Santa Maria Community Services is proud of its staff of vibrant, passionate, committed professionals who work each day to help families help themselves and make the Price Hill community a better place to live. If you share that energy and are driven by a desire to serve your neighbors, Santa Maria would love to get to know you! Santa Maria offers medical, dental, vision and life insurance, in addition to nine paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Santa Maria provides a friendly and supportive work environment which includes flexible scheduling. Interested applicants should submit both a cover letter and résumé to Human Resources at 617 Steiner Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45204, Fax #513-557-2726, or email HR@santamaria-cincy.org.

 

Current Open Positions

Internship for UC, Xavier, NKU or Miami Junior/Senior

The Scripps Howard Communications and Marketing Intern will assist Santa Maria Community Services’ Development Department with projects regarding digital and print marketing and communications. Projects will play into the overall goal of promoting the agency and increasing donations through marketing materials and fundraising events. The hired individual will produce newsworthy stories including event happenings and client success stories for website (blog), e-newsletter, print newsletter, and social media accounts, in addition to creating and distributing digital and print marketing materials (flyers, e-newsletter, etc.). To qualify for the Scripps Howard Internship Program, students must be juniors or seniors majoring in communication, marketing, or journalism. Students must also attend one of the following institutions: University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, Northern Kentucky University, or Miami University Ohio. This is a paid internship through the Scripps Howard Foundation. Students will be paid $10 an hour up to 2,000 hours. This internship will begin in January 2021, and end in May of 2021. Santa Maria is seeking an individual for 20 hours/week. Interested applicants must submit their resume to Nune.Sargsyan@santamaria-cincy.org with the subject line: Scripps Howard Internship

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Create and distribute print and digital marketing materials (e-newsletter, print newsletter, press releases, brochures, flyers, etc.)
  • Maintain social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)
  • Collect, write, and publish news stories for website blog, print newsletter, e-newsletter, and social media (includes interviewing staff and clients, attending programs/groups/events, and capturing photographs and video).
  • Other responsibilities as needed to support the Development Department

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills (ability to write a newsworthy story)
  • Great interpersonal skills (ability to interview staff/clients)
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and complete projects on a deadline
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently with a willingness to seek guidance when necessary
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel
  • Proficient in social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)
  • Experience creating marketing materials (brochures, invitations, flyers, newsletters, etc.)
  • Must have reliable transportation

 

Family Support Worker

Position Overview: we are seeking a Family Support Worker to help support our mission in serving as a catalyst and advocate for Greater Price Hill families to attain their educational, financial, and health goals. This position provides home visiting to first time mothers and an optimal start for their children.

Position Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in early childhood education, social work, psychology, education, nursing, or related field. Applicants must also possess a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle.

 

Workforce Coach

Position: We are seeking a fulltime Workforce Coach to help support our mission in serving as a catalyst and advocate for Greater Price Hill families to attain their educational, financial, and health goals. This position specializes in coaching of youth (ages 16-24) to achieve their educational, employment and career goals, while helping to eliminate barriers to goals.

Position Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field and a minimum one year of related experience. Applicants must also possess a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle.

 

Bilingual Navigator (part-time)

Position: We are seeking a part-time (20 hours/week) Bilingual Navigator to help support our mission in serving as a catalyst and advocate for Greater Price Hill families to attain their educational, financial, and health goals. This position provides navigation/case management services to Every Child Succeeds families whose primary language is Spanish.

 

Position Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required in early childhood education, social work, psychology, education, nursing, or related field and a minimum of one year of experience working with families in a human services setting. Applicants must also possess a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle.

 

Youth Development Specialist

Position: We are seeking a full-time Youth Development Specialist to help support our mission in serving as a catalyst and advocate for Greater Price Hill families to attain their educational, financial, and health goals. This position provides educational, leadership training, and social skills programming for “at risk” youth in Price Hill, Lower Price Hill, and Sedamsville, focusing on outreach, group recruitment and facilitation.

Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or other human services; minimum of two years of experience working with children and youth in human services setting. Applicants must also possess a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle.

 

AmeriCorps Service Opportunities

Santa Maria is proud affiliate of AmeriCorps Project Advance. Make a difference in your community and help others by serving in a year-long, full-time position at a local nonprofit while earning a living stipend and a college tuition award.

Positions include: Health Educators, Education Instructors, Employment Coaches, ESL Class Coordinators, and Housing Support Specialists. Click here to find out more about Santa Maria’s AmeriCorps Program.

 

Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. does not discriminate in employment or delivery of service on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field
• Evidence of high level of motivation, initiative, perseverance, and independent judgement.
• Strong people skills; ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally-diverse families and communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate
• Proven ability to establish and maintain positive, ongoing professional relationships with program participants, co-workers, and partner agency staff
• Proven ability to move individuals and families from crisis towards self-sufficiency. Ability to motivate others to achieve their goals. Experience with strength-based assessment and/or coaching model preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources for high risk populations.
• Comfort with home visiting, transporting clients, working in the community
• A strong sense of respect for confidentiality involving clients and fellow employees.
• A valid driver’s license, current insurance, and reliable vehicle are required.
• Excellent technology skills. Knowledge of and proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Objective(s): Serve as the day-to-day Tutor for the Evening GED Program charged with supporting clients in meeting their educational goals.