West Alabama Nonprofit Job Board
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Executive Director
Posted: 1.26.2025
Home In Place
Executive Director
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Executive Director is responsible for resource development for Home In Place. The position
is a full-time professional leadership position under the supervision of the Board of Directors.
When we use the term ‘members’, we mean Villagers and both Supporting and Sustaining
Members.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND TASKS
Volunteer Recruitment, Training, and Management
Oversees recruitment and orientation of volunteers
Oversees volunteer assignments and collects feedback about volunteer performance
Oversees record-keeping of volunteer-member contacts
Member Recruitment and Public Relations
Oversees recruitment and orientation of members
Consults with Villagers about their changing needs and makes referrals, as necessary
Gathers Villager feedback regarding Home In Place services
Oversees implementation of social and educational activities for members
Helps board members implement public relations/communications plans with local community,
including media contacts, public speaking, and production of written materials
Oversees management of Facebook page, website, and other social media for organization
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other community organizations that serve
older adultsFinance
Produces the annual budget to be reviewed by the Finance Committee and approved by the
Board of Directors
Manages the budget, arranges for payment of bills, keeps financial information up to date (currently
using QuickBooks online), and keeps the board updated on any financial concerns
Oversees records of members and fee payments
Oversees records of gifts and acknowledges gifts
Identifies funding sources and initiates development strategies
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of two years of experience working with senior adults and/or volunteers
Strong written communication skills as demonstrated in writing samples
Strong oral communication skills as demonstrated in a structured interview
Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality services in a consumer-driven environment
Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance in compliance with Alabama law.
Duties of this position will require abilities to sit, walk, speak and hear, both in person and by
telecommunications. Additional necessary abilities include the use of hands to operate standard
office equipment, to reach with hands and arms, and to lift up to 25 pounds.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Though an office is available, the anticipation is that the Executive Director may do most work
remotely, making public presentations and attending in-person meetings as needed.
Anticipated start date: March 1, 2025
Salary: $45-50,000 commensurate with experience
Applications accepted until position is filled.
To Apply
Please apply via email to the Home In Place Hiring Committee c/o hshestevold@gmail.com. Email
should include both resume/job history and a letter of application, describing how personal and
professional experience align with the Executive Director’s duties and required qualifications.
Part-Time Advocate Coordinator
Posted: 1.22.2025
Tuscaloosa SAFE Center
Part-Time Advocate Coordinator
48 hours per pay period. $20/hr
The primary purpose of the Advocate Coordinator is to provide direct services to survivors of sexual violence through our advocacy and support services. The Advocate Coordinator directly oversees the growth, development, and operation of the Tuscaloosa SAFE Center Advocacy Program. May also assist survivors and provide emotional support through the process of post-assault care, including but not limited to SANE exams, counseling, referrals, and legal advocacy.
The Advocate Coordinator will work under the general direction of and is accountable to the Program Director and Staff Therapist. They will work closely with SANE Nurses, Outreach Coordinator, and Clinical Coordinator. Will work to carry out all delegated responsibilities within the framework of the grant program, integrated goals and objectives, and Alabama Coalition Against Rape (ACAR) standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Social work, Counseling, or related field. Bachelor’s degree with supervisory experience preferred.
- Demonstrates ability to provide a high level of sensitivity and understanding of the needs of sexual assault victims and the professionals who work with victims.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment when evaluating situations and making independent decisions in crisis situations. Must demonstrate excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrated the desire to help others through advocacy
- Valid Alabama’s Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, and automobile insurance (required by law).
- Must be able to work flexible schedules and be available for calls as needed.
- Must be self-motivated, self-directed, and able to practice independently.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Must demonstrate positive interpersonal communication skills. Must demonstrate ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams, communicate program needs, and work with peers to establish smooth functioning.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide services to survivors of sexual assault consistent with ACAR, IAFN, and agency standards.
- Ensure quality service is provided to victims of sexual violence in the nine-county West Alabama Region.
- Works cooperatively with the Program Director, staff Therapist, Outreach Coordinator, and Clinical Coordinator in making decisions concerning the growth and expansion of program services. Follow through on implementing these plans within the time frame established.
- Supervise the TSC on-call advocates and volunteers on an ongoing basis.
- Provide professional training to advocates and volunteers on sexual assault services and other related topics in program services.
- Assist in providing sexual assault prevention/education programs to the general public in the program’s services area.
- Ensure follow-up services to all survivors seen in medical advocacy to include phone and mail attempts to reiterate TSC sexual Assault Services, assess needs, and provide appropriate referrals.
- Participates in crisis intervention and immediate counseling specific to healing from sexual assault for primary and secondary victims.
- Provide referrals for counseling, legal advocacy, and case management for Tuscaloosa SAFE Center to ensure wrap-around services when needed.
- Maintain a case file on each client served to include documentation of contacts and services offered/ delivered.
- Develop and maintain referrals to assist clients with obtaining services to help meet other social and personal needs.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, which may include press releases, PSA’s, and printed materials
- Assist the Outreach Coordinator in volunteer recruitment throughout the year through the use of flyers and media outlets.
- Assist Outreach Coordinator in the development, revision, and distribution of program material including displays, newsletters, brochures, volunteer training manual, and policy/ procedure manual.
- Assist Staff Therapist in the interview, screening, and orientation process of Tuscaloosa SAFE Center on-call advocates and volunteers.
- Complete monthly, quarterly, and year-end statistical reports as required by funding sources in a timely manner.
- May serve in on-call rotation as needed
- Must be able to respond to a crisis call within 60 minutes by greeting the patient at the facility and establishing a comfortable environment for the victim.
- Must obtain court advocacy training within 6 months of hire
- Administrates court advocacy training program
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires the physical mobility to sit and walk for moderate periods of time and to occasionally carry or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds
Part-time
48 hours per pay period.
$20/hr
The position is immediately available.
Full-Time Case Manager
Posted: 12.2.24
Tuscaloosa Angels
Full-Time Case Manager
To Apply, email your resume along with a cover letter, detailing why you want to work for Tuscaloosa Angels and how you would be a good fit, to lauren@tuscaloosaangels.org.
Tuscaloosa Angels is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and organized person to join our team as a Case Manager, and help support children and families experiencing foster care. Does that sound like you? Perfect. Keep reading…
Tuscaloosa Angels is an innovative nonprofit that seeks to change the way children, youth, and families experience the foster care system. We are a fast-growing organization that has a start-up mentality, and a high level of professionalism and drive. We are looking for a creative, innovative self-starter who exudes these four core competencies: Professionalism, Passion, Initiative, and Adaptability.
General Overview:
The main role of a case manager involves the matching of volunteers/mentors with foster families/youth in foster care, the facilitation of a strengths assessment/initial meetup to establish baseline needs, conducting the training of all volunteers, and monitoring the ongoing success and challenges with matched cases by engaging volunteers in monthly reports and engaging families in regular dialogue about progress and impact of the Tuscaloosa Angels program. This also involves creating case profiles, gathering stories to be used in impact reports and marketing, and tracking data on the success of each Tuscaloosa Angels match.
Major Duties:
- Assist with recruiting new volunteer/volunteer groups.
- Speak about programs during networking and/or presentations for volunteer recruitment.
- Facilitate initial meetup between foster family/youth and volunteer/mentor
- Conduct training for volunteer groups/mentors.
- Respond to all volunteer interest from the website/direct email within 24 hours during the workweek.
- Gather foster family referrals and/or foster youth information including their background information, needs, and child information to determine the best volunteer match to meet their needs.
- Ensure volunteers complete all on-board requirements. Serve as liaison between volunteer, foster family, and placement agency.
- Maintain case history records and prepare impact reports from testimonies of foster families, youth, and children served through programs.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring of volunteer contact and tracking of relational outcomes for children/youth in the Tuscaloosa Angels program.
- Plan and organize program events throughout the year for local foster families.
- Create and send monthly tracking forms and newsletters with updates and provide program direction.
- Identify and collaborate with other local partners to provide resources to families and youth referred to Tuscaloosa Angels.
- Attend and serve at events including fundraising, community awareness initiatives, and events for families, youth, and children which often occur over weekends or evenings.
A full job description can be found on our website at https://www.tuscaloosaangels.org/careers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- A qualified candidate will be a highly skilled communicator with strong interpersonal skills and abilities to quickly curate trust-based connections (including foster families, foster youth, volunteers, mentors, corporate partners, and other Tuscaloosa Angels supporters). This person will possess knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; and psychological needs.
- Tuscaloosa Angels is not a religious organization and accepts all people as they are. Case managers should demonstrate a spirit of inclusivity and acceptance of people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
- A qualified candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- A qualified candidate will have the ability to be teachable in the different skills the job requires.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate Degree and 2+ years of related experience
- Bachelor's Degree and 1 + year of related experience
- Masters Degree and 6+ months of related experience
A background in social services or related fields is preferred but not required.
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Salary is dependent upon the candidate's level of experience.
License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)
*** Must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered. Email to lauren@tuscaloosaangels.org.
Housing Counselor
Posted 11.8.24
Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Inc.
Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY
The Housing Counselor is responsible to the Housing Counseling Supervisor and supports the delivery of a wide variety of housing counseling/coaching and educational services to homebuyers, homeowners, low- to moderate-income renters, and the homeless. The primary objective includes working with individuals/families to improve financial capability and to help them achieve specific housing goals associated with maintaining or securing rental housing or homeownership.
To provide housing counseling services through HUD Programs, the new hire must certify through HUD by way of passing a new written examination—The HUD Housing Counseling Certification Examination.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
The Housing Counselor is responsible to the Housing Counseling Supervisor and supports the delivery of a wide variety of housing counseling/coaching and educational services to homebuyers, homeowners, low- to moderate-income renters, and the homeless. The primary objective includes working with individuals/families to improve financial capability and to help them achieve specific housing goals associated with maintaining or securing rental housing or homeownership.
To provide housing counseling services through HUD Programs, the new hire must certify through HUD by way of passing a new written examination—The HUD Housing Counseling Certification Examination.
Essential duties and responsibilities: other duties may be assigned by the supervisor
- Provide direct individual and group educational housing counseling services in the following areas: rental, pre-purchase, post-purchase, foreclosure intervention, and homelessness.
- Adhere to all guidelines related to the confidentiality of client records and information and requirements outlined in the HUD Housing Counseling Handbook and National Industry Standards for Rental, Homeownership, Foreclosure Intervention, and Financial Capabilities Education and Counseling;
- Register clients seeking rental or other group education services and assist in building/closeout of group education file in accordance to standard agency protocols;
- Ability to facilitate group education and engagement through virtual platforms such as GoToWebinar, Microsoft Teams, and/or Zoom.
- Gather required information from clients, complete filing and data entry based on standard agency protocols;
- Develop an action plan that identifies a specific goal, obstacles, strategies, and steps necessary to meet the client’s goal and timeframe(s);
- Conduct assessments and activities that determine and build credit and savings capacity of the homeless, potential/current renters and homeowners;
- Provide documented follow-up and ensure client files are closed timely and in accordance with standard agency protocols;
- Assist in the delivery of homeownership and home repair loan packaging services;
- Build relationships with supportive service providers, property managers/landlords, residential contractors, lenders and other professionals for the purpose of programs support and client advocacy;
- Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints;
- Be able to work within a team structure as well as negotiate and manage conflicts;
- Conduct activities to recruit potential renters and homeowners, including housing fairs, publicity of housing activities and other marketing techniques;
- Display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently, work with minimal supervision and demonstrate responsible behavior and attention to details;
- Ability to travel nationally to attend training(s) and maintain certifications/training resume;
- As needed, complete LIHEAP/CSBG/EFSP applications and food referrals for new and existing consumers and provide documentation as required by LIHEAP/CSBG/EFSP guidelines and agency procedure;
- Submit monthly and quarterly reports accurately and on time as appropriate;
- Conduct outreach and referrals and maintain accurate records on these activities;
- Attend staff and other meetings as necessary;
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, Director of Housing Programs, and/or Executive Director.
Qualifications: To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field such as Consumer Science, Finance, Business, Social Work or Human Services; OR
- Two years experience OR training in housing counseling or related field.
- Housing counseling, lending, real estate and/or finance experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
- Detail oriented with ability to organize complex material in a clear and concise manner;
- Ability to structure and convey information for a large group in a manner that is engaging and approachable;
- Demonstrated skill in organizing time and prioritizing work load;
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Valid Driver’s License with liability insurance.
- Serviceable automobile.
Language Skills:
- Ability to communicate to diverse populations.
- Ability to effectively present information to clients, community partners, and potential partners.
- Ability to communicate in large and small group settings.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to compute simple math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Ability to use fractions and percentages.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to analyze problems confronted by program participants.
- Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff members and program participants.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Sensitivity to multi-racial and multi-cultural issues.
- Ability to develop rapport quickly and easily.
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.
Physical Demands: The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities previously mentioned.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision to operate a motor vehicle. Frequent driving is required. Extensive writing is required and extended periods on the phone is customary. Multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee. The ability to write, read, listen, and speak is required of this employee.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
The noise level is variable in the work environment. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. The employee is expected to operate a computer, telephone, fax machine, and personal automobile.