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CURRENT JOB OPENINGS (Scroll down to see all job descriptions):
- Youth First Social Workers
Youth First Social Workers
Location – There are openings for a Youth First Social Worker in the following locations:
• Currently taking applications for full-time, part-time and PRN for numerous positions across 12 Indiana counties.
How to apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to:
Vickey Taake
Human Resources Manager
Youth First, Inc.
vtaake@youthfirstinc.org
Purpose: The Youth First Social Worker (YFSW) works closely with the respective school environment to provide a multi-tiered system of support that aligns with best practices in public health (National Institute on Drug Abuse) utilizing universal, selective and indicated methods of prevention/early intervention in context of the Social Worker role. YFSW follow a neuroscience and trauma-informed method, building resiliency through skills, enhancing relationships with significant adults and fostering readiness for change among individuals and throughout the school culture. Emphasis is placed on specialized mentoring used to assist students in managing life stressors/challenges through evidence-based programs and practices.
Reports to: Director of Social Work/Clinical Supervisor/Assistant Clinical Supervisor
Roles & Responsibilities:
a. Provide Prevention/Mental Health Expertise at the school advocating for early intervention/prevention, utilizing Youth First philosophy and time allocation model of service
b. Provide indicated prevention/early intervention services to identified students and their families including, but not limited to:
- Assess referred students and families for service needs
- Develop and implement individual student/family service plans
- Chart student and family progress in case records
- Collect and record data for program evaluation
- Serve as a liaison between the school, family, and community resources
- Staff case needs through clinical supervision
c. Participate in student service team (RtI, Social Emotional Team, Student Assistance) at the school to identify student needs, to support a team approach to helping students and to avoid duplication of services
d. Provide Small Groups (emotion regulation, social skills, etc.)
e. Plan, coordinate, and implement evidence-based programs that are the best fit for the school environment. These programs include Reconnecting Youth©, Coping and Support Training (CAST), Botvin’s Life Skills Training, Teen Series, and WhyTry©
f. Support and/or Facilitate Youth First after school programs including Family First:Success 7-17©, and In it to Win it the Seven Habits Way
g. Provide Educational Presentations to students as a dosage of universal information
h. Plan and provide monthly universal activities in the school
i. Provide required documentation including but not limited to: monthly reports through web-based system, and monthly principal building reports
j. Work collaboratively with other Youth First Social Workers, school employed social workers, teachers, nurses, principals, counselors, psychiatrists, and other school staff to help students who have need of supportive services
k. Participate in continuing professional development, individual and group supervision
l. Provide Education/Professional Development for school personnel and parents
m. Other duties as requested
Requirements:
a. Master’s Degree in Social Work
b. Licensure in Social Work (LSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW) in the state of Indiana
c. Leadership in Social Work skills set
d. Ability to build and maintain trusting rapport within school environments
e. Ability to work independently, and to function effectively with multiple tasks
f. Ability to interact positively with schools, parents and students
g. Ability to perform duties with awareness of and compliance with related corporation policies and state requirements
h. Ability to organize time and workload to fulfill requirements of the job
i. Working knowledge of community resources for referrals
j. Skilled in dialogue with at-risk youth and families about change
k. Knowledge of issues surrounding youth and their families
l. Demonstrates Cultural Competency
m. Basic computer mastery skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Equal Employment Opportunity: Youth First will not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, assignment, evaluation, promotion, discipline, termination, or any other employment action on the basis of any characteristic or class, which is now or may in the future become protected by law. Employment with Youth First is based solely on qualifications and competence for the particular position to be filled. Since such qualifications and competencies are not peculiar to any type or class of individuals, and since Youth First recognizes the value of a diverse workforce, there will be no discrimination in employment decisions and actions on the basis of age, race, gender, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Updated 2/16/21
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CURRENT JOB OPENINGS (Scroll down to see all job descriptions):
- Youth First Program Coordinator
Youth First Program Coordinator
• Currently taking applications for 2 full-time positions
How to apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to:
Vickey Taake
Human Resources Manager
Youth First, Inc.
vtaake@youthfirstinc.org
Purpose: The Youth First Program Coordinator is responsible for carrying out the mission of Youth First, Inc. to provide evidence-based substance abuse prevention programs for area youth and their families. The individual will have excellent communication skills, initiative, energy, enthusiasm, and demonstrated commitment to youth development and substance abuse prevention.
Reports to: Director of Programs
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Planning, coordinating and implementing Youth First programs, including:
1. Family First Growth and Family First Success
2. Family Connections©
3. Family Foundations©
4. LifeSkills Training©
5. Reconnecting Youth©
6. Coping & Support Training©
7. In It to Win It – The 7 Habit Way
8. WhyTry©
9. The Truth Is
10. Al’s Pals©
- Develop and manage relationships with schools, churches, and other community-based organizations.
- Coordinate and implement orientation, training sessions, technical support, and program evaluation.
- Interview, hire and manage program facilitators
- Manage program budgets and expenses.
- Identify, apply for, and secure funding opportunities (grants, sponsorships, etc.).
- Maintain all program records and submit timely reports to funding agencies.
- Maintain strong communication with School Social Workers and program facilitators delivering programs.
- Provides prevention expertise and support to organizations participating in Youth First programs
- Raise community awareness about Youth First programs throughout the Tri-State.
- Participate in fundraising events and other Youth First community events.
- Other duties as requested.
Organization Skills & Knowledge
- Effective communicator, writer, and presenter.
- Able to handle multiple jobs and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Creative and innovative.
- Project and budget management experience.
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge of issues surrounding youth and their families
- Critical thinking skills.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree with focus in education, social work, or communications a plus, but not required.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate programs and activities with a variety of collaborators and personnel.
- Non-profit project management experience a plus, but not required.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Youth First will not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, assignment, evaluation, promotion, discipline, termination, or any other employment action on the basis of any characteristic or class, which is now or may in the future become protected by law. Employment with Youth First is based solely on qualifications and competence for the particular position to be filled. Since such qualifications and competencies are not peculiar to any type or class of individuals, and since Youth First recognizes the value of a diverse workforce, there will be no discrimination in employment decisions and actions on the basis of age, race, gender, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation.
All Youth First employees must pass a criminal background check and drug testing. In addition, employees are required to be trained in child abuse and neglect reporting, with renewal every two years.
Updated 8/11/21
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS (Scroll down to see all job descriptions):
- Philanthropy Assistant
- Regional Development Officer
Philanthropy Assistant
• Currently taking applications for a full-time position
How to apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to:
Vickey Taake
Human Resources Manager
Youth First, Inc.
vtaake@youthfirstinc.org
Purpose:
The Philanthropy Assistant is responsible for supporting numerous aspects of the organization’s
fundraising activities and assisting the Vice President of Philanthropy with strengthening the effectiveness
of the organization’s development functions. The Philanthropy Assistant will serve as the office
receptionist and work closely with volunteers and staff to achieve the organization’s annual and longrange marketing and fundraising goals.
Reports to:: Vice President of Philanthropy
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Assists Vice President of Philanthropy:
a) Produces, organizes, and manages information for the meetings listed below. Meeting preparation
includes agenda packets, meeting room setup, organizing the provision of food and refreshments
for attendees, and taking minutes as requested.
i. Donor Development Committee
ii. Awareness Committee
iii. Auction Committee
iv. Breakfast of Champions Committee
v. Other committees and task forces as requested.
b) Coordinates the VP of Philanthropy’s calendar, travel arrangements, and expense reports as
needed.
2. Supports Fundraising Initiatives and Activities to Acquire and Retain Donors:
a) Provides the necessary support to implement fundraising plans and achieve associated goals
under the direction of the Vice President of Philanthropy.
b) Assists with Salesforce entry and reporting.
c) Prepares and mails donation acknowledgement letters.
d) Makes donor thank you phone calls.
e) Reconciles Salesforce and Sage Intacct donation reports on a quarterly basis.
f) Handles donation pledge reminders.
g) Ensures deliverables are met for each account. May include stewardship reports, meeting updates,
Salesforce entries, proposal status, etc.
3. Serves as Office Receptionist:
a) Welcomes visitors by warmly and professionally greeting them and directing them appropriately.
b) Maintains and trains new staff on office calendars and scheduling room use.
c) Answers, screens, and forwards all incoming phone calls to the organization’s general phone line
in a friendly and professional manner. Provides information for general inquiries related to the
organization’s location and other organization or individual staff member contact information.
d) Responsible for phone system, updating phone list and assisting with new hires and extension
updates.
e) Updates main phone messages for office hours, holidays and/or closings.
f) Keeps employee mailboxes up to date with current staff.
g) Coordinates the pick-up and delivery of express mail services (FedEx, UPS, etc.).
h) Ensures the office reception area, conference rooms, kitchen, and other common areas are kept
neat and presentable.
4. Other Assignments:
a) Serves as a member of the development team, assisting with fundraising activities and events
when necessary.
b) Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
a) Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
b) One to three years of executive assistant/administrative/clerical or relevant experience preferred.
c) Fundraising and volunteer management skills are a plus. Experience working in the non-profit
sector is not required.
d) Excellent creative writing skills are desired, including a strong editing ability and superior
knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
e) Excellent verbal (including interpersonal and public speaking) and organizational skills.
f) Skill and accuracy in database management, creating queries, and producing reports preferred.
g) Strategic thinker, team player, and team leader.
h) Able to handle multiple jobs and responsibilities simultaneously.
i) Excellent computer skills including experience with social media, database management,
Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint).
Equal Opportunity Employment:
Youth First will not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, assignment, evaluation, promotion, discipline,
termination, or any other employment action on the basis of any characteristic or class, which is now or
may in the future become protected by law. Employment with Youth First is based solely on
qualifications and competence for the particular position to be filled. Since such qualifications and
competencies are not peculiar to any type or class of individuals, and since Youth First recognizes the
value of a diverse workforce, there will be no discrimination in employment decisions and actions on the
basis of age, race, gender, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Updated 9/13/2021
Regional Development Officer –
Managing and Developing Relationships in Vanderburgh County & Catholic Diocese of Evansville
• Currently taking applications for a full-time position
How to apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to:
Vickey Taake
Human Resources Manager
Youth First, Inc.
vtaake@youthfirstinc.org
Purpose:
The Youth First Regional Development Officer (RDO) is responsible for increasing the organization’s capacity to engage the community across an assigned territory within Youth First’s service footprint. Currently, this position has an emphasis with services in Vanderburgh County, including charter, independent, parochial, and private school partners. Aspects of the job include account/portfolio management, stewarding/elevating donor relationships, prospecting new donors, securing funding, and providing an exceptional level of service and support to community partners. The Regional Development Officer works with the Development Director, the Vice President of Philanthropy, and the Youth First development team to create and execute a strategy that engages supporters and deepens partnerships through an array of development strategies, with a focus on prospecting and inviting new support for Youth First.
Reports to: Development Director
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Account Management
a. With Development Director, develop and execute a strategy for securing individual, corporate, and foundation donations for Youth First in the assigned territory.
b. Plan and execute a strategy to increase individual and corporate giving, as well as volunteer engagement.
c. Provide recruitment and leadership of advocacy councils to further engage volunteers and supporters who will identify fundraising and awareness opportunities across Vanderburgh County.
d. Identify fundraising event opportunities within assigned territory and secure sponsorships.
2. Cultivation and Stewardship
a. Ensure donor cultivation and stewarding plans are in place for all accounts in portfolio. Ensure all aspects of plan are executed, reviewed and updated on a regular basis as accounts are moved through the donor pipeline.
b. Represent Youth First at community events, developing and cultivating relationships with key community leaders.
c. Ensure deliverables are met for each account. This includes consistent stewardship touches, donor updates and renewals, Salesforce reporting, proposal status, etc.
3. Grants, Proposals, and Database Management
a. Identify grant funding opportunities and develop, edit, and submit grants and related reports. Work with development, finance and leadership staff to create all necessary proposal components, including value proposition, narrative, impact/outcome data, budget, etc., in a timely and effective manner.
b. Utilize Youth First branded marketing material to create effective proposals and presentations for donor accounts. Work with the communications team as relevant content becomes available for social media postings, donor recognition, etc.
c. Record all donor/prospecting activities in Salesforce. This includes maintaining donor pipeline, accurate donor contact information and donor communications.
4. Other Assignments
a. This position is responsible for significant revenue generation for Youth First in the assigned territory. RDO will track and ensure fundraising goals are met for annual and long-term needs.
b. The position requires travel within the territory (75%) regarding donor/client calls and community meetings.
c. This position serves as a member of the Development team assisting, when necessary, with other campaigns and special events as assigned.
Requirements:
a. Bachelor’s Degree required.
b. Emphasis in Communications, Marketing, or Fundraising is desired.
c. Background in relationship management, sales or fundraising. Experience working in the non-profit sector is a plus but not required.
d. Proven experience securing grants and working with diverse philanthropic communities preferred.
e. Corporate and/or individual sales experience may be substituted for fundraising experience.
f. Excellent written/verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills with experience presenting to varied audiences.
g. Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills with experience marketing to diverse audiences.
h. Pro-active, self-starter with a can-do attitude required.
i. Demonstrated ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple projects and work effectively with community groups.
j. Significant expertise with the local fundraising community is highly desirable.
k. Familiarity with local philanthropic and community leadership is desired.
l. Strong knowledge of the organization’s mission, values, programs, services and corporate culture is highly desired.
m. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and fundraising database systems (e.g. Salesforce.com) preferred.
n. Team player committed to developing and working within a collaborative environment, and ensuring the highest customer service.
o. Ability to relate well and deal professionally with diverse corporate and community leaders is essential.
p. Willingness to travel and work some weekend/evening hours is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Youth First will not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, assignment, evaluation, promotion, discipline, termination, or any other employment action on the basis of any characteristic or class, which is now or may in the future become protected by law. Employment with Youth First is based solely on qualifications and competence for the particular position to be filled. Since such qualifications and competencies are not peculiar to any type or class of individuals, and since Youth First recognizes the value of a diverse workforce, there will be no discrimination in employment decisions and actions on the basis of age, race, gender, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Updated 9/27/21
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
- Operations & Human Resources Specialist
Operations & Human Resources Specialist
• Currently taking applications for a full-time position
How to apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to:
Vickey Taake
Human Resources Manager
Youth First, Inc.
vtaake@youthfirstinc.org
Purpose:
The Operations & Human Resources Specialist assists with the administrative needs of the Operations Team and coordinates human resources functions of the organization under the direction of the Human Resources Manager.
Reports to:
Vice President of Operations
Roles & Responsibilities:
A. Operations Functions:
- Coordinate the VP of Operation’s calendar, travel arrangements, and expense reports.
- Assist the VP of Operations in the preparatory work for meetings of the Audit & Risk Committee and the Information Technology Advisory Committee, including agenda packet preparation, meeting room setup, organizing the provision of food and refreshments for attendees, and taking minutes.
- Daily pickup and delivery of mail from P.O. Box.
- Provide support for the organization’s special events.
- Other duties as assigned.
B. Human Resources Functions:
- Place employment opportunity advertisements, as requested by the HR Manager.
- Process all mandatory employment screenings (background checks, fingerprinting, and drug screens).
- Prepare employee handbooks, new employee packets, benefit forms, and other information as needed.
- Assist the HR Manager with maintaining all employee record files, insuring all required pre-employment paperwork, annual performance evaluations, compensation adjustment forms, and employee benefits records are filed and kept confidential.
- Assist the HR Manager with the Family Medical Leave Act process.
- Assist the Manager with the Affordable Care Act reporting process.
- Assist the HR Manager with annual health insurance open enrollment, health insurance enrollment of new employees & all other employee benefits-related tasks.
- Assist the HR Manager in the preparatory work for meetings of the Human Resources Committee, including agenda packet preparation, meeting room setup, organizing the provision of food and refreshments for attendees, and taking minutes.
- Other duties as assigned.
C. Information Technology Functions:
- Serves as point of contact for IT managed services provider.
- Assists office and remote staff with resolving basic computer and office equipment issues.
Requirements:
- Associate’s Degree or higher a plus.
- Two or more years of experience with human resources functions a plus.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Skill and accuracy using Microsoft Office, databases and other computer software to create, manage and prepare documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Advanced skill using Microsoft Excel a plus.
- Exhibit professionalism and a positive attitude.
- Able to handle multiple jobs and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Flexibility to occasionally adjust work schedule to start work as early as 7:00 a.m. or work evening or weekend hours.
- Licensed and insured driver with personal vehicle that can be used for business purposes.
- Prove to be reliable, hardworking and honest.
- Ability to work both as a member of a team and independently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Youth First, Inc. will not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, assignment, evaluation, promotion, discipline, termination, or any other employment action on the basis of any characteristic or class, which is now or may in the future become protected by law. Employment with Youth First is based solely on qualifications and competence for the particular position to be filled. Since such qualifications and competencies are not peculiar to any type or class of individuals, and since Youth First recognizes the value of a diverse workforce, there will be no discrimination in employment decisions and actions on the basis of age, race, gender, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Updated 9/23/21