Careers
Director of Youth Programs
The Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) Youth Program Director is a position serving the School Aged Youth Program of the Edna Martin Christian Center. This is a full-time, exempt position. The role of the Director of Youth Programs is to oversee the incorporation of academic enrichment,
positive youth development metrics, and service learning-oriented programming to our annual programmatic activities, which include academic remediation, Christian character development, field trips and various other social activities.
The Director will be responsible for ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for youth to learn and grow in Out of School Time (OST) settings. They will oversee and support the Youth Program Assistant Director in tasks such as staff hiring and supervision, curriculum planning and development,
budgeting and administrative tasks, program sustaining opportunities and grant reporting. The Director will also develop and sustain community and volunteer partnerships to enhance programming. The Youth Program is done with an emphasis on civic engagement, social-emotional learning and trauma- informed practices, and the Director ensures that these commitments are consistently developed and sustained in our program environment. As our programming continues to grow, the Director will support strategic planning and help determine the future direction of our work with children, youth, and their families alongside other EMCC leadership.
Reports to: President & CEO
Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Align student-based educational and social programs with academic state standards and resources to improve student outcomes.
- Align family-based education programs with grant metrics, other applicable EMCC programs and services and the EMCC mission statement.
- Maintain an up-to-date database of student demographic information, family contact information and attendance.
- Prepare and submit regular grant reports, this includes financial and qualitative reports.
- Maintain all current staff and student records necessary for program licensing.
- Ensure that the program runs in accordance with licensing and safety procedures.
- Serve as a liaison for state licensing and grant monitoring professionals.
- Maintain a master yearly program calendar of events and programs with planned intentional collaboration with schools and partner organizations.
- Oversee youth program volunteers and interns by coordinating student schedules and compliance.
- Oversee all Youth Program events and special programs in collaboration with EMCC Leadership and Operations. This includes securing facilities, media, equipment, catering and materials, supporting marketing efforts, handling registrations, constructing run-of-show, overseeing event operations and maintaining event budgets. A minimum of four events per school year should be executed.
- Identify and disseminate monthly professional development opportunities for staff, ensuring the safety and quality of instruction and delivery of classroom practices. These can be done in alignment with regular full-staff meetings for the Youth Program team.
- Maintain a positive attitude, and contribute to the general well-being of staff and students.
- Facilitate regular 1:1 meetings with Youth Program Assistant Director and Site Coordinators, as well as annual all-staff performance reviews.
- Provide direct communication to parents as needed to ensure communication is emphasized.
- Work to publicize programming, activities and recruit prospective participants. This includes creating marketing materials, facilitating meetings with school partners, attending community events, etc.
- Participate in regular EMCC Leadership Team meetings and applicable responsibilities and tasks resulting from such.
- Perform other related responsibilities as required.
This list is not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks, but rather a guide that includes some of the
position’s most important responsibilities.
Complexity of Work:
Within the scope of the job, it requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work
with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, and adapt to change quickly.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Minimum Qualifications:
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- Willing to obtain a professional Child and Youth Care credential within one (1) year of hire.
Required Credential(s)
- Valid Driver’s License and have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, as demonstrated by good driving record.
- First Aid/CPR training as required by the State of Indiana
- Up to date Fingerprints/background check, drug screening as required by the State of Indiana
- Computer literate (Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Work Experience:
- At least three (3) years’ experience in youth or community services
Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
To apply send cover letter and résumé to employment@ednamartincc.org
Parents as Teachers-Parent Educator
The Edna Martin Christian Center’s (EMCC) Parents as Teachers (PAT) Parent Educator is a position based within the Martindale Brightwood Education Zone department, serving the IndyEast Promise Neighborhood (IEPN), and reports to the PAT Program Supervisor.
The purpose of this position is to implement the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development centered parenting, and family well-being in their work with families. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curriculum in diverse, equitable, and inclusive ways, the Parent Educator partners, facilitates, and reflects with families. This is accomplished by providing education in the form of personal visits, group meetings, screenings, and linkages to a network of resources for parents and children.
Training required (provided upon hire), including but not limited to:
- Training specific to agency systems, including but not limited to: Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Canva, etc.
- Training specific to priority populations, grant & model requirements, which may include: Reflective Supervision, Penelope Data System, ETO, Parental Supports & Parenting Curriculums, Strengthening Families, Mental Health First Aid, Mandated Reporter & Stewards of Children, Five Protective Factors & Social Determinants of Health, Domestic Violence 101 and 102, Parent Educator Safety, substance use disorder specific sessions, and ACES to Resiliency
- Parents as Teachers Model Implementation, Foundations I, Foundations II
- FSSA Health & Safety Models
- Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE) • Other trainings, as assigned
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Attend Foundational and Model Implementation training for certification for children ages 0-3 years
- Provide regular parent education through regular personal visit both virtually and in person when safe to do so, implementing the Parents as Teachers Foundational curriculum
- Assess family needs and provide developmentally appropriate information, guidance, and support to parents
- Conduct all required screenings under program guidelines and fidelity requirements
- Work with the PAT team to organize, plan, coordinate, and facilitate monthly group activities
- Represent the Parents as Teachers program at various community events supporting families and/or young children
- Coordinate services with other EMCC programs and community programs offering resources to parents and their young children
- Recruit initial caseload, and engage in recruitment activities on a regular basis to replace exiting families
- Plan, provide, and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development centered parenting, and family well-being
- Use the PAT Foundational curriculum to share research-based information with families
- Invite families to group meetings to give families the opportunity to build social connections with each other, engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children’s development.
- Maintain and submit in a timely way all required family and program documentation to meet program fidelity and funder requirements
- Organize supplies and materials needed to complete personal visits, etc.
- Participate in at least 2 hours of individual reflective supervision, 90 minutes of group reflective supervision monthly, 3 hours of PAT team huddle monthly and at least 2 hours of staff meetings monthly
- Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually
- Participate in continuous quality improvement
This list is not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks, but rather a guide that includes some of the position’s most important responsibilities.
Qualifications Needed:
- Associate’s degree, or at least 60 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, social work, psychology, or other related field
- Bilingual preferred
- Experience working with young children and families
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths
- Strong organizational, and detail-oriented record-keeping skills
- Ability to comfortably speak with individuals about PAT and attend community events for recruitment purposes
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (work is often away from the office)
- Computer literacy; including Google and Microsoft applications
- Ability to complete the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation trainings before delivering PAT services
- Familiarity with issues surrounding family poverty
- Commitment to working with diverse populations and families
- Provide services in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
- Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
- Demonstrate ability to work as an effective member of a team
- Maintain current certification as a Parent Educator by completing the required professional development hours for years of service
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and periodic Saturdays
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Valid Indiana Driver’s License and proof of valid vehicle insurance
- Reliable vehicle
The preceding statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks and functions for this position. Other tasks and functions may be assigned as needed to fulfill the mission of the organization.
Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity EEO) employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, outlining why they consider themselves an excellent candidate for the position, as well as their resume, to employment@ednamartincc.org with the subject line: Parents as Teachers (PAT) Parent Educator
Financial Wellness Specialist
Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) works to improve the quality of life for residents in the Martindale- Brightwood community and beyond. Guided by our commitment to support individuals and the whole family, our Financial Wellness Specialist (FWS) helps individuals and families with soft and hard skill training, education, entrepreneurship, reentry services and overall financial stability.
Job Requirements:
The Financial Wellness Specialist works to ensure each participant is receiving financial literacy training across all service areas. If warranted, adults may be enrolled in the Center for Working Families (CWF), Bridges to Career Opportunities (BCO),Community Solutions and Entrepreneurship Center (CSEC), and other EMCC programs and services, based on eligibility requirements.
Responsibilities:
Financial Development
- Maintain an active caseload that includes meeting and consulting with clients daily.
- Assist clients in resolving current financial situations, while providing a wide lens on their financial health to shift the approach to proactive financial management
- Conduct Financial Literacy Training
- Work with clients to complete a detailed financial assessment
- Work with clients to document budget and provide strategies for budget improvements
- Develop plans to action and provide tools, resources and accountability to the client to help them meet their financial goals
- Develop relationships with local financial institutions and community organizations
- Host monthly workshops to deliver financial wellness education and services
- Build relationships with community partners that foster products and services that support financial wellness and development
- Assist in approving financial assistance in but not limited to; rental assistance, utility assistance, home buyers education, work supports, education supports, and other general barrier busting.
- Build a home buyers education program that is inclusive to building credit, saving, increase in net income, and an increase in net worth.
Income Supports
- Provide one-to-one income supports counseling with program participants
- Assist with crisis needs including accessing internal and external resources to eliminate or minimize barriers.
- Conduct a general benefits screening; discuss all benefits for which the client is eligible and assist clients through the application process, as needed
- Develop relationships with local government offices and community organizations
Data & Development
- Monitor client’s eligibility to ensure funder compliance
- Enter subsequent CFA, employment, education, entrepreneurship, and income supports reports
- Ensure enrollment and development screening tools are completed in accordance with the time frame of internal processes
- Accurately create and manage participant files; ensure data is correctly entered into the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO), a client management system within internal deadlines
- Perform follow-up assessments and subsequent data entry according to internal deadlines
- Attend professional development workshops and seminars to further develop expertise
- Attend local round-tables and other learning/networking opportunities in order to deepen knowledge of coaching/case management best practices and resources available for clients
Position Requirements
- Ability to work with diverse populations. Previous work experience with the target population, and/or the ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution or 3-5 years of direct case management, coaching or training experience required
- Knowledge of the Center for Working Families bundled services model preferred
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team as a cooperative and successive team member
- Knowledge of education systems, community resources and the ability to build relationships
- Excellent written, verbal, communication and organizational skills
- Technologically savvy with solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and the internet. Efforts to Outcome (ETO) experience a plus
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule beyond normal business hours
- Able to advocate for participants to access additional education and/or training opportunities
- A strong understanding of personal finances, particularly in the areas of budgeting, asset building and credit building
- Competent at following directions, filling out forms, and applications (both paper and online)
- Knowledge of educational assessment tools including administration, scoring and interpretation of results that will benefit participants preferred
- Ability to multi-task a variety of activities and remain focused on the best customer service.
Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
To apply send cover letter and résumé to employment@ednamartincc.org
Childcare Ministry Teacher
The Edna Martin Childcare Ministry teacher has the overall responsibility of providing direct support to children and communication with families. The teacher operates the program within the confines of state, local and agency policies and budget.
Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintain a rich, child-focused, developmentally appropriate environment for the children in his/her care.
- Plan and implement a rich, child-focused, developmentally appropriate curriculum for the
- children in his or her care. Share weekly plans.
- Ensure that we meet state guidelines and that reports are submitted.
- Gather data about each child and keep records that lead to completion of summary reports. The data will be gathered for these reports through anecdotal records, developmental checklists, and portfolios.
- Understand and implement positive behavior management.
- Assist in the general operations of the classroom, including but not limited to: serving meals and snacks, cleaning the classroom when the children have left.
- Attend in-service training and local conferences, and read articles or books that keep him/her abreast of issues and trends in early childhood education.
- Complete all necessary continuing education as required by state, NAEYC and licensing.
- Participate in early childhood staff meetings, and all staff meetings.
- Support, cooperate with, and communicate with other administration,
- Maintain a positive attitude, and contribute to the general well-being of staff and students.
- Work and communicate with families in a positive manner, and on a regular basis.
- Communicate with parents by phone once per month, and send home newsletters.
- Work assigned hours, be punctual, and be regular in attendance
- Behave, speak, and dress in a professional manner.
- Carry out any other task as may be required by the lead teachers or early childhood directors, and carry out the goals and philosophy of the program.
Complexity of Work:
Within the scope of the job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, and adapt to change quickly.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Minimum Qualifications:
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- Valid Driver’s License and have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, as demonstrated by good driving record
- First Aid/CPR training as required by the State of Indiana
- Up to date Fingerprints/background check, drug screening as required by the State of Indiana
- Knowledge and ability to facilitate growth of the program.
- Ability to lead ministry work within the classroom while maintaining academic and social standards.
- Respect and love for children.
- Disposition to work positively with others.
- Able to meet requirements per licensing/ministry regulations
Education:
Minimum of Associate’s degree or CDA in Early Childhood (preferred), or experience in early childhood development programs with a plan to gain CDA or pertinent degree within one year of being hired.
Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
To apply send cover letter and résumé to employment@ednamartincc.org
Youth Program Assistant
Youth program assistants promote the personal, educational and social development of young people ages 5-13 years. The Youth Program Assistant position is under the supervision of the applicable Site Coordinator. It is a part-time, non-benefited position requiring 20 hours per week. The position includes management of classroom and social activities, executing lesson plans that are consistent with the educational needs of the students, tutoring or coordination with teachers, and other duties as assigned. Staff in this position are expected to facilitate programming in accordance with the goals and objectives established by EMCC’s director and Board of Directors.
Responsibilities:
- Implement lesson plans and activities as directed and participate in planning as requested
- Develop weekly behavior reports that may be used in conjunction with Class DOJO app and create incident reports and accident reports if/when they occur
- Work with the Site Coordinator and Academic Success Coach to provide young people with meaningful alternatives (e.g. educational programs, social interaction, recreational activities, and employment opportunities) that will draw them from negative lifestyles.
- Provide direct service to enrolled students by leading educational and recreational activities including tutoring, games, crafts, field trips, etc.
- Communicate the need for counseling, casework, and support services to the Site Coordinator
- Administer daily snack/meal program
- Provide transportation home at the end of program or act as bus/van monitor
- Ensure that classrooms, other school areas, and vehicles are safe, clean, and well-maintained
- Work with participants to value EMCC and school-based resources
- Work to publicize programming, activities and recruit prospective participants
- Collect daily and weekly student data and input in EZ Reports as required by EMCC and IDOE
- Perform other related responsibilities as assigned
Complexity of Work:
- Within the scope of the job, it requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, and adapt to change quickly.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- Must be willing to obtain a professional Child and Youth Care Credential within two years of hire
Required Credential(s)
- Valid Driver’s License and have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, as demonstrated by good driving record
- First Aid/CPR training as required by the State of Indiana
- Up to date Fingerprints/background check, drug screening as required by the State of Indiana
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Work Experience:
- None required; at least one year of experience in childcare or school-age youth programming preferred
Incoming Salary: $12-18/hour
Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
To apply send cover letter and résumé to employment@ednamartincc.org
Family Success Coach
Department: Martindale Brightwood Education Zone
The Family Success Coach works to ensure each participant is receiving assistance across all service areas. If warranted, adults may be enrolled in the Center for Working Families (CWF) or the Community Solutions and Entrepreneurship Center based on eligibility requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Comprehensive Assessment and Coaching for Individuals & Parents/Guardians
- Work with clients to assess and develop a family success plan that encompasses the needs and goals of adults as well as children in the household
- Conduct regular one-on-one sessions with participants to continually monitor participants’ efforts and measure progress; empower and encourage families to participate in program activities
- Maintain knowledge about other programs offered by EMCC and community partners, and connect individuals to these services when appropriate
- Conduct informational and skills-based workshops
- Coach participants to achieve their long term educational, financial and employment goals as applicable
Employment
- Identify growing employment sectors and develop relationships with potential employers
- Work with employers to identify specific skills and job requirements of positions they seek to fill; develop a process for residents to acquire those skills
- Provide one-on-one employment coaching: help individuals connect with employment or skills training to advance to a better job, analyze reasons why individuals are not hired or are fired, provide job and career coaching, follow up, and job retention services
- Advocate for hard-to-employ residents such as the disabled and ex-offenders
Financial Development
- Assist clients in resolving current financial situations, while providing a wide lens on their financial health to shift the approach to proactive financial management
- Work with clients to complete a detailed financial assessment
- Work with clients to document budget and provide strategies for budget improvements
- Develop plans to action and provide tools, resources and accountability to the client to help them meet their goals
- Develop relationships with local financial institutions and community organizations
Adult Education & Training
- Conduct educational assessments for participants that include TABE and HSE testing to ascertain placement in available programs and options
- Work with HSE/ABE programs housed at EMCC to ensure participants are engaged and making adequate progress
- Provide 1:1 educational assistance when needed
- Refer participants to educational options (including post secondary) and/or employment training opportunities as applicable
- Foster partnerships with Ivy Tech, Marian University, Martin University, IUPUI, UIndy and other educational institutions to create positive options for participants
Income Supports
- Provide one-to-one income supports counseling with program participants
- Assist with crisis needs including accessing internal and external resources to eliminate or minimize barriers.
- Conduct a general benefits screening; discuss all benefits for which the client is eligible and assist clients through the application process
- Develop relationships with local government offices and community organizations
2-Generation Support for Families
- Connect pregnant mothers to appropriate prenatal health services
- Work with parents with children 0-5 to enroll in local high quality childcare services
- For school-aged children, communicate closely with the Academic Case Manager (ACM) to monitor student progress and/or education needs
- Together with ACM and parents/caregivers, develop strategies to support student’s education needs and maintain communication with families to support implementation of strategies
Data & Development
- Monitor client’s eligibility to ensure funder compliance
- Ensure enrollment and development screening tools are completed in accordance with the time frame of internal processes.
- Accurately create and manage participant files; ensure data is correctly entered into the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO), a client management system within internal deadlines
- Perform follow-up assessments and subsequent data entry according to internal deadlines
- Attend professional development workshops and seminars to further develop expertise
- Attend local round-tables and other learning/networking opportunities in order to deepen knowledge of coaching/case management best practices and resources available for clients
Complexity of Work:
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in stressful environment, and adapt to change quickly.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Required Credential (s)
- Valid Driver’s License and have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, as demonstrated by good driving record
- Up to date Fingerprints/background check
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution preferred
Work Experience:
- Ability to work with diverse populations. Previous work experience with the target population, and/or the ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution or 3-5 years of direct case management experience required
- Previous work experience in the social services sector preferred
- Knowledge of the Center for Working Families bundled services model preferred
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team as a cooperative and successive team member
- Knowledge of education systems, community resources and the ability to build relationships
- Excellent written, verbal, communication and organizational skills
- Technologically savvy with solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and the internet. Efforts to Outcome (ETO) experience a plus.
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule beyond normal business hours.
- Able to advocate for participants to access additional education and/or training opportunities
- A strong understanding of personal finances, particularly in the areas of budgeting, asset building and credit building
- Competent at following directions, filling out forms, and applications (both paper and online)
- Knowledge of educational assessment tools including administration, scoring and interpretation of results that will benefit participants preferred
- Ability to multi-task a variety of activities and remain focused on the best customer service.
Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
To apply send cover letter and résumé to employment@ednamartincc.org
Success Coach
Department: Martindale Brightwood Education Zone
The Success Coach works to ensure each participant is receiving assistance across all service areas. If warranted, adults may be enrolled in the Center for Working Families (CWF) or the Community Solutions and
Entrepreneurship Center based on eligibility requirements.
Specific responsibilities of the SC include:
Comprehensive Assessment and Coaching for Individuals & Parents/Guardians
- Work with clients to assess and develop a family success plan that encompasses the needs and goals of adults as well as children in the household
- Conduct regular one-on-one sessions with participants to continually monitor participants’ efforts and measure progress; empower and encourage families to participate in program activities
- Maintain knowledge about other programs offered by EMCC and community partners, and connect individuals to these services when appropriate
- Conduct informational and skills-based workshops
- Coach participants to achieve their long term educational, financial and employment goals as applicable
Employment
- Identify growing employment sectors and develop relationships with potential employers
- Work with employers to identify specific skills and job requirements of positions they seek to fill; develop a process for residents to acquire those skills
- Provide one-on-one employment coaching: help individuals connect with employment or skills training to advance to a better job, analyze reasons why individuals are not hired or are fired, provide job and career coaching, follow up, and job retention services
- Advocate for hard-to-employ residents such as the disabled and ex-offenders
Financial Development
- Assist clients in resolving current financial situations, while providing a wide lens on their financial health to shift the approach to proactive financial management
- Work with clients to complete a detailed financial assessment
- Work with clients to document budget and provide strategies for budget improvements
- Develop plans to action and provide tools, resources and accountability to the client to help them meet their goals
- Develop relationships with local financial institutions and community organizations
Adult Education & Training
- Conduct educational assessments for participants that include TABE and HSE testing to ascertain placement in available programs and options
- Work with HSE/ABE programs housed at EMCC to ensure participants are engaged and making adequate progress
- Provide 1:1 educational assistance when needed
- Refer participants to educational options (including post secondary) and/or employment training opportunities as applicable
- Foster partnerships with Ivy Tech, Marian University, Martin University, IUPUI, UIndy and other educational institutions to create positive options for participants
Income Supports
- Provide one-to-one income supports counseling with program participants
- Assist with crisis needs including accessing internal and external resources to eliminate or minimize barriers.
- Conduct a general benefits screening; discuss all benefits for which the client is eligible and assist clients through the application process
- Develop relationships with local government offices and community organizations
Data & Development
- Monitor client’s eligibility to ensure funder compliance
- Ensure enrollment and development screening tools are completed in accordance with the time frame of internal processes.
- Accurately create and manage participant files; ensure data is correctly entered into the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO), a client management system within internal deadlines
- Perform follow-up assessments and subsequent data entry according to internal deadlines
- Attend professional development workshops and seminars to further develop expertise
- Attend local round-tables and other learning/networking opportunities in order to deepen knowledge of coaching/case management best practices and resources available for clients.
Position Requirements:
- Ability to work with diverse populations. Previous work experience with the target population, and/or the
ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner. - Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution or 3-5 years of direct case management
experience required - Previous work experience in the social services sector preferred
- Knowledge of the Center for Working Families bundled services model preferred
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team as a cooperative and successive team member
- Knowledge of education systems, community resources and the ability to build relationships
- Excellent written, verbal, communication and organizational skills
- Technologically savvy with solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and the internet.
Efforts to Outcome (ETO) experience a plus. - Must be available to work a flexible schedule beyond normal business hours
- Able to advocate for participants to access additional education and/or training opportunities
- A strong understanding of personal finances, particularly in the areas of budgeting, asset building and
credit building - Competent at following directions, filling out forms, and applications (both paper and online)
- Knowledge of educational assessment tools including administration, scoring and interpretation of
results that will benefit participants preferred - Ability to multi-task a variety of activities and remain focused on the best customer service
- Ability to work with diverse populations. Previous work experience with the target population, and/or the
Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
To apply send cover letter and résumé to employment@ednamartincc.org
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Special Projects Manager
Department: Martindale Brightwood Education Zone
The Edna Martin Christian Center’s (EMCC) Early Childhood Education (ECE) Special Projects Manager is a position based within the Martindale Brightwood Education Zone, serving the IndyEast Promise Neighborhood (IEPN).
The purpose of this position is to ensure that all students and families within the IEPN have access to the skills and resources necessary to prepare all to thrive academically, socially and developmentally. Through partnerships with quality early childhood educators and local providers, the Special Projects Manager will support the connection of individualized experiences for children as early as possible, as well as efficient and equitable referrals for wrap-around family services. In partnership with the leadership of the IEPN ECE Action Council, made up of families, providers and community members, the Special Project Manager will build systems and implement strategies that align with the results outlined in grants and strategic plans for the MBEZ and the IEPN.
Under the supervision of the MBEZ Director, this position has five major responsibilities:
- To apply professional expertise in program design and implementation of educational and community building projects outside of the typical daily operations of EMCC’s ECE Department.
- Be a neighborhood champion for early childhood education with the responsibility of overseeing the development and coordination of systems between internal programs and external partners at neighboring organizations, childcare centers, funders and others. This requires formulating, organizing, structuring and overseeing inter-connected projects and activities.
- Serve as a catalyst in neighborhood-level strategy implementation for key pieces of the Learn Early solutions, including but not limited to, home visiting, establishing primary care for pregnant mothers and young children, parent education partnerships, capacity building with ECE providers for expanded seats and ensuring a successful transition to kindergarten.
- Manage up to three (3) Family Navigators to support implementation efforts and data collection
- Create and maintain accurate and timely qualitative and quantitative data reports, financial reports consistent with funding integration and ensure supporting documentation is provided to the MBEZ Director
The preceding statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks and functions for this position. Other tasks and functions may be assigned as needed to fulfill the mission of the organization.
Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, outlining why they consider themselves an excellent candidate for the position, as well as their resume, to employment@ednamartincc.org with the subject line: Employment Interest: ECE Special Project Manager
EMCC Family Navigator
Department: Martindale Brightwood Education Zone
Job Summary: The Edna Martin Christian Center’s (EMCC) Family Navigator is a position based within the Indy East
Promise Neighborhood.
The Family Navigator will support families to address their most pressing needs through connections to resources and
services. They will work to develop a trusted relationship to be able to provide support and resources that the family
determines important. The Family Navigator is responsible for working directly with families, building one-on-one
relationships, linking them to and facilitating networks of support, and coordinating the enrollment and referral of
families and children to partner services within the IEPN and MBEZ. Working within a cross-functional family services
team, this position ensures the availability of program supports in the home for all family members that will support the
family’s pursuit of stability and the success of the child’s academic pursuits. Finally, this position will assist in
coordinating school-based and community-based awareness efforts to ensure utilization of community based
programming and engagement opportunities.
The Family Navigator position requires the staffer to work as a liaison between EMCC partners, staff and families to
provide resources to families and students within the IEPN and its target schools. This position requires organizing
individualized meetings with families, the ability to take knowledge of existing programs and resources and put together
informative and engaging opportunities for children and families. The Family Navigator will complete the ASSM and
youth goals, connect the family to intensive 1:1 case coaching services in order to obtain CWF services, and maintain
regular communication with the family using a variety of outreach efforts.
The purpose of this position is to ensure that all students and families within the IEPN have access to individually
connect with the Navigator at their assigned school and link them to resources and networks of support. The Navigator
will be provided regular technical assistance, professional development, consultation, training and team casing for
families.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reports to the MBEZ Director
- Receives and manages referrals from school and community partners
- Recruits, assesses and enrolls families into EMCC programs and services
- Assist the family head of household with resources to address the family's level of need after completion of the Arizona Self-Sufficiency Matrix
- Enters relevant and timely updates into appropriate data systems on a regular basis
- Serve as the family’s liaison with other agencies to ensure a warm handoff and continuity toward progress;
- Work collaboratively with all EMCC staff and community partners regarding community opportunities, services,
and resources - Attend cross-functional team and aligned community meetings
- Assists in the development of quarterly success stories as well as quarterly, bi-annual and annual reporting as
needed; - Assists in the coordination of community awareness efforts related to available programs and services including,
but not limited to, preschool enrollment, parent engagement workshops, behavioral health resources,
afterschool programming, housing opportunities, mentoring programs, and others based on individual family
and student needs - Attends community events (as needed) to support recruitment and program marketing
- Works to create and maintain positive working relationships with families at school and community-based sites
- Completes ongoing professional development as it relates to the role
- Provides five types of supports for referred families, including information and education, resources for
instruction and skill development; instrumental, guiding families in how to accomplish tasks necessary for
moving through systems, empathy and affirmation and advocacy for families and children within systems, as
well as teaching families how to advocate for themselves.
The preceding statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks and functions for this position. Other tasks
and functions may be assigned as needed to fulfill the mission of the organization.
Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity
and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status,
disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, outlining why they consider themselves an excellent candidate for the position, as well as their resume, to employment@ednamartincc.org with the subject line: Employment Interest: Family Navigator
