Make A Difference.

Counselor
Part-time

Reports to: Director of counseling Service and Executive Director

Supervises: No direct supervisory responsibilities

Position Purpose:
To promote spiritual and emotional growth and healing through biblical Christian counseling in the context of accepted therapeutic techniques and biblical resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements for Hire:
Upon completion of our interview process, you will need to complete the following:
• Employee Packet
• Must have a Valid PA Driver’s License which includes an acceptable driving record, HOHYP insurance company requires personal auto limit of liability coverage at a minimum of each person $100,000/Each accident $300,000 (Must provide personal auto insurance declaration page)
• Pass all background checks and clearances (FBI, PA, Child abuse)
• Upon hire most pass Drug screening test
• Mandated Reporter Certification
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Flexible hours required.
Education/Training:
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or counseling
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience and training in counseling or social services field and Biblically based Christian counseling.
• Commitment to HOHYP Statement of Faith and Covenant Statement
Related Expertise:
Experience in counseling with preferred experience in the counseling of adolescents and family counseling. Experience in Christian counseling; or the application of Christian principles for the purpose of producing emotional healing and wholeness. Knowledge of trauma, substance abuse, physical and sexual abuse, self-harm, eating disorders, and other adolescent related disorders.
Personal Characteristics:
Represent the Lord by demonstrating Godly attributes and behavior. Enjoys spending time with and mentoring adolescents with the commitment to serve and protect them. Has the mature ability to make intelligent decisions during challenging situations. Is patient and exhibits excellent communications skills.

Skill Review:
• Patiently build trust relationships with teens and their families. Ability to empathize with them. Recognize unhealthy behaviors and thinking.
• Perform initial evaluations of client needs and develop customized treatment plans. Keeps detailed, precise, treatment notes and plans.
• Ability to consider internal and external resources when needed for client’s treatment.
• Willingness to collaborate with other agencies and individuals to ensure quality care.
• Follow through on any mandated reporting that is necessary.
• Achieve HOHYP counseling goals while considering the client’s mental ability and potential, provide appropriate resources to reach these goals.
• Relate and apply biblical truth and spiritual principles to life issues.
• Integrates and interweaves therapeutic work with adolescents and parents to ensure consistency of approach to relational and behavioral issues.
• Counsel each teen a minimum of twice weekly for at least l hour per session, parents/guardian a minimum of 1 hour weekly and before starting Home Phase visits will see teens and parents together a minimum of 8 times. After Home Phase begins will see them together weekly and taper down these sessions as progress continues.
• Teach a weekly group session with all teens, minimum of 1 hour when needed.
• Teach weekly parenting class minimum of 2 hours weekly when needed.
• Supervise parents to ensure procedures are followed as detailed in the Residents Manual and Parents Manual
• Demonstrate desire and initiative to engage in ongoing training.
• Ability to work cooperatively in and with a team and communicate clearly with other team and staff members.
• Teachable and submissive attitude.
• Adheres to confidentiality ethics.
• Recognizes and utilizes prayer and the ministry of prayer as a highly valued therapeutic tool.
• Demonstrates submission to the sovereignty and wisdom of God.
• Works closely with Executive Director, Teacher, Director of Residential programs, and House Parents to ensure consistency of resident’s care and approach techniques for mental health and spiritual well-being.
• Willingness to continue educating self and other staff on the latest practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills and knowledge

Please send your resume to: Lori.Ziegler@houseofhopeyork.org
Thank you for your interest!
No phone calls please.

 

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Non-Profit Fund Development Coordinator
Full Time

Generosity is a state of the heart, not of one’s wallet.  We rest in the knowledge that God is the provider of all things. He is gracious and loves to bless his children.  Confident in His provision, we give liberally out of it. We are generous because God has been and continues to be generous with us.

 Position Purpose:  The Coordinator understands and agrees that generosity is a core discipleship practice and not just a fundraising strategy.  The Coordinator implements and oversees the Funding Plan that is approved by the Board of Directors which is to generate relationships, funding, and financial resources for the operating and capital needs of House of Hope York, PA.  This includes but is not limited to planning, organizing, and executing all types and sizes of events from spaghetti dinners to extravagant galas, plus mailing campaigns and training/coaching staff for duties during events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements for Hire:

• Please note the selection process is extensive and includes but is not limited to interviews, completion of an Employee Packet, and passing all background checks and clearances (FBI, PA, and Child Abuse).
• Upon hire, the candidate must pass the drug screening test, Mandated Reporter Certification, CPR and First Aid Certification, Medical Clearance which includes a 50 lb. lift test.
• Must have a valid PA driver’s license which includes an acceptable driving record.  HOHYP insurance company requires personal auto limit of liability coverage at a minimum of each person $100,000/each accident $300,000 (Must provide personal auto insurance declaration page).
• Flexible schedule required, as some weekends and evenings will be required.

Education/Training:

Preference of a bachelor’s degree in business with three (3) to five (5) years of experience in event planning and professional fundraising, preferably with non-profits.  Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of event coordination from planning to execution.  Experience in handling financial planning, budget planning, public speaking, and event logistics.  Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience using donor databases.

Note: Other combinations of formal training and experience may be considered.

 

Personal Characteristics:       

Represent the Lord by demonstrating Godly attributes and behavior.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

Personality that encourages, inspires, and motivates.

Enjoys interacting with others.

Ability to multi-task and problem-solve under pressure.

Commitment to financial honesty and accountability.

Person of Integrity – trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality.

Professional demeanor and appearance.

Attentive listener.

Skill Review:

• Generosity giving always aims to create new and lasting relationships.
• When inviting individuals/businesses to partner, we are inviting them into this vision of fruitfulness.
• Communicates and works closely with Community Relations & Marketing Coordinator for campaigns to help foster public relations; promotes events on social media, radio, TV presentations on behalf of HOHYP and provides follow-up on opportunities and/or appropriately delegates those responsibilities. Determine partners and strategies for estate/planned giving to ensure the smooth process of legacy gifts.
• Identify and seek appropriate partners based on criteria of event; oversee solicitations. Specific aspects of seeking partners may be delegated to others with proper authorization and oversight.
• Specialized event planning including event design, production, execution, and management to ensure adherence to budget and time parameters.
• Formulation, interpretation, and implementation of policies on event planning, as well as oversight on related facility management, public relations, and marketing.
• Continuously seeks specific ways to grow in knowledge in all areas of professional fundraising.
• Development of event timelines and actions.
• Organization of facilities and management of all event details of an event, including but not limited to location, catering, entertainment, transportation, travel plans and lodging for guest speakers, invitee list, equipment, and promotional materials.
• Supervise staff and volunteers to coordinate fundraising events and activities.
• Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, and safety requirements for all events.
• Provide feedback and periodic reports on upcoming events to the Executive Director or Board of Directors.
• Conducting post-event evaluations with communication of outcomes to the Board of Directors.
• Ensures all partners are promptly thanked, appropriately recognized, and communicated with on how their gift was used.
• Maintain the database for tracking and cultivating potential, current, and previous partners; making information easily accessed, grouped, and utilized.
• Gift of asking.

Please send your resume to: Lori.Ziegler@houseofhopeyork.org
Thank you for your interest!
No phone calls please.