Employment Opportunities

2023 Summary of Benefits

Grants Financial Analyst

Childcare Ministry Teacher

EMCC Family Navigator

Youth Program Assistant

Family Success Coach

Childcare Ministry Teacher

Description

Job Summary: 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

Job Summary: 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

To apply send cover letter and résumé to employment@ednamartincc.org

Family Success Coach

Department: Martindale Brightwood Education Zone

Job Summary: 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.

To apply send cover letter and résumé to employment@ednamartincc.org

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

Grants Financial Analyst

Department: Administration

Job Summary: The Grants Financial Analyst position at the Edna Martin Christian Center is a highly administrative role which involves monitoring the performance of departments and programs relative to expenditures and reimbursement of grant awards and federally funded programs. The employee performs a variety of routine daily tasks; prepares reports and provides guidance on federal grant activities in adherence and compliance to the applicable policy and guidelines. Duties also include, but are not limited to, coordinating financial and grants management activities, distributing information for federal programs, coordinating and assisting with training sessions, audit conferences, grant award analysis and reconciliations, and other related
accounting duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- - Monitor expenditures and revenues of all local, state, and federal grant-funded programs.
  - Conduct and maintain detailed analysis of various grant awards and funds received.
  - Provide support and assistance with financial audits and examinations.
  - Prepare and compile information for budget and reporting purposes and/or support program leaders in this capacity.
  - Ensure that reimbursement claims are initiated, compliant with funding guidelines, received, and reported in a timely manner.
  - Coordinate financial and grants management activities; serve as liaison between program/department managers and finance team for efficient management of grant programs.
  - Document and recommend new procedures for better accountability, controls, record-keeping and reporting for grant programs.
  - Research historical records for grants and effect draw downs.
  - Review budgets and prepare account analysis to ensure proper recording of federal funds through the G-6 system.
  - Maintain follow-up communication with staff and external entities to address issues in a timely manner.
  - Prepare various reports and follow-up with departments/agencies to ensure compliance.
  - Works to create and maintain positive working relationships with families at school and community-based sites
  - Perform account reconciliations and reconciliations of grant activities program.
  - Assist with training relative to grant activities.
  - Performs other accounting related duties as required.

Complexity of Work:

- - This position entails the financial oversight and review of grant-funded programs/ projects within the agency. 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

Required Credentials

- - Possess a high-level of professionalism and confidentiality.
  - Possess high level of computer literacy and proficiency, especially in the Google Office Suite and latest Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of QuickBooks preferred.
  - Possess exceptionally efficient and effective oral and written communication skills with considerable experience and demonstrated ability to serve the public and others in a courteous and professional manner.
  - Ability to exercise efficient time management.
  - Ability to coordinate and handle multiple tasks, meeting established deadlines.
  - Ability to analyze and evaluate data, create spreadsheets, charts, graphs and presentations.
  - Ability to prepare financial data analysis.
  - Ability to read and comprehend.
  - Self-motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  - Knowledge of and ability to understand and implement programs within federal guidelines.
  - Knowledge of Government Financial/Cost Accounting.
  - Knowledge and ability to conduct training and seminar sessions.
  - Ability to coordinate activities between program managers and other federal and local government departments.
  - Ability to interact with senior management personnel (internal and external); and to establish strong relationships with co-workers and staff of other departments and agencies.

Education:

- - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance and/or Management and at least two (2) years of relative working experience in Accounting
  - OR Associates Degree or Certificate from an accredited institution in related accounting, business administration, finance or management field; and a minimum of five (5) years of related accounting work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Experience:

- - Ability to work with diverse populations.
  - Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team as a cooperative and successful team member.
  - Commitment to respect and demonstrate love for our community including children, teens, adults, and seniors.

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.

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