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New Hope Housing, Administration Office 8407-E Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309 703-799-2293
Volume 18 Issue 13
December 19, 2014
HAPPY HOLIDAY
NEW HOPE HOUSING STAFF
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL HOLIDAY PARTY! This year the staff holiday party was on Tuesday, December 16th at the Waterford reception hall. NHH Staff gathered together to celebrate the season, play fun games, and enjoy a lovely meal. There were plenty of smiles and laughter. The pictures below testify to that!
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL HOLIDAY PARTY! This year the staff holiday party was on Tuesday, December 16th at the Waterford reception hall. NHH Staff gathered together to celebrate the season, play fun games, and enjoy a lovely meal. There were plenty of smiles and laughter. The pictures below testify to that!
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL HOLIDAY PARTY! This year the staff holiday party was on Tuesday, December 16th at the Waterford reception hall. NHH Staff gathered together to celebrate the season, play fun games, and enjoy a lovely meal. There were plenty of smiles and laughter. The pictures below testify to that!
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL HOLIDAY PARTY! This year the staff holiday party was on Tuesday, December 16th at the Waterford reception hall. NHH Staff gathered together to celebrate the season, play fun games, and enjoy a lovely meal. There were plenty of smiles and laughter. The pictures below testify to that!
Below are pictures of NHH Admin staff office doors. Vote for the most creative by choosing the number next to the picture and reply back with your selection via email to lmcguire@newhopehousing.org
Below are pictures of NHH Admin staff office doors. Vote for the most creative by choosing the number next to the picture and reply back with your selection via email to lmcguire@newhopehousing.org
Below are pictures of NHH Admin staff office doors. Vote for the most creative by choosing the number next to the picture and reply back with your selection via email to lmcguire@newhopehousing.org
Below are pictures of NHH Admin staff office doors. Vote for the most creative by choosing the number next to the picture and reply back with your selection via email to lmcguire@newhopehousing.org
Below are pictures of NHH Admin staff office doors. Vote for the most creative by choosing the number next to the picture and reply back with your selection via email to lmcguire@newhopehousing.org
Below are pictures of NHH Admin staff office doors. Vote for the most creative by choosing the number next to the picture and reply back with your selection via email to lmcguire@newhopehousing.org
Winner Gets $$$ Prize $$$ Do you want to get in shape? Are you looking for a workout challenge? Do you want a healthier lifestyle? If you answered yes to any of these questions then the New Hope Housing “Get Fit Challenge” is for YOU! If you’d like to sign up for a chance to be the Biggest Loser at New Hope, contact LaKesha McGuire for more details. lmcguire@newhopehousing.org
I need everyone to read the following very carefully!!! As we approach year end, we have been notified by ADP of a change to our normal paycheck dates. For pay period ending December 26, 2014; PAYCHECKS WILL BE DATED FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2015 NOTE: A FRIDAY. (our normal pay day is Thursday). This is due to the fact that January 1, 2015 is a Federal Holiday and all banks are closed.** Therefore, direct deposit of your paycheck will happen on JANUARY 2, 2015, A FRIDAY. Non direct deposit checks will also be dated for JANUARY 2, 2015, A FRIDAY. Please contact your bank to see how this may affect your individual banking account(s). Timesheets will be due as normally scheduled, so no changes there. However, be mindful of the holiday season and make sure your timesheets stay up to date daily. If you have any questions, please contact either Lee or myself. Thank you, everyone! Jo Mullen (HR Director) **In addition to the federal holiday/banks closed, New Hope Housing pays biweekly, therefore, we enjoy 26 pays per year. Paycheck dated for December 18, 2014 is the 26 th paycheck for year ending 2014. Paycheck dated for January 2, 2015 will be the 1st paycheck of 2015.
There is a website available where employees may go to print their own pay statements. The website is: https://ipay.adp.com Use your ADP user id and password to log in. Please be advised that all options mentioned on the site may not be available for our usage, but feel free to check it out Did you recently move? If you move, please remember to update your new mailing address by filing out the “Change of Address� form in ADP (located on the main page) and submit to Lee Voltmer at the New Hope Housing admin office. Lastly, if you move to another state, it is very important that you complete new State and Federal Tax withholding and submit to payroll. Otherwise, you could end up with a tax liability at tax time.
Please get your timesheets completed and submitted on time on a daily basis! Have a Happy Holiday!
New Hope Housing HOLIDAY POLICY NEW YEARS EVE, NEW YEARS DAY 2014/2015 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2014 – NEW YEAR’S EVE: EXEMPT STAFF (Case Managers, Education Specialists, Employment Specialists, Housing Specialists, Residential Coordinators, Supervisors, Directors, Administration): All exempt employees will work as usual NONEXEMPT STAFF (Resident Services Specialists, Custodians, Cooks, and Facilities Specialists): Nonexempt staff will be scheduled to work as usual All nonexempt employees who work (both Full Time and Part Time) 4pm to midnight will receive holiday “Work” pay (2 x hourly rate)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2015 – NEW YEAR’S DAY: EXEMPT STAFF (Case Managers, Education SpecialistS, Employment Specialists, Housing Specialists, Residential Coordinators, Supervisors, Directors, Administration): All exempt employees will have the day off with pay All nonexempt employees (Full Time and Part Time) who work on Thursday, January 1, 2015 will receive holiday “Work” pay (2 x hourly rate) Please remember: Holiday hours are not to be used for calculating overtime.
New Hope Housing HOLIDAY POLICY CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY 2014/2015 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014– CHRISTMAS EVE EXEMPT STAFF (Case Managers, Education/ Employment Specialists, Housing Specialists, Residential Coordinators, Supervisors, Directors, Administration): All exempt employees will have the day off with pay NONEXEMPT STAFF (Resident Services Specialists, Custodians, Cooks, and Facilities Specialists): Nonexempt staff will be scheduled to work as usual. All nonexempt employees who work (both Full Time and Part Time) will receive holiday “Work” pay (2 x hourly rate)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014 – CHRISTMAS DAY EXEMPT STAFF (Case Managers, Education Specialists, Employment Specialists, Housing Specialists, Residential Coordinators, Supervisors, Directors, Administration): All exempt employees will have the day off with pay NONEXEMPT STAFF (Resident Services Specialists, Custodians, Cooks, and Facilities Specialists): All nonexempt employees (Both Full Time and Part Time) (Resident Services Specialists, Custodians, Cooks, and Facilities Specialists) who work on Christmas Day, Thursday December 25th will receive holiday “Work” pay. (2 x hourly rate)
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES Did you know that federal and Maryland/Virginia/D.C. earned income tax credits are available to certain low-income individuals and families? These credits can reduce the amount of income tax you owe or increase your income tax refund; and, you may qualify to receive some of these credits even if you did not earn enough income 路to be required to file a tax return. 2014 Maryland/Virginia/D.C. Earned Income Taxcredit (EITC) Maryland/Virginia/D.C. EITC is a credit for certain taxpayers who have income and have worked. The state EITC reduces the amount of state tax you owe. The local EITC reduces the amount of county tax you owe. Some taxpayers may even qualify for a refundable Maryland/Virginia/D.C.EITC. Most taxpayers who are eligible and file for a federal EITC can receive the Maryland/Virginia/D.C. and local EITC. The allowable Maryland/Virginia/D.C. credit is up to one-half of the federal credit. To be eligible for the federal and Maryland/Virginia/D.C. EITC, your federal adjusted gross income and your earned income must be less than the following: $46,997 ($52,427 married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children $43,756 ($49,186 married filing jointly) with two qualifying children $38,511 ($43,941 married filing jointly) with one qualifying child $14,590 ($20,020 married filing jointly) with no qualifying children
To receive the Maryland/Virginia/D.C. EITC, you must be eligible for the federal credit. If your income is less than the amounts shown in this notice, visit the Internal Revenue Service Web site at www.irs.gov, or contact your tax advisor, to learn if you meet the other requirements. You also may be entitled to a refundable state EITC and to a local EITC. If you are a part-year resident or a nonresident of Maryland/Virginia/D.C., you may be entitled to a prorated share of the credit, if you have state earned income. For more information about the Maryland EITC, visit the Web site at www.marylandtaxes.com or call 1-800-MD颅 TAXES (1-800-638-2937), or 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland. You mu st have a valid Social Security Number and file a tax return to claim this credit. For Virginia, you may visit www.dss.virginia.gov and for D.C., the site is otr.cfo.dc.gov Reminder: Legally married same-sex couples must file as married filing jointly or married filing separately for tax year 2014. Employees wishing to adjust their withholding to reflect married status should complete a new Maryland Form MW507 (VA & D.C. when applicable), as well as federal Form W-4.
2014 Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) For more information about the federal EITC, visit: www..irs.gov/individuals or call the IRS at 1-800-829 1040
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LaKesha McGuire sends kudos to:
Jo Mullen kudos (cont’d):
The EEC (Summer, Ashley, Samir, and Eden) for hosting an amazing holiday party for NHH staff. Job well done!
To everyone at New Hope Housing for all the hard work you do behind the scenes that no one might not even know about, and for giving back to others in a special way!
Martha, thanks for ALL that you do for NHH! You are truly the hardest working woman I’ve ever met. I hope to be as strong as you someday! Nicole, we’ve truly turned into Batman & Superman...or shall I say Cat Woman and Wonder Woman!!! What would I do without your creative flair and assistance around the office? Thanks for helping with the decorations and spreading holiday cheer! Keep Calm and Stay Merry!
Chandra Beander sends kudos to: Go Kennedy (Tonya Golden, Melissa Davis, Anthony Hartnett, Priscilla Castillo-Woyak, Millie Jefferson) for working so hard to house people and working as a team to get things done and moving!! You all are so awesome and I’m happy to be working with such great people! Ollie Dawson, thank you so much for coming to Kennedy and helping us while Vera was out!! We truly miss you! Vera Johnson, thank you for all your hard work!! Alba Mathewson & Oliver Reid, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to interview with us! You guys are awesome! Luke Taylor, thank you for working so HARD to house/lease up our clients. You’re a ROCK STAR!! Tania Sarnor, welcome to New Hope Housing and Kennedy! We look forward to working with you!
LaKesha, for the merriest of holiday seasons!! Our office looks like a scene from a Hollywood Holiday movie!!!
Summer Hall sends kudos to: LaKesha, thank you for being a wonderful team leader in the EEC!! I will miss serving with you!! Sue Ryan, you have done such a wonderful job so far in our team, thank you for being supportive! Latasha, for being SO amazing at your job. I would be so lost without you!
Tava White sends kudos to: I would like to send Kudos to Ollie and Alyss for being GREAT team players and for accompanying myself or tag teaming with each other to check on clients that aren’t even in their programs!! Thank you ladies so much for always willing to go above and beyond the call of duty! Martha, for all the help with Thanksgiving and Christmas for our residents. And also for the support with MH & MP (all of our work orders and cleaning crew)! Big Thanks to Jeff and Eddie for moving some BA and HF clients. Ashley and Chimere for all your hard work and dedication.
Jo Mullen sends kudos to:
Ms. Veronica and Ms. Marian for stepping up and for your willingness to cover shifts with last minute notice.
LaKesha, Ashley, Samir, Eden, and Summer for a warm and fun Holiday Party, it was lovely!!!
Stacey O. and Zach for going the extra mile to engage with MH residents.
Lee, for processing an extra payroll run to get our bonus checks ready, and to Pam for blessing us with the bonus and the extra holiday (Dec 24th)!
And the weekend staff at MH for being so dependable (Barbara, Roscoe, Lisa, Veronica, Marion, and Sheila)
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Tava White sends kudos (cont’d):
Sue Ryan kudos (cont’d):
Clarence and Ollie for working out the MP weekend schedule and coming in to cover !!
Summer, you have the most amazing patience I have ever seen!
Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!
Rachel, thank you for your quick thinking, action and concern for Max's resident's during an incident this week.
Pam Michell sends kudos to: Lee, for the extra hours to get everyone’s Christmas bonus checks done.
Rachel and Summer thank you for going the extra mile to help a Max's client.
Sue, Tava, and Tonya for interviewing lots of persons needing the 15 new beds we have for permanent supportive housing, as well as other vacancies and making those hard decisions.
Yvonne...thank you!!
Sherry for your dedication, willingness to push the boundaries, and for your great relationship building with volunteers and guests at VIC-HOP. The holiday spirit among the admin staff – not to mention the creativity!
Martha Faconer sends kudos to: Jan, Luke, Sue, Susan K., Pam, and all the work everyone is doing to prepare 7 new units for residents. Wonderful holiday party EEC (LaKesha, Summer, Eden, Ashley, and Samir). I had a nice time!
LaKesha and the EEC (Samir, Ashley, Summer and Susan Virostek sends kudos to: Eden) for planning and executing a terrific holiday Luke for staying on top of all the paperwork for the party. If only we had a true love to give us our 12 new units. days worth of gifts!
Sue Ryan sends kudos to: Reed for doing such a great job organizing (and doing) repairs and upgrades at Gartlan, especially with the time constraint! Luke...amazing job on locating the new Housing First and Just Homes apartments and organizing our apartment discovery tour and everything else that you do to make it all happen. Martha, Jeff, Eddie and Jan and anyone else involved in the gathering, transporting and placing of furniture and readiness of the apartments. Thank you! Jessica, thanks for your willingness to help out in such a variety of ways and circumstances that can be beyond the scope of a normal days work! James, thanks for helping to facilitate the work at Gartlan!
OPEN POSITIONS New Hope Housing is currently accepting resumes for the following job opportunities:
On Call Resident Service SpecialistsMondloch House/Mondloch Place/Kennedy/ACS Responsibilities include monitoring the shelter, answering the phones, greeting visitors, and most importantly interacting in a positive manner with our residents. $13.13 an hour. Must be flexible, dependable, and have the ability to work with a diversified group of individuals. A High School diploma or GED is necessary, and previous experience with the homeless/mentally ill a plus. Successful candidates will be called to duty when we are short staffed. Hours are flexible, not scheduled, and you must be willing to cover shifts at a moment’s notice. $13.13 an hour. EOE/ADA that values diversity. On-Call Residential Service Specialist for Susan’s Place and Max’s Place On-Call Residential Services Specialist (RSS) for chronically homeless adults with substance abuse/mental illness/or co-occurring disorders located in Arlington and Falls Church Virginia. Must be able to establish rapport and build trust with residents and be comfortable working in a program with few rules. Need to be flexible and have an ability to handle crisis situations. RSS will assist Outreach Counselors with leading life skills groups/activities, cooking and cleaning with residents and general upkeep of the house. RSS monitors residents medication. Must be able to work well independently and must be reliable. Provides On-call coverage. Must have a valid driver’s license and BA in behavioral science or related field. Experience can be substituted for education. BSW preferred. Two years experience with homeless adults, adults with mental illness or substance abusers. Counseling and crisis intervention skills. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Salary is $13.13 an hour. EOE/ADA that values diversity.
If interested, please send resume to hr@newhopehousing.org New Hope Housing is proud to be an EOE/ADA that values diversity!
OPEN POSITIONS New Hope Housing is currently accepting resumes for the following job opportunities: Case Manager-Full Time (Bridging Affordability II) Reporting to the Community Services Director, the Case Manager will provide the support services needed to ensure that program participants succeed in securing and retaining their housing. Emphasis is placed on regular home visits and utilizing programs and benefits designed to increase income, financial stability, and quality of life. You will be responsible for assessing participants to determine eligibility for both prevention and rapid re-housing assistance. Will work closely with the Housing Locator in identifying suitable housing for program participants. Must be able to develop a Housing Services Plan with each household; meeting with households as often as needed, at least on a monthly basis to ensure that the participants are working towards the goals stated in their Housing Service Plan, such as paying rent on time, maintaining the terms of their lease, maintaining employment and taking care of their financial obligations by maintaining a budget. Bachelor’s Degree in a social services field required. Must be a self-starter, have excellent written and oral communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work with persons with serious mental illness and/or substance addiction is critical. Empathy, patience, and persistence are fundamental characteristics required for this position. Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Homeless Management Information System databases is required. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and willingness to use personal vehicle to perform work related duties. $40,000 annually EOE/ADA that values diversity.
Full Time Case Manager-Kennedy Shelter Full Time Case Manager needed for our single adult shelter serving individuals with mental health issues and substance abuse. You will be part of a dynamic, “Case Management Team”. Responsibilities include resident assessment, service plan development, counseling, and crisis interventions and committed to rapid re-housing. Some early evenings may be required. Bachelor degree required, preferably in social services. Bilingual preferred. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and willingness to use personal vehicle to perform work related duties. $40,000 annually EOE/ADA that values diversity.
If interested, please send resume to hr@newhopehousing.org New Hope Housing is proud to be an EOE/ADA that values diversity!
OPEN POSITIONS New Hope Housing is currently accepting resumes for the following job opportunities: Case Manager Position - Full Time (Housing First Case Management) Reporting to the Program Coordinator, HUD PROGRAMS, you will case manage up to 14 single adult residents at scattered sites in Fairfax County. Will work with area agencies to identify individuals on waiting lists and/or in programs in need services of supportive housing. Works with residents, and other service providers to develop a plan of service to meet social, health, emotional and economic needs to prevent or end homelessness. Coordinates services using a wraparound approach. Provides individual and group life skills training, socialization skills, and enrichment activities, including money management, cooking, nutrition, etc. · Addresses and if necessary, diffuses crisis situations with residents. Assesses safety issues and assists residents to access emergency services as needed (e.g., mental health services, adult protective services, women’s shelter, homeless shelter). · Advocates for and actively assists residents in obtaining services (e.g., health, mental health, intellectual disability, alcohol and drug, housing referrals, financial assistance, home based services, training, medical services, mentoring, and socialization). · Assists residents with upkeep of apartments by meeting regularly with residents in their units. Through life skills training, teaches residents simple household chores, upkeep, and cleanliness of their homes. · Develops and maintains a positive relationship with the property management for units. · Transports residents as needed. · Meets with the resident as needed to provide feedback. Regularly assesses, supports, and facilitates resident progress. Maintains case notes in HMIS. · Maintains records in compliance with agency policy and compiles requisite statistics. · Attends interdisciplinary meetings regarding resident progress. Prepares clinical reports for inter disciplinary team. · Works flexible hours in order to accommodate residents’ needs. · Models caring, concerned, respectful attitude toward residents. Maintains adherence to resident guidelines and is familiar with and complies with policies and procedures of New Hope Housing, Inc. · Identifies and addresses volunteer needs for program. Develops and maintains a positive relationship with volunteers and donors. Performs other duties as assigned. BA/MA degree and considerable experience working with adults with serious mental illness. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Experience with chronically homeless adults and adults with substance abuse issues. Strong counseling and crisis intervention skills. Flexibility, creativity, and leadership skills. Able to make decisions independently and work autonomously. Will rotate “on call” phone with other team members. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and willingness to use their personal vehicle to perform work related duties. $41,000 annually EOE/ADA that values diversity! If interested, please send resume to hr@newhopehousing.org New Hope Housing is proud to be an EOE/ADA that values diversity!
OPEN POSITIONS New Hope Housing is currently accepting resumes for the following job opportunities: Case Manager Full Time– Next Steps Family Program Reporting to the Director of Family Programs, the Case Manager will provide the support services needed to ensure that program participants succeed in securing and retaining their housing. Emp-hasis is placed on regular home visits and utilizing programs and benefits designed to increase income, financial stability, and quality of life. Will be responsible for assessing participants to determine eligibility for both prevention and rapid re-housing assistance. Will work closely with the Housing Locator in identifying suitable housing for program participants. Must be able to develop a Housing Services Plan with each household; meeting with households as often as needed, at least on a monthly basis to ensure that the participants are working towards the goals stated in their Housing Service Plan, such as paying rent on time, maintaining the terms of their lease, maintaining employment and taking care of their financial obligations by maintaining a budget. Bachelor’s Degree in a social services field required. Must be a self-starter, have excellent written and oral communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work with persons with serious mental illness and/or substance addiction is critical. Empathy, patience, and persistence are fundamental characteristic required for this position. Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Homeless Management Information System databases is required. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and willingness to use their personal vehicle to perform work related duties. $40,000 annually. EOE/ADA that values diversity!
If interested, please send resume to hr@newhopehousing.org New Hope Housing is proud to be an EOE/ADA that values diversity!
DECEMBER Sun
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PAYDAY 7
8 Pohick Church Holiday Party
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NHH Staff Holiday Party 21
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PAYDAY 24
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CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY 29
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Team Meetings
Name Next Steps Team ACS Team EUKS Team
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Location Sacramento Drive Every Wed ACS Every Wed EUKS Every Thu
Dates
Times 9:15am 2pm 2pm
Housing 1st and Bridging Affordability Gartlan, Susan's, Max's, Just Homes Team
MP Conf Rm Susan’s Place
4th Tues of each month 3rd Tues of each month
Mondloch House and Mondloch Place
MH Conf Rm
Every 1st Wed of each month
Community Services Team
Name Bahira Parker Arisha Assaf Bernatria Alexander Stanley Royals Roxanne Watkins Sandra Mclean James Maltzahn Cordelia Maweni Michael Byrd Marsha Johnson-Colquhoun Samir Suarez Marian Washington
Month Day Dec 3 Dec 6 Dec 7 Dec 8 Dec 9 Dec 12 Dec 13 Dec 13 Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 27 Dec 31
Admin
2pm 10am 11:30am
Every 1st Monday of each month
Name
10am
Month Day
Years
Bernatria Alexander
Dec
17
12
Priscilla Castillo-Woyak
Dec
1
5
George Montgomery
Dec
20
15
Samika Roy
Dec
9
1
Alex Saint Fleur
Dec
30
1
Daryl Wagner
Dec
2
12