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Newsbriefs Rethinking Homelessness since 1977
New Hope Housing, Administration Office 8407-E Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309 703-799-2293
Volume 18 Issue 5
August 28, 2014
Did you take out Direct Loans to pay for school? Have you been making regular payments on those loans? Are you currently a full-time employee at New Hope Housing? If the answer to all these questions is YES, you may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program! According to the Federal Student Aid website, “Under this program, borrowers may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance of their Direct Loans after they have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employed full time by certain public service employers.” That’s 10 years of payments while also working for a qualifying public service employer--NHH is one of those employers! Interested in learning more about this program? Read the PSLFP Fact Sheet on the next page or, please visit: https://www.studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/ forgiveness-cancellation/charts/public-service
Lara Ostapiej is a Community Case Manager for NHH on the Community Services Team.
WELCOME NEW Temp. ESG Case ManagerKennedy Shelter
Jessica Higham BIO I am from the Tidewater area of Virginia. I recently obtained my Bachelors degree in Social Work from George Mason University and was introduced to New Hope Housing through my senior year internship where I was supervised by Case Manager Bahira Parker. She and the Kennedy team helped me to have a very enjoyable and educational experience throughout my internship. Prior to this position I worked for the GMU MasonLIFE Program where I worked with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the academic and residential setting. I am hoping to obtaining my LCSW in the near future and am interested in working with combat veterans in the clinical setting.
Interesting Facts I am a twin I like to go fossil hunting I love watching NFL football, go Pats!
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Alyss Aune sends kudos to:
Ollie Dawson sends kudos to:
CST Team (Dana, Oliver, Lara, Jamie, Luke, Stacie, Rosa, and Megan) for hosting a great Case Management Boot Camp!
Ashley– You provided great team work when you assisted with cleaning out a very bad refrigerator that was unbearable to look at. Thanks for the support.
Ashley and Chimere for being great teammates! Ollie, Tava, Martha, Tonya, Susan, and Pam for dealing with the county in getting the necessary repairs done on Mondloch Place. James Maltzahn for providing me with some great USCIS information and his help with a great transition of a CL from Gartlan to Mondloch Place. Roxanne for helping me with one of my CL’s. Dana for responding to my many emails and keeping me in the loop. Nicole and Natalie for helping me learn more about ACS.
Chimere Stanley sends kudos to: Ashley, Tava, and Alyss…Just for being the best team!
Tava White sends kudos to:
Roscoe –Thanks again for helping out with this shift at the last minute. You always come through! Lee- Thanks for always having an answer to so many questions, you ROCK! LaKesha– Thanks for always going above your job to help out and to assist wherever you can. Jo– With everything you are dealing with, you still manage to be on top of HR, great Job! Bahira –Thanks for the warm welcome every time I pass through Kennedy. Donna– You have a good heart! Thanks for always being so pleasant and kind to our staff and residents. Alex- Thanks for always looking out for the residents and helping with the food baskets.
The entire Mondloch Team! You guys ROCK!
Raymond- Thanks for listening and for continuing to encourage our residents.
Ollie, Sheila, Clarence, Veronica and Marion, thank you all for stepping up and covering when needed !!
Jo Mullen sends kudos to:
Ashley, Chimere and Alyss you guys are GREAT TEAM PLAYERS!
KUDO’S cannot express my appreciation to LaKesha and Lee for the last few months. It’s been an incredible summer, but knowing that you two “had my back” was a great relief and comfort. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
Summer Hall sends kudos to:
LaKesha McGuire sends kudos to:
Jeff and Eddie for replacing the dishwasher at Max’s Place!!! You guys are SUPER HEROS!!
Mike D. for helping me dig up information on a donor. You are the best!
Shanice Gomire sends kudos to:
Nicole Allen thanks for sharing the Canva design website with me! It’s always good to learn new tricks of the trade!
Martha and Reed for continued patience and hard work in getting the units turned over.
Bernatria for always giving a helping hand. Roxanne for helping me out. Khristina for assisting me with getting back to school supplies for my clients. Big Kudos to Lara for helping me get a better understanding of ESG!!
Dana you are the BOMB.com! It’s going on two years since I’ve started working at NHH and you are STILL always readily available to answer all of my questions! All hail the Employee of the Year!!!!!!
Martha Faconer sends kudos to: Eddie and Jeff thanks for getting all the furniture moved.
Resident expresses her appreciation to New Hope Housing Staff
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 ď Š - Lee Voltmer
Mount Vernon Nights Free Summer Concert Series This series of free public concerts features a wide variety of musical acts reflecting Fairfax County's diversity and community spirit. I encourage you to bring a picnic dinner and a blanket and to sit back, relax and enjoy the show.
Grist Mill Park 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria Fridays, June 6 – August 29 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. * June 6: Steady Rollin Bob Margolin (Chicago Blues) June 13: Ted Garber (Americana) June 20: Veronneau (World Jazz) June 27: Squeeze Bayou (Cajun) July 4: NO PERFORMANCES – HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! July 11: The Annandale Brass (Broadway Tunes) July 18: Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys (Bluegrass) July 25: Bill Coulter (Roots/Rock) August 1: Pan Masters Steel Orchestra (Caribbean) August 8: Ruthie & the Wranglers (Country) August 15: Mystic Warriors (Andean Fusion) August 22: Hang-Over Royale (Swing) August 29: Seldom Scene (Bluegrass) * Concerts at Grist Mill Park are canceled if it's raining. If there is a threat of bad weather, call 703-324-7469 after 6 p.m. for updates. Workhouse Arts Center at Lorton 9601 Ox Road, Lorton Saturdays, June 7 – August 30 7 – 8 p.m. * June 7: April Verch (Bluegrass) June 14: Alt Washingtonia (Bavarian) June 21: Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra (Jazz) June 28: Rhodes Tavern Troubadours (Roots) July 5: Caravan of Thieves (Gypsy Swing) July 12: The Duhks (Fusion/Folk) July 19: Little Red & the Renegades (Zydeco) July 26: Alexandria Kleztet (Jazz/Jewish) August 2: Town Mountain (Bluegrass) August 9: Soul Crackers (Motown/Soul" August 16: IONA (Celtic) August 23: The United State Air Force "Singing Sergeants" (Chorale) August 30: Chaise Lounge Band (Jazz/Lounge/Swing) * Concerts at the Workhouse Arts Center are held rain or shine. The official Mount Vernon 2014 Program flyer can be viewed/printed here: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ performances/downloads/mtvernonflyerweb.pdf For complete information about the Summer Entertainment Series, including locations of additional performances, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/.
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OPEN POSITIONS New Hope Housing is currently accepting resumes for the following job opportunities: Operations Assistant This is a NEW Full Time position working for the Director of Operations. Will assist in all areas of operations including donation pickups and drop-offs, repair work in areas such as furniture, plumbing, home maintenance issues, installation of everyday household items, etc.; custodial/ janitor work as needed. Qualifications include: Flexibility in work schedule as you may be called upon 24/7 in an emergency, must have a valid driver’s license and have a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance company (motor vehicles record will be pulled and approved before an offer can be made), must have reliable transportation, ability to safely drive a van and agency truck, ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Handyman experience, donor relations, and ability to work with a diversified staff and client base required. High school or GED is required. Salary is $13.13 an hour with full benefits. This announcement of draft job duties may change as we finalize job description. EOE
Falls Church Winter Shelter Coordinator– Full Time Seasonal Position Responsible for the successful operation of our FCWS program. Hire, train, and supervise Resident Services Specialists, develop staff schedules, cover the 4 to midnight shift, and perform intakes. Attend monthly meeting with City of Falls Church Human Services , Attend all Friends of Falls Church Board meetings (between October-April, Track data and complete monthly reports for the Friends of Falls Church and City of Falls Church Human Services. Provide daily updates to the Shelter Director for weekly telephone conference with the OPEH, complete end of season evaluations on RSS staff, Provide on-call coverage for FCWS (phone provided by OPEH) Meet with RSS staff for supervision , Review RSS staff documentation on a daily basis (including shift reports, intake paperwork, etc.) Ensure a safe and manageable living environment for the shelter residents. Monitor residential areas, is visible and interacts regularly and informally with shelter residents. On call to cover shifts as needed. Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and the ability to serve as essential personnel during weather emergencies. Seasonal position starting on or about Nov 20th, and ending on or about the first week of April 9th. Reports to the Kennedy Residential Coordinator. $18 an hour
If interested, please send resume to hr@newhopehousing.org New Hope Housing is proud to be an EOE that values diversity!
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OPEN POSITIONS New Hope Housing is currently accepting resumes for the following job opportunities: Residential Services Specialist- Mondloch I Full Time-7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday Shift In this position you will serve the residents residing in a group home environment. You must be reliable, on time, and willing to work with a diversified group of residents suffering with different forms of mental illness. Daily duties include: interaction to help residents with living skills such as cooking, cleaning, motivation to get out and do activities outside the house, answering questions, working with case managers, monitoring the house, etc. You also will be the face of New Hope Housing to donors and volunteers as many stop by to drop off donations and to assist. Answering phones, basic office work, and working with the NHH team will all be part of your daily duties. May be called upon to assist the operations team in stocking supplies and moving light furniture. Qualifications include: Successful experience working with residents in similar environments, understanding of the NHH philosophy, dependable, reliable transportation, flexible, good with people, basic computer skills, etc. Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis. Salary is $13.13 an hour with benefits. On Call Resident Service Specialists-Kennedy/Mondloch House/Mondloch Place/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. EOE
If interested, please send resume to hr@newhopehousing.org New Hope Housing is proud to be an EOE that values diversity!
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OPEN POSITIONS New Hope Housing is currently accepting resumes for the following job opportunities: Director of HUD Programs Responsible for all aspects of HUD funded programs for single adults at New Hope Housing. This includes grant writing, reporting, monitoring and day to day operations of Max’s Place, Gartlan House, Susan’s Place, Just Homes and Alexandria Housing First. Director is a member of the senior management team and reports directly to the Chief Program Officer. Is an advocate for single homeless adults and represents programs and agency in Arlington. He or she is on-call and works a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and overnights as required. Tasks to be Performed:
Hires trains and supervises the Residential Coordinator for HUD Programs as well as the Outreach Counselors for Max’s Place, Gartlan House, Susan’s Place, Just Homes, and Alexandria Housing First. Builds and maintains a relationship with the community. Serves as the main contact for neighborhood advisory councils, HOA’s, and other neighborhood entities for the programs. Ensures grants, reports and other required documentation are completed accurately and timely. Examples include Exhibit 2, APRs, monthly and quarterly quality data reports. Maintains and updates policy and procedures manuals and resident hand books to ensure compliance with agency philosophy and funding requirements. Audits files and HMIS on a regular basis for form and documentation compliance. Serves as the main contact for HUD representatives in each jurisdiction. Is a member of HUD related task groups within each continuum of care. Works closely with New Hope Housing Operations team and landlords to ensure facilities are safe and efficient and meet habitability standards. 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 collateral 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, Masters degree preferred. Other qualifications include: strong supervisory, management, and team building experience with a minimum of two years’ experience working 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 driver’s license with a driving record that satisfies insurance requirements, the ability to treat all community members with dignity and respect. EOE that values diversity
If interested, please send resume to hr@newhopehousing.org New Hope Housing is proud to be an EOE that values diversity!
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OPEN POSITIONS New Hope Housing is currently accepting resumes for the following job opportunities: Case Manager (FT)– 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. 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 rehousing 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 Man-agement 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 annual Case Manager (FT)-Alexandria Community Shelter Compassionate and caring person to provide full range case management services to residents at ACS. Residents include families and single adults with mental health and/or substance abuse issues living in Shelter. Responsibilities include resident assessment, service plan development, counseling, and crisis interventions. Some evenings are required. Bachelor degree required, preferably in social services. Valid Driver’s License required. Bilingual preferred. EOE/ADA that values diversity. $40,000 a year plus benefits
Outreach Counselor (FT)- Susan’s Place Provide 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 of 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 that values diversity.
If interested, please send resume to hr@newhopehousing.org New Hope Housing is proud to be an EOE that values diversity!
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OPEN POSITIONS New Hope Housing is currently accepting resumes for the following job opportunities: 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 hr.
If interested, please send resume to hr@newhopehousing.org New Hope Housing is proud to be an EOE that values diversity!
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