Employment

It’s a great time to become part of a dynamic, caring agency that addresses a major community public health epidemic: child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Kristi House is 30 years old and continually growing to meet the needs of children in Miami-Dade County. As Miami-Dade County’s Children’s Advocacy Center, you’d be part of a team that is helping to heal and protect our community’s most vulnerable victims.

Please check back periodically. Send resume and cover letter to jobs@kristihouse.org.

Kristi House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If an accommodation is needed in order to participate in the application process, please contact jobs@kristihouse.org.

To advise us of your interest in possible employment opportunities at Kristi House, please send a cover letter and resume to: jobs@kristihouse.org.

In the employment, training, promoting, or provision of service to clients, Kristi House will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, country of national origin, language proficiency, or ability to pay. In addition, clients that are diagnosed with co-occurring disorders will not be excluded from service because of the diagnosis. Kristi House will provide reasonable accommodation to all employees and clients as specified by the mandates of the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Department of Children and Families CFOP 60-10, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. All services including communication assistance and auxiliary aids, are provided free of charge to the client.

1. Manager of Development Operations

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time, management level position responsible for the operations of the Development Department. Responsible for planning and executing fundraising special events, donor tracking and stewardship operations, and day-to-day functions of the Development Department. Work is performed under the direction of the Chief Strategy Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Preferred: 3+ years of experience working with donors and volunteers in a community setting, preferably in Miami or South Florida.
  • Preferred: experience with donor CRMs, such as Bloomerang and well versed in Excel.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree. Years of experience in the field may be substituted.
  • Organization and time management skills.
  • Event planning experience.
  • Ability to communicate tactfully, patiently, and persuasively in writing and in person.
  • Ability to manage many responsibilities independently as well as part of a team.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a diverse, multicultural, and multi-ethnic environment.

Salary Range:

$70,000 – $90,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plan and execute fundraising special events, ranging from happy hours to the Annual Gala; work with the CEO, Board, and Volunteers for events and board initiatives.
  • Develop and implement strategies, systems, annual campaigns, and other fundraising campaigns for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting current and prospective donors.
  • Oversee donor database, reporting, and all donor correspondence, and ensure data integrity. Track all incoming donations across multiple platforms.
  • Create content and strategy for direct mail fundraising materials and electronic communications for fundraising programs.
  • Find development synergies with the volunteer program at Kristi House.
  • Remain current on new trends and advances in the field of fundraising and development, and technology to support increased donor engagement.
  • Provide other Development support as requested by the Board President, CEO and/or Fundraising/Development Chairs of the board, especially for the gala.
  • Work across departments, specifically with Finance and Operations, to ensure smooth development processes and procedures.
  • Provide direct supervision of and work closely with the Development Specialist.

2. Grant Writer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time position responsible for grant applications to foundation, corporate and public entities. This role involves identifying new prospective funders, and crafting effective grant proposals, reports, and communication materials that align with the organization’s mission and programs. Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail are essential for this position. Work is performed under the direction of the Chief Strategy Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Two to three years of experience in fundraising with at least one writing grants.
  • Superior communication skills: oral, written, proofreading, editing, and presentation
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a larger staff team.
  • Superior organizational skills: ability to set priorities and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Passion for equitable communities and the mission of Kristi House.
  • Social media and computer skills required: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and donor/volunteer management software (Bloomerang experience a plus).
  • Comfort learning to use new technology is required.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a diverse, multicultural, and multi-ethnic environment.

Salary Range:

$55,000 – $75,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Research and identify potential grant prospects.
  • Develop and write grant applications with the assistance of the Chief Strategy Officer.
  • Develop budgets for proposals in line with funder criteria.
  • Ensure that grant applications clearly convey the organization’s mission and programs.
  • Build relationships with funding agencies through stewardship efforts.
  • Assist with departmental reporting, providing updates to internal and external stakeholders on program funding progress, outcomes, and impact.
  • Assist with developing and growing Peer-to-Peer fundraising making use of social media with the guidance of the Director of Communications.
  • Track progress toward financial goals and donor cultivation.
  • Oversee gift entry and acknowledgment process for all grant funding, ensuring letters are donor-centric and mailed in a timely manner.

3. Mental Health Therapist (Full-Time)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Kristi House is currently seeking Licensed Therapists to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions. Therapists will have one location to work from and can choose between Miami Gardens, Downtown Miami, South Miami, or Homestead.

Kristi House is dedicated to eradicating child abuse and child sex trafficking – working nationally on solutions, and locally to heal child-victims. Kristi House provides an integrated solution for families navigating the complex services involved in the healing process.

This is a Master’s level (Full-time: 40 hours per week, Part-time: 10 – 32 hours per week) position designed to provide therapeutic services to child sexual abuse victims, physical abuse victims, and/or children who have experienced sex trafficking, along with their parents/caregivers. The therapist is responsible for carrying a therapeutic caseload for Kristi House clients, including individual, group, and family therapy. The position reports to the Clinical Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Clinical Social Work, Mental Health, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
  • A minimum of 1 year Masters level experience working with emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide office, in-home or teletherapy for children and their caregivers who are overcoming sexual abuse.
  • Serve on call for critical incidents and ongoing consultation.
  • Maintain professional standards regarding client record keeping and confidentiality.
  • Monitor clients’ clinical progress during the course of treatment via clinical assessment tools.
  • Prepare treatment plans/treatment plan reviews/termination summaries and closing documents.
  • Maintain contact with KH case coordinators and other agencies co-located at the Center to ensure communication among agencies involved with the family.
  • Prepare for and attend weekly supervision to discuss client’s progress, therapists’ needs and administrative paperwork.
  • Assess clients/families for co-occurring disorders and make referrals as needed.
  • Attend bi-weekly group supervision and monthly psychiatric case review.
  • Lead a therapeutic group at KH such as Teen Group, Pathways, or Parents Group.
  • Perform and be available as back up for initial clinical intake assessments.

4. Transportation Coordinator - Project GOLD South

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position designed to provide transportation services to members who are victims or at risk of sexual exploitation, their caregivers, and staff. An employee in this position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of transportation for members with the assistance of the Youth Advocates and Project GOLD support staff. Work is performed under the supervision of the Project GOLD Youth Advocate – Group Program Coordinator.  Performance is monitored through periodic and annual job evaluation processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Safe driving record-Driving record check required.
  • Bilingual – English and Spanish or English and Haitian Creole preferred.
  • Trauma-informed training and experience transporting at-risk youth and families, or related population preferred.
  • Survivors of commercial sexual exploitation/human trafficking/people with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The person in this position is required to work a 40-hour week using flex time as needed to facilitate early and late pickups.  When there are no scheduled pickups, the driver is expected to be on site at one of the Project GOLD locations from approximately 12 noon to 8 p.m. to perform work-related tasks as required.

 

  • Provide transportation for program members daily between their neighborhoods and the Drop in Center, coordinating with Project GOLD personnel, girls participating in the program and professionals from other agencies. Utilize the lengthy drive times to provide positive feedback to members, role modeling and encouragement.
  • Observe and report information regarding members to the appropriate staff, maintain log of participation.
  • Accompany members to/from vehicle to/from home, school or office as needed ensuring girls feel safe before leaving them.
  • Calculate times/distances and navigate geographical areas of Miami-Dade County as needed to ensure punctual arrival to appointments.
  • Ensure passengers follow safety rules of the vehicle–wearing seat belt, remaining seated during trip, sitting in appropriate location, behaving appropriately.
  • Transport and accompany staff as needed on home visits to meet with members.
  • Monitor, schedule, and record maintenance of the vehicle as it requires, including regular cleaning (inside/outside), oil changes, etc. using vehicle maintenance chart.
  • Use vehicle only for agency purposes: to/from Driver’s point of origin to members home, school and/or the office. The van is to be secured at the approved Kristi House location when not in use for agency purposes. Weekend personal use of the vehicle is prohibited.
  • The position must implement and comply with emergency evacuation procedures–attend training as required.
  • Participate in agency-wide events, staff meetings, community outreach, public presentations as needed.
  • Perform related work and provide Project GOLD members assistance as required.

5. Masters Level Therapist - Project GOLD

This is a master’s level, full-time, 40 hours per week position providing intake, assessment, individual, family, and group services to youth who are victims or at risk of human trafficking/commercial sexual exploitation and their non-offending caregivers at Project GOLD (PG). The therapist is responsible for carrying a list of care of PG members and, on occasion, other Kristi House office therapy clients. The position reports directly to the PG Associate Director and, as needed, PG Director or Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited university in Clinical Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Psychology.
  • A minimum of 1 year master’s level experience and ability to work with youth who are at risk and/or trauma exposed (sexual abuse and HT/CSEC preferred) and their families.
  • Ability to manage workload, adjust to changing priorities and opportunities.
  • Experience interfacing with the community and working in a culturally diverse environment.
  • Survivors of HT/CSE/commercial sex industry/people with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole preferred.

Salary Range:

Unlicensed: $60,000 – $65,000
Licensed: $70,000 – $75,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Complete comprehensive clinical intake assessment of youth referred for PG services.
  • Complete clinical and HT/CSE outcomes or screening tools at intake, during the course and at the end of treatment as per Kristi House therapy policies, or as otherwise needed.
  • Provide individual and/or family therapy (i.e. TF-CBT, etc.) as appropriate to PG members at the PG drop-in center, in the home, at school, or at other Kristi House offices.
  • Prepare treatment plans/treatment plan reviews for individual and family therapy or groups, discharge summaries, and therapy summary or progress reports as needed.
  • Develop and maintain strategies to engage caregivers in intake and therapy services.
  • Lead/co-facilitate therapeutic, life skills, activities of daily living, safety/prevention, psychoeducational, and other group programming at the drop-in center.
  • Document all contact and activity conducted whether virtual, in-person, telephone, email, or other correspondence via therapy progress notes.
  • Be on-call for critical incidents/crises and ongoing consultation when applicable/needed.
  • Maintain professional standards regarding record keeping and confidentiality.
  • Maintain contact with other PG staff with overlapping lists of care as well as other agencies providing services or involved with PG members (e.g. DCF, Citrus, GRACE Court, SAO, and other community partners) to ensure communication among agencies.
  • Prepare for/attend weekly supervision to discuss list of care, documentation, and other needs.
  • Assess youth and families for co-occurring disorders and make referrals as needed.
  • Attend monthly therapeutic group supervision and psychiatric case review.
  • Transport members and/or caregivers as needed for continuity of services.
  • Travel for meetings, staffings, court, or conferences as needed.
  • Perform related work as required.
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