Welcome to the United Methodist Youth Home
JOIN US IN OUR MISSION
When you join United Methodist Youth Home, you're helping us unleash the potential in everyone, from employees and supporters to our youth and their families.
We are a local Evansville nonprofit organization working to help at-risk youth become responsible and productive members of the community. We believe that starts by educating our youth.
Together, we’re providing young people with the opportunities and tools they need to break the cycle of poverty, abuse, and crime — and changing the lives in our community along the way. When you become a part of our movement, you’re joining a compassionate team deeply committed to our mission.
View current openings by clicking the program tab below.
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR | Work Location: Evansville, IN | Part-time
Are you passionate about caring for and guiding young people? Do you want to empower youth to overcome the serious traumas they have faced and teach them skills to live independently?
A Residential Counselor provides support and supervision of our youth throughout the course of all daily programming activities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Being a positive role model.
- Using individualized strategies identified in the clinical staffing.
- Maintaining healthy boundaries with the youth.
- Maintaining standards of orderliness and cleanliness according to state inspection criteria, UMYH standards, and state law.
- Helping the youth achieve their treatment goals.
- Accurately complete all required documentation.
- Accurately record all medications administered.
- Follow the daily schedule and continuously supervise, monitor, and participate in daily activities.
Qualifications
Required:
- 21 Years of Age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to attend weekly Monday 9-10:30 am and monthly Wednesday 9-11am meetings.
Experience working with youth, a behavioral health, or residential facility a plus. Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Job Type: Part-time first and third shift available.
Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour based on education.
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DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | Department: Development and Fundraising
Work Location: Evansville, IN | Full-time
The United Methodist Youth Home seeks a full-time Development Officer. This is a key position of the Development team and will support in the execution of development strategies and functions. Aspects of the job include building partnerships in the community as well as implementation of annual fundraising plans to sustain the mission of the Youth Home.
Responsibilities and Duties
Essential functions and core responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Operating Responsibilities
- Work with the organizational leadership to determine the vision for the department.
- Oversee a portfolio of donors and prospects
- Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization.
- Collaborate on setting goals and plans for department and team
- Collaborate with the team on the development of donor relationships, community partnerships, and overseeing donor “pipeline” process, including: identification, qualification through research, cultivation, request for support, stewardship of relationships, and acknowledgement of gift(s)
- Develop individualized strategies to renew and upgrade donor gifts
- Give presentations at community events, churches, and local business venues.
- Develop and cultivate sponsorship and community partnership opportunities
2. Organizational Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Development Team to create greater fundraising and outreach possibilities
- Support the Development Team in event(s) planning, developing annual fund campaigns, drafting direct appeals, and ensuring messaging consistency
- Have familiarity with Bloomerang, our donor database, and maintain accurate, up-to- date records
The above information reflects the general responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Other duties may be assigned that are not listed in the above job description and the organization may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Job Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. · Bachelor’s degree in business, public relations, marketing, philanthropy, or related field preferred
- At least 2-4 years of development and fundraising experience with experience in the non-profit sector preferred
- Pass pre-employment health and drug screen as well as Department of Child Services background checks
Critical skills
- At least 2 years of development and fundraising experience
- Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel
- High attention to detail
- Effective communication skills and a high level of professionalism
- Strong organizational skills and ability to follow through with medium and long term projects
- Ability to connect with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (85% paid by Employer)
- Dental
- Vision (paid for by Employer)
- Standard Life Insurance (paid for by Employer)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- PTO (4 weeks within 1 year)
- Simple IRA after 1 year (Employer match up to 3%)
- BFit Corporate Membership
- Paid Bereavement
- Paid Extended Illness (up to 280 hours)
- FirstStop Telehealth Program
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