New Hope Housing - Newsbriefs
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New Hope Housing, Administration Office 8407-E Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309 703-799-2293
Volume 19 Issue 8
April 9, 2015
We’re under 5 weeks to our Let’s Dance Spring Gala at the US Patent & Trade Office on May 9th! Thank you everyone for contributing to team auction baskets to help raise more funds. With your help, we hope to raise $150,000 at the gala. We’ve changed up the gala quite a bit this year. Instead of a sit-down dinner and program, we will be having several unique food stations and feature a “Dancing With the Stars” themed dance-off between local politicians, celebrities, and supporters. We’ve got Ms. Capitol Region 2015, an Alexandria City Councilman, a well-known clog dancer, and our state Delegate Scott Surovell, with one more surprise dancer to be named later. Mayor Euille of Alexandria and others will make up a panel of judges and attendees will be able to choose their favorite. Ticket prices have been reduced for everyone from $150 to $100 and can be purchased online at https://my.bidpal.net/nhhgala2015 or at the admin office from Nicole or Jan. We need volunteers! We need people to serve as greeters, to manage registration, and to help guests with payment devices. We hope to have enough volunteers so we can set shifts so that each volunteer will get a break to eat, and watch the performance. The event will start at 6:30 pm and end at 10:30 pm. Registration volunteers will be needed at 4:30 pm for training. Please contact Nicole Dillon ASAP for volunteer opportunities at ndillon@newhopehousing.org
John Chapman, Alexandria City Council
Dale Fisher, Clog Dancer, Sponsor
Scott Surovell, VA State Delegate
Madhu Umashankar, Ms. Capitol Region 2015
Mystery Dancer!
Volunteer Job Descriptions: Registration/Auction Check-Out: Shifts Needed: 6:00-7:30; 8:30-11:30 (Break from 7:30-8:30) # of Volunteers Needed: 8 Training is required. You will need to arrive on site at 4:30. Job Description: We will have 4 registration stations. There will be two volunteers assigned to each station. Volunteers will greet guests and check them in using the BidPal event management system. Guests will be given a program, name tag, and information on “How to BidPal.” At Auction Check-Out (8:30-11:30), we will pair up each check-out station volunteer with a runner. When a guest is ready to pick up their auction items, the runner will go retrieve the items while the check-out station volunteer collects any payment or assists the guest with closing out their tab via BidPal.
BidPal Support/Cleanup: Shifts Needed: 6:00-9:30 (Break 9:30-10:30); Cleanup 10:30-11:30 # of Volunteers Needed: 4 volunteers needed Training is required. You will need to arrive on site at 4:30. We are seeking volunteers to assist with our two BidPal kiosks. If any of our guests do not have a smart phone and would like to still bid on items, they are able to do so via our 3 iPad kiosks. We will have two volunteers stationed here for each shift. We are also looking for volunteers to float amongst the silent auction floor and help troubleshoot with any guest who may be experiencing technical difficulties on their device or who are not sure how to BidPal. Sorry, no alcohol is to be consumed by staff volunteers. To sign up to be a volunteer for the gala, there is a sign-up sheet on Nicole’s door at Admin or e-mail Nicole at ndillon@newhopehousing.org. Thank you in advance for your help!
Next Steps Family Program Has A New Office Location! Only two doors down from its old location the new address to the Next Steps office is: 8794-O Sacramento Drive Alexandria, VA 22309
Stephanie from The Reading Connection helps set up the children’s corner at the new Next Steps office. We thank our volunteers for all that they do!
Next Steps Family Case Managers Shanice Gomire and Chavon Bell take a moment to strike a pose while searching for office furniture in the warehouse.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church (Guback Hall) 1301 Collingwood Road Alexandria, VA 22307
This training is MANDATORY for all new staff Friday, May 1st 9:00am-4:00pm South County Building (Room 220) 8350 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA 22306 RSVP- Christina Trotter (ctrotter@newhopehousing.org) Confirm your attendance with your direct supervisor
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The New Hope Housing Annual Staff Summer Fun Day will be on Friday, June 19th.
STAFF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you have creative flair, have fun ideas, and like to plan events, then the *Summer Fun Day Planning Committee is for YOU! If you would like to play a vital role in researching summer fun day venues, locations and activities, please contact LaKesha McGuire for more details at lmcguire@newhopehousing.org *You must have approval from your supervisor to serve on the Summer Fun Day Planning Committee.
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Martha Faconer sends kudos to: Jeff, Eddie, and everyone who assisted with the Next Steps office move.
Denae Hilliard sends kudos to: I would like to send Kudos out to the RSS's of Mondloch House and Mondloch Place for their time and patients in training me. Thank all of you so much for you kindness. I really appreciate it. Special Kudos to Stacey Osborne for keeping our office at Mondloch House clean and dust free for us asthma/ allergy sufferers.
Nicole Dillon sends kudos to: Martha- Thank you for your flexibility and always helping work things out. You are a tremendous asset to this organization. Next Steps Team- Congrats on the move! Good luck settling into the new space. Thanks for your flexibility and adaptability. Tania- Thank you for hosting the first ever EERC training with me this past Saturday. I look forward to building a great volunteer program with you.
Tava White sends kudos to: Ollie for continuing to go above and beyond for our residents!!! Alyss for taking on Housing First Clients and being an awesome team player. Chimere for being an awesome team player and for stepping up and helping out wherever needed. Zach for doing an amazing job with the “Get Fit with Zach” program. Nicole for meeting me with the Huntington Team. I’m excited about this relationship with them. Looking forward to seeing this partnership grow. Stacey, CJ, Rosetta, Roscoe, Marion, Sheila, Lisa, Byrd, Louis, and Barbara for all your continued patience with MH and MP! Lee for your patience!! Jo for listening and Tonya for being the wonderful support system that you are! Sheila, Denae, Veronica and Roscoe for stepping up and covering last minute emergency shifts! Mondloch Team is the #1 Team!!
OPEN POSITIONS New Hope Housing is currently accepting resumes for the following job opportunities: Chief Financial & Administrative Officer – Admin Seeking a new Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) who will bring a sophisticated approach to our agency's finances and financial team. The CFAO will also bring a strong sense of organization-wide leadership; will work closely with the Executive Director to set all financial policies for the organization and oversee other critical functions, including: Legal and Compliance, I.T., Operations, and Facilities Management. The CFAO will play a critical role in developing and rolling out financial and administrative strategies to support the organization's growth and vision for the future. Financial/AccountingProvide oversight and management of all financial transactions and the monthly accounting cycle according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other accepted policies. Supervises the Accounting staff. Risk Management and Asset ProtectionEvaluates and maintains risk management and asset protection strategies and practices to ensure the upmost protection. Responsible for the management of a portfolio of 12 residential units, 2 small office spaces, and 9 vehicles. Operations Provides management oversight to operations division in the areas of contracts, food services, in-kind donations management, storage facilities, and leased facilities. Supervises director of operations. Information Technology Responsible for ensuring staff at multiple locations have the needed technology to accomplish their job responsibilities. This includes both hardware and software needs to bring legacy systems up to date. Supervises IT administrator. Position requires a Bachelor's Degree, with a minimum of 7 years' experience in financial oversight, financial statement preparation/analysis, budget forecast/preparation, A/P, A/R, tax laws, cash management, internal control compliance, and must be comfortable working independently on all these functions. A CPA preferred. Proven success with Fund Accounting for 501(c)(3) organizations, MIP or similar accounting software, and ADP. Must be a strategic thinker and be solution focused. Proven experience with management/supervision of support staff, technical knowledge of computer hardware and software and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Must have a driver's license and own transportation. Flexible schedule for occasional evening meetings, events, and activities. Commitment and passion for our mission is a must! 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: Director of PSH – Susan’s Place The Director of PSH is responsible for all aspects of programs for permanent supportive housing programs for single adults at New Hope Housing. This includes supervision of case management, reporting, monitoring and day to day operations of all programs. This person is a member of the senior management team He or she is on-call and works a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and overnights. Tasks to be Performed: Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates the Residential Coordinator, Outreach Counselors, and case manager for PSH Programs. Provides clinical guidance for treatment resistant residents who may suffer from untreated mental illness, living in a harm reduction program. Coordinates the screening and eligibility process for all new persons entering the program. Ensure that they have documentation to meet program eligibility requirements. Assigns residents to specific units. Works with the housing locator to identify new units, providing him/her with unit and geographical requirements. Builds and maintains a relationship with the communities in which units are located. Serves as the main contact for neighborhood advisory councils, HOA’s, and other neighborhood entities for the programs. Serves as NHH representative on continuum of care committees in Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax. Ensures grants, reports and other required documentation are completed accurately and timely. Examples include monthly and quarterly quality data reports. Maintains and updates policy and procedures manuals and resident handbooks to ensure compliance with agency philosophy and funding requirements. Audits files and HMIS on a regular basis for form and documentation compliance. Works closely with Director of Operations and landlords to ensure facilities are operated safely and efficiently and meet habitability standards and other grant and contract requirements. Ensures budget compliance for all programs. Handles financial issues related to disbursement approval and petty cash. Is visible and interacts regularly with program residents. Models a caring, concerned, and respectful attitude toward residents where each community member is treated with dignity and respect. Is familiar and complies with the policies and procedures of New Hope Housing, Inc. including the utilization of Mandt principles and Out of Poverty curriculum Provides crisis intervention and crisis management services as needed Assists in the coordination of shelter activities and transports residents when requested in agency vehicles Interacts positively with New Hope Housing staff, Fairfax County/ Arlington County/Alexandria City staff, staff members from col lateral agencies, the general public, and all volunteers Works flexible hours including evening, weekends, and overnights as assigned. Is on-call to provide last minute shift coverage as necessary including evenings, weekends, and overnights. Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: BA required. MSW or masters in counseling preferred. Other qualifications include: strong supervisory experience, specifically clinical skills with previous experience serving difficult residents in harm reduction programs; management and team building experience with at least 5 years increasingly responsible positions in a human service setting; experience working with homeless adults and/or adults diagnosed with a mental illness and/or addiction disorder; counseling and crisis intervention skills; the ability to communication effectively both orally and in writing; valid drivers license; the ability to treat all community members with dignity and respect. 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: DIRECTOR OF FAMILY PROGRAMS New Hope Housing is seeking a Director of Family Programs to oversee all day to day operations of housing programs for homeless families in Fairfax County. S/he will supervise a staff who provides case management, children’s services, and facility assistance to at least 40 homeless families at any one time. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and have a good understanding of HMIS, HUD, Rapid Rehousing and motivational interviewing. The ability to develop staff, prioritize multiple tasks, and represent the agency and our residents well is imperative to the success of this position. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree; at least 2 years of management and supervisory experience, preferably in a social services environment; a thorough understanding of homelessness, mental illness, and substance abuse; excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to be insured through New Hope Housing’s vehicle policy and reliable transportation. EOE/ADA that values diversity!
Outreach Counselor (Full Time)- Susan’s PlaceProvide case management and house coverage 8am-4pm Monday-Friday. Susan’s Place is part of New Hope Housing’s Permanent supportive housing programs, serving single adults. Applicants must have a 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; strong counseling and crisis intervention skills; flexibility, creativity, and leadership skills; able to make decisions independently and work autonomously and as part of a team. On-call rotation serving once a month. Will rotate on-call coverage. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive agency vehicles as needed. $41,000/year. 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:
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!
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Next Steps Team ACS Team EUKS Team Housing 1st and Bridging Affordability Gartlan, Susan's, Max's, Just Homes Team Mondloch House and Mondloch Place Team Community Services Team
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MP Conf Rm Susan’s Place
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MH Conf Rm
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Charles Holland
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Vickie Sellers
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Kashei Hopkins
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Natalie Campos
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Summer Hall
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Melissa Davis
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Luke Taylor
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Linda Tucker
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Patricia Edmonds-Caples
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Monica Harrison
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Martha Mickens
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Melissa Davis
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Lisa Washington
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