CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE SKILL REQUIRED (Minimum education and experience needed to perform the job adequately)

• Master’s degree required in education, school counseling, or a related field
• Highly organized and detailed-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of counseling theories in practice
• Knowledge of post-secondary education funding and college application process
• Knowledge of employment readiness skills
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Maintain positive working relationships with others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Must have reliable transportation and automobile insurance coverage as a commercial vehicle, or other designated coverage that allows staff to transport adolescents. embrella will provide a reimbursement for additional costs accrued due to this change.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE SKILL DESIRED:

• Experience working with adolescents ages 16-21
• Knowledge of special education services and resources

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties that occupy a major portion of time and importance in the job)

• Facilitate bi-weekly meetings with adolescents at student’s requested locations, including but not limited to resource home, transitional living program, independent living setting, on-campus at postsecondary institution, CP&P local office, libraries or other public settings, and weekly contacts with adolescents on caseload via phone, email or in-person
• Participate in group conferences with informal and formal supports to best match student needs with services at designated settings
• Assist students in developing academic skills and behaviors that lead to admission and retention in a post-secondary institution, such as guiding conversations on academic progress, financial costs and best-fit
• Coordinate appropriate educational testing opportunities for student, whether for supplemental instruction, college admissions preparation or standardized testing
• Advocate for student when supplemental instruction or tutoring is needed and connect student to resources
• Maintain complete files for all students, including documentation of all communication
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with students, providers, education and employment related contacts and the Department of Children and Families
• Connect students to contacts, such as college retention programs, resources such as the New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator (NJCAN), and professionals on campus to promote engagement
• Aid in exploratory practices for education and employment options based on career interests or additional education advancement, such as job and/or college fairs
• Facilitate internships, job shadowing, volunteer, or community service options to enhance adolescent’s employment performance
• Assist student in the completion of applications for postsecondary education programs, financial aid, or employment applications
• Provide opportunities for students to develop skills such as communication, teamwork, networking, critical thinking and professional etiquette
• Serve as an informational liaison for embrella scholarship program
• Conduct events and presentations to promote scholarship programs, embrella services, and primarily, the PACES Program model and tools for transitioning adolescents
• Maintain initiative in professional development by staying aware of statewide and regional trends in youth employment and education best practices
• Annually participate in a minimum of two main embrella events. In addition, assist with sorting at the toy drive and working at one of the toy shops.

embrella is an equal employment opportunity employer and employs individuals based upon job qualifications regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, genetic testing, sexual orientation or affectation, age, veteran or military status, national origin, disability, atypical heredity cellular or blood trait or any other protected classification as established by applicable laws.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS (Physical demands that must be met in order to successfully complete the essential functions of the job)                

This position is primarily sedentary and is located in the embrella office. There may be a minimal amount of lifting up to 20 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear in person and on the telephone. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach above the shoulders. This job requires the staff person to work evenings as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE SKILL REQUIRED (Minimum education and experience needed to perform the job adequately)

• Bachelor’s degree. Experience may be considered in-lieu of a degree.
• Program management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work hands-on with clients, funders, and vendors
• Proven ability to work with and meet tight deadlines
• Mathematical skills are necessary
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people in a team environment
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE SKILL DESIRED:

• At least 3 years’ experience in nonprofit development either as a volunteer or employee
• Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems Salesforce and Classy by Go Fund Me
• At least 2 years’ experience with grant writing
• Knowledge of, and passion for, child welfare

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties that occupy a major portion of time and importance in the job)

• Administers the Fostering Wishes, Dreamers and Believers, and Summer Camp programs, supervises approval/denial, and oversees applications from receipt to fulfillment
• Sends surveys to program applicants and recipients, and composes report of analysis to be submitted to the Director of Development
• Researches, identifies, writes, and submits grants for the Fostering Wishes, Dreamers and Believers, and Summer Camp programs
• Assists with the organization, promotion and implementation of special events including embrella’s Holiday Toy Drive, biennial tricky tray, annual fundraiser, and engagement events
• Provides administrative support to the Development Department and Board of Directors in the area of solicitation campaigns and appeals
• Attends tabling events, such as the New Jersey State Employees Charitable Campaign (NJECC), to solicit donations for embrella and increase community awareness
• Tracks and reports on program grant spending
• Generates monthly and quarterly reports on program usage as requested
• Updates and maintains donor records in Salesforce database
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Development

embrella is an equal employment opportunity employer and employs individuals based upon job qualifications regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, genetic testing, sexual orientation or affectation, age, veteran or military status, national origin, disability, atypical heredity cellular or blood trait or any other protected classification as established by applicable laws.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS (Physical demands that must be met in order to successfully complete the essential functions of the job)                

This position is primarily sedentary (must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time) and located in an office or home environment; there will be lifting (minimum of 30 lbs.). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, converse and exchange information, in person, on the telephone and over the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about in the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. At times, this job may require the employee to work in the field or work evenings and weekends as needed.