New Day Maryland, Inc.
New Day Maryland, Inc.
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329 Prince George Street
Laurel, MD 20707
Phone: (301) 498-2100
Fax: (301) 498-1855
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Volunteer Positions
Currently OpenFood Distribution
Volunteers needed to help prepare food for distribution with Smiling Souls on second Friday of each month from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm and again on the second Saturday of each month from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. Volunteer both days or if you are available on just one, your help will be appreciated. The pandemic has resulted in many more people needing food assistance. You can be a part of the effort and see their "Smiling Souls".
Volunteer
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
STATUS: Part-Time Regular
LOCATION: Administrative Offices
SUMMARY
We are searching for Accounting Assistant to support the Accounting department by performing clerical tasks. You will be processing and recording transactions, preparing reports and budgets, fielding communications with Treasurer, Board Members and Executive Director.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- Experience in recreation, hospitality, or a similar field (1+ years preferred)
- CPR certification (preferred)
- Valid driver's license.
- Flexible schedule.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Bilingual a plus
- Using kindness, being patience and compassionate
- Good English, numeracy and writing skills.
- You must have the ability to understand and follow specific procedures
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Active driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Ability to set up and participate in activities, which may include squatting, bending, and lifting.
For more information or to apply for this position please contact Dr. Michael Schaffer at mwschaffer@newdaymd.org.
ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
STATUS: Part-Time Regular
LOCATION: Administrative Offices
SUMMARY
We are searching for Activities Coordinator that is passionate about volunteer work to manage the moving pieces of our volunteer force. Hiring, recruiting, and placing volunteers, in addition to managing and training them. You need to be detailed oriented and be able to keep a detailed database of volunteer’s information, and skills to match them to opportunities that suit their skills.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- Experience in recreation, hospitality, or a similar field (1+ years preferred)
- CPR certification (preferred)
- Valid driver's license.
- Flexible schedule.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Bilingual a plus
- Using kindness, being patience and compassionate
- Good English, numeracy and writing skills.
- You must have the ability to understand and follow specific procedures
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Active driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Ability to set up and participate in activities, which may include squatting, bending, and lifting.
For more information or to apply for this position please contact Dr. Michael Schaffer at mwschaffer@newdaymd.org.
BUDDIES MENTOR
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
STATUS: Part-Time Regular
LOCATION: Administrative Offices
SUMMARY
We are searching for a person who will provide guidance, advice, feedback, and support to the mentee, serving variously as role model, teacher, counselor, advisor, sponsor, advocate, and ally, depending on the specific goals and objectives negotiated with the mentee.
Required Qualifications
- Basic computer skills and internet skills
- Patience and kindness,
- Good language and communication skills (bilingual skill a plus)
- Ethical behavior and ability to maintain personal boundaries
- Good listener/sounding board
- Flexible
- Value diversity of perspectives
- Knowledgeable
- Nonjudgmental
- Able to give constructive feedback
- Honest and candid
- Able to network and find resources
- Willing and able to devote time to developing others
- Eager to learn
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
- Constantly must be able to sit or stand in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Must be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, officer machinery, etc.
- Occasionally must operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
- Frequently must communicate with staff and others who have inquiries and be able to provide and discuss accurate information in these situations
- Occasionally must move/carry equipment weighing up to 30 pounds
For more information or to apply for this position please contact Dr. Michael Schaffer at mwschaffer@newdaymd.org.
COMPUTER LAB COORDINATOR
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
STATUS: Part-Time Regular
LOCATION: Administrative Offices
SUMMARY
We are searching for person to be an on-site resource to individual students and groups accessing computer technology; helps familiarize students with software; assists students in registering for classes, completing assignments, and orients students to the laboratory.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of training in computer technology either through direct experience troubleshooting skills and use of MS Office applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer equipment and related software; recordkeeping procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to provide assistance and problem solve a variety of basic computer related issues;
- Enforce policies and procedures and maintain a positive class environment
- Bilingual a plus
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Technologically proficient
- Curiosity
- An engaging style
- Leadership and social influence
- Socio-emotional skills
- Strategic foresight
- Time management
- Creativity
- Work is typically performed in an office/laboratory environment and exposure to video display terminals occurs on a regular basis.
- Changes in the performance environment require occasional upgrading of skills.
- May have to interact with angry or disruptive students
- Learned physical skill is required for keyboarding and ten-key functions.
- Some physical skill required to lift and work on equipment that may be located in tight and poorly lighted spaces
- Lifting and moving of computer components and peripherals weighing between 40 and 90 pounds.
For more information or to apply for this position please contact Dr. Michael Schaffer at mwschaffer@newdaymd.org.
FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
STATUS: Part-Time Regular
LOCATION: Administrative Offices
SUMMARY
We are searching for a person to be a Fundraising Coordinator is an unpaid virtual volunteer position. This role will assist with fundraising efforts to increase brand awareness and ultimately grow our community of donors. The objective is to spread our message and encourage our community of supporters to make donations to New Day Maryland. Upon marketing manager approval, access may be granted to use any appropriate digital marketing outlets (website, blog, newsletter, press releases, etc.) and/or social media channels to promote active fundraising campaigns, encouraging public support. Predetermined issues promoted by New Day Maryland include, ending people experiencing homelessness, and those who are vulnerable, enabling them to make a better life by learning new skills for employment and receiving needed resources for better health conditions.
Required Qualifications
- Nonprofit fundraising and/or event planning experience.
- Clear understanding of the unique needs of New Day
- Micro influencer with fundraising portfolio and large social media network is an asset.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Outgoing, enthusiastic and creative thinker.
- Ability to build strong relationships with new people, businesses, and organizations.
- Ability to use online tools to engage members, donors, and corporate partners.
- Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.
- Works well independently and proactively as part of a team
- Expect to sit, for long periods of time
- Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
- Understand the speech of another person.
- See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
For more information or to apply for this position please contact Dr. Michael Schaffer at mwschaffer@newdaymd.org.
INTAKE COORDINATOR
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
STATUS: Part-Time Regular
LOCATION: Administrative Offices
SUMMARY
We are searching for a person to interview clients to establish what services may assist them. You will assess clients and recommend appropriate treatment or services. Be responsible for connecting patients with various support services.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
- Six months of experience interviewing persons for the purpose of obtaining and verifying background or financial information
- Strong compatibility for customer service
- Working knowledge of office management and filing systems
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Great communication and interpersonal skills.
- Filling out client paperwork and documenting the results of assessments and screening.
- Briefing internal services and outside agencies about client needs and requirements.
- Providing clients with follow up support.
- Answering phone calls and inquiries.
- Maintaining up-to-date client records.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be a good listener and speaker.
- Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
- Expect to sit, stand and walk throughout your shift
- Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Handles Pressure, Objectivity, Confidentiality
For more information or to apply for this position please contact Dr. Michael Schaffer at mwschaffer@newdaymd.org.
RECUPERATIVE CARE NURSE
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
STATUS: Part-Time Regular
LOCATION: Administrative Offices
SUMMARY
We are searching for a volunteer nurse to work with the attending primary care provider and team to see patients efficiently, effectively and to provide nursing care, patient education and ensure safe delivery of treatments and medication.
Required Qualifications
- Current Maryland registered nurse license
- At least 21 years old
- Complete application process including orientation
- Ability to work with diverse populations and age groups
- A passion to help the underserved
- Ability to work as an effective member of a dedicated team of volunteers and staff
- Sensitivity and a clear understanding of patient confidentiality
- Sound understanding of and commitment to AFC mission and philosophy
- Assist the Clinic Director as needed
- Intake including height/weight, vital signs, patient history and medication reconciliation
- Prepare patients for provider exam
- Perform point of care testing and other procedures such as EKG as trained
- Dispense medications and administer injections as prescribed by the primary care provider
- Assist the primary care provider with procedures as needed
- Provide patient instruction, educational materials and community referral resources
- Discuss concerns regarding patient with clinic director
- Ensure complete and proper documentation of all patient care and instruction in patient medical records
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Follow universal precautions, infection control principles and general clinic policies
- standing and walking 50% of the time.
- lifting or moving patients and equipment
- bending, squatting, twisting and kneeling.
- frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 lbs.
- standing and walking 50% of the time
- frequent exertion of physical effort in positioning
For more information or to apply for this position please contact Dr. Michael Schaffer at mwschaffer@newdaymd.org.
STOCKROOM CLERK
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
STATUS: Part-Time Regular
LOCATION: Administrative Offices
SUMMARY
We are searching for clerks to ensure that inventory arrives on time, is undamaged, and is allocated to the proper areas. They keep thorough records of items shipped or received and track inventory changes in supply or demand. They'll additionally be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe stock room.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of one year of related warehouse experience required.
- Ability to read
- Do basic mathematics
- Understand and respond to written and verbal instructions in English for the purposes of safety, work instructions, policies,
- Good reading and writing skills
- Strong grammar and spelling
- Competent keyboard skills
- Good communication
- An ability to work individually and as part of a team
- The ability to concentrate for long periods of time
- Attention to detail
- Ability to stock merchandise to shelving
- Ability to place products, weighing up to 45 pounds, on shelving at various heights.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store.
For more information or to apply for this position please contact Dr. Michael Schaffer at mwschaffer@newdaymd.org.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
STATUS: Part-Time Regular
LOCATION: Administrative Offices
SUMMARY
We are searching for a person who will be responsible for managing all elements of volunteering at New Day Maryland.
Required Qualifications
- Experience as Volunteer Coordinator or similar role
- Previous experience in volunteering
- Previous experience in sourcing and recruiting
- Good knowledge in different recruiting methods
- Some knowledge in Employer Branding and Recruitment Marketing
- Working knowledge of databases and MS Office (especially Excel)
- Experience using HR and recruiting tools
- Team player
- Good time-management skills
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Source and recruit volunteers using different recruiting various techniques
- Collect information on qualifications and skills
- Arrange for training when needed
- Manage schedules for everyday activities
- Assign responsibilities as appropriate
- Communicate frequently with volunteers
- Ensure volunteers are satisfied by creating a health working environment
- Keep and manage records of volunteers’ information and work
- Track volunteers work
- Evaluate volunteer’s work
- Give constructive feedback
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
For more information or to apply for this position please contact Dr. Michael Schaffer at mwschaffer@newdaymd.org.