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

Family Support Worker

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.
Position Overview: 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 Bachelor’s’ 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.

Youth Sports Mentor

We are currently seeking a part time (8 hours per week) Youth Sports Mentor to join our mission in serving as a catalyst and advocate for Greater Price Hill families to attain their educational, financial, and health goals.
Position Overview: This position assists staff in the JWFC gym & improve athletic skills and sportsmanship in the youth of the Lower Price Hill area by coaching seasonal sports, displaying leadership skills, and assisting JWFC staff with planning and facilitating structured activities and games during open gym.
Position Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required.

Youth Program Assistant

We are currently seeking a part time (8 hours per week) Youth Program Assistant to join our mission in serving as a catalyst and advocate for Greater Price Hill families to attain their educational, financial, and health goals.
Position Overview: This position assists staff with math and reading tutoring for 7th & 8th graders at Oyler Elementary School and assist JWFC staff with facilitating/planning group discussions and discussions at the JWFC’s after-school program.
Position Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required.

Bilingual Family Centered Coach

We are seeking a Bilingual Family Centered 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.
Position Overview: This position leads the training of assigned AmeriCorps volunteers in providing family centered wellness/career pathway/employment and financial coaching to families and individuals. This position is also responsible for data management and reporting.
Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, or related field. Certifications or Master’s’ degree preferred. Training in community health work, workforce development, client advocacy, counseling, coaching or case management.  Two to five years’ experience working with people. Excellent written and verbal and communication skills in English and Spanish.

 

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 hiring or service delivery based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform the essential job functions, in accordance with applicable laws. 

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.