DIRECTOR OF ADULT DAY SERVICES AT OAKLAND CENTRE
Posting Date: 01/29/2016
City Position is located: Kalamazoo
The Director leads an interdisciplinary team in providing respectful, individualized care for guests and support for their caregivers. The Director is responsible for overall program management, budget, and quality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: supervise staff, create and monitor program budget, negotiate and manage contracts, manage facility, develop and administer all policies and procedures, and evaluate program.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor Degree, Master Degree preferred; prior experience working with individuals with cognitive impairment or dementia is required; three (3) years of previous supervisory, staff development, and program management experience; ability to lead effectively through example; demonstrated ability to develop rapport and engage caregivers through the screening and admission process.
ABOUT OUR AGENCY: At Adult Day Services at Oakland Centre (a program of Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan), we provide professional care and loving companionship for older adults who need assistance during the day. We help families keep their loved ones close, longer. Recognized for excellence, Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan provides comprehensive care and services for clients and families facing serious illness. We understand our employees are the key to our success. As a member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay as well as comprehensive benefits designed to protect the health and wellbeing of you and your family. Email resume to hospice@hospiceswmi.org. More information can be found atwww.oaklandcentre.org
Application deadline: 2/28/16
COMMERCIAL LOAN OFFICER
Posting Date: 01/29/2016
City Position is located: Grand Rapids, MI
Opportunity Resource Fund is growing and seeks a dynamic, friendly, and professional full time Commercial Loan Officer to join our team. This individual, based in Grand Rapids, will solicit, underwrite and close loans, and provide assistance to applicants and potential applicants.
General Duties:
Solicit, assist in analysis of, underwrite, and close loans on the west side of Michigan.
Provide staff support to the Loan Committee, including the preparation and presentation of recommendations for loans.
Participate in training, technical assistance, organizational capacity building efforts, and financial structuring to borrowers or lenders, as resources permit. The technical assistance may include program design and financial packaging to other nonprofit organizations through contracted service arrangements.
Represent the organization by serving on outside task forces, committees, and boards.
Qualifications:
5-10 years of work experience in financial structuring and a thorough understanding of commercial underwriting criteria necessary to produce fiscally sound loans.
Ability to work with small business owners, commercial real estate developers, and nonprofit organizations.
Able to utilize various software programs.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a concentration in finance, business or accounting, or a degree in urban and regional planning, public administration or other related field.
Travel required; must provide your own transportation with reimbursement.
To apply: OppFund is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity. Please send resume, salary requirements, and cover letter to info@oppfund.org by March 1, 2016.
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Posting Date: 01/29/2016
City Position is located: Muskegon
MOKA is seeking a Development Director to plan, organize and direct all development initiatives that support the MOKA Foundation. The successful candidate for this leadership role will help us cultivate relationships both internally and externally; work closely with executive leadership on promotion and marketing of agency programs; oversee fund development efforts such as annual giving initiatives, special events, capital campaigns and planned giving.
A Bachelor’s degree and two years related experience required, equivalent education and experience may be considered. Demonstrated success in core development activities is essential. Proficiency with various computer systems required as well as excellent presentation and writing skills.
Travel within MOKA’s four county service area of west Michigan is required.
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) or Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) preferred.
This is a full time position with benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance as well as 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
Apply online at www.moka.org, job ID 1034.
CASE MANAGER
Posting Date: 01/29/2016
City Position is located: Wyandotte
Scope: Responsible for the provision of comprehensive housing services to homeless and marginally-housed families and children to include outreach, intake/assessment, service planning, service coordination, service monitoring, advocacy, evaluation and follow-up with the purpose of addressing their needs, including educational needs, related to the causes, conditions, and effects of poverty and homelessness while promoting opportunities for their social and economic growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree or a minimum of five years’ experience in housing/homeless service programs or a combination of education and experience which is similarly appropriate.
Knowledge of Wayne County demographics, the needs of homeless and near homeless persons in Wayne County, and services available to meet those needs.
If you are interested in this position and you meet the minimum requirements, please visit https://www.irecruit-us.com/jobRequest.php?OrgID=I20141105&RequestID=56562a523133a&source=XML to submit an online application, cover letter and resume.
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR AND VOLUNTEER SPECIALIST
Posting Date: 01/29/2016
City Position is located: Detroit
Digital Communications Coordinator Scope: Responsible for implementing agency communications strategies, including website management, digital learning system, technology initiatives, and graphic design.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree OR a minimum of six years of experience in a related field OR a combination of education and experience that is similarly equivalent. Experience in graphic design is highly desirable. Knowledge of web design and html is desirable.
Apply Now: https://www.irecruit-us.com/jobRequest.php?OrgID=I20141105&RequestID=569e6a127af94&source=XML
Volunteer Specialist Scope: Responsible for developing, implementing and managing agency’s volunteer and service member program.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree OR a minimum of three years of experience in a related field OR a combination of education and experience that is similarly equivalent.
Apply Now: https://www.irecruit-us.com/jobRequest.php?OrgID=I20141105&RequestID=56a21a976485e&source=XML
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Posting Date: 01/29/2016
City Position is located: Detroit
Scope: HR Manager provides timely and quality HR advice and support to departments with all HR related functions. Assist in the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree OR a minimum of five years of experience in Human Resource Management OR a combination of education and experience that is similarly equivalent.
Experience and demonstrated abilities in all facets of employee recruitment, hiring, orientation, maintenance and separation.
If you are interested in this position and you meet the minimum requirements, please visit https://www.irecruit-us.com/jobRequest.php?OrgID=I20141105&RequestID=56a2c07ef410d&source=XML to submit an online application, cover letter and resume.
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/M/F/D/V
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Posting Date: 01/27/2016
City Position is located: Farmington Hills
Searching for energetic, organized, enthusiastic administrator to provide support to Executive Director, Staff, Board and Steering Committees in executing strategic plan and organization goals. The major responsibility of the Administrative Assistant is to oversee the homeowner application processes and maintain contact information for volunteers, sponsors, leadership, and homeowners.
Responsibilities:
Oversee vetting and approval of homeowner applications
Maintain office communications
Oversee general administrative duties necessary in the following areas: maintain office email and answer office phone. Maintain mailing lists, maintain and update database reporting, order office supplies, and other administrative duties as assigned.
Skills and Knowledge:
-Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint.
-Strong writing skills, research skills, telephone skills, and interpersonal skills
-Highly organized and detail oriented
-Self-starter, collaborative and adaptable to feedback
Experience:
Minimum 2 year experience working in customer service capacity
Experience working with confidential information
Associates Degree minimum, Bachelor's Degree preferred
Social services experience preferred
References upon request
Interested applicants send cover letter and resume to rebuildingoc@gmail.com
Review full job description at:
http://rebuildingtogether-oaklandcounty.org/images/jobposting/Administrative_Assistant_Office_Manager_Position_Description_17_ask_gf2.pdf
DONOR RELATIONS COORDINATOR
Posting Date: 01/26/2016
City Position is located: Adrian
The Adrian Dominican Sisters, a Congregation of vowed Catholic women religious, are seeking a full-time Donor Relations Coordinator who has proven success in donor stewardship and planned giving.
The candidate should possess the following: three-five years of current experience in working with planned giving and donor stewardship; a bachelor’s degree; excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; an understanding of the mission of the Adrian Dominican Sisters.
The candidate should have proven capabilities in developing a planned giving program as well as experience in cultivating prospects and donors and in serving as a key-partner in the design and implementation of the fundraising process. It is important that this individual have an understanding of the culture of religious life or the willingness to learn.
Adrian Dominican Sisters offers an excellent benefit package with salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates can review a more detailed job posting by visiting our employment page at www.adriandominicans.org/employment.aspx.
To apply send a cover letter and resume to employment@adriandominicans.org by February 26, 2016.
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Posting Date: 01/26/2016
City Position is located: Flint
Shelter of Flint seeks a full-time Development Coordinator. The Development Coordinator will participate in implementation of annual fund development plan in conjunction with the Director of Operations & Development and support and promote a focus and understanding of Shelter of Flint’s mission.
Areas of responsibilities include: speaking engagements throughout the community; cultivation of new donor prospects; soliciting potential donors through individual and corporate giving; preparing acknowledgement letters and other donor correspondence; maintaining donor files using donor database software; participating in grant writing/reporting activities in conjunction with agency staff; coordinating production and mailing of appeal letters and agency newsletter; planning and organizing smaller events, and assisting with larger events.
A full job description and listing of qualifications can be found at:
http://shelterofflint.org/images/pdfs/2016careers/Development%20Coordinator%20-%202016.pdf
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to careers@shelterofflint.org.
Position will remain open until filled by a highly qualified candidate. Candidates without previous professional fund development experience will not be considered for an interview.
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Posting Date: 01/26/2016
City Position is located: Ann Arbor
Four part time positions available. The Program Assistant provides day-to-day supervision of program participants and facilitation of activities; assisting participants with personal care; lunch and/or snack preparation; daily assessment of participants; daily progress notes as required; set up and clean up after activities; communicating with caregivers on a professional level; general cleaning including sweeping floors, monitoring all bathrooms, wiping down tables and chairs, and other cleaning as necessary; maintain a neat and orderly activity room; provide transportation using Senior Services Department van as needed. The Program Assistant will be required to push wheelchairs, assist with transfers, and walk with participants to and from the bathroom.
Position requires a high school diploma or GED. Other requirements include experience with care of elderly and a valid Michigan driver's license.
If interested and qualified, email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@csswashtenaw.org with the subject line HR-ADS-MNA. No phone or email inquiries. EOE.
CUSTOMER RELATIONS/MATCH SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Posting Date: 01/26/2016
City Position is located: Lansing
This position is responsible for providing high-level customer service in response to all customer and stakeholder inquiries and leads, for providing support and supervision to mentoring matches to ensure child safety, positive impacts for youth, constructive and satisfying relationships between children and volunteers, and a strong sense of affiliation with BBBS on the part of volunteers. The successful incumbent will produce positive outcomes in the following areas: match closure rate, frequency of match closures, average match length, volunteer rematch rate, on-time completion of support contacts and customer satisfaction.
Two Positions Available at 20 Hours a Week.
A full listing and qualifications can be found on our website: www.bbbsmcr.org
Send Resume and Cover Letter via e-mail to: human.resources0196@bbbsmcr.org or by mail to:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region
Attention: Shari Nelson
330 Marshall Street, Suite 103
Lansing, MI 48912-2317
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER
Posting Date: 01/25/2016
City Position is located: Warren, MI
Functions as a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of or has an in-depth understanding of Macomb County. Serves as a liaison, link or intermediary between health and social services and the community to facilitate access to services, and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. Builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. Works as a member of the interdisciplinary Health Net programs team to provide services to individuals/families by addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) to achieve health equity for individuals/families.
Essential Job Duties:
Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
Conduct telephone intake for new clients and ongoing telephone consultation as needed.
Help clients in utilizing resources, including scheduling appointments, and assisting with completion of applications for programs for which they may be eligible
Assist clients in accessing health related services to: obtaining medical home, providing instruction on appropriate use of the medical home, overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and social services
Effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and socioeconomic barriers between clients and institutions
Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services and programs provided; human relations and the procedures used in dealing with the public as part of a service or program.
Understanding of the operations, functions, policies and procedures associated within the program area, and procedures and resources available to handle new, unusual or different situations
Conduct home, school and/or community visits to identify issues, provide interventions, and support the child and family as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience working in healthcare environment strongly desired
Bilingual (Arabic/Spanish/English) strongly desired
Competent in Microsoft Office
For complete job description or to apply contact HR@macombchap.org.
DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING
Posting Date: 01/25/2016
City Position is located: Detroit
The position reports to the VP of Operations and will be responsible for production operations at The Empowerment Plan. The Empowerment Plan employs formerly homeless individuals to construct a coat that transforms into a sleeping bag that provides warmth to homeless individuals across the nation. He/she will oversee, plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing operations currently consisting of 21 seamstresses and 3 management personnel. The Director is responsible for helping establish key performance indicators and ensuring the team achieves the objectives. The position will be responsible for the planned growth in the manufacturing operations that is expected to triple by the end of 2017. The position will be a member of the leadership team and requires a strong leader with technical and communications skills to manage a diverse workforce and will require someone with proven leadership abilities, strong communication skills, manufacturing management experience in an apparel operation.
Required Qualifications include: a BS/BA in engineering, business administration with an operations concentration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Three or more years’ experience managing manufacturing plants; Lean process standardization and continuous improvement experience; excellent communication skills; proven ability to interact and engage a diverse group of individuals and organizations; ability to work with high efficiency and outstanding problem-solving skills; Computer skills and literacy with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Desired Qualifications include: Experience managing apparel manufacturing plants; understanding of woven, knit, and sweater fabrications.
Please send your resume/cover letter to Mr. Michael Procida, Director of Human Resources at mike@empowermentplan.org.
PRACTICE ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Posting Date: 01/25/2016
City Position is located: Warren, MI
Direct responsibility for establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with primary care medical homes, federally qualified health centers, hospital systems, Medicaid managed care plans, and other community entities. Oversight of quality improvement projects, goal-setting, performance improvement; maintenance of, community, state-wide, and county-wide collaborative relationships;
Duties and Responsibilities:
Orient, train and support practice managers as they learn to utilize MCHAP.
Maintain communication and teamwork among the practice managers; manage the CHAP practice managers’ network meetings, preparing the agenda, recording meeting notes, and overseeing all meeting preparations
Organize and manage CHAP-related meetings, preparing the agenda, recording meeting notes, and overseeing all preparations for meetings.
Assist Executive Director in writing and managing foundation grants as requested.
Plan medical home orientations, practice manager, provider and other meetings as needed.
Report out data results to medical homes and community partners regarding services and programs.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred) in public health, public administration, other healthcare field.
Strong analytical ability necessary with a focus on quality improvement practices.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Volunteer management, engagement and retention experience.
Strong project management skills.
Evidence of effective work beyond areas of relevant field of practice and technical skills in one or more core programming areas (family income and assets; community assets; food, health and wellbeing; education and learning; civic and philanthropic engagement; racial equity
Full-time or part-time position and Hourly wage commensurate with experience.
For complete job description or to apply contact HR@macombchap.org
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Posting Date: 01/25/2016
City Position is located: Ferndale
Email Resume and cover letter to director@ferndalechamber.com Please include salary requirements. No phone or walk-ins will be considered for this posting.
Understand the workings of a chamber and a membership based organization. Stable work history, with excellent communication skills, computer skills (all platforms), college degree, event planning experience. Understanding of budgets and financials a must. Membership outreach and retention, experience working with a Board of Directors, setting goals for revenue through events and membership. Implementing and coordinating all aspects of events. Supervision of staff.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING DIRECTOR
Posting Date: 01/25/2016
City Position is located: Detroit
Reading Works is a backbone agency for a collective impact effort with the goal to improve adult literacy in metro Detroit. The Communications and Development Director is a new position and will work closely with the Executive Director to implement the Reading Works Strategic Plan pillars of building awareness and resource development. Duties include implementing the Reading Works Communications plan; managing donor communications; and assisting the Executive Director with fundraising. This is a full-time exempt position.
Requirements include a bachelor's degree and experience in nonprofit communications and/or development; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Apps for Business; strong writing and communications skills; experience in contact/donor database management; and website and social media management. This position offers a special opportunity to personally affect change and progress across our region on the very serious issue of adult literacy, working with an outstanding board of directors and notable media partners. As part of a small organization making big changes, Reading Works staff members must be flexible and willing to take on comprehensive duties toward our collective goals, and in return will experience many opportunities for creativity and innovation.
The Reading Works office is located in the Penobscot building at 645 Griswold in Detroit, just one block from Campus Martius. Parking is provided and remote worktime is allowed with preapproval.
Applications should be made via email to pbrown@readingworksdetroit.org.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - FOUR POINTES CENTER FOR SUCCESSFUL AGING
Posting Date: 01/25/2016
City Position is located: Grand Haven, MI
A full description and method of response should be viewed at www.fourpointes.org as available on Tuesday, January 26. Four Pointes is a community-based, nationally recognized nonprofit that promotes the vitality, independence, physical, social, spiritual and intellectual well-being of north Ottawa County older adults. This is done by offering support to individuals 50 and older through a vibrant wellness center with 1200 members, and human services and consumer programs that touch over 900 individuals annually. This is accomplished with limited resources, a dedicated staff and community collaboration.
Four Pointes is seeking a committed Executive Director that can manage the sustainable funding the organization receives through millage and private support, and the member and staff devised innovative programming, as well as nurture and demonstrate the philosophy that all is possible as we age. Research underpins this philosophy, and our staff and members live this out. A business attitude combined with a social service aptitude will best serve the organization.
Qualifications:
A passion for the needs, experiences and interests of the older adult community (tell us about it)
Bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred with 5-7 years’ experience in the management functions of a nonprofit (resume and reference support)
2 – 3 years of fund development experience, including grants (examples, including supporting literature)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills that can be demonstrated (mini presentation opportunity)
Demonstrated experience in staff and volunteer recruitment, supervision and retention (resume and references)
Completion of Foundation Training by Masterpiece Living® which will involve overnight travel.
Completion of criminal background check
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP
Posting Date: 01/22/2016
City Position is located: Lansing
Use your creativity and talent to develop and implement a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy for a statewide professional association. Manage and enhance the organization's membership recruitment and retention program. Great team of coworkers and plenty of opportunities for individual achievement as well as teamwork success.
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising, journalism or related.
Proficiency in InDesign and social media messaging.
Excellent writing and communications skills. Design skills are desirable.
One or two years of experience in communications or marketing. Association experience preferred but not required.
Please respond to gmadziar@milibraries.org with your resume and cover letter or refer this posting to a friend or colleague.
OFFICE MANAGER
Posting Date: 01/22/2016
City Position is located: Detroit
Detroit Future City is seeking an experienced Office Manager manage the day to day operations of the Detroit Future City Implementation Office. The individual performing this job must be extremely detail oriented, with very good organizational and interpersonal skills.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Manage the day to day operations of the DFC Implementation Office including:
Opens/closes office
Receive visitors to the DFC Implementation Office
Receive calls on multi-line phone system
Distribute and mail all incoming and outgoing correspondence
Oversee office supplies
Assist with social media and website updates
Assist with data entry, word processing, general record keeping, etc
Maintains records by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer and disposal of records.
Maintains equipment by planning equipment procurement and maintenance; evaluating products, service, and warranties;
Maintains building services by identifying, selecting, and monitoring vendors.
Oversee conference room scheduling and reservations
Provide support with printing needs
Monitor cleanliness and order of all common areas
Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operational data and trends.
Provides updates from building administration
Kitchen supplies
Purchasing
Assist with calendar coordination
2.Serve as DFC point of contact for operations vendors including:
Arranging for and supervising building maintenance
Others, as needed
3.Interface with other DFC Staff on required administrative processes including:
Provide other administrative support to the DFC Executive Director, as requested
Process DFC Check requests
Oversee DFC purchasing
Others as needed
4.Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
For detailed job description, required qualifications and application instructions, go to www.detroitfuturecity.com. Resumes may be sent to abulger@detroitfuturecity.com.
TEACHER AIDE
Posting Date: 01/22/2016
City Position is located: Livonia
The Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in the daily programming for children enrolled at St. Mary Child Care Center. The role includes helping to provide developmentally appropriate practices and high quality early care and education in a manner that is reflective of the Felician Sisters’ Core Values for Ministry (Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Justice & Peace, Solidarity with the Poor, and Transformation). The Teacher Aide performs his/her duties in partnership with the classroom lead teacher to ensure that the needs of children and their families are understood and communicated.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma
Early childhood education or related field preferred
Exemplary interpersonal, collaborative and planning skills
Interest and ability to support children and their families
Ability to work cooperatively with people in and outside of the classroom
Ability to respond positively to work direction and guidance from others
The Teacher Aide shall be a sensitive and mature person who has experience working with young children (infant-6 years) in addition to the following:
Relates to children and adults in a caring manner
Strives to meet the needs of children and their families in child care related areas
Ability to work independently, managing multiple demanding tasks under critical timeframes
Criminal background check required
Required attendance - Protecting God’s Children
Stewardship:
Demonstrates adherence to Felician Sisters Child Care Centers, Inc., State of Michigan Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers, as well as policies of St. Mary Child Care Center
Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to attendance policies
Uses resources in a cost effective manner and manages own work activities efficiently and effectively
Demonstrates initiative and seeks opportunities to enhance operating performance
Full-time or part-time position /Hourly wage commensurate with experience
Please send resume to mlee@feliciansisters.org
A Felician – Sponsored Ministry
www.stmarychildcarecenter.org
MARKETING COORDINATOR
Posting Date: 01/22/2016
City Position is located: Detroit
Responsible for retreat weekends being coordinated efficiently and accurately working closely with the ministry team to improve weekend attendance. Front office assistance responsible for website and social media updates some accounting, communications, as well as front door and phone coverage.
Interested applicants may email their resume to Marcia at msansotta@stpaulretreat.org or reach her at 313-286-2802.
Good Luck!
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