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One of these jobs might be for you if:

  • You are looking to join a great organization.
  • You are passionate, motivated and self-driven.
  • You enjoy connecting with people and working with youth.
  • You like a challenge and don’t get flustered easily.
  • You communicate clearly and follow instruction well both written and verbally.
  • You have experience working with at-risk youth and the human services field.
  • You know something about child and adolescent development.
  • You are able to work calmly in crisis situations and maintain a safe atmosphere

 

Current Employment Opportunities

POSITION TITLE: Director of Development

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Executive Director

FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt

Position Summary:
The development director is responsible for acting as Tumbleweed’s representative to the community, media, other service providers, local officials and donors and funders to promote Tumbleweed and its mission. The employee will devise and implement fundraising and marketing strategies through events and public/media relations and record and document activities. This position identifies, cultivates and solicits donors, funders, private foundations and grant making corporations and agencies through personal interactions, grant writing, proposals, presentations, reports, marketing tools, etc. The development director administers the volunteer program.

Essential Job Functions:
This position requires strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing. The employee must work with other staff effectively to ensure program success. Strong organizational skills are necessary. Must project an image of professionalism in communication, appearance, and conduct and support and articulate the mission of Tumbleweed. Ability to effectively use a computer and related software programs are required. The candidate must be able to communicate through speaking and listening. Must possess a car, a valid Montana Driver’s License, proof of personal automobile insurance and must meet insurability requirements for agency automobile insurance policy. Frequent travel 20-30% of the time. Must have the ability to work with youth and their families with an objective, non-judgmental attitude.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Ensures that philanthropy and fund development are carried out in keeping with the organization’s values, mission, vision and plans.
  2. Develops a balanced funding mix of donor sources and solicitation programs tailored to the needs of the organization that will enable it to attract, retain and motivate donors and fundraising volunteers.
  3. Promotes positive Tumbleweed outreach to the general public through developing informational programs and publications to regularly demonstrate Tumbleweed’s programs and accomplishments.
  4. Creates, prepares, coordinates and distributes marketing and media related communications (e.g. fact sheets, news releases, photographs, videos, annual reports, etc.) to the community, funders and media to ensure continued and current information is provided to the areas served by Tumbleweed.
  5. Develops and oversees content for accounts via social media and website.
  6. Represents Tumbleweed at public forums to build working relationships beneficial to the continued development of programs relevant to Tumbleweed’s mission.
  7. Coordinates fund raising and volunteer activities across the agency.
  8. Actively identifies new and additional grant opportunities to further the work of Tumbleweed.
  9. Generates revenues for agency programs and services through timely submission of well-researched, well-written and well-documented grant and fundraising proposals.
  10. Displays original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.
  11. Updates and maintains donor database systems.
  12. Coordinates volunteer program.
  13. Coordinates and helps lead the development subcommittee meetings.
  14. Provides regular reports for Executive Director.
  15. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Communications, Administration, or related field with 1-2 years’ experience or five or more years of progressive experience in social services’ program development and operations. Public relations, fundraising, and grant writing experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The candidate should have knowledge of trends, both in the community and broader, in fundraising and the human services fields: skills in writing, computers and related software: ability to project a professional and charismatic disposition.

POSITION TITLE: Youth Advocate/Case Manager

Department: Drop-In Center

Reports To: Program Director

Classification: Non-Exempt

Pay and Benefits: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour

Benefits: 401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off

Must promote Tumbleweed Core Values (Culture of Character, Personal Responsibility, Extraordinary Experiences, People Centered, Trust and Transformational Change) and the mission and vision of the organization.

Job Summary:
Partner with the Program Manager on screening and intake process to ensure effective transitions into the program for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. Provide appropriate supportive services and partner with the Program Manager to implement case plans that promote moving toward self-sufficiency and independent living. Ensure the safety of all youth and young adults in program utilizing Positive Youth Development and Trauma Informed Care approaches and onsite supervision.
Core Job Requirements:

  • Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or similar field with two years of experience with a variety of populations (mentally ill, substance user etc.) or a combination of education and experience is preferred.
  • Must have knowledge and basic abilities in interventions that are rooted in Positive Youth Development, Trauma Informed Care and the Youth Thrive guiding premises or be willing to learn.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and must meet insurability requirements of agency automobile insurance policy
  • Knowledge of needs of youth in crisis and/or transition and community resources
  • Computer skills for data recording and record keeping
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to problem solve, be compassionate, firm and to deal calmly in crisis

Essential Functions of the Position:

  • Partner with the Program Manager to complete intake process with youth and young adults experiencing homelessness and referral sources.
  • Partner with the Program Manager to orient youth to Tumbleweed’s programs.
  • Partner with the Program Manager and youth to mobilize a comprehensive case plan with both short term and long term goals identified with a timeline and measures for each goal.
  • Monitor and document progress toward goals.
  • Report to the Program Manager regarding progress and assists in adjusting case plans to support individual progress.
  • Assists in development and implementation of life skills training to youth and young adults, both 1:1 and in groups.
  • Complete all necessary written documentation, record keeping, data entry and reports as required.
  • Assist in planning and facilitating recreational and life skills activities.
  • Provide client follow-up and aftercare services to those youth and young adults exiting the program, in partnership with the Program Manager.
  • Provide program information to external partners and referral sources.

Organizational Responsibilities:

  • Promote Tumbleweed Core Values (Culture of Character, Personal Responsibility, Extraordinary Experiences, People Centered, Trust and Transformational Change) and the mission and vision of the organization
  • Contributes to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency
  • Fully support and model the mission and core values of Tumbleweed
  • Be a professional representative of the organization to those outside of it
  • Take initiative to identify problems and seek out solutions
  • Work as one team to set each other up for success

Work Environment:
The employee must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, your resume, and a list of 3 professional references via Indeed, or mail to: Megan Bloom, Human Resource Manager, Tumbleweed Program, 505 N 24th St., Billings, MT 59101.

This position is open until filled.

POSITION TITLE: Crisis Counselor-School and Main Site Based

Department: Counseling/Crisis Intervention

Reports To: Team Lead

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
Must promote Tumbleweed Core Values (Culture of Character, Personal Responsibility, Extraordinary Experiences, People Centered, Trust and Transformational Change) and the mission and vision of the organization.

Provide crisis intervention, short term counseling and family mediation for vulnerable, runaway, and homeless youth and young adults and their support systems. Provide appropriate supportive services and case management, develop resources and formulate case plans that promote moving toward well-being. Encourage development of positive permanent connections and develop individualized plans with youth so they may have the choices, supports and linkages necessary for them to be successful. Ensure the safety of all youth and young adults in program utilizing Positive Youth Development and Trauma Informed Care approaches. Monitor the maintenance of program facilities and work within the facilities maintenance and repair process to ensure timely response to facility needs.

Core Job Requirements:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or similar field is required and three years of experience with a variety of populations (mentally ill, substance user etc.) is preferred.
  2. Must have knowledge and basic abilities in interventions that are rooted in Positive Youth Development, Trauma Informed Care and the Youth Thrive guiding premises
  3. Must possess a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and must meet insurability requirements of agency automobile insurance policy
  4. Knowledge of needs of youth in crisis and/or transition and community resources
  5. Computer skills for data recording and record keeping
  6. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to problem solve, be compassionate, firm and to deal calmly in crisis

Essential Functions of the Position:

  1. Direct Youth Services: provide advocacy, safety planning, information, referrals, service management, crisis intervention, and follow-up services to youth utilizing services through the Billings Public Schools high schools.
  2. Completes an initial needs assessment and acts upon critical needs appropriately and immediately
  3. Assists youth with required paperwork and program enrollment.
  4. Partners with the youth to determine areas of need, set goals and, when appropriate, develop an individual service plan.
  5. Provides comprehensive case management services.
  6. Conducts follow-up meetings with youth to assess progress toward completing service management goals and identify areas requiring further assistance.
  7. Evaluates and adjusts case plans to support individual progress.
  8. Provides information, linkage, and referrals with community services providers to youth in order to facilitate accomplishment of goals, avoid duplication of services, and to ensure that youth can access resources available to them. Provide information regarding resources and options for youth.
  9. Works daily with on-call crisis line team to determine course of action for youth and families and provide follow-up.
  10. Assists in development and facilitation of life skills/support/educational groups for youth and the community.
  11. Works closely with school administration and personnel, other advocates and partners to ensure agency representation on community coalitions and task forces aimed at access and coordination for youth.
  12. Participates in staff meetings, coordinated community response meetings and supervisory meetings with peers, coworkers and other agency partners to further implement services for youth.
  13. Completes all necessary written documentation, record keeping, data entry and reports as required.
  14. Provides client follow-up and aftercare services to those youth and young adults exiting the program.
  15. Provide program information to external partners and referral sources.
  16. Facilitates support/educational groups for youth and the community.

Organizational Responsibilities:

  1. Promote Tumbleweed Core Values (Culture of Character, Personal Responsibility, Extraordinary Experiences, People Centered, Trust and Transformational Change) and the mission and vision of the organization
  2. Contributes to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency
  3. Fully support and model the mission and core values of Tumbleweed
  4. Be a professional representative of the organization to those outside of it
  5. Take initiative to identify problems and seek out solutions
  6. Work as one team to set each other up for success