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New Hope Housing - Newsbriefs

Newsbriefs Volume 18 Issue 5 August 28, 2014

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

Alexandria, VA 22309 703-799-2293

Rethinking Homelessness since 1977

Did you take out Direct Loans to pay for school? Have you been making regular payments on those loans? Are you currently a full-time employee at New Hope Housing?

If the answer to all these questions is YES, you may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program! According to the Federal Student Aid website, “Under this program, borrowers may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance of their Direct Loans after they have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employed full time by certain public service employers.” That’s 10 years of payments while also working for a qualifying public service employer--NHH is one of those employers!

Interested in learning more about this program? Read the PSLFP Fact Sheet on

the next page or, please visit: https://www.studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/charts/public-service

Lara Ostapiej is a Community Case Manager for NHH on the Community Services Team.

WELCOME NEW

Temp. ESG Case Manager- Kennedy Shelter

Jessica Higham

BIO I am from the Tidewater area of Virginia. I

recently obtained my Bachelors degree in Social

Work from George Mason University and was

introduced to New Hope Housing through my

senior year internship where I was supervised by

Case Manager Bahira Parker. She and the

Kennedy team helped me to have a very enjoya-

ble and educational experience throughout my

internship.

Prior to this position I worked for the GMU

MasonLIFE Program where I worked with

individuals with intellectual and developmental

disabilities in the academic and residential

setting.

I am hoping to obtaining my LCSW in the near

future and am interested in working with combat

veterans in the clinical setting.

Interesting Facts

I am a twin

I like to go fossil hunting

I love watching NFL football, go Pats!


Alyss Aune sends kudos to: CST Team (Dana, Oliver, Lara, Jamie, Luke, Stacie, Rosa, and Megan) for hosting a great Case Management Boot Camp!

Ashley and Chimere for being great teammates!

Ollie, Tava, Martha, Tonya, Susan, and Pam for dealing with the county in getting the necessary repairs done on Mondloch Place.

James Maltzahn for providing me with some great USCIS information and his help with a great transition of a CL from Gartlan to Mondloch Place.

Roxanne for helping me with one of my CL’s.

Dana for responding to my many emails and keeping me in the loop.

Nicole and Natalie for helping me learn more about ACS.

Chimere Stanley sends kudos to: Ashley, Tava, and Alyss…Just for being the best team!

Tava White sends kudos to: The entire Mondloch Team! You guys ROCK!

Ollie, Sheila, Clarence, Veronica and Marion, thank you all for stepping up and covering when needed !!

Martha and Reed for continued patience and hard work in getting the units turned over.

Ashley, Chimere and Alyss you guys are GREAT TEAM PLAYERS!

Summer Hall sends kudos to: Jeff and Eddie for replacing the dishwasher at Max’s Place!!! You guys are SUPER HEROS!!

Shanice Gomire sends kudos to: Bernatria for always giving a helping hand.

Roxanne for helping me out.

Khristina for assisting me with getting back to school supplies for my clients. Big Kudos to Lara for helping me get a better under-standing of ESG!!

Ollie Dawson sends kudos to: Ashley– You provided great team work when you assisted with cleaning out a very bad refrigerator that was unbearable to look at. Thanks for the support.

Roscoe –Thanks again for helping out with this shift at the last minute. You always come through!

Lee- Thanks for always having an answer to so many questions, you ROCK!

LaKesha– Thanks for always going above your job to help out and to assist wherever you can.

Jo– With everything you are dealing with, you still manage to be on top of HR, great Job!

Bahira –Thanks for the warm welcome every time I pass through Kennedy.

Donna– You have a good heart! Thanks for always being so pleasant and kind to our staff and residents.

Alex- Thanks for always looking out for the residents and helping with the food baskets.

Raymond- Thanks for listening and for continuing to encourage our residents.

Jo Mullen sends kudos to: KUDO’S cannot express my appreciation to LaKesha and Lee for the last few months. It’s been an incredible summer, but knowing that you two “had my back” was a great relief and comfort. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

LaKesha McGuire sends kudos to: Mike D. for helping me dig up information on a donor. You are the best!

Nicole Allen thanks for sharing the Canva design website with me! It’s always good to learn new tricks of the trade!

Dana you are the BOMB.com! It’s going on two years since I’ve started working at NHH and you are STILL always readily available to answer all of my questions! All hail the Employee of the Year!!!!!!

Martha Faconer sends kudos to: Eddie and Jeff thanks for getting all the furniture moved.

Resident expresses her appreciation to New Hope Housing Staff

There is a website available where employees may go

to print their own pay statements.

The website is: https://ipay.adp.com

Use your ADP user id and password to log in.

Please be advised that all options mentioned on the

site may not be available for our usage, but feel free to

check it out

- Lee Voltmer

https://ipay.adp.com

Mount Vernon Nights Free Summer Concert Series

This series of free public concerts features a wide variety of musical acts reflecting Fairfax County's diversity and

community spirit. I encourage you to bring a picnic dinner and a blanket and to sit back, relax and enjoy the

show.

Grist Mill Park

4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria

Fridays, June 6 – August 29

7:30 – 8:30 p.m. *

June 6: Steady Rollin Bob Margolin (Chicago Blues)

June 13: Ted Garber (Americana)

June 20: Veronneau (World Jazz)

June 27: Squeeze Bayou (Cajun)

July 4: NO PERFORMANCES – HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

July 11: The Annandale Brass (Broadway Tunes)

July 18: Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys (Bluegrass)

July 25: Bill Coulter (Roots/Rock)

August 1: Pan Masters Steel Orchestra (Caribbean)

August 8: Ruthie & the Wranglers (Country)

August 15: Mystic Warriors (Andean Fusion)

August 22: Hang-Over Royale (Swing)

August 29: Seldom Scene (Bluegrass)

* Concerts at Grist Mill Park are canceled if it's raining. If there is a threat of bad weather, call 703-324-7469

after 6 p.m. for updates.

Workhouse Arts Center at Lorton

9601 Ox Road, Lorton

Saturdays, June 7 – August 30

7 – 8 p.m. *

June 7: April Verch (Bluegrass)

June 14: Alt Washingtonia (Bavarian)

June 21: Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra (Jazz)

June 28: Rhodes Tavern Troubadours (Roots)

July 5: Caravan of Thieves (Gypsy Swing)

July 12: The Duhks (Fusion/Folk)

July 19: Little Red & the Renegades (Zydeco)

July 26: Alexandria Kleztet (Jazz/Jewish)

August 2: Town Mountain (Bluegrass)

August 9: Soul Crackers (Motown/Soul"

August 16: IONA (Celtic)

August 23: The United State Air Force

"Singing Sergeants" (Chorale)

August 30: Chaise Lounge Band (Jazz/Lounge/Swing)

* Concerts at the Workhouse Arts Center are held rain or shine.

The official Mount Vernon 2014 Program flyer can be viewed/printed here: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/

performances/downloads/mtvernonflyerweb.pdf

For complete information about the Summer Entertainment Series, including locations of additional

performances, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/.

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/downloads/mtvernonflyerweb.pdf

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/downloads/mtvernonflyerweb.pdf

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/


OPEN POSITIONS

New Hope Housing is currently accepting resumes for the

following job opportunities:

Operations Assistant

This is a NEW Full Time position working for the Director of Operations. Will assist in all areas

of operations including donation pickups and drop-offs, repair work in areas such as furniture,

plumbing, home maintenance issues, installation of everyday household items, etc.; custodial/

janitor work as needed.

Qualifications include: Flexibility in work schedule as you may be called upon 24/7 in an

emergency, must have a valid driver’s license and have a driving record that is acceptable to our

insurance company (motor vehicles record will be pulled and approved before an offer can be

made), must have reliable transportation, ability to safely drive a van and agency truck, ability to

lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Handyman experience, donor relations, and ability to work with

a diversified staff and client base required. High school or GED is required. Salary is $13.13 an

hour with full benefits. This announcement of draft job duties may change as we finalize job

description. EOE

Falls Church Winter Shelter Coordinator– Full Time Seasonal Position Responsible for the successful operation of our FCWS program. Hire, train, and supervise

Resident Services Specialists, develop staff schedules, cover the 4 to midnight shift, and perform

intakes. Attend monthly meeting with City of Falls Church Human Services , Attend all Friends of

Falls Church Board meetings (between October-April, Track data and complete monthly reports

for the Friends of Falls Church and City of Falls Church Human Services. Provide daily updates to

the Shelter Director for weekly telephone conference with the OPEH, complete end of season

evaluations on RSS staff, Provide on-call coverage for FCWS (phone provided by OPEH) Meet

with RSS staff for supervision , Review RSS staff documentation on a daily basis (including shift

reports, intake paperwork, etc.) Ensure a safe and manageable living environment for the shelter

residents. Monitor residential areas, is visible and interacts regularly and informally with shelter

residents. On call to cover shifts as needed. Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and

the ability to serve as essential personnel during weather emergencies. Seasonal position starting

on or about Nov 20th, and ending on or about the first week of April 9th. Reports to the Kennedy

Residential Coordinator. $18 an hour

If interested, please send resume to [email protected]

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

mailto:[email protected]


OPEN POSITIONS



Residential Services Specialist- Mondloch I

Full Time-7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday Shift

In this position you will serve the residents residing in a group home environment. You must be

reliable, on time, and willing to work with a diversified group of residents suffering with different

forms of mental illness. Daily duties include: interaction to help residents with living skills such

as cooking, cleaning, motivation to get out and do activities outside the house, answering

questions, working with case managers, monitoring the house, etc. You also will be the face of

New Hope Housing to donors and volunteers as many stop by to drop off donations and to assist.

Answering phones, basic office work, and working with the NHH team will all be part of your

daily duties. May be called upon to assist the operations team in stocking supplies and moving

light furniture.

Qualifications include: Successful experience working with residents in similar environments,

understanding of the NHH philosophy, dependable, reliable transportation, flexible, good with

people, basic computer skills, etc. Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis. Salary is

$13.13 an hour with benefits.

On Call Resident Service Specialists-Kennedy/Mondloch House/Mondloch Place/ACS

Responsibilities include monitoring the shelter, answering the phones, greeting visitors, 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. EOE





OPEN POSITIONS


following job opportunities: Director of HUD Programs

Responsible for all aspects of HUD funded programs for single adults at New Hope Housing. This includes grant writing, reporting,

monitoring and day to day operations of Max’s Place, Gartlan House, Susan’s Place, Just Homes and Alexandria Housing First. Director

is a member of the senior management team and reports directly to the Chief Program Officer. Is an advocate for single homeless adults

and represents programs and agency in Arlington. He or she is on-call and works a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and

overnights as required.

Tasks to be Performed:

Hires trains and supervises the Residential Coordinator for HUD Programs as well as the Outreach Counselors for Max’s

Place, Gartlan House, Susan’s Place, Just Homes, and Alexandria Housing First.

Builds and maintains a relationship with the community. Serves as the main contact for neighborhood advisory councils,

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

Ensures grants, reports and other required documentation are completed accurately and timely. Examples include Exhibit 2,

APRs, monthly and quarterly quality data reports. Maintains and updates policy and procedures manuals and resident hand

books to ensure compliance with agency philosophy and funding requirements.

Audits files and HMIS on a regular basis for form and documentation compliance.

Serves as the main contact for HUD representatives in each jurisdiction. Is a member of HUD related task groups within each

continuum of care.

Works closely with New Hope Housing Operations team and landlords to ensure facilities are safe and efficient and meet

habitability standards.

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 collateral 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, Masters degree preferred. Other qualifications include: strong supervisory, management, and team building experience

with a minimum of two years’ experience working in a human service setting; experience working with homeless adults and/or adults

diagnosed with a mental illness and/or addiction disorder; counseling and crisis intervention skills; the ability to communication effective-

ly both orally and in writing; valid driver’s license with a driving record that satisfies insurance requirements, the ability to treat all com-

munity members with dignity and respect. EOE that values diversity





OPEN POSITIONS



Case Manager (FT)– Next Steps Family Program Reporting to the Director of Family Programs, the Case Manager will provide the support services needed to

ensure that program participants succeed in securing and retaining their housing. Emphasis is placed on regular

home visits and utilizing programs and benefits designed to increase income, financial stability, and quality of life.

You will be responsible for assessing participants to determine eligibility for both prevention and rapid re-

housing assistance. Will work closely with the Housing Locator in identifying suitable housing for program

participants. Must be able to develop a Housing Services Plan with each household; meeting with households as

often as needed, at least on a monthly basis to ensure that the participants are working towards the goals stated in

their Housing Service Plan, such as paying rent on time, maintaining the terms of their lease, maintaining employ-

ment and taking care of their financial obligations by maintaining a budget. Bachelor’s Degree in a social services

field required. Must be a self-starter, have excellent written and oral communication skills as well as excellent in-

terpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work with persons with serious mental illness and/or substance ad-

diction is critical. Empathy, patience, and persistence are fundamental characteristic required for this position.

Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Homeless Man-agement Information System databases is required. Candidate

must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and willingness to use their personal vehicle to perform

work related duties. $40,000 annual

Case Manager (FT)-Alexandria Community Shelter Compassionate and caring person to provide full range case management services to residents at ACS. Residents

include families and single adults with mental health and/or substance abuse issues living in Shelter.

Responsibilities include resident assessment, service plan development, counseling, and crisis interventions.

Some evenings are required. Bachelor degree required, preferably in social services. Valid Driver’s License re-

quired. Bilingual preferred. EOE/ADA that values diversity. $40,000 a year plus benefits

Outreach Counselor (FT)- 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 leadership skills; able to make decisions independently and work autonomously

and as part of a team of on-call rotation serving once a month. Will rotate on-call coverage. Must have a valid

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





OPEN POSITIONS



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 independently 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 hr.





AUGUST 2014

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3 4 5 6 7 OOP Staff

Training New Board Mbr. Orientation

8 Case Manager Boot Camp

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10 11 12 New Board Mbr. Orientation

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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

Name Month Day

Summer Hall AUG 5

Pamela Longshore AUG 5

Eden Ghebretinsae AUG 9

Tony Richardson AUG 10

Daryl Wagner AUG 15

Stephanie Sheehan AUG 20

Sue Ryan AUG 27

Name Month Day Years

Jeff Elder AUG 24 15

Steve Lonon AUG 7 14

Susan Virostek AUG 27 11

Millie Jefferson AUG 5 6

Imani Franklin AUG 29 3

Latasha Younger AUG 29 3

Richard Honesty AUG 27 2

Oliver Reid AUG 20 2

Alyss Aune AUG 26 1

Megan Carter AUG 26 1

Vera Johnson-Stewart AUG 19 1

Chimere Stanley AUG 19 1

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