Employment Opportunities

Contact: Sue Carroll
Fax: 816-471-2521
Email: scarroll@mattierhodes.org

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Director of People and Culture

Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of the Director of People & Culture is to collaborate directly with the President/CEO, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Development & Communications to successfully implement the agency’s strategic plan. This position is responsible for cultivating a healthy work environment where everyone can thrive, and where employee retention and talent management are priorities. This position is an exempt position and maintains a flexible schedule within reason.
Responsibilities:

• Implements a relationship-based approach versus a transactional approach within the day-to-day culture of the agency.
• Works with management to ensure the necessary skills to implement desired change management efforts are maintained.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive approach to the employee experience. This includes, however not limited to the following: onboarding, development & retention (including competitive compensation packages, benefits & retirement plans), succession planning and training, work/life balance and potential career growth paths.
• Leads agency efforts to: attract and develop diverse talent; grow employee learning opportunities, awareness, conversation, and competency under the confines and direction of the agency strategic plan.
• Develops and implements strategies to elevate employee engagement. Ensures employees are engaged, recognized, valued, and supported.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management, Business, Organizational Science, or a related field; equivalent experience can be considered as proxy
• Experience interacting with varying levels of agency leadership
• Experience workforce planning, succession planning and career development planning
• Knowledge of federal and state labor law and regulations
• Experience with change management and process improvement techniques
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with ability to work in a team environment with changing priorities
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows and PowerPoint)
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail

PREFERRED

• Experience leading people strategies and applying people policies, procedures, programs, and processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, judgment, negotiating, influencing, and decision-making skills

Type: Full-time -exempt
Salary & Benefits: Commensurate with experience. EOE
Instructions: Send cover letter and resume to scarroll@mattierhodes.org or fax to the attention of Sue Carroll at (816)471-2521.
Deadline: Until Filled

Independent Living Specialist

Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the independent living specialist includes providing connections to services for young adults diagnosed with a developmental disability. Services include, but not limited to the delivery of liaison/advocacy/educational services, completing required agency documentation, and completing required direct service hours. This position will participate in program development, coordination of activities, direct services and evaluation. This position will also contribute to the implementation of the agency’s strategic initiatives. This is a non- exempt part-time position and flexibility in work schedule is required.

PROGRAM COORDINATION & IMPLEMENTATION
Implements and maintains quality programming for individuals with developmental disabilities as guided by the standards set forth by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and the agency.
• Provide case management interventions, connections to services and to meaningful activities to assigned population of young adults with developmental disabilities. This includes linkage with appropriate services, monitoring client needs, assisting in progress towards individual goals and ongoing assessment of client needs.
• Responsible for facilitating the coordination of activities with participants with a focus on social inclusion and developing independent living skills. This includes transportation, budgeting, cooking, etc. This includes making travel arrangements and other logistical items associated with a successful activity.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and obtain a CDL for the purpose of transporting program participants to designated activities.
• Participates within professional development trainings.
• Participates in supervision and team meetings as required

PROGRAM SUPPORT
Provide program related administrative duties and develop and maintain relationships within the community pertinent to meeting the needs of participants and the sustainability of programming.
• Engage in collateral contacts on behalf of clients and the agency with other community agencies and services.
• Establish partnerships with schools and other organizations to recruit participants and make connections for expanded opportunities. *Minimum number of program participants should be 30 contacts total per month. This number is calculated based on the combination of the caseloads of all program staff.
• Complete required client documentation in accordance with policies and procedures and in compliance with contractual agreements. Responsible for ensuring that key data (i.e. activity summaries, contact records etc.) is collected and maintained.
Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate degree with emphasis in human behavior and/or services.
Ability to communicate clearly in Spanish and English (preferred, but not required)
Knowledge of community and resources.
Interest and affinity with population of primary focus.
Ability to prioritize and think clearly in crises.
Ability to communicate with supervisor, counselors and other professionals and to observe professional
boundaries with both clients and other professionals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Personal and/or professional history of involvement in the area of developmental disabilities.
Experience with group management.
One-year experience in human services.
Knowledge of community and resources.
Interest and affinity with population of primary focus.
Ability to prioritize and think clearly in crises situations.
Ability to communicate with supervisor, counselors and other professionals Personal and/or professional history
of involvement in the area of developmental disabilities preferred.
Reliable personal transportation

Type: Full-time, non-exempt
Salary & Benefits: Commensurate with experience. EOE
Instructions: Send cover letter and resume to scarroll@mattierhodes.org
Deadline: Until Filled

Clinical Therapist

The primary responsibilities of this position include providing counseling to Mattie Rhodes Center participants, coordinating referrals and intervening with high risk participants. The therapist is responsible for completing required agency documentation, and required direct service hours.  In addition, this position is also responsible for participating in program development and evaluation and will be expected to contribute to the implementation of the agency’s strategic initiatives.  This position is a non-exempt position and flexibility in work schedule is required.

Responsibilities:

• Provides therapeutic services to assigned individuals and families, groups addressing mental health needs of children, youth, and adults.
• Completes initial assessment, develops treatment plans and periodically evaluates client’s progress and maintains documentation according to agency’s policies and procedures and requirements.
• Facilitates educational and treatment group for clients enrolled in services.
• Assists in the development and implementation of new programming as needed.
• Implements outcomes measurements tools.
• Some duties may be performed off office premises.
• Participates in agency meetings and provides input to the management team with regard to programs (i.e., evaluation, implementation, etc.).
• Conducts outreach to the community.
• Advocates for clients and the community.
• Represents the Mattie Rhodes Center at various community meetings as assigned.
• Performs other job assignments as required or directed and supports the Agency’s public relations efforts.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master Social Work or Counseling degree or LCSW OR LPC eligibility.
• Counseling skills to include strong interpersonal skills.
• An in-depth understanding of cross-cultural competence.
• Ability to communicate with clinical supervisor, counselors and other professionals and to observe professional boundaries both with clients and other professionals.
• Reliable personal transportation to conduct agency business, as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years counseling experience.
• Experience facilitating various therapeutic groups.
• High proficiency in speaking Spanish (language coaching support available, as needed)

Salary & Benefits:            Commensurate with experience. EOE

Instructions:                       Send cover letter and resume to scarroll@mattierhodes.org or fax to the attention of Sue Carroll at (816)471-2521.

Deadline:                             Until Filled

Homelessness Prevention Case Manager-Northland (Part-time)

Responsibilities:  The primary responsibilities of the Case Manager Homelessness Prevention-Northland (part-time) include providing assessment of household strengths, needs and barriers to ensure that clients entering the program meet required criteria.  Case Management responsibilities will also include service planning and exit arrangements in cooperation with the client.  The incumbent will identify emergency funding needs and will submit  related expense requests for approval and payment.  Responsibilities will also include completing documentation using designated software and MRC protocols.  This is a 20-hour per week non-exempt position and flexibility in work schedule is required.  Mattie Rhodes Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, emphasis in human behavior and/or social service
• Knowledge of community and resources
• One year’s experience in human services
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to communicate with counselors and other professionals and to observe professional boundaries both with clients and other professionals
• Accessing individual and family therapy resources
• Appreciation of diverse cultures
• Reliable personal transportation

Preferred

• Two years’ experience in a not-for-profit agency performing duties similar to those described. Specifically, emergency fund case management
• Fluency in Spanish

Type:                           Part-time 20 hours per week

Salary & Benefits:        Commensurate with experience. EOE

Instructions:                 Send cover letter and resume to scarroll@mattierhodes.org or fax to the attention of Sue Carroll

Deadline:                     Until Filled

Date Posted: 4 16

Clinical Child Therapist

Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of this position include providing counseling to agency clients between the ages of 5 and 17 who have been exposed to crime which could include family violence (domestic violence) and child abuse. Additional responsibilities include completing required agency documentation, completing required direct service hours, completing necessary trainings required by the organization, participating in program development and evaluation.  The child clinical therapist will work to maintain the mission and vision of Mattie Rhodes Center. This position is an exempt position and requires the employee to maintain a flexible schedule.

Qualifications:

• Masters of Social Work or Counseling degree or LCSW or LPC eligibility in the state of Missouri.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of the Latino culture and cross-cultural competence.
• Experience with children, adolescents and families.
• Experience and understanding of domestic violence and trauma interventions with children, adolescents and families.
• Familiarity with the DSM V and diagnostic techniques
• Counseling skills to include strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate with clinical supervisor, counselors and other professionals
• Ability to observe professional boundaries both with clients and other
• Two years’ counseling experience.

Type: Full-time

Salary & Benefits: Commensurate with experience. EOE

Instructions: Send cover letter and resume to scarroll@mattierhodes.org or fax to the attention of Sue Carroll at (816)471-2521.

Deadline: Until Filled

Clinical Therapist – Independent Contractor

Soccer for Success Coach/Mentor

Job Summary

The Soccer for Success coach/mentor will implement the Soccer for Success (SFS) curriculum in participating KC metro sites/schools during after school hours. SFS is the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s innovative youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyles for children in under-resourced urban communities.

Core Components of the program include:

Physical Activity: Children participate in 90-minute sessions at least three days a week to ensure they receive the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity.

Mentorship: Each site is staffed by caring coaches who serve as mentors that are invested in the successful development of each child. Mentors stress the importance of doing well in school and avoiding negative influences such as drugs, alcohol, and violence.

Nutrition: Staff delivers nutrition education from the SFS curriculum which was developed in accordance with the CDC’s healthy eating module. Staff also teaches the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices and maintaining healthy eating habits.

Family Engagement: SFS strives to turn parents and family members into advocates who reinforce the program’s teachings by applying them in their homes. Family members are provided with information on nutrition, health, and public services that will aid them in their pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.
This is a nonexempt position which maintains some flexibility in schedule due to the nature of the work.

Qualifications

• Passion for urban education, health education, youth development and sports.
• Excellent people skills in a diverse environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with staff, site coordinators, parents and players.
• Ability to motivate others around you and work as part of a team.
• Daily access to reliable transportation.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Knowledge of soccer not required!

Type:  Part-Time, Non-exempt
Salary and Benefits:  Commensurate with experience.  EOE