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Newsbriefs Volume 19 Issue 8 April 9, 2015

New Hope Housing, Administration Office 8407-E Richmond Highway,

Alexandria, VA 22309 703-799-2293

Rethinking Homelessness since 1977

We’re under 5 weeks to our Let’s Dance Spring Gala at the US Patent & Trade Office on May 9th! Thank you everyone for contributing to team auction baskets to help raise more funds. With your help, we hope to raise $150,000 at the gala. We’ve changed up the gala quite a bit this year. Instead of a sit-down dinner and program, we will be having several unique food stations and feature a “Dancing With the Stars” themed dance-off between local politicians, celebrities, and supporters. We’ve got Ms. Capitol Region 2015, an Alexandria City Council-man, a well-known clog dancer, and our state Delegate Scott Surovell, with one more surprise dancer to be named later. Mayor Euille of Alexandria and others will make up a panel of judges and attendees will be able to choose their favorite. Ticket prices have been reduced for everyone from $150 to $100 and can be purchased online at https://my.bidpal.net/nhhgala2015 or at the admin office from Nicole or Jan. We need volunteers! We need people to serve as greeters, to manage registration, and to help guests

with payment devices. We hope to have enough volunteers so we can set shifts so that each volunteer will

get a break to eat, and watch the performance. The event will start at 6:30 pm and end at 10:30 pm. Reg-

istration volunteers will be needed at 4:30 pm for training. Please contact Nicole Dillon ASAP for volunteer

opportunities at [email protected]

John Chapman, Alexandria City Council

Dale Fisher,

Clog Dancer, Sponsor

Scott Surovell,

VA State Delegate

Madhu Umashankar,

Ms. Capitol Region 2015 Mystery Dancer!

https://my.bidpal.net/nhhgala2015

mailto:[email protected]

Volunteer Job Descriptions:

Registration/Auction Check-Out: Shifts Needed: 6:00-7:30; 8:30-11:30 (Break from 7:30-8:30) # of Volunteers Needed: 8 Training is required. You will need to arrive on site at 4:30. Job Description: We will have 4 registration stations. There will be two volunteers as-signed to each station. Volunteers will greet guests and check them in using the Bid-Pal event management system. Guests will be given a program, name tag, and infor-mation on “How to BidPal.” At Auction Check-Out (8:30-11:30), we will pair up each check-out station volunteer with a runner. When a guest is ready to pick up their auc-tion items, the runner will go retrieve the items while the check-out station volunteer collects any payment or assists the guest with closing out their tab via BidPal. BidPal Support/Cleanup: Shifts Needed: 6:00-9:30 (Break 9:30-10:30); Cleanup 10:30-11:30 # of Volunteers Needed: 4 volunteers needed Training is required. You will need to arrive on site at 4:30. We are seeking volunteers to assist with our two BidPal kiosks. If any of our guests do not have a smart phone and would like to still bid on items, they are able to do so via our 3 iPad kiosks. We will have two volunteers stationed here for each shift. We are also looking for volunteers to float amongst the silent auction floor and help trouble-shoot with any guest who may be experiencing technical difficulties on their device or who are not sure how to BidPal.

Sorry, no alcohol is to be consumed by staff volunteers.

To sign up to be a volunteer for the gala, there is a sign-up sheet on Nicole’s door at Admin or e-mail Nicole at

[email protected]. Thank you in advance for your help!


Next Steps Family Program Has A New Office Location!

Only two doors down from its old location the new address to the Next Steps office is:

8794-O Sacramento Drive Alexandria, VA 22309

Stephanie from The Reading Connection helps set up the children’s corner at the new Next Steps office. We thank our volunteers for all that they do!

Next Steps Family Case Managers Shanice Gomire and Chavon Bell take a moment to strike a pose while searching for office furniture in the warehouse.

https://www.facebook.com/TheReadingConnection

Aldersgate United Methodist Church (Guback Hall) 1301 Collingwood Road

Alexandria, VA 22307

This training is MANDATORY for all new staff

Friday, May 1st 9:00am-4:00pm

South County Building (Room 220)

8350 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA 22306

RSVP- Christina Trotter ([email protected]) Confirm your attendance with your direct supervisor


MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The New Hope Housing Annual Staff Summer Fun Day

will be on Friday, June 19th.

STAFF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

If you have creative flair, have fun ideas, and like to plan events, then the

*Summer Fun Day Planning Committee is for YOU!

If you would like to play a vital role in researching summer fun day venues, locations and activities,

please contact LaKesha McGuire for more details at [email protected]

*You must have approval from your supervisor to serve on the Summer Fun Day Planning Committee.

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Martha Faconer sends kudos to: Jeff, Eddie, and everyone who assisted with the Next Steps office move.

Denae Hilliard sends kudos to: I would like to send Kudos out to the RSS's of Mondloch House and Mondloch Place for their time and patients in training me. Thank all of you so much for you kindness. I really appreciate it. Special Kudos to Stacey Osborne for keeping our office at Mondloch House clean and dust free for us asthma/allergy sufferers.

Nicole Dillon sends kudos to: Martha- Thank you for your flexibility and always helping work things out. You are a tremendous asset to this organization. Next Steps Team- Congrats on the move! Good luck settling into the new space. Thanks for your flexibility and adaptability. Tania- Thank you for hosting the first ever EERC training with me this past Saturday. I look forward to building a great volunteer program with you.

Tava White sends kudos to: Ollie for continuing to go above and beyond for our residents!!! Alyss for taking on Housing First Clients and being an awesome team player. Chimere for being an awesome team player and for stepping up and helping out wherever needed. Zach for doing an amazing job with the “Get Fit with Zach” program. Nicole for meeting me with the Huntington Team. I’m excited about this relationship with them. Looking for-ward to seeing this partnership grow. Stacey, CJ, Rosetta, Roscoe, Marion, Sheila, Lisa, Byrd, Louis, and Barbara for all your continued patience with MH and MP! Lee for your patience!! Jo for listening and Tonya for being the wonderful support system that you are! Sheila, Denae, Veronica and Roscoe for stepping up and covering last minute emergency shifts! Mondloch Team is the #1 Team!!

OPEN POSITIONS

New Hope Housing is currently accepting resumes for the

following job opportunities:

Chief Financial & Administrative Officer – Admin Seeking a new Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) who will bring a sophisticated approach to our

agency's finances and financial team. The CFAO will also bring a strong sense of organization-wide leadership;

will work closely with the Executive Director to set all financial policies for the organization and oversee other

critical functions, including: Legal and Compliance, I.T., Operations, and Facilities Management. The CFAO will

play a critical role in developing and rolling out financial and administrative strategies to support the organization's

growth and vision for the future.

Financial/AccountingProvide oversight and management of all financial transactions and the monthly

accounting cycle according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other accepted

policies. Supervises the Accounting staff.

Risk Management and Asset ProtectionEvaluates and maintains risk management and asset protection

strategies and practices to ensure the upmost protection. Responsible for the management of a portfolio of

12 residential units, 2 small office spaces, and 9 vehicles.

Operations Provides management oversight to operations division in the areas of contracts, food services, in-kind do-

nations management, storage facilities, and leased facilities. Supervises director of operations.

Information Technology Responsible for ensuring staff at multiple locations have the needed technology to accomplish their job re-

sponsibilities. This includes both hardware and software needs to bring legacy systems up to date. Super-

vises IT administrator.

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree, with a minimum of 7 years' experience in financial oversight, financial

statement preparation/analysis, budget forecast/preparation, A/P, A/R, tax laws, cash management, internal control

compliance, and must be comfortable working independently on all these functions. A CPA preferred. Proven suc-

cess with Fund Accounting for 501(c)(3) organizations, MIP or similar accounting software, and ADP.

Must be a strategic thinker and be solution focused. Proven experience with management/supervision of support

staff, technical knowledge of computer hardware and software and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Must have a

driver's license and own transportation. Flexible schedule for occasional evening meetings, events, and activities.

Commitment and passion for our mission is a must! EOE/ADA that values diversity.

If interested, please send resume to [email protected]

New Hope Housing is proud to be an EOE/ADA that values diversity!


OPEN POSITIONS



Director of PSH – Susan’s Place The Director of PSH is responsible for all aspects of programs for permanent supportive housing programs for single adults at New Hope

Housing. This includes supervision of case management, reporting, monitoring and day to day operations of all programs. This person is a

member of the senior management team He or she is on-call and works a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and overnights.

Tasks to be Performed:

Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates the Residential Coordinator, Outreach Counselors, and case manager for PSH

Programs.

Provides clinical guidance for treatment resistant residents who may suffer from untreated mental illness, living in a

harm reduction program.

Coordinates the screening and eligibility process for all new persons entering the program. Ensure that they have documentation to

meet program eligibility requirements. Assigns residents to specific units. Works with the housing locator to identify new units,

providing him/her with unit and geographical requirements.

Builds and maintains a relationship with the communities in which units are located. Serves as the main contact for neighborhood

advisory councils, HOA’s, and other neighborhood entities for the programs.

Serves as NHH representative on continuum of care committees in Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax.

Ensures grants, reports and other required documentation are completed accurately and timely. Examples include monthly and

quarterly quality data reports. Maintains and updates policy and procedures manuals and resident handbooks to ensure compliance

with agency philosophy and funding requirements. Audits files and HMIS on a regular basis for form and documentation

compliance.

Works closely with Director of Operations and landlords to ensure facilities are operated safely and efficiently and meet habitability

standards and other grant and contract requirements.

Ensures budget compliance for all programs. Handles financial issues related to disbursement approval and petty cash.

Is visible and interacts regularly with program residents. Models a caring, concerned, and respectful attitude toward residents where

each community member is treated with dignity and respect.

Is familiar and complies with the policies and procedures of New Hope Housing, Inc. including the utilization of Mandt principles

and Out of Poverty curriculum

Provides crisis intervention and crisis management services as needed

Assists in the coordination of shelter activities and transports residents when requested in agency vehicles

Interacts positively with New Hope Housing staff, Fairfax County/ Arlington County/Alexandria City staff, staff members from col

lateral agencies, the general public, and all volunteers

Works flexible hours including evening, weekends, and overnights as assigned. Is on-call to provide last minute shift coverage as

necessary including evenings, weekends, and overnights. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

BA required. MSW or masters in counseling preferred. Other qualifications include: strong supervisory experience, specifically clinical

skills with previous experience serving difficult residents in harm reduction programs; management and team building experience with at

least 5 years increasingly responsible positions in a human service setting; experience working with homeless adults and/or adults diag-

nosed with a mental illness and/or addiction disorder; counseling and crisis intervention skills; the ability to communication effectively

both orally and in writing; valid drivers license; the ability to treat all community members with dignity and respect. EOE/ADA that val-

ues diversity.




OPEN POSITIONS



DIRECTOR OF FAMILY PROGRAMS

New Hope Housing is seeking a Director of Family Programs to oversee all day to day operations

of housing programs for homeless families in Fairfax County. S/he will supervise a staff who pro-

vides case management, children’s services, and facility assistance to at least 40 homeless families

at any one time. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and have a good under-

standing of HMIS, HUD, Rapid Rehousing and motivational interviewing. The ability to develop

staff, prioritize multiple tasks, and represent the agency and our residents well is imperative to the

success of this position.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree; at least 2 years of management and supervisory

experience, preferably in a social services environment; a thorough understanding of homeless-

ness, mental illness, and substance abuse; excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must

have a valid driver’s license, the ability to be insured through New Hope Housing’s vehicle policy

and reliable transportation. EOE/ADA that values diversity!

Outreach Counselor (Full Time)- Susan’s Place-

Provide case management and house coverage 8am-4pm Monday-Friday. Susan’s Place is part of

New Hope Housing’s Permanent supportive housing programs, serving single adults. Applicants

must have a BA/MA degree and considerable experience working with adults with serious mental

illness; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; experience with chronically

homeless adults; strong counseling and crisis intervention skills; flexibility, creativity, and leader-

ship skills; able to make decisions independently and work autonomously and as part of a

team. On-call rotation serving once a month. Will rotate on-call coverage. Must have a valid driv-

er’s license and be able to drive agency vehicles as needed. $41,000/year. EOE/ADA that values

diversity.




OPEN POSITIONS



On Call Resident Service Specialists-

Mondloch House/Mondloch Place/Kennedy/ACS Responsibilities include monitoring the shelter, answering the phones, greeting visi-

tors, and most importantly interacting in a positive manner with our residents. $13.13

an hour. Must be flexible, dependable, and have the ability to work with a diversified

group of individuals. A High School diploma or GED is necessary, and previous

experience with the homeless/mentally ill a plus. Successful candidates will be called

to duty when we are short staffed. Hours are flexible, not scheduled, and you must be

willing to cover shifts at a moment’s notice. $13.13 an hour. EOE/ADA that values

diversity.

On-Call Residential Service Specialist for Susan’s Place and Max’s Place

On-Call Residential Services Specialist (RSS) for chronically homeless adults with

substance abuse/mental illness/or co-occurring disorders located in Arlington and

Falls Church Virginia. Must be able to establish rapport and build trust with residents

and be comfortable working in a program with few rules. Need to be flexible and have

an ability to handle crisis situations. RSS will assist Outreach Counselors with leading

life skills groups/activities, cooking and cleaning with residents and general upkeep of

the house. RSS monitors residents medication. Must be able to work well inde-

pendently and must be reliable. Provides On-call coverage. Must have a valid driver’s

license and BA in behavioral science or related field. Experience can be substituted

for education. BSW preferred. Two years experience with homeless adults, adults

with mental illness or substance abusers. Counseling and crisis intervention skills.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Salary is $13.13 an

hour. EOE/ADA that values diversity.




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Name Location Dates Times

Next Steps Team Sacramento Drive Every Wed 9:15am

ACS Team ACS Every Wed 2pm

EUKS Team EUKS Every Thu 2pm

Housing 1st and Bridging Affordability MP Conf Rm 4th Tues of each month 2pm

Gartlan, Susan's, Max's, Just Homes Team Susan’s Place 3rd Tues of each month 10am

Mondloch House and Mondloch Place

Team MH Conf Rm Every 1st Wed of each month 11:30am

Community Services Team Admin Every 1st Monday of each month 10am

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Charles Holland APR 5

Vickie Sellers APR 5

Kashei Hopkins APR 16

Natalie Campos APR 19

Marshalee Lewis APR 24

Linda Tucker APR 24

Monica Harrison APR 26

Melissa Davis APR 29

Name Month Day Years

Summer Hall APR 30 2

Melissa Davis APR 4 4

Luke Taylor APR 4 4

Patricia Edmonds-Caples APR 22 6

Martha Mickens APR 22 7

Lisa Washington APR 23 8

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