EMPLOYMENT

Position: Program Manager (full-time)

Posting Date:  09-19-2017
Closing Date:  Open until filled
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We are accepting applications for the full-time position of Program Manager.

​Position Details
The Program Manager is responsible-for providing individual and group counseling and support that help empower individuals released from prison to live independent, productive lives free from substance abuse and other legal infractions, serves as a role mode! to residents and staff, confronts behaviors as appropriate, and consistently adheres to Gemeinschaft Home therapeutic community guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates regular group sessions with residents and provides direct contact with residents in mediating conflicts and in providing individual therapy and guidance.
• Provides oversight to Program Assistant in developing clear treatment plans, helps residents establish their own personal program goals within the first 30 days of the resident's stay, and provides a clear format for resident self-evaluation and the establishment of concrete, measurable goals.
• Oversees proper intake and orientation procedures and is responsible to assure there is appropriate case noting and record keeping of summaries of each formal individual session with each resident, a word-processed monthly summary for each resident, and the filing of all legal documents, case notes and summaries and release of information forms.
• Is responsible for working with residents in establishing a budget, counsels as appropriate and approves money requests for residents within their individual budgets.
• Provides crisis intervention as required for situations involving staff vs. residents, staff vs. staff, and resident vs. resident.
• Makes processional referrals and coordinates services with outside agencies.
• Participates in frequent consultation with staff and with the Program Committee of the Board.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and contributes as appropriate.
• Completes other assignments as required by the Program Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Makes appropriate recommendation to the Executive Director in cases where a resident is seen as no longer being appropriate for remaining in the program.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral sciences or equivalent experience
• Basic knowledge and use of personal computer and word processing software

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and application of individual case management and group facilitation;
• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of substance abuse and mental health disorders; and
• Counseling experience in substance abuse services and in mental health services or equivalent combination of training and experience.

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Position: Case Manager (part-time)
Posting Date:  09-19-2017
Closing Date:  Open until filled
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We are accepting applications for the part-time position of Case Manager.

​Position Details
The case manager is responsible for introducing programs and providing counseling and support that help empower individuals released from prison to live independent, productive lives that are free from legal infractions.

Hours (30 hours/week)

• Monday - Friday (8am-5pm)
• occasional nights/weekends

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Responsibilities​

• Perform proper intake and orientation procedures;
• Lead group counseling sessions with participants;
• Provide direct contact with participants to mediate conflicts;
• Conduct face-to-face individual counseling sessions, which include:
  • Developing clear treatment plans to help participants establish realistic goals;
  • Offering a clear format for participant self-evaluation; and
  • Providing a summary of each individual session with participants.
  • Taking and archivie detailed case notes;
• Make processional referrals and coordinates services with outside agencies; and
• Complete other assignments as required by the Executive Director.

Required Qualifications
At this time, we are hiring female applicants only (due to the scope of task/work performed) for this position, with:

• Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral sciences or equivalent experience
• Basic knowledge and use of personal computer and word processing software

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and application of individual case management and group facilitation;
• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of substance abuse and mental health disorders; and
• Counseling experience in substance abuse services and in mental health services or equivalent combination of training and experience.

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 Position: Shift Supervisor (part-time)

Posting Date:  07-29-2017
Closing Date:  Open until filled
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We are accepting applications for the part-time position of Shift Supervisor.

​Position Details
This individual oversees and manages the residents, policies, and facilities during their assigned shift. Serves as a role model to residents; confronts behaviors as appropriate. Adheres to Gemeinschaft Home's mission, vision, and core values. 

Hours (24-32 hours/week)

• Day   8am-4pm
• Evening 4pm-12am
• Night 12am-8am

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Responsibilities​

• Maintain the reception/front office area, answer phone calls, and manage basic clerical tasks.
• Oversee visitors on premises.
• Monitor resident sign-in and sign-out book to ensure residents' whereabouts and status while off premises. Makes phone checks to residents on furlough. 
• Perform joint room checks and security grounds checks, conducts alternate visual checks and observations.
• Administer regular urine and breath tests to all residents. Reports all positive tests to senior staff. 
• Record residents' pay checks (and other turned-in money) and provide a written receipt. 
• Assist in orientation and move-out procedures for all residents.
• Provide transportation (with company vehicle) for residents when appropriate.
• Work on various activities specific to shift, as assigned by senior staff. 
• Complete paperwork for incoming shift supervisors and communicate residents' activities as appropriate. 

Required Qualifications
At this time, we are hiring male applicants only (due to the scope of task/work performed)
who have the/a:

• Ability to work nights and weekends on a rotating schedule;
• High school diploma (or GED);
• Valid driver's license/good driving record

Note: MUST PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK (Virginia Department of Corrections policy)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks;
• Possess confidence and capacity to influence/persuade well;
• Good organizational skills;
• Good oral/written communication skills;

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Position: Cook (part-time)

Posting Date:  05-09-2017
Closing Date:  Open until filled
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We are accepting applications for the part-time position of Cook.

​Position Details
This individual will assist the food services manager in daily meal preparations  for residents. 

​Responsibilities​

•  Maintaining and restocking all necessary food and kitchen items
•  Planning menus in advance for upcoming months
•  Collaborating with the Food Services Manager to coordinate meal preparation and menu planning
•  Ensuring that meals and preparation comply with the VA Department of Corrections
•  Helping residents who are assigned to kitchen duties

Required Qualifications
High school diploma (or GED); 

Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in nutrition; menu creation; budget maintenance
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(no phone calls accepted)
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Required Application Materials

1. Cover letter

2. Resume

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Mail paper materials to:

Gemeinschaft Home
P.O. BOX 288
Harrisonburg, VA 22803

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Email (attachments) to:

execdir@gemeinschafthome.org
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