In 2022, Bethesda Project will recognize this week and raise awareness for its mission and accomplishments in homeless services in Philadelphia.

We invite you to join us for these public events:

Potsticker Making at bao • logy – November 12th, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Making potstickers is a traditional way for families and/or friends to gather together and connect over the making and eating of food. Join Chef Judy, owner of Baology, and the team at Bethesda Project as she discusses and demonstrates her family tradition of potstickers and talking about the importance of sourcing your ingredients and sustainable food systems. Conversations about food insecurity and community will be on the menu as well.

Wonton Making at bao • logy – November 19th, 4:30pm – 6:30pm 
Wontons are a satisfying way for families and/or friends to gather and connect. They are super flexible and can be enjoyed boiled on their own, fried, or included as part of your soup. Join Chef Judy, owner of Baology, and the team at Bethesda Project as we talk about the importance of sourcing your ingredients and sustainable food systems. Conversations about food insecurity and community will be on the menu as well.

Lunch and Learn:  “A Conversation around Harm Reduction and Power Dynamics” – November 17th, 12:00pm – 1:00pm 
All are welcome to join a presentation and discussion with Bethesda Project program staff, Andrew Huff, Autumn Jenkins, and Tori Johnson, surrounding their takeaways from the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference which took place this past July in Washington, DC.

Event tickets, as well as the 50/50 raffle and silent auction can be found here.

All event proceeds benefits our life-changing and essential programs and services supporting those experiencing homelessness in our city.

Date and Time: Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 12:00-1:00 PM

RSVP here.

Date and Time: November 18, 2020, 12:00 PM

Register here.

 Holding a fundraiser or supply drive for high need items listed on pages 6-7
 Serving as a courier to transport supplies between Bethesda Project sites
 Signing up to deliver bagged meals for a Tuesday lunch
 Providing administrative support to our Community Life department
 Making cards, decorations, or activity kits for one of our sites to help cheer up guests and residents
 Signing up to be come a Bethesda Pen Pal for one of our residents!
 Sponsoring a meal by ordering food from a local restaurants – also helps support the economy!
 We are also open to any ideas you may think of!

For more information, contact communitylife@bethesdaproject.org.

To learn more about Bethesda Project, visit https://www.bethesdaproject.org/

• Becoming a Volunteer Courier to assist us in transporting supplies to Bethesda Project locations. This physical role requires use of a personal vehicle.
• Assisting the Community Life office with research, communicating with other volunteers, and more!
• Making bagged lunches for guests and residents at one of our sites!
• Becoming a pen pal to a resident at one of our sites – more information coming soon!

Visit our website for more remote opportunities: https://www.bethesdaproject.org/coronavirus (scroll down to Volunteers section)

To register, contact Community Life or sign up here.

Date and Time: November 21, 2019, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 2212 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

According to Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia is the poorest city among America’s largest cities with nearly 400,000 of our residents living below the poverty line. As part of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week (HHAW), Bethesda Project and Keystone First invite you to walk a mile in the shoes of those experiencing poverty by participating in the Community Action Poverty Simulation. The Poverty Simulation is an exercise designed to help participants begin to understand what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family, trying to survive from month to month.

For more information, please visit our website.

Please register by November 20th.

The Director of Operations is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for carrying out Bethesda Project’s mission through our business operations. This position carries significant decision-making, supervisory, and administrative responsibilities and requires a thorough understanding of Bethesda Project’s programming.

Organizational Overview:
Bethesda Project serves Philadelphia’s homeless and formerly homeless men and women through its network of fourteen residential and shelter settings. In the past year, nearly 2000 homeless adults received housing, shelter, meals, and supportive services as they sought to manage their physical and mental illness, recover from addiction, and reclaim their dignity, self-worth and independence. Bethesda Project is 501(c)3 organization with an annual budget of nearly $5 million. For more information, visit http://www.bethesdaproject.org.

NOTE: This position is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Applicants must be available to interview at our Administrative Offices, no travel reimbursements are available.

All replies must include your salary requirements for consideration in a Word or PDF format.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise staff of five (5) including orientation, planning, organizing and directing work of Staff Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Operations Associate, Housekeeping Assistant, and Physical Plant Manager, while providing oversight of respective departmental functions;
• Provide oversight of repair and maintenance needs at seven Bethesda Project housing sites;
• Collaborate with Program Directors in the preparation annual contract renewals for government contracts, as needed;
• Manage vendor relationships including, researching, analyzing, and recommending cost saving measures from vendors and contracts for utilities, maintenance, services, operating and office supplies, etc.; and
• Review and audit operating supply inventory systems in place across the organization to promote efficiency and reduce loss.

Skill/Educational Requirements

• Master’s degree, or equivalent, preferred;
• Minimum 3 years of management and/or supervisory experience;
• Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills; and
• Computer literacy; proficient use of Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements

Requires repetitive movement of hands and fingers for typing and/or writing. Frequent standing, sitting, walking and climbing stairs, occasional stooping, kneeling or crouching and lifting up to 20lbs. Ability to reach with hands and arms and perform audio and visual assessments, as required.

Bethesda Project is a non-profit human services provider that has been serving the Philadelphia community for over 38 years. Bethesda Project is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workplace diversity. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and a 403(b) plan.

https://www.bethesdaproject.org/careers/

Bethesda Project has a great opportunity for you to use those skills to impact the lives of our residents and to be family to those who have none. Bethesda Project is currently seeking a Director of Housing. The Director is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for carrying out Bethesda Project’s mission through our Housing programs. This position requires decision-making abilities, supervisory, administrative, program management and service delivery responsibilities and requires a thorough understanding of homeless populations.

NOTE: This position is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Applicants must be available to interview at our Administrative Offices, no travel reimbursements are available.

All replies must include your salary requirements for consideration in a Word of PDF format.

Organizational Overview:

Bethesda Project serves Philadelphia’s homeless and formerly homeless men and women through its network of fourteen residential and shelter settings. In the past year, nearly 2000 homeless adults received housing, shelter, meals, and supportive services as they sought to manage their physical and mental illness, recover from addiction, and reclaim their dignity, self-worth and independence. Bethesda Project is 501(c)3 organization with an annual budget of nearly $5 million. For more information, visit http://www.bethesdaproject.org.

Major Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise a staff of six (6) Program Coordinators;
• Direct the development, implementation and evaluation of permanent housing programs and related policies and procedures;
• Administer the design, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of Bethesda Project housing programs;
• Collaborate with CEO and Director of Social Services surrounding contractual compliance and reporting obligations;
• Function as Bethesda Project’s official representative for appeals processes and resident eviction proceedings, offering guidance and participating in hearings as needs dictate; and
• Work collaboratively with Director of Operations to ensure repair and maintenance issues at housing sites are prioritized and appropriately addressed.

Skill/Educational Requirements

• Master’s degree, or equivalent, MSW preferred;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in social services, including management, supervisory and program development experience;
• Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills; and
• Computer literacy; proficient use of Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements

• Requires repetitive movement of hands and fingers for typing and/or writing. Frequent standing, sitting, walking and climbing stairs, occasional stooping, kneeling or crouching and lifting up to 20lbs. Ability to reach with hands and arms and perform audio and visual assessments, as required.

Bethesda Project is a non-profit human services provider that has been serving the Philadelphia community for over 38 years. Bethesda Project is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workplace diversity. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and a 403(b) plan.

https://www.bethesdaproject.org/careers/

Please include your salary requirements with your application for employment.

The Program Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day operation of the program. The Program Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of program operation including: staffing, budget control/monitoring, and coordinating physical plant maintenance.

• MSW or similar degree preferred. Four (4) year degree required, social work or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience.
• Positive, strong leadership that can motivate, guide, and direct a team.
• Strong understanding of homelessness, substance abuse and mental health issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational communication skills.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Supervision of Staff:

• Supervise staff, including orientation, planning, organizing and directing work.
• Interview applicants in order to select best qualified candidates.
• Conduct ongoing staff training, including performance management and documentation, as needed.
• Complete and maintain staff schedule for the program and arrange for substitute coverage as necessary.
• Review timecards for accuracy and submit to Human Resources in a timely fashion.
• Hold regular staff meetings to promote communication and team-building while addressing resident needs and house safety.
• Oversee use of program log book, including personal daily entries.

Residential Program:

• Adhere to Bethesda Project admissions process, including reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and maintaining a current waiting list to ensure program functions at capacity.
• Oversee case management of residents, including facilitating weekly case management meetings, monitoring case management work flow including system, and prioritizing Case Manager work tasks as resident needs dictate.
• Utilize system to maintain current records for program residents, including the creation and termination of episodes, rent statements, volunteer coordination, and activity tracking of the admissions process.
• Conduct regular meetings of the residents to encourage their participation in the life of the community and to offer them a forum for their opinions.
• Welcome and host visitors, including volunteers. Supervise tasks as needed.
• Maintain inventory and submit order for necessary operating and office supplies.

Physical Plant:

• Ensure the overall safety of residents and staff.
• Report maintenance needs and repair requests to Physical Plant Manager.
• Perform fire drills as required by facility schedule.
• Monitor compliance of all L&I regulations regarding the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Financial Operations:

• Adhere to program budget, reviewing monthly ledger statements with Director of Housing.
• Collect monthly rent payments and make monthly bank deposits.
• Maintain current petty cash records and submit credit card receipts on a monthly basis.

Record Keeping and Reporting:

• Document all emergencies, injuries, in-house infractions, etc. using appropriate communication channels.
• Submit monthly program report and rent roll report to Director of Housing and Business Manager, respectively.
• Through supervision of the Case Manager, ensure resident files and medication logs are current and in good order.
• Record any in-kind donations on appropriate forms and submit to Development Department.

Miscellaneous:

• Attend monthly team leadership meetings.
• Participate in monthly individual supervision with Director of Housing.
• Provide on-call availability to staff outside of regular business hours, in the event of an emergency.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs.

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The Volunteer Services Program Coordinator is responsible for managing multiple projects and priorities while developing and supporting the mission of Bethesda Project through meaningful and enriching volunteer activities and supportive services to benefit Bethesda Project programs and its residents and guests.

Reports to: Director of Development

Responsibilities include:

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

• Regularly visit and support Bethesda Project communities and maintain regular contact with staff, volunteers, residents and shelter guests;
• Assist with All Staff Gathering and resident retreats;
• Organize activities of Community Life Council;
• Assist Bethesda Project communities in their efforts to organize recreational, cultural and advocacy activities;
• Organize routine and annual events including, but not limited to, Medal Ceremony, Thanksgiving meals, and Holiday celebrations, including coordination of individualized wish lists and gift distribution for Bethesda Project guests and residents;
• Facilitate, organize and plan annual picnic event;
• Promote public policy education and encourage social justice collaboration in conjunction with other groups.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATION

• Monitor volunteer services and needs of Bethesda Project communities;
• Network with local volunteer agencies, schools and faith communities;
• Participate in the recruitment, screening, training, and on-going support and acknowledgment of volunteers, as needed;
• Match volunteer skills and abilities to the needs of the organization;
• Facilitate an orientation program for volunteer groups which will familiarize participants with Bethesda Project’s mission, expectations, and the personal and systemic causes of homelessness;
• Maintain an accurate and current volunteer database through BPCares network;
• Coordinate, plan and track the collection and delivery of in-kind food and clothing donations, as needed;
• Facilitate, organize and plan annual volunteer appreciation event.

OTHER

• Works closely with the Mission Development Facilitator;
• Ability to work independently, but collaboratively in a team environment;
• Attend and participate in team and leadership meetings;
• Adhere to program budget, maintain records and submit credit card receipts on a monthly basis;
• Document all emergencies, injuries, etc. using appropriate communication channels;
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed; provide on-call availability to staff outside of regular business hours, in the event of an emergency;
• Other duties as assigned or directed.

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