Employment

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS (Scroll down to see all job descriptions):

• Development Director 
• Assistant Controller 
• Youth First Social Workers

Development Director

How to apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to:
Vickey Taake, Human Resource Manager
Youth First, Inc.
vtaake@youthfirstinc.org

Purpose:
The Development Director is responsible for introducing, informing and retaining donors, using the best practices in fundraising management for acquisition and retention and serving as the senior Regional Development Officer managing other fundraisers. The Development Director increases the organization’s capacity to engage community support across Youth First’s footprint, including growing and managing a portfolio of major donors aligned with specific schools and/or counties assigned to the position. Aspects of the job include account/portfolio management, prospecting donors, securing supporters, developing/upgrading relationships, and stewarding new donors, while providing an exceptional level of service and support to existing community partners. This position also supervises two Regional Development Officers and works closely with volunteers, advocates, and other staff to achieve the organization’s annual and long-range fundraising goals. The Development Director serves on Youth First’s Leadership team and assists the Vice President of Philanthropy with strategic planning, execution, and decision-making.

Reports to: Vice President of Philanthropy

Roles & Responsibilities:
A. Overall Leadership
1. Collaborate with the President/CEO, Vice President of Philanthropy, other senior staff, and volunteer leadership to:
a. Design and implement the annual and long-term strategies and goals necessary to grow donors, revenue, and awareness.
b. Ensure Youth First’s case statement and associated materials are prepared, current, clear and persuasive in order to effectively achieve                          fundraising goals.
c. Set, monitor and analyze key performance indicators for Youth First’s fundraising and awareness efforts.
2. Assist the Vice President of Philanthropy with the administrative work associated with the Donor Development Committee
3. Assist the Vice President of Philanthropy in the preparation of annual development budgets and tracking development related expenses to
ensure the department is staying within budget.

B. Direct Fundraising
1. Manage all aspects of the fundraising operations for an assigned list of schools and/or counties, including:
a. Monitoring and maintaining existing donor portfolios to ensure ongoing positive and purposeful relationships and results.
b. Identifying, building relationships and soliciting potential donors.
c. Tracking progress, maintaining good records, and providing timely and accurate reports using the Youth First’s donor database.
d. Managing advocacy councils connected to the position’s assigned schools and/or counties, including ongoing strategies to recruit new volunteers                  to these councils.
e. Collaborating with the Grants Manager on grant related activities that align with the position’s assigned schools and/or counties. Coordination                      includes identifying grant opportunities, assisting with grant proposal writing, and the proper tracking and reporting associated with grants
awarded.
2. Assist in the efforts to secure donations related to special events, as assigned.
3. Other direct fundraising duties as assigned.

C. Management
1. Manage a team of Regional Development Officers (RDOs), including:
a. Assessing the overall work performance of RDOs through ongoing continuous improvement measures and annual performance evaluations,
identifying areas that need improvement, and ensuring improvement through effective coaching strategies.
b. Ensuring RDOs are effectively collaborating with the Grants Manager on grant related activities that align with their assigned schools and/or
counties. Training and onboarding any new RDO to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities.
c. Other management duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three to five years of relevant fundraising experience required with demonstrated success in designing and implementing strategic plans that achieve fundraising goals.
• Management experience in a team oriented workplace preferred.
• Experience in volunteer management, especially engaging, motivating and successfully utilizing volunteers to achieve fundraising goals.
• Knowledgeable about the community and connected to donor prospects.
• Demonstrates persuasive, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including grant writing experience.
• Self-motivated, results-driven strategic thinker, innovator and team player.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet challenging deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with online databases like Salesforce and other fundraising tools.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office programs, spreadsheets, word-processing, and web-based activities.
• Marketing, public relations, fundraising trainings/certifications, special event and planned giving experience are a plus.

Travel:

• Requires regular travel within the entire Youth First geographic footprint for fundraising meetings, special events, and as part of the overall management of Regional Development Officers.

Posted 12/2/20

Assistant Controller

How to apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to:
Vickey Taake, Human Resource Manager
Youth First, Inc.
vtaake@youthfirstinc.org

Purpose:

The Assistant Controller assists with the preparation of financial statements, budget reports, and internal control systems.  Duties include managing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial audits.

 Reports to:  Controller

 Roles & Responsibilities:

• Reviews payable invoices to confirm account codes and processes accounts payable.
• Manages and processes monthly contract billing.
• Processes and enters bi-weekly payroll.
• Assists Controller with month-end closing.
• Assists with the development and evaluation of budgets
• Conducts periodic reconciliations of QuickBooks and Salesforce data in collaboration with Philanthropy Team.
• Assists with preparation of audit schedules for annual financial statement audit and any government audits.
• Maintain property, plant, and equipment records.
• Maintain vendor records throughout the year and generate accurate annual forms 1099.
• Provide staff support for Finance Committee meetings, including notification of meetings, making meeting arrangements, preparing agenda packets, and taking meeting minutes.
• Manage relationship with Program Department regarding facilitator employment payroll needs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Participate in staff and board level committee meetings as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Three or more years accounting experience with an excellent understanding of GAAP and relevant financial accounting regulations.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of accounting software programs and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Posted 12/8/20

Youth First Social Workers

Location – There are openings for a Youth First Social Worker in the following locations:

– Part-time opening for Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Evansville, IN

We are also taking applications for future openings. 

How to apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to:
Vickey Taake, Human Resource 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.