Conducts assessments or screenings with children to evaluate the need for support, strengths, and areas of growth
- Provide emotional support and apply Conscious Discipline to help children create safe attachment and develop emotional regulation
- Provide support and care in order to help the children reach their potential and feel safe
- Provide direct support services to include children in independent living skills, promote adequate developmental growth, and adaptation to our program
- Provide vocational skills support, training and development services, transportation services, and crisis management
- Facilitates coordination of care to include case review with team members, therapeutic interventions, case progress updates, and attends meetings within the community that will require strong advocacy for the child
- Participate in clinical staffing meetings, trainings, or other activities.
- Complete administrative tasks which may include case notes, work orders, copying, faxing, scanning,
- Perform all duties following confidentiality & safety standards including, but not limited to, use of PPE’s (Personal Protective Equipment; e. gloves)
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bilingual in Spanish Preferred but not Required
- High School Diploma/GED and One year of relevant experience in a child caregiving setting
- Posses or able to obtain a clear Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Able to obtain Federal FBI Background Clearance
- Must be a great communicator and have an ability to motivate others
- Flexible hours and ability to assist with shift coverage, as needed
- 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
- Able to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within first month of hiring.
- Cleared tuberculosis test results
Physical Demands:
Must be able to read, write, and communicate. While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to bend, lift, seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hand or hands. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
JOB TITLE: Parent Coach
Reports to: Director of Child Services
Full Time Position
The Parent Coach is responsible for managing and facilitating the communication between our foster parents and other departments within the transitional foster care program. The Parent Coach supports the Home Care Service Provider Department in ensuring that all children in care receive consistent trauma-informed services through the foster family by guiding the parents on how to build secure attachment & resilience for life transitions. The Parent Coach provides information and training opportunities for HCSPs to process the trauma-informed education the program upholds by assisting the HCSP Coordinator in developing and leading the necessary supportive services the families may need. It's important they build strong relationships with the foster families and are able to advocate on their behalf.
- Develop and implement Coaching program which supports reasonable intensity of assistance in vivo to foster care home to promote program standards and values.
- Engage with HCSPs to promote teachable moments and provide constructive feedback focused on the strengths of the family and the needs of the children
- Present summaries of HCSP interest(s)/challenge(s)/progress/goal(s) derived from weekly sessions that are committed to fostering a meaningful relationship to help the HCSP thrive and succeed in the program.
- Produce, teach, and assess formative learning based on psychoeducational curriculum/module(s)/tool(s) that center on attunement to child developmental needs, physiological effects of communication, choice theory, reflective listening, safety, and/or other as assigned by the supervisor.
- Prepare specific report-related feedback from HCSP Team meetings.
- Documentation maintenance and retention of HCSP teams including tracking training records.
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or another social-service field
- Required number of years working with children/ adolescents in a social service setting. Volunteer and internship experience included: 3 years
- Required number of supervisory years: 1
- Professional, proactive, and self-motivated with an ability to take direction
- Time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, coordinate and manage multiple priorities
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Tech
Reports to: Facilities Director and Operations Director
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Flexible schedules are required for all positions; shift times and dates are based on program needs and may be adapted as needed by supervisor
- Primary schedule is Monday-Friday business hours
Work Location:
- Onsite: Greater Phoenix Metro Area
- Must be able to physically report to program as scheduled.
Language:
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Hiring preferences given to bilingual speakers of Spanish, French, Russian, Dari or Pashto.
Job Summary:
Are you a hardworking, reliable maintenance technician? We’re looking for you! Our company is growing and we need a maintenance professional who has the know-how to keep our facilities and equipment in top shape. You’ll conduct regular inspections and routine maintenance and come up with ideas for preventative measures we can use to maximize the life of our equipment and minimize safety risks. If you have a passion for fixing things, we want you to bring your experience to our team. Under the supervision of the Facilities Director and the Operations Director, the Maintenance Technician will work within the Facilities Sustainability Plan to perform and coordinate tasks related to the upkeep, use, and repair of assigned campus facilities. The campus facilities include the buildings, grounds, fixtures, vehicles, and related maintenance equipment. This position will be a primary link between the strategic planning side of sustainable program care and the nitty-gritty, hands-on work that program maintenance involves. Apply today!
Qualifications:
- Must have at least 3 years of proven maintenance, trades or craftsmanship experience
- Ability to physically complete work across a large campus
- Able to navigate work across a large network of assets and resources
- Proven communication skills across a wide variety of people and platforms (i.e. program staff, volunteers, vendors and a multiplicity of computer platforms.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills in English and experience working in a team environment.
- Computer proficiency is integral and experience with Microsoft Office 365 with a focus on Word, Excel and Outlook skills are required
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire
Position Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all maintenance work to properly maintain assigned group homes and the office building
- Perform routine repair work and other work of a general maintenance nature
- Order and maintain adequate inventory of materials and supplies for maintenance, repair, and proper functioning of facilities and all assigned equipment
- Inspect assigned program space and fixtures for deterioration, cleanliness, and orderliness
- Assist in planning room layout and set-ups, including furniture, equipment, and other duties related to unique events
- Coordinate space, furniture, and equipment tasks with program managers or directors
- Inspect and assure quality control of all work performed by clearly documenting work orders via designated reporting tools
- Perform building service or grounds related tasks required for routine cleaning, construction, and/or clearing of the roads, walkways, and other work of a general maintenance nature
- Receive and respond to online maintenance tickets accordingly
Requirements:
- Highschool Diploma/ GED Required
- Must have at least 3 years of proven maintenance, trades or craftsmanship experience
- Level One AZ Fingerprint Clearance card & FBI Background Check
- COVID Vaccination card
- 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
Benefits:
- 401(k)with employer match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- EAP
- Merit Increase opportunities
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful verifications of criminal background search, references, employment, driving records and education. Neighborhood Ministries is an at-will employer.
JOB TITLE: Finance Coordinator - Nueva Esperanza
Reports to: Neighborhood Ministries Finance Director
Full-Time Position
Job Summary:
As the Nueva Esperanza (NE) Finance Coordinator you will be responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and evaluating the budget and financial activities of the NE Finance Department. You provide oversight of all phases of accounting services, financial reporting, budget management, grant compliance, and procurement activities. Guide department management and Neighborhood Ministries Leadership on a broad range of finance and budgetary matters.
This position is responsible for the management of a large federal grant, ensuring compliance with the Health and Human Services Policy, Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards, GAAP, and FASB, including maintaining internal controls, indirect rate cost recovery oversight, and assisting with the audit schedules and audit activities, and revenue recognition. You will supervise the work of two direct report employees and work collaboratively with five other finance team members plus the grant and leadership teams.
Responsibilities:
- Oversight of the NE general ledger, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and transfer
- Manage and revise financial policies and procedures that conform to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
- Coordinates closely with the Neighborhood Ministries Director of Finance
- Supervise an accounting team of two. Assign and monitor the workload of finance staff, determine work priorities; train staff, and evaluate the performance of staff.
- In collaboration with program management prepare the annual budget and monitor and manage regularly
- Prepare and analyze monthly income and expense reports, monthly budget variance reports, cash flow reports, and ad hoc financial reports.
- Prepare federal quarterly and annual reports.
- Drawdowns from the HHS (Health and Human Services) Payment Management System
- Oversee asset management functions for any owned properties of Nueva Esperanza.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- At least 4 years of progressively responsible accounting and budget experience in a grant /restricted accounting and reporting setting, preferably in a faith-based 501c3.
- Knowledge of GAAP, OMB Uniform Guidance - 2 CFR Part 200, and preferably HHS policy.
- Must be computer proficient with strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook.
- COVID Vaccine
REPORT TO: Development Director
JOB SUMMARY: The Marketing and Data Aide will work directly with the Development Director to ensure that core communications are maintained and tracked, and that department data is up to date. Marketing and Data Aide plays a key role in the successful operation of an evolving Development Department. The Marketing and Data Aide is responsible for accurately and efficiently maintaining the integrity of Neighborhood Ministries Development database as directed by the Salesforce Administrator.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The duties of the Marketing and Data Aide:
- Provide consistent and accurate reports to assist the Development Department and Executive Team in understanding the impact of its fundraising strategies and tactics.
- Maintain professional and courteous communication and service with our donors
- Assist with marketing activities by providing information and accountability to NM Staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Generate and mail donation receipts on a weekly basis.
- Prepare mailing list and coordinate monthly mail appeals.
- Oversee the do not mail/email and solicit list.
- Assist in preparation of acknowledgement letters and year-end tax receipts for website, mailed and in-kind donations using the donor management system.
- In conjunction with the Marketing Specialist help develop and implement process for pledge reminders and thank you letters.
- Track pledge payments and issue pledge reminders/invoices to donors.
Salesforce
- In conjunction with other members of the Development Department track gift entry to ensure data integrity; provide database management including data entry, coordination with accounting department, reporting, analyzing and other functions.
- Track and report donor communication to and from the Department and Executive Team.
- Working with the Development Manager, create campaigns and reports regarding major donors
- Maintain and update donor information, including but not limited to donations, contact information, marital status, etc.
- Prepare and review communication and donation reports with the Salesforce Administrator.
Web Marketing
- In collaboration with the development team and external contractors, track and report on campaign performance, recommending adjustments to tactics as needed.
- Assist in the development of social media strategies to create improved engagement with donors, partners, and community members.
- Serves as frontline social media contact; monitoring, moderating, and responding to comments and direct messages as needed.
- Provides reporting to the Marketing Specialist for email/e-newsletter distribution through digital marketing platforms.
Website
- Assist with Online Special Campaign donations and events page forms and track that information by creating a specific report for that campaign.
- Participate in developing an email notification system to improve message delivery to and timely response from the appropriate departments. Manage the system once developed.
- Moderate comments from site visitors.
- Monitors and, in some cases, makes routine website updates to ensure information is consistent, timely and accurate.
Communications
- Responds to or redirects donor direct communication (phone, mail, email) to the development department
- Manages the development team's integrated digital content/editorial calendar.
- Manages the department's internal communications requests, coordinating with members of the marketing team, internal customers and outside vendors as needed to meet deadlines and ensure quality and consistency.
Performs other duties as assigned:
- Assist with fundraising campaigns as requested.
- Assist with special events as needed or requested including tracking, soliciting donations, coordinating with vendors, selling/logging tickets, set up and participation at events, etc.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education and/or Experience: Minimum of a with at least one (1) year of data entry experience. A High School Diploma, Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures. Knowledge of Salesforce or equivalent donor management software preferred. Must have good communication skills and be able to multi-task during daily work schedule.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job requires the ability to:
- Build a culture of safety to ensure everyone feels comfortable working together.
- Lead with vulnerability to cultivate trust and show no one is perfect.
- Establish purpose through a common goal and create a clear path to get there.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to read, write, and communicate. While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to bend, lift, seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hand or hands. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
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.
Job Purpose:
The Home Care Service Contractor (HCSC) is responsible for additional duties beyond the traditional foster parent role. Some of these added responsibilities include trauma informed support, thorough documentation of all services on Nueva Esperanza (NE) data system, offering children participation in religious services, scheduling of medical appointments and other significant incidents that occur with the foster children. The HCSC will provide one-hour recreational activities, phone calls to sponsors and transportation to and from school every weekday. Participating foster families must always be willing/prepared to house two foster children. The HCSC will maintain a flexible, organized, and open schedule in order to accommodate the needs of the foster children and the program.
Essential Functions:
- Transport foster placements to/from the Immigration Custom Enforcement program when necessary.
- Deliver the initial program orientation to each assigned foster child.
- Obtain clothing for foster children through approved vendor, hygiene products, three meals, and other necessities.
- Follow the mandated timelines to provide medical appointments and care.
- Transport foster children to/from essential functions.
- Be available to Foster Care Agency in order to communicate on going agency requirements.
- Maintain the necessary requirements to hold a current AZ Foster Care License.
- Attend all program meetings to ensure that up-to-date information is received.
- Keep current on all policy changes or practice from the state licensure and the federal regulations.
- Travel to NM as needed for trainings and conferences as part of program requirements.
- Develop and maintain a productive relationship with Community Liaison, other HCSC's, and community partners.
- React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned with flexibility.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Be a licensed AZ Foster Care Home with available beds for 2 children at a time
- Must be willing to accept placements of any age 0-17, any gender, and any sexual orientation
- Support of immediate family.
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
- Cleared Tuberculosis test results
- Obtain CPR/First Aid certification
- Level One AZ Fingerprint Clearance card & FBI Background Check
- COVID Vaccination card
- Flexibility and willingness to work irregular and long hours (including evenings and weekends) to facilitate program services
- Maintain annual training requirements/licensure/certifications
- 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.
Physical Demands:
Job requires the use of technology in a reporting system; traveling by car for extended periods of time within the Phoenix area; lifting children to accommodate developmental needs; the ability to pass a physician’s physical exam every two years.
Work Environment:
This is mostly a work-from-home job with some additional time in medical offices and at recreational activities within the community where high levels of self-motivation and organizational skills are needed. The HCSC will work closely with staff, including Program Manager, Youth Services Coordinators, assistants, community liaison, clinicians, and community partners.
Interested?
Working at Neighborhood Ministries can be a life changing experience, for both you and those you get to work alongside.
