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: Executive Director
Job Summary: The Director of Development for Neighborhood Ministries plays a crucial role in advancing our mission and programs by deeply investing in donor relationships. Central to this position is the cultivation and stewardship of meaningful connections with individual donors, faith-based organizations, and philanthropic institutions. The Director is responsible for crafting and implementing donor engagement pathways that are uniquely tailored to different audience segments. These pathways are designed to not only meet but exceed our annual fundraising goals. In addition, the Director oversees all donation solicitation efforts, which include comprehensive email and direct mail campaigns aimed at building and sustaining long-term relationships. Accountability extends to regular reporting to the executive team and quarterly briefings to the Board of Directors, focusing on the performance and future strategies of our fundraising initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Relational Strategic Gift Solicitation: Design and execute gift solicitation strategies that are individually tailored to various donor groups. Focus on building long-term relationships while setting and monitoring OKRs to measure the impact of these relational strategies.
- Engaging Donation Campaign Management: Take a lead role in donation solicitations, emphasizing relationship-building through carefully planned and executed email and direct mail campaigns.
- Donor Relationship Management: Establish and deeply nurture a diversified portfolio of donors and prospects. Take a hands-on approach to guide them through the phases of discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, always with a focus on relationship-building.
- Major Gifts through Personal Engagement: Concentrate on establishing strong personal connections to secure major gifts, ranging from $10,000 to seven-figure donations. Plan for 12 to 15 in-person meetings per month, each aimed at fostering relationships and cultivating major gifts.
- Planned Giving through Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate closely with PhilanthroCorp and engage personally with the President and Executive Director to explore and manage planned giving opportunities, always focusing on the relationship aspect of each opportunity.
- Relationship-Driven Database Management: Maintain a Salesforce donor database that not only keeps accurate records but also tracks relational milestones, major gift proposals, and gift pipelines.
- Budget Oversight: Manage and track the budget and expenses related to all fundraising initiatives.
- Team Management and Growth: Lead and develop the development team, comprised of both staff and contractors, setting objectives and ensuring professional growth.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work synergistically with the Neighborhood Ministries team and community stakeholders to align efforts and resources.
- Industry Awareness: Stay abreast of emerging trends in major gifts, the nonprofit sector, and philanthropy to adapt and optimize strategies.
- Reporting and Accountability: Provide regular updates to the executive team on department performance and strategies. Present quarterly reports to the Board of Directors outlining progress against goals and OKRs.
Qualifications:
- Full-time, exempt position with competitive annual compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Bachelor's degree required; five years of high-level, strategic donor relationship management preferred.
- Proven track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Willingness to travel locally for donor visits; flexible schedule to attend program and fundraising activities in the evenings and weekends.
- Proficient in using Microsoft 365, Salesforce, constant contact, and a willingness to learn other online platforms.
- Must have a strong grasp of the Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) framework for goal-setting and performance measurement. Experience in setting, monitoring, and assessing OKRs to drive both individual and departmental success is essential.
- Background check required
Commitment to Neighborhood Ministries' Values:
- Alignment with our mission and purpose.
- Quality service as a priority.
- Be a team-player and capable of working independently.
Reports to: Director of Accounting
Full-Time Position/In office
Job Summary:The Finance Coordinator will play an essential role in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with financial transactions, and contributing to the overall financial integrity of the organization. Grants billing, Account Receivable, Reconciliation of Bank account and Balance Sheet accounts and assist with Month-End closing. This role requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
- Handle accounting transactions, such as revenue recognition. ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Assist Director of Accounting with Audit schedules and documentation for external auditors.
- Reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts, identifying discrepancies and addressing issues promptly.
- Generate monthly P&L reports and distribute them to program Directors.
- Assist with grant budgeting.
- Prepare grant billing and monitor accounts receivable aging report to ensure that all funds have been received.
- Work closely with programs managers to ensure accurate financial information for grant reporting.
- Maintaining thorough and organized documentation of grant-related financial records, invoices, receipts, and other supporting material.
- Prepare bank deposits and record contributions received in accounting software.
- Reconciliation of contributions in the donor software against accounting software.
- Review payroll for accuracy bi-weekly and record payroll expense allocations.
- Assist with additional accounting tasks as directed by the Director of Accounting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related field preferred.
- 2-5years of non-profit Accounting
- Must be computer proficient with strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Quickbooks preferably.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
- Problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards resolving issues.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
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
Reports to: Director of Child Services
Job Description:
The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for coordinating clinical services, training new clinicians, and supervising clinical staff. The functions are performed as part of a multi-disciplinary team and include the development of the child’s in-care therapeutic plans and facilitating transfers. These duties will be performed based on education, training, and certified counseling experience within the social service field.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate clinical services by providing oversight, supervision, and training of staff clinicians
- Monitor clinical services documentation
- Develop and maintain ongoing partnerships with community-based providers
- Audit and assure all intake, admission, and diagnostic assessments with children are completed and document results according to program standards
- Collaborate with treatment team members and children to develop treatment plans
- Provide weekly one-to-one counseling and crisis intervention as needed
- Assure and assist in facilitating psycho-educational and therapeutic client groups
- Continually monitor the mental well-being of children and arrange/ advise clinicians to coordinate appropriate services as needed
- Provide consultation and documentation regarding a child’s functioning, mental health status, and treatment needs
Qualifications:
- Bilingual in Spanish Preferred but not Required
- Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling, or behavioral health profession eligible for license by AZ Board of Behavioral Health
- Licensed to provide clinical services in the state of Arizona
- 2 years of postgraduate direct service, preferably with children and youth in in-patient, residential, or detention facilities
- Must have supervisory experience
- Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to be nimble in the work-space environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication and tactful interpersonal skills required
- A sound work ethic with the ability to act both independently and as part of a team.
- Must be proficient in all Microsoft 365 products
Job Type: Full-time
Position Title: Case Manager
Reports to: Case Manager Coordinator
Job Description:
We are looking for a case manager to help the various children we serve. The case manager is responsible for assessing the needs of children in care and facilitating their safe and timely reunifications. 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 staff.
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 the reunification process and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with the 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
In line with our dedication to comprehensive and accurate assessments, all clinicians and case managers are required to conduct ongoing, in-person child assessment or counseling session every week for a child under their care. In-person meetings must take place at the child’s place of residence, we will have company vehicles to use . Video or online assessments are not considered part of this the weekly assessment meeting.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual in Spanish Preferred but not Required
- Translate documentation to Spanish requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling , or other social service fields
- Required number of years working with children/ adolescents in a social service setting. Volunteer and internship experience included: 1 year
- Possess or able to obtain a clear Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
Job Type: Full-time
The Life Skills Coach (LSC) directs the educational and independent living focus of the children in the program based on their individual goals. Additionally, they provide guidance to empower caregivers and children on cultural orientation to the United States to establish permeance for the child. This is implemented through mentoring and a hands-on approach to practice continuous learning opportunities. This position requires a flexible schedule and the personnel to teach, advise, coach, mentor, and advocate in helping guide children on a successful path to adulthood.
Essential Functions:
- Identify and assess children’s strengths and challenges to coordinate and assist in ensuring that the necessary services are provided
- Provide, model, and support the principles of a trauma-informed approach
- Assist children to increase their educational attainment, professional goals, scholarship potential, employment opportunity, and self-sufficiency
- Modeling prosocial behaviors by working directly with children when carrying out the specific daily functions
- Assist each child in learning, navigating, and accessing community resources
- Build rapport to ensure trust and transparency with the child
- Encourage children to learn socialization skills in a positive feedback environment
- Accompany children on outings and activities relevant to the child’s adaptation and development
- Uses individualized lesson plans to teach the child and In-Home Providers to work collaboratively on rules and expectations of the program
- Educate In-Home Providers on how to empower each child including developmental skills toward self-sufficiency
- Document all meetings and plans of skill development for each child
- Teach cultural and lifestyle adaptations as necessary for English-language and American-cultural learners
- Document delivered services within Neighborhood Ministries ORR Program database system
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Education or other relevant areas of study
- 2-year experience volunteering, interning, or working with children 0-17 with a focus on adolescents
- Effective communication skills
- Hold a valid United States driver’s license for 3+ years
- Flexibility to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual in English and one of the following speakers of Spanish, French, Russian, Dari or Pashto
- Certification or formal education in providing trauma-informed or trauma-specific services
- One-year experience working with immigrant populations
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8-hour shift
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Flexibility Required in Hours Worked
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Work Location: Onsite
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Must be able to physically report to program as scheduled.
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Must have strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
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Transport children to and from their appointments
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Conduct intakes for new children coming to our programs
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Maintain and monitor access control and security footage on campus
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Work with the education team to support the needs of the children in care
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Assist with the Facilities Department for ground and facility maintenance
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Monitor shipping and receiving
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Work with the Case Managers to assist in filing duties
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Assist the Education Department in creating new education materials
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Aid the Training Department to maintain clerical records
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Must be computer proficient, Microsoft, outlook, & ext.
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Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
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Must have a high school diploma or a GED
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Professional, proactive, and self-motivated with an ability to take direction.
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Ability to prioritize, coordinate and manage multiple priorities
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Highschool Diploma/ GED Required
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Required number of years working with children/ adolescents in a social service setting. Volunteer and internship experienced included: 1year
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Must be able to qualify for company Auto Insurance (Driver's license for at least 3 years)
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Collaborate with medical providers for services (eg. PCP, Labs, X-rays, Maricopa County, Dental, Immigration Exam, Urgent Care, Hospital, Specialists)
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Ensure documentation is current and accurate in UC Portal for each admission and subsequent health visit.
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Collect and record accurate health surveillance trends (fever tracker, nausea/vomit tracker, weight tracker, food intake tracker)
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Track and manage medical inventory to maintain proper product levels for medical program and foster homes.
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Compose factual and informative significant incident reports and respective follow-ups to every significant incident reports.
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Schedule and comply with required medical appointments and timelines.
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Schedule and provide transportation to children for medical appointments with assistance from floor staff as needed, company vehicle provided for travel.
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Collaborative teamwork skills to communicate, facilitate, and problem-solve medical concerns.
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Must be computer proficient with working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Excel (required) SalesForce (preferred)
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Excellent written and verbal communication in both English and Spanish
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Must be able to work a flexible work schedule
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High School Diploma and Medical Assisting training and certification (CMA)
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Preferred: One (1-2) year of full-time experience in a hospital, clinic, medical record department or physician’s office
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Preferred: One (1-2) years working with children/ adolescents in a social service setting. Volunteer and internship experienced include.
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Must have a drivers license for at least 3 years and be able to qualify for company car insurance
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COVID Vaccine Immunization
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401(k)
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Dental insurance
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Health insurance
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Health savings account
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Paid time off
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Vision insurance
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EAP
Reports to: HCSP Coordinator
Job Description:
The Assistant Home Care Service Provider Coordinator (AHCSPC) is responsible for coordinating care for children in our Home Care Service Provider’s (HCSP) homes. This role supports the HCSP Coordinator with managing consistent trauma-informed services through the HCSP's and being accountable for assisting in the implementation of day-to-day operations. The AHCSPC is a supervisory and mentoring position. The AHCSPC is also a passionate advocate for the youth in foster care as well as a skilled communicator of the needs for our foster families.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the contact point, mentor, advocate, and information resource for program’s Home Care Service Providers.
- Proactively contact and document families/children transitioning into or out of foster care and children identified by the care team for health maintenance, education, navigation, and other assistance as needed in a manner that is both trauma-informed and culturally specific.
- Complete an accurate weekly report to reflect families in the licensing process, number of licensed homes and potential beds available.
- Complete a weekly report to reflect recruitment activities, number of inquiries, interviews, hires, in licensing process, number of licensed homes and beds available
- Assists with research of possible training topics, presentation of initial and ongoing refresher training of HCSP providers
- Review billing or documentation from foster parents (mileage and clothing reimbursements) and other service providers to maintain regulation compliance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required in Social Services or related 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
- Bilingual - Preferred English/Spanish
We invite you to join our company which strives for innovative and child-centered approaches in our short/long term foster care and group homes. We believe in always putting the child first mentally, emotionally, and physically. Here at Neighborhood Ministries all employees are TCIF Certified and hold a high standard of making sure all aspects of the work we do are rooted in being trauma-informed, including being a child restraint-free organization.
Reports to: Case Manager Coordinator
Job Summary:
The Assistant Case Management Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Case Management Coordinator with department tasks to assure case compliance with internal and external policies. This position will assist in covering the case management coordinator role and assist in the support and training of case managers. This position maintains a case load while completing administrative and department tasks. This position assesses the needs of children in care and facilitate their safe and timely release. The case management mentor will also submit service plans and other assessments required for compiling a comprehensive case file. Additionally, the case management mentor 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 management mentor maintains an understanding of all internal and external policy requirements as it pertains to coordination of services.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist the Case Management Coordinator with essential tasks such as reviewing cases prior to submission, assist with submitting time sensitive cases or tasks, providing File Requests, and conducting audits to ensure Case Management Department is in compliance with case 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.
Requirements:
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) 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
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: 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.