You are cordially invited to join us for a Picnic with Gemeinschaft Home, an online fundraising event, in honor of our 35th anniversary.
Rather than the usual large, indoor gathering for our annual banquet, we are providing a picnic meal, with curbside pickup service, and a special video broadcast for attendees to enjoy from the safety of their homes. The event will take place over two nights, and it is your choice which evening you would like to attend. The picnic meal will feature a summer barbecue fare, with the option of chicken, beef, vegetarian, or vegan.
There is no cost to attend, but we suggest a minimum $35 donation toward our 2020 Vision for the Future Campaign.
CLOSED JOB POSTINGS
Position: Cook (part-time)
Posting Date: 01-16-2019
Closing Date: OPEN until filled
We are accepting applications for the part-time position of Cook.
Wage
$11/hour
Hours
25-30 hours/week
Position Details
This individual will be responsible for daily meal preparations for residents.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Servsafe certified (or willing to obtain certification within 6 months of hire); High school diploma (or GED);
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in nutrition; menu creation; budget maintenance
Posting Date: 01-16-2019
Closing Date: OPEN until filled
We are accepting applications for the part-time position of Cook.
Wage
$11/hour
Hours
25-30 hours/week
Position Details
This individual will be responsible for 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
Servsafe certified (or willing to obtain certification within 6 months of hire); High school diploma (or GED);
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in nutrition; menu creation; budget maintenance
Position: Program Manager (full-time)
Posting Date: 09-19-2017
Closing Date: CLOSED
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
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Date: 09-19-2017
Closing Date: CLOSED
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.
Position: Office Assistant (part-time)
Posting Date: 10-05-2019
Closing Date: CLOSED
We are accepting applications for the part-time position of Office Assistant.
Wage
Commensurate with experience (Please include salary requirement in the cover letter).
Hours
30 hours/week
Position Details
This individual will report to the Executive Director and assist administrative staff in the day-to-day operations of the organization and in special projects as needed.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Date: 10-05-2019
Closing Date: CLOSED
We are accepting applications for the part-time position of Office Assistant.
Wage
Commensurate with experience (Please include salary requirement in the cover letter).
Hours
30 hours/week
Position Details
This individual will report to the Executive Director and assist administrative staff in the day-to-day operations of the organization and in special projects as needed.
Responsibilities
- Setting up and managing paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, and maintaining documents, such as resident files, billing records and invoices, and other materials
- Answering calls on a multi-line system, redirecting calls to appropriate individuals
- Operating office equipment, such as fax machines, photocopiers, or phone systems and arranging for repairs when equipment malfunctions
- Maintaining office supplies including ordering and distributing supplies requested by staff
Planning special events and fundraising initiatives - Performing other duties as requested by the Executive Director
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma (or GED)
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally
with residents, visitors, staff, and community partners - Ability to deal with confidential information appropriately
- Strong attention to detail and interest in accuracy
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic-paced setting
- Highly professional and dependable
- Strong computer and internet skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates degree; some college
- Prior bookkeeping (banking and billing) experience
- IT/Networking knowledge
Position: Case Manager (part-time)
Posting Date: 09-19-2017
Closing Date: CLOSED
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)
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Date: 09-19-2017
Closing Date: CLOSED
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
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
- 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.
Call us to arrange a bank transfer to our Park View Federal Credit Union account. (540) 434-1690.
Mail us a check to our business address,
P.O. BOX 288, Harrisonburg, VA 22803.
Mail us a check to our business address,
P.O. BOX 288, Harrisonburg, VA 22803.
Position: Program Director (full-time)
Posting Date: 02-24-2017
Closing Date: Open until filled
We are accepting applications for the full-time position of Program Director.
Position Details
The Program Director develops programming for (ex)offenders living in a transitional, residential setting and provides individual and group counseling, specifically addressing the areas of substance abuse and life skills. The Program Director oversees a supportive residential environment, maintains the organization’s policies and regulations, including Virginia Department of Corrections standards, and assists residents as they develop the social and interpersonal skills that will lead them to become responsible and contributing members of society.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree in behavioral sciences or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in CBT, treating addictions, and implementing evidence-based practices
Posting Date: 02-24-2017
Closing Date: Open until filled
We are accepting applications for the full-time position of Program Director.
Position Details
The Program Director develops programming for (ex)offenders living in a transitional, residential setting and provides individual and group counseling, specifically addressing the areas of substance abuse and life skills. The Program Director oversees a supportive residential environment, maintains the organization’s policies and regulations, including Virginia Department of Corrections standards, and assists residents as they develop the social and interpersonal skills that will lead them to become responsible and contributing members of society.
Responsibilities
- Providing daily group sessions and weekly individual sessions with residents
- Developing programming consistent with current research in the addictions field
- Providing oversight for treatment planning
- Overseeing proper intake and orientation procedure for new residents
- Overseeing interns and volunteers involved in programming
- Ensuring that all sessions are documented to clinical standards in a timely manner
- Providing crisis intervention as required for residents
- Making professional referrals and coordinating services with outside agencies for residents
- Collaborating with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors
- Ensuring program activities and documents comply with the VA Department of Corrections
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree in behavioral sciences or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in CBT, treating addictions, and implementing evidence-based practices
2016 Annual Spring Fundraiser a Success
Friday, April 22, 2016
Harrisonburg, Va (Harrisonburg Mennonite Church) Friends and residents of Gemeinschaft Home gathered to raise money for the upcoming fiscal year. Keynote speaker Levar Stoney's call for a "More Compassionate Virginia" highlighted an evening of fellowship and giving.
Friday, April 22, 2016
Harrisonburg, Va (Harrisonburg Mennonite Church) Friends and residents of Gemeinschaft Home gathered to raise money for the upcoming fiscal year. Keynote speaker Levar Stoney's call for a "More Compassionate Virginia" highlighted an evening of fellowship and giving.
JMU Students to Provide Music Program
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Harrisonburg, Va (James Madison University) Program director Richi Yowell visited with JMU students enrolled in a "Music and Human Services" class today to discuss how music can be used within a therapeutic model to address a variety of mental health issues, particularly depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Harrisonburg, Va (James Madison University) Program director Richi Yowell visited with JMU students enrolled in a "Music and Human Services" class today to discuss how music can be used within a therapeutic model to address a variety of mental health issues, particularly depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Day Reporting Center is Launched
Monday, January 18, 2016
Harrisonburg, Va (Gemeinschaft Home) The Day Reporting Center, a collaboration with the City of Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, and Gemeinschaft Home, has now opened, with participants already being referred through court services. The program will include programming for women and men,.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Harrisonburg, Va (Gemeinschaft Home) The Day Reporting Center, a collaboration with the City of Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, and Gemeinschaft Home, has now opened, with participants already being referred through court services. The program will include programming for women and men,.
While Gemeinschaft Home is a private organization re-entry program is partially funded through reimbursements from the state, based on the number of residents residing in the house (35-40 individuals at any given time).
$1000 (or the option to loan $1000, to be repaid by the end of 2020). You will receive a promissory note for the full amount to be redeemed with 36 months from the date of your contribution.
We did a similar campaign in 2011, to fund an efficient furnace system to heat and provide hot water for the home, which has resulted in significant cost savings to the organization. At the end of the three-year period, the loans were repaid in-full, from a fund created by Gemeinschaft Home and added to for this purpose each month (most individuals even decided later to turn their loan into a gift).
$1000 (or the option to loan $1000, to be repaid by the end of 2020). You will receive a promissory note for the full amount to be redeemed with 36 months from the date of your contribution.
We did a similar campaign in 2011, to fund an efficient furnace system to heat and provide hot water for the home, which has resulted in significant cost savings to the organization. At the end of the three-year period, the loans were repaid in-full, from a fund created by Gemeinschaft Home and added to for this purpose each month (most individuals even decided later to turn their loan into a gift).