After two and a half years of dedicated service to the organization, our prized weekend shelter coordinator is leaving IHN to care for some personal matters. We are in need of a replacement for her. Please see the job description below.
Job Description: Weekend Shelter Coordinator
Reports to: Facilities Manager
Status: Part-time, weekends and holidays averaging 20 hours per week
Qualifications:
Ability to relate well to people
Good telephone skills
Ability to give guidance to guests and volunteers in performance of Day Center tasks
Ability to accurately record information on forms or in written reports
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to perform routine manual work such as cleaning
Ability to read, write, and do basic math
Willingness to learn web-based client-tracker data-base
Ability to learn in-take procedure and conduct in-takes with new guests
Objectives:
To supervise maintaining safety, effective operation, and cleanliness of Day Center and surroundings
To make sure that children are supervised at all times, that guests fulfill other obligations such as assisting in Day Center cleaning, that accurate census data is maintained and communicated to staff, congregations, and transportation personnel, and that guests are received at and depart the Center according to current policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
See that children are supervised at all times.
Insure that the building and surroundings are clean, safe, and secure at all times; check premises every 1½ hours.
Answer the phone, open the door to greet visitors, and take messages
Make visitors and volunteers feel welcome, giving tours if scheduled, etc.
Process weekend donations.
Conduct weekend intakes as necessary
Make sure that the building is secure at all times and that doors are locked unless staff is observing unlocked doors
Make sure that toilet paper, paper towels, and soap are in the bathroom at all times.
Check lights, appliances, and equipment daily to make sure that they are safe and in operating order. Report any discrepancies immediately to the Facilities Manager.
Open and close the Day Center using correct procedure as assigned
Make sure that the building and surroundings are “child-proof,” with all dangerous and hazardous materials locked up and inaccessible to children.
Carry out other responsibilities related to the Objectives, above, as assigned.
The Case Manager may also assign a work plan to see that the objectives and responsibilities are fulfilled.
If interested, send resume and cover letter to:
Georgine Getty
Executive Director
2110 St. Michael Street
Cincinnati, OH 45204
georgine@ihncincinnati.org
fax: 513.471.0100
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Friday, April 03, 2009
New Executive Director Comes Aboard
Georgine Getty has been selected as the new Executive Director of IHN. Georgine comes to us with a wealth of experience in the area of homelessness. She was previously the Executive Director of the Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless, a position she has held for over six years. Prior to that she worked at First Step Home, a shelter and drug-rehabilitation center for women and their children, and for the Cincinnati Parks Foundation. She has degrees from the University of Cincinnati and the University of Northern Iowa. She is the recipient of many awards, including the 2007 Community Partner of the Year from Tender Mercies and 2007 Executive Director of the Year from AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati. In 2005, CityBeat named her "Coolest Advocate" and also "Best Fighter for the Homeless."
"We consider Georgine a perfect fit for IHN," said Carole Donnelly who led the ED search committee. "She is energetic, passionate about homelessness, a great communicator and a team player." Georgine is very excited and began her new position on March 16. During her first few weeks, she will be making the rounds to meet as many congregation coordinators as she can. We know that everyone will enjoy working with her and we look forward to the continued growth of IHN so that our organization can accomplish good things for the mission and community. Toward that goal, Georgine will work with outgoing Executive Director Robert Moore, who will serve as a consultant during the leadership transition.
New Playroom & New Childcare Coordinator
What began as a dream of being more efficient in meetings with guests has transformed into an exciting reality for IHN. The Procter and Gamble Foundation has generously committed to helping IHN fund a new staff position (within the Homeless Children Thriving and Growing Initiative), Child Care Coordinator, to assist in maximizing the time guests spend in meetings with case managers and medical professionals. This opportunity will give parents more time to work on their case plan, attend classes, and access medical services provided at the Day Center.
Our new Child Care Coordinator, Will Leever, joins IHN with a degree in psychology and several varied experiences working with kids. His interest is child psychology. Will has demonstrated great care and commitment in these few short weeks. Not only do the kids adore him, but he has been very helpful in leveraging resources to assist in equipping the playroom with kid-friendly enriching materials. In addition to caring for kids on–site, his position will entail research and data collection related to the Homeless Children Thriving and Growing Initiative. We are very excited to have him on board. We are also thrilled at the prospect of learning more around issues facing children experiencing homelessness and the impact that has on their well-being.
Thanks to the genius-designing and construction of Anthony Garay, a friend of the IHN Young Professionals group, the playroom itself has been transformed into an amazingly functional space, equipped with white boards, chalkboards, and a magnet board, amazingly all under a budget of under $250.
Our new Child Care Coordinator, Will Leever, joins IHN with a degree in psychology and several varied experiences working with kids. His interest is child psychology. Will has demonstrated great care and commitment in these few short weeks. Not only do the kids adore him, but he has been very helpful in leveraging resources to assist in equipping the playroom with kid-friendly enriching materials. In addition to caring for kids on–site, his position will entail research and data collection related to the Homeless Children Thriving and Growing Initiative. We are very excited to have him on board. We are also thrilled at the prospect of learning more around issues facing children experiencing homelessness and the impact that has on their well-being.
Thanks to the genius-designing and construction of Anthony Garay, a friend of the IHN Young Professionals group, the playroom itself has been transformed into an amazingly functional space, equipped with white boards, chalkboards, and a magnet board, amazingly all under a budget of under $250.
Thanks also to all the volunteers who assisted in this plan of reinventing the playroom (Andrea and Bertholt Schroeder, Jenny Ward, Jenn Cook, Tony Nguyen, Wade Morris, Blaine Craig, Kevin Neihaus, Destinee, Anthony Garay, and Ashley Tucker). We are so appreciative for the hours of support and hard work that have been invested in this new space. Hopefully the room will be complete and fully functional within the next month. If you haven’t visited the Day Center in a while, now is a good time to come and take a peek!
Monday, October 06, 2008
IHN Hiring for Executive Director Position
The Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati (IHNGC) is currently searching for a new Executive Director. Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and a resume to: carole@ihncincinnati.org. Please see job description below. Deadline for receiving applications is November 15, 2008. Interviews will take place immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be identified by January 30 with an expected start date no later than April 1, 2009.
IHNGC is the faith community’s response to family homelessness. The mission of IHNGC is to provide homeless families emergency shelter and hospitality through interfaith communities and to work with these families to find and retain stable housing. Please visit our web site to learn more about IHNGC: www.ihncincinnati.org.
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK OF GREATER CINCINNNATI (IHNGC)
The Executive Director (ED) is the Chief Executive Officer of IHNGC. The ED reports directly to the Board of Directors and with the board is responsible for making sure IHNGC achieves its mission. The ED is further responsible for the financial objectives as defined by the board to meet the organizations strategic goals. The ED is responsible for all aspects of the organizational work including, fundraising, public relations, financial management and staff supervision. The ED is also responsible for promoting and fostering a broad public awareness and understanding of the organization and it’s value to the community.
To carry out these responsibilities the ED will:
*Report directly to the Board of Directors and keep the Board informed of all relevant issues
*Oversee all Shelter Operations
*Take a leadership role in fundraising for the organization
*Plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs to help the organization meet the objectives of IHNGC’s vision and mission statements
*Hire and supervise all IHNGC’s staff
*Serve as a spokesperson for the agency with governmental offices, funding and other community organizations and collaborate with these agencies to alleviate the problem of homelessness in Cincinnati
*Recruit new congregations and collaborate with current network congregations
*Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of IHNGC’s work
*Serve as a community advocate for the client population
Personal qualities that will facilitate carrying out these responsibilities are:
*A passion for helping homeless families find and retain permanent housing
*Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
*Previous experience with fund raising
*Ability to recruit, supervise and motivate staff and volunteers and to function effectively as the team leader
*Experience in program, project and budget management
*Working knowledge of other social service agencies in the area and the ability to relate and collaborate with their key staff members
*A working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field
*Excellent communication skills
The most necessary skills for success on the job are:
Communicates Effectively
Facilitates Team Success
Achieves Results
Provides Direction
Thinks Creatively
Cultivates Individual Talents
Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and a resume by November 15, 2008 to:
Carole Donnelly
Chair: Search Committee for Executive Director
Interfaith Hospitality Network Greater Cincinnati
2110 St. Michael Street
Cincinnati, OH 45204
513.471.1100
carole@ihncincinnati.org
IHNGC is the faith community’s response to family homelessness. The mission of IHNGC is to provide homeless families emergency shelter and hospitality through interfaith communities and to work with these families to find and retain stable housing. Please visit our web site to learn more about IHNGC: www.ihncincinnati.org.
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK OF GREATER CINCINNNATI (IHNGC)
The Executive Director (ED) is the Chief Executive Officer of IHNGC. The ED reports directly to the Board of Directors and with the board is responsible for making sure IHNGC achieves its mission. The ED is further responsible for the financial objectives as defined by the board to meet the organizations strategic goals. The ED is responsible for all aspects of the organizational work including, fundraising, public relations, financial management and staff supervision. The ED is also responsible for promoting and fostering a broad public awareness and understanding of the organization and it’s value to the community.
To carry out these responsibilities the ED will:
*Report directly to the Board of Directors and keep the Board informed of all relevant issues
*Oversee all Shelter Operations
*Take a leadership role in fundraising for the organization
*Plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs to help the organization meet the objectives of IHNGC’s vision and mission statements
*Hire and supervise all IHNGC’s staff
*Serve as a spokesperson for the agency with governmental offices, funding and other community organizations and collaborate with these agencies to alleviate the problem of homelessness in Cincinnati
*Recruit new congregations and collaborate with current network congregations
*Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of IHNGC’s work
*Serve as a community advocate for the client population
Personal qualities that will facilitate carrying out these responsibilities are:
*A passion for helping homeless families find and retain permanent housing
*Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
*Previous experience with fund raising
*Ability to recruit, supervise and motivate staff and volunteers and to function effectively as the team leader
*Experience in program, project and budget management
*Working knowledge of other social service agencies in the area and the ability to relate and collaborate with their key staff members
*A working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field
*Excellent communication skills
The most necessary skills for success on the job are:
Communicates Effectively
Facilitates Team Success
Achieves Results
Provides Direction
Thinks Creatively
Cultivates Individual Talents
Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and a resume by November 15, 2008 to:
Carole Donnelly
Chair: Search Committee for Executive Director
Interfaith Hospitality Network Greater Cincinnati
2110 St. Michael Street
Cincinnati, OH 45204
513.471.1100
carole@ihncincinnati.org
IHN Hiring for Childcare Worker
Current Opportunity: Childcare Worker (Part-Time)
Interfaith Hospitality Network is seeking a Childcare Worker to assist in providing supervision of children of client families at its Day Center. Supervision of children will allow for guest families to maximize their time executing plans to achieve their number one goal: attain permanent housing. High School diploma or equivalent and experience related to this position are required.
Duties:
Provide supervision and stimulating activities to children and youth between the ages of 2 months and 18 years. Duties with school-aged children are minimal since they are generally in school. Childcare will be provided only to children of parents on-site. The childcare worker will be responsible for maintaining order of children and organization within the play area. This position requires an innovative individual that is capable of introducing age-appropriate activities to engage the children being supervised. Reading to children and teaching them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs is a good way of achieving this. The childcare worker may be required to support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts. Utilization of a strengths-based perspective is preferred. The number of children at any one time usually ranges from 7 to 10.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
1-2 years experience working with children and youth
Responsibilities:
*Oversee children at the Day Center between the hours of 9 am and 1pm with a 15 minute break mid morning.
*Develop and carry out activities that will engage children.
*Utilize creative methods of integrating educational concepts within time spent with children.
*Organize and participate in recreational activities, such as games.
*Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.
*Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
*Discipline children utilizing a positive-reinforcement approach to maintain order within the play area.
*Recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.
*Identify potential signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to IHN staff’s attention.
*Take responsibility for daily general clean up of childcare area such as putting all toys away and cleaning all paints.
Hours: 20 hours per week, between the hours of 9am-1pm, Monday through Friday; flexible
Accountability:
Accountable to the Facilities Manger of Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati
Hiring Contact:
Send cover letter and resume to:
Bob Moore, Executive Director
2110 St. Michael Street
Cincinnati, OH 45204
Fax: 513-471-0100
bob@ihncincinnati.org
www.ihncincinnati.org
Mission: The mission of Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati is to provide homeless families emergency shelter and hospitality through interfaith communities and to work with these families to find and retain stable housing.
Interfaith Hospitality Network is seeking a Childcare Worker to assist in providing supervision of children of client families at its Day Center. Supervision of children will allow for guest families to maximize their time executing plans to achieve their number one goal: attain permanent housing. High School diploma or equivalent and experience related to this position are required.
Duties:
Provide supervision and stimulating activities to children and youth between the ages of 2 months and 18 years. Duties with school-aged children are minimal since they are generally in school. Childcare will be provided only to children of parents on-site. The childcare worker will be responsible for maintaining order of children and organization within the play area. This position requires an innovative individual that is capable of introducing age-appropriate activities to engage the children being supervised. Reading to children and teaching them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs is a good way of achieving this. The childcare worker may be required to support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts. Utilization of a strengths-based perspective is preferred. The number of children at any one time usually ranges from 7 to 10.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
1-2 years experience working with children and youth
Responsibilities:
*Oversee children at the Day Center between the hours of 9 am and 1pm with a 15 minute break mid morning.
*Develop and carry out activities that will engage children.
*Utilize creative methods of integrating educational concepts within time spent with children.
*Organize and participate in recreational activities, such as games.
*Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.
*Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
*Discipline children utilizing a positive-reinforcement approach to maintain order within the play area.
*Recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.
*Identify potential signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to IHN staff’s attention.
*Take responsibility for daily general clean up of childcare area such as putting all toys away and cleaning all paints.
Hours: 20 hours per week, between the hours of 9am-1pm, Monday through Friday; flexible
Accountability:
Accountable to the Facilities Manger of Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati
Hiring Contact:
Send cover letter and resume to:
Bob Moore, Executive Director
2110 St. Michael Street
Cincinnati, OH 45204
Fax: 513-471-0100
bob@ihncincinnati.org
www.ihncincinnati.org
Mission: The mission of Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati is to provide homeless families emergency shelter and hospitality through interfaith communities and to work with these families to find and retain stable housing.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Seeking IHN Family Mentors
Do you like helping people reach their goals?
Do you believe in empowering people?
If you said yes to the above, you might enjoy working with a former IHN family as they continue to develop their independence while maintaining their home and economic stability.
Consider becoming an IHN Family Mentor.
It could be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.
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We're now in the second year of our Family Mentor program and are once again seeking individuals or pairs of individuals who would enjoy volunteering as family mentors to former IHN families for a minimum of one year. As a mentor, your goal would be to develop a relationship based on mutual caring, respect and trust that leads to increased self-reliance, independence and economic stability for your mentee family.
We will have two sessions, both to be held at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 2944 Erie Ave. in Hyde Park (in the lower level of Max Long Parlor):
• One training session on Saturday morning, Oct. 25, from 9:00 a.m. to noon
• One feedback session on Thursday evening, Dec. 4 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m
Mentors-in-training must attend both sessions. Previously trained mentors are welcome to attend either or both.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Betsy Wones at betsy@ihncincinnati.org or 471-1100.
Do you believe in empowering people?
If you said yes to the above, you might enjoy working with a former IHN family as they continue to develop their independence while maintaining their home and economic stability.
Consider becoming an IHN Family Mentor.
It could be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.
************************************************************************
We're now in the second year of our Family Mentor program and are once again seeking individuals or pairs of individuals who would enjoy volunteering as family mentors to former IHN families for a minimum of one year. As a mentor, your goal would be to develop a relationship based on mutual caring, respect and trust that leads to increased self-reliance, independence and economic stability for your mentee family.
We will have two sessions, both to be held at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 2944 Erie Ave. in Hyde Park (in the lower level of Max Long Parlor):
• One training session on Saturday morning, Oct. 25, from 9:00 a.m. to noon
• One feedback session on Thursday evening, Dec. 4 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m
Mentors-in-training must attend both sessions. Previously trained mentors are welcome to attend either or both.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Betsy Wones at betsy@ihncincinnati.org or 471-1100.
Friday, September 12, 2008
New Staff At IHN
Within recent months, two new individuals have joined the staff of IHN. We are pleased to welcome MerryBeth McKee, Director of Operations, and Ashley Tucker, Housing Retention Case Manager.
MerryBeth joined the IHN family June 16th as a replacement for Ann Dempsey. She came to us from the FreestoreFoodbank, where she provided capacity building trainings and technical assistance to small grass-roots non-profit organizations in the area. She also has been involved with the IHN Young Professionals group since its inception January, 2007. She has a degree in Social Work and has served two years with AmeriCorps. MerryBeth is originally from Baltimore, Maryland but has called Cincinnati home for the last four years.
Ashley Tucker came aboard July 28th to work within the 'Going Home, Staying Home' Program in place of Pam Sala. She joins us with a degree in Youth Ministry and several years of experience in working with impoverished children and their families. She has held the position of both Youth Minister and Program Director at the Salvation Army. Ashley maintains an impressive record of volunteerism outside of her work experience. She is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Social Work at the Ohio State University.
MerryBeth joined the IHN family June 16th as a replacement for Ann Dempsey. She came to us from the FreestoreFoodbank, where she provided capacity building trainings and technical assistance to small grass-roots non-profit organizations in the area. She also has been involved with the IHN Young Professionals group since its inception January, 2007. She has a degree in Social Work and has served two years with AmeriCorps. MerryBeth is originally from Baltimore, Maryland but has called Cincinnati home for the last four years.
Ashley Tucker came aboard July 28th to work within the 'Going Home, Staying Home' Program in place of Pam Sala. She joins us with a degree in Youth Ministry and several years of experience in working with impoverished children and their families. She has held the position of both Youth Minister and Program Director at the Salvation Army. Ashley maintains an impressive record of volunteerism outside of her work experience. She is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Social Work at the Ohio State University.
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