Contact: Maria Al-Rubaie
Fax: 816-471-2521
Email: mal-rubaie@mattierhodes.org
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Clinical Therapist
Job Summary:
The primary responsibilities of this position include providing counseling to Mattie Rhodes Center adolescents, or Adults coordinating referrals and intervening with high-risk participants. The therapist is responsible for completing required agency documentation, and required direct service hours. In addition, this position is also responsible for participating in program development and evaluation and will be expected to contribute to the implementation of the agency’s strategic initiatives. This position is a non-exempt position and flexibility in work schedule is required.
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION & ENGAGEMENT
75%
- Pro Serves as counselor/clinical social worker for assigned individuals and families, groups addressing mental health needs of children, youth, and adults.
- Completes initial assessment, develops treatment plans and periodically evaluates client’s progress and maintains documentation according to agency’s policies and procedures and requirements.
- Facilitates educational and treatment group for clients enrolled in services.
- Assists in the development and implementation of new programming as needed.
- Implements outcomes measurements tools.
- Some duties may be performed off office premises.
10%
- Participates in agency meetings and provides input to the management team with regard to programs (i.e., evaluation, implementation, etc.).
5%
- Conducts outreach to the community.
- Advocates for clients and the community.
- Represents the Mattie Rhodes Center at various community meetings as assigned
5%
- Performs other job assignments as required or directed and supports the Agency’s public relations efforts.
5%
- OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Master Social Work or Counseling degree or LCSW OR LPC eligibility.
- Counseling skills to include strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- An in-depth understanding of cross-cultural competence.
- Ability to communicate with clinical supervisor, counselors and other professionals and to observe professional boundaries both with clients and other professionals.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Two years counseling experience.
- Experience facilitating various therapeutic groups
- Substance abuse training, not required.
- Training in working with Trauma, not required
Salary & Benefits: Commensurate with experience. EOE
Instructions: Send cover letter and resume to mal-rubaie@mattierhodes.org
Deadline: Until Filled
Grants Coordinator
Job Summary:
The Grants Coordinator is responsible for organizing, writing and researching grant proposals to support the fundraising goals of Mattie Rhodes Center (MRC). Additionally, this position is responsible for all aspects of grant management, including identifying, cultivating & soliciting funding prospects, responding to requests for proposals from corporate, government and private sources, and submitting all corresponding grant reports. In addition, this position provides analysis and post-award oversight to ensure compliance with grant-specific requirements. The incumbent also supports the Development Team through the creation of various promotional materials. This position is a non-exempt position and maintains flexibility in work schedule
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION & ENGAGEMENT
70% Grant Writing
- Write grant proposals and reports as assigned by the CEO and Director of Development and Communication
- Research grant-making organizations and analyze them for applicability to MRC projects and programs.
- Work with appropriate staff to ensure grant requests and reports reflect MRC program initiatives.
- Ensure that grants and donor reports are completed and submitted to grant/report specifications.
- Provide a schedule of internal deadlines for those involved with providing content and reviewing the proposal drafts; incorporate a reasonable amount of time for the team to participate in the grant planning meeting, content contribution and draft reviews.
- Compile, write and edit all grant applications while exhibiting strong, persuasive expository writing skills evidencing a high-level command of grammar and spelling.
- Write proposals that position the agency, its programs and leadership as eligible recipients; fully explain projects through the use of storytelling; answer all questions posed in the RFP; develop individually tailored proposals in accordance with each grant-making organization’s preferences and follow exactly each grant-making organization’s guidelines.
15% Grant-Related Administrative Functions
- Update development calendar and grant log, as they pertain to assigned grants and reports (this includes grant/report deadlines and status).
- Work with Development Team to ensure appropriate tracking, acknowledgement and recognition of funders.
- Maintain donor database as it pertains to assigned grants and reports.
- Assist in preparations for external monitoring visits, reviews, and audits by donors.
- Keep in contact with grant-making organizations during the review of a submitted grant application in order to be able to supply additional supportive material if needed.
10% Messaging and Communication
- Maintain positive, active contact and relationships with MRC program directors & senior management.
- Create messages and write empowering stories for: press releases, website updates, and other marketing materials as needed
- Work to improve knowledge and skills through professional development opportunities
- Provide special event support as schedule allows.
5%
- OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in communications, journalism, public administration, or related field
- Excellent MS Office skills–Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
- Minimum of 3 years’ successful nonprofit grant writing and/or proposal writing experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization and interpersonal skills with special attention to detail
- Excellent planning, research, conceptual, and strategic thinking skills
- Flexibility and the ability to work independently and cooperate well in groups
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects
- An understanding of program evaluation and outcomes
- An in-depth understanding of Hispanic culture, including an appreciation of its strengths
- Budget preparation experience
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships within a diverse and multicultural environment
- Commitment to cultural competency in providing services and organizational development
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with writing grants in the community development, public health or violence prevention fields
- Experience in a family service agency working with diverse urban populations
- Knowledge of issues related to mental health, children, families, disabilities and/or substance abuse.
Youth Development Professional – Arts
Job Summary:
The Youth Development Professional position is responsible for implementing creative youth development instruction within an after-school (center-based / school-based) program for students in grades 1st – 12th. The Youth Development Professional team member provides youth supervision and instruction Tuesday – Friday during scheduled classes and workshops at the Mattie Rhodes Center or off-site at partner schools. Regular program activities include a digital art lab, open studio instruction, cultural arts, and leadership development. The Youth Development Professional facilitates creative, relevant, and engaging program activities while adhering to Mattie Rhodes Center’s identified program goals and outcomes. While the position primarily delivers arts-integrated youth development programming, the qualified person may also support additional agency, and community-based events. This position is a part-time, non-exempt position. The responsibilities of this position offer a flexible work schedule where allowed.
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION & ENGAGEMENT
- Implements and supports relevant and engaging programs and services for youth in grades 1st – 12th.
- Assists the Youth Development team in delivering program activities guided by the standards set forth by Mattie Rhodes Center and identified Youth Development program goals and outcomes.
- Responsible for following program structure and contributing to the agency’s Youth Development resources, including curriculum development and program design.
- Responsible for assisting with program, parent, and community engagement through relationship building, activity facilitation, and educational/informational material creation and outreach.
- Addresses safety and behavior concerns with each student participant as outlined in Mattie Rhodes Center’s behavior support and management policy.
- Maintain positive, professional relationships with youth, parents, and program partners.
- Maintain an organized and structured classroom and studio space.
PROGRAM SUPPORT & PROMOTION
- Responsible for providing support in implementing other Mattie Rhodes Center youth/family-related endeavors, activities, and events, such as annual holiday events, exhibitions, and outreach opportunities.
- Responsible for collecting registration, attendance tracking, sign-in procedures, implementing program assessments, and keeping this information up to date for reporting.
- Participate in supervision and team meetings as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Experience working with school-age children and young adults in out-of-school time and similar instructional environments.
- An awareness and commitment to positive youth development practices, creative youth development and community arts education.
- Creativity, flexibility, and teachability.
- Interest and commitment working with immigrant communities, communities of color and families of varying socio-economic backgrounds.
- Able to demonstrate patience and compassion when working with youth and the ability to think clearly in crises.
- Strong organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as a team member.
- Technology experience in PC-based OS, Microsoft Office applications, iPad functions and creative applications.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation to program sites (as needed), and a clean driving record.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) speakers are preferred.
- Associate and or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study.
- Experience within a not-for-profit agency, completing duties like those outlined.
Volunteer & Donations Coordinator
Job Summary:
The Volunteer and Donations Coordinator is a collaborative supporter and a member of the Mattie Rhodes Development Team with the objective of supporting the mission of MRC and the participants served by building an ever-increasing network for volunteer and donor support to the organization. In conjunction with the Development Team, the Volunteer and Donations Coordinator is responsible for the volunteer recruitment, matching, orientation, project planning, implementation and supervision of volunteer activities; and solicitation and acquisition of in-kind donations to the organization. In addition to the daily maintenance of the volunteer program, the Volunteer and Donations Coordinator represents the agency at external events and builds relationships in the community and with volunteers and corporate partners. The position requires a clear communicator, both verbal and written, organized with effective time management skills, demonstrating a willingness to learn and adapt, with the highest standards of behavior, detail orientation, collaborative manner and work ethic. This is a full-time position. The schedule for this position requires day hours and occasional evening and weekend hours to cover volunteer group activities, committee meetings and events to benefit the agency. This position reports to the President/CEO, with additional dotted line supervision provided by the Director of Development and Communications.
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION & ENGAGEMENT
Volunteer Management Duties
- Completes the recruiting, screening, interviewing and training of new volunteers. Provides ongoing training and supervision of pre-existing volunteers, ensuring that volunteers are given appropriate training to be successful in their positions.
- Works with volunteers individually and in small groups. Assesses experience, skills and limitations of volunteers to successfully engage them in meaningful volunteer service.
- Orients, trains, coaches, motivates, measures and evaluates volunteers in accordance with organizational policies, procedures and programs. Orients volunteers to increase their understanding of the organization, its clients, its services and the role and responsibilities of volunteers.
- Conducts monthly Volunteer Orientation sessions and develops volunteer training tools and curriculums as needed, including education around the issues of mental health, violence prevention, and other relevant topics.
- Acts as liaison between the agency and the community, including but not limited to: 1) speaking to community and corporate groups to present on the agency history, needs and volunteer opportunities and 2) volunteers and the agency to ensure that staff are prepared for arrival of volunteer groups and that all necessary tools, resources and materials are readily available and that all staff understand details and expectations.
- Ensure that volunteer check-in procedures are followed and records of volunteer hours are maintained according to established procedures
- Plans and implements formal and informal volunteer recognition activities to recognize the contribution of volunteers to the organization.
- Creates and maintains volunteer files which will track individual applications, background checks, and other paperwork related to their ongoing participation in MRC volunteering opportunities.
- Works side-by-side with volunteers to ensure that their hours are used productively, and projects are completed in a timely manner.
- Maintains volunteer calendar, arranging schedules for different stations where volunteers are utilized including Health Fairs, First Friday Exhibitions, Back To School Supply events, Holiday Gift Festival, and other events as directed by the CEO and Director of Development and Communications. Covers vacancies in key stations when volunteers do not show up or are unavailable.
- Organizes and monitors the Holiday Food Drive project.
- Completes monthly reporting summaries of volunteer hours and project statuses.
Donation Duties
- Researches and cultivates relationships with individual and corporate donors and community agencies for the solicitation of in-kind goods.
- Communicates with potential donors regarding items to be donated, as well as planned delivery of said items.
- Exercises discretion regarding acceptance and/or disposition of donated goods and maintain donor relationship through attentive customer service.
- Completes donation paperwork for donors.
- Monitors the donation rooms to ensure organization and cleanliness.
- Facilitates logistics related to delivery of extra donations to other sites.
- Acknowledges volunteer in-kind and financial donations in a timely manner.
- Meets regularly with the Management Team to review and assess volunteer needs.
General Duties
- Responds to inquiries, phone calls, and e-mail in a timely and responsive manner.
- Attend meetings in the community specific to duties, including: volunteering or volunteer engagement, and others. Participate in staff meetings onsite, including all staff meetings, and selected Development team meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIREMENTS
- As a prerequisite, the successful candidate must believe in the core values of Mattie Rhodes and be driven by the mission of the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree required; bachelor’s degree in social service-related field preferred.
- Experience teaching, working with volunteers and/or organizing community activities is required.
- Strong management skills, including planning, coordination and supervision are required.
- Ability to perform physical work, including working in outdoor elements and lifting up to 50 lbs. unaided is required.
- This position will require a highly organized individual, with excellent follow-up skills as well as the ability to overcome objections and obstacles in the pursuit of success.
- Minimum two years’ experience in Human Services preferred.
- Superior one-on-one interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to foster confidence and trust, listen sensitively, and respond appropriately are key attributes for the successful applicant.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries in working with clients, volunteers and donors.
- Excellent written and verbal skills in the English language. Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude, self-motivation, organization, and resourcefulness while maintaining a reputation through proven action of being client oriented.
- The successful candidate will have the ability to work well under stressful conditions, negotiate different personalities and work under competing priorities while managing a wide variety of tasks.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and other applications.
- Must be prompt and dependable.
- Able to work with minimum day-to-day supervision.
- The nature of this work is also somewhat unpredictable, and the successful candidate must have the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
- Must possess a valid Missouri Driver’s license as at times the successful candidate may drive a Mattie Rhodes vehicle.
Clinical Therapist – In School Services
JOB SUMMARY
The primary responsibilities of this position include being a part of a care team with in the school setting. The staff will receive referrals generated through the school’s family liaison. The clinician will provide a formal assessment to Tier 3 students, using The Child and Adolescent Assessment Scale (CAFAS) that measures a youths day-to-day functioning and impairment in areas such as behavior, emotional and substance use. The services delivered at school will focus on diminishing or eliminating symptoms of anxiety, depression or conduct concerns and helping students to manage their response to recent trauma. The therapist is responsible for completing required agency documentation, and required direct service hours. In addition, this position is responsible for participating in program development and evaluation. This position will also contribute to the implementation of the agency’s strategic initiatives. From time-to-time the incumbent may be required to use a personal vehicle while conducting Agency business. This position is an hourly non-exempt position and flexibility in work schedule is required.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
75%
- Serves as counselor/clinical social worker for assigned students, families and groups addressing mental health needs of children, youth, and adults.
- Completes initial assessment, develops treatment plans and periodically evaluates client’s progress and maintains documentation according to agency’s policies and procedures and requirements.
- Facilitates educational and treatment group for clients enrolled in services.
- Works to ensure positive communication and dialogue with identified school staff members, or care team.
- Collaborates with school personnel and existing resources within the school to reduce student risk factors due to risky student behaviors
- Assists in the development and implementation of new programming as needed.
- Implements outcomes measurements tools.
- Duties may be performed off office premises.
10%
- Participates in agency meetings and provides input to the management team with regard to programs (i.e., evaluation, implementation, etc.).
5%
- Conducts outreach to the community.
- Advocates for clients and the community.
- Represents the Mattie Rhodes Center at various community meetings as assigned.
5%
- Performs other job assignments as required or directed and supports the Agency’s public relations efforts.
5%
- OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
INTERNAL CONTACTS – PURPOSE
Agency staff – give and receive information.
EXTERNAL CONTACTS – PURPOSE
Client referral sources – provide information and recommend action.
SUPERVISION
Total number of employees supervised:
Directly: 2 Interns
Indirectly: 0
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Master Social Work or Counseling degree LMFT, LCSW, LPC eligibility.
- Counseling skills to include strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate in Spanish and English as well as have an in-depth understanding of the Latino culture and cross-cultural competence.
- Ability to communicate with clinical supervisor, counselors and other professionals and to observe professional boundaries with both clients and other professionals.
- Reliable personal transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Two years counseling experience.
- Experience facilitating various therapeutic groups.
Soccer for Success Coach/Mentor
Job Summary
The Soccer for Success Coach/Mentor/Player will implement the Soccer for Success (SFS) curriculum in participating KC metro sites/schools during after school hours. SFS is the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s innovative youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyles for children in under-resourced urban communities. Core Components of the program include:
- Physical Activity: Children participate in 90-minute sessions at least three days a week to ensure they receive the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity.
- Mentorship: Each site is staffed by caring coaches who serve as mentors that are invested in the successful development of each child. Mentors stress the importance of doing well in school and avoiding negative influences such as drugs, alcohol, and violence.
- Nutrition: Staff delivers nutrition education from the SFS curriculum which was developed in accordance with the CDC’s healthy eating module. Staff also teach the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices and maintaining healthy eating habits.
- Family Engagement: SFS strives to turn parents and family members into advocates who reinforce the program’s teachings by applying them in their homes. Family members are provided with information on nutrition, health, and public services that will aid them in their pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.
This is a nonexempt position which maintains some flexibility in schedule due to the nature of the work.
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION & ENGAGEMENT
70% PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
- Conduct SFS sessions three times a week, two hours each day, for twelve weeks (coaches may not be absent for more than two practice per semester).
- Adhere to the U.S. Soccer Foundation curriculum, standards, guidelines and procedures for nutrition, education, soccer instruction, mentoring and assessment.
- Distribute, collect, maintain, and return SFS issued equipment.
- Ensures safety by communicating and enforcing rules, consequences, policies and guidelines at participants’ comprehension level.
- Actively engages families in the program.
- Provide an emotionally secure environment for program participants and exhibit effective cultural competencies.
- Teach and promote appropriate teamwork, sportsmanship, nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices according to the U.S. Soccer Foundation Soccer for Success curriculum.
- Demonstrates positive role model actions and behaviors.
- Proactively and regularly communicate with Site Coordinator
- Respond to phone and e-mail communication within 24 hours.
- Inspects soccer equipment for safety hazards, damage or wear. Abide by organizational guidelines, schedules and school policies.
- Maintain contact with Mattie Rhodes staff regarding programming and any necessary changes (i.e. cancellation of programming, issues/concerns, equipment needs, etc.)
- Flexible schedules, with availability during the week 3 pm – 7 pm. On some Saturday’s 9 am – 11 am.
25% ADMINISTRATION
- Assist in collecting key data (for example: attendance records and incident reports) for grant reporting
- Attend required training and meetings as needed.
- Attend all special events related to SFS as needed.
- Submit timesheets as required.
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator, Program Director and Program Assistant Director
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the agency’s strategic initiatives, which include marketing and public relations efforts. Represent Mattie Rhodes Center in the community at various events as assigned.
5%
- OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Passion for urban education, health & nutrition education, youth development and sports
- Ability to physically participate as a player during activities/games with kids
- Excellent people skills in a diverse environment
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with staff, site coordinators, parents and players
- Ability to motivate others around you and work as part of a team
- Daily access to reliable transportation
- Must pass a background check and drug test
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required
- Knowledge of soccer or sports