Job Announcement
We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every race, color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.
Marian House is currently hiring for a half time Therapist to provide psychotherapy to an assigned caseload of residents in the transitional program. Residents are formerly homeless women, most of whom have histories of chronic substance abuse, chronic mental illness, trauma, and/or long term incarceration. Marian House utilizes a team approach with the overall goal of helping residents achieve the maximum possible personal stability through mental health and recovery services.
The ideal candidate would be trained in at least one trauma-specific treatment modality (EMDR, IFS, TF-CBT). Would also strongly consider a candidate motivated to complete training and integrate trauma work into practice, with support and consultation from our clinical team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters level degree in psychology, counseling, or social work.
- Current independent licensure , i.e. LCPC or LCSW-C
- A minimum of 2-3 years experience providing psychotherapy
- Experience working with clients who have disease of addiction
- Background in trauma informed care, experience with trauma-specific treatment preferred.
Salary and benefits: commensurate with experience. Therapists of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates please submit cover letter and resume to mlafon@marianhouse.org . No phone calls/faxes please.
The Employment Coordinator assist residents in Marian House programs to develop and apply the skills necessary to obtain and maintain suitable employment that enhances their long-term independence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Resident Services
- Collect and assess each resident’s employment history and skills within 30 days of admission; assist them to set appropriate short and long term vocational and employment objectives and monitor their progress toward same.
- Arrange or facilitate resident's enrollment in appropriate employment readiness/training activities and monitor resident’s progress in same
- Coordinate and conduct the Job Readiness class and mock interviews.
- Assess each resident’s legal history and criminal background within 30 days of admission and, as appropriate, refer to legal resources for possible record expungement.
- Act as liaison to Department of Rehabilitative Services or other vocational service providers for residents receiving or eligible for services.
- Provide coaching to employed residents to help maintain long-term employment and troubleshoot areas of concern in job performance or satisfaction.
- Closely coordinate with clinical team and participate in monthly resident reviews beginning at the month four review.
- Work with supervisory staff to facilitate career development activities for Marian House residents and alumni.
Resources and Records
- Maintain updated educational and employment resources and materials.
- Establish and maintain relationships with educators, employers and employment training program personnel, using all community resources to access all vocational/training and employment opportunities for residents; seek relationships with new potential employers.
- Maintain record of resident education and employment history, including progress notes, in accordance with accreditation standards.
- Obtain employment verification for all new resident jobs and enter record in internal systems as directed.
- Track and compile employment data in coordination with Supervisor.
General
- Serve quarterly as weekend on-call staff in rotation with other full-time personnel.
- Cooperate in the agency’s team approach to service provision by assuming responsibilities for program operation and house maintenance when needed. This will occasionally require presence outside regular business days and office hours.
- Maintain and expand clinical expertise by taking advantage of workshops, conferences, and in-service opportunities that focus on homelessness, addiction, trauma, and other topics relevant to the Marian House client population.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Established skills in client engagement, teaching, resume development, and job development
- BA or BS in education, human services, vocational services, or related field preferred.
- Two years experience preferred.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft applications.
- Mature development of self as a professional with demonstrated knowledge of good work practices and of community resources.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a workload efficiently.
- Maryland Drivers' license and reliable transportation for work.
- Background and ability to understand, appreciate, and carry out the Marian House mission; interpersonal skills to engage staff and volunteers in doing same.
Equipment Used: Personal Computers, Laser Printers, copier, scanner, fax machine, intra-office telephone system
Special Requirements:
- Ability to respect the diversity of population served and embraces those of different race, culture, social class, ethnicity, or sexual orientation
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; ability to receive communication clearly
- Ability to ambulate independently as the job requires
- Ability to maintain safety for self and others in an emergency
- Ability to handle stress without significant impairment to functioning
- Ability to absorb new information, skills, and attitudes
- General awareness of one’s own and others’ feeling states, and ability to identify them
- Ability to form a therapeutic relationship with clients and to establish positive collegial relationships with co-workers.
- Ability to organize, to keep records and manage a workload efficiently
- Commitment to the mission of Marian House
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and adapt to changes in accordance with clients and the agency’s needs
- Ability to move throughout office complex frequently in the course of the business day
How to apply:
Send cover letter (optional) and resume (mandatory) to Mallory LaFon at mlafon@marianhouse.org - No phone calls please.
The Maintenance Assistant performs maintenance duties in and around campus facilities to support the work of our Maintenance Supervisor; troubleshoots, performs repairs and responds to emergency calls for service; works closely with employees and the public to maintain the safety and good repair of all building needs of the area; and resolves problems to ensure efficient and safe operations.
Duties:
- Works with the Maintenance Supervisor to schedule and performs routine and comprehensive maintenance of assigned facilities.
- Reports and responds to emergency calls for assistance.
- Review all work orders at the beginning of every day.
- Responds to service requests in a timely fashion and coordinates resources to meet the needs.
- Performs various maintenance duties such as repair and paint drywall, installation and repair to fixtures and appliances.
- Troubleshoots and repairs minor plumbing and electrical problems; replaces a variety of light bulbs; replacing HVAC air filters and lighting accessories.
- Escort the exterminator to all the properties.
- Operates power equipment such as snow blower, and hand power tools.
- Performs preventative maintenance in and around facilities.
- Work effectively in and around the public; perform physical labor; understand and carry out oral and written directions; maintain cooperative working relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population.
- Routinely required to work under inclement weather conditions to remove snow in front of doors, shovel a path and sprinkle salt.
- Move furniture and help setup/breakdown tables & chairs when necessary.
- Other duties assigned by Maintenance Supervisor /Deputy Director.
- Normal work hours are Mon – Fri, 9 am to 5 pm.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently and interact appropriately with staff and residents.
- Have a minimum of 5 years work experience in construction or buildings maintenance.
- Ability to use a computer & email to communicate and record services.
- Clean driving record and personal transportation.
Equipment Used: The qualified candidate must demonstrate proficiency with many types of tools, including but not limited to: hand tools, multimeter, snow blower, toilet snake.
Special Requirements:
- Ability to respect the diversity of population served and embraces those of different race, culture, social class, ethnicity, or sexual preference
- Ability to ambulate independently as the job requires
- Ability to maintain safety for self and others in an emergency
- Ability to handle stress without significant impairment to functioning
- Ability to absorb new information, skills, and attitudes
- General awareness of one’s own and others’ feeling states, and ability to identify them
- Commitment to the mission of Marian House
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and adapt to changes in accordance with clients and the agency’s needs
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to move supply cartons and equipment
- Ability to move throughout office complex frequently in the course of the business day
Disclosure: The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The job’s responsibilities/tasks may be modified and/or expanded over time.
DEI & Belonging Statement:
We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every race, color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.
How to apply:
Send cover letter and resume to Mallory LaFon, Administrative Assistant at mlafon@marianhouse.org - No phone calls please.
Responsible for facilitating one or more clinical groups in the IOP, on a temporary or permanent basis.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitate specified groups in IOP using established curriculum
- Communicate any emerging issues with clinical team
- Maintain complete, accurate, timely and legible client records
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current appropriate clinical licensure in addictions, social work or counseling
- Experience in facilitating clinical groups
- At least one year of experience in substance abuse treatment setting
- Experience working with women with trauma histories and mental illness preferred
- Strong clinical knowledge of trauma, homelessness, and chronic mental illness
- Strong verbal, written, and computer skills
- For candidates in recovery, a minimum of 2 years of sobriety
Equipment Used
Personal Computers, Laser Printers, copier, scanner, fax machine, intra-office telephone system.
Special Requirements:
- Ability to organize, to keep records and manage a workload efficiently
- Ability to respect the diversity of population served and embrace those of different race, culture, social class, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle; reliable transportation for work; Maryland driver’s license preferred
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; ability to receive communication clearly
- Ability to work independently as the job requires
- Ability to maintain safety for self and others in an emergency
- Ability to absorb new information and skills
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and adapt to changes in accordance with clients and the agency’s needs
- Commitment to the mission of Marian House
How to apply:
Send cover letter (optional) and resume (mandatory) to Mallory LaFon at mlafon@marianhouse.org - No phone calls please.
(Applications accepted on a rolling basis) Marian House is currently hiring for a part time Weekend House Manager to manage the Marian House I transitional facility two or more weekend shifts per month, to include a Sunday daytime shift, with the possibility of more shifts on the weekend or during the week. The Weekend House Manager may work from 5 pm to 9 am overnight on a Friday or Saturday, or during the day on a Saturday or Sunday. The Weekend House Manager is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the house, making regular rounds, and being available to the residents in a supportive role. Residents are formerly homeless women, most of whom have histories of chronic substance abuse, chronic mental illness, trauma, and/or long term incarceration. Marian House utilizes a team approach with the overall goal of helping residents achieve the maximum possible personal stability through mental health and recovery services.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience working with clients who have disease of addiction
- Sensitivity to and awareness of issues related to addiction, mental illness, and trauma
- Ability to manage crises and be firm with rules, while still treating residents with respect and dignity
- High school diploma preferred
This position pays a flat rate for the full overnight shift and is a non-benefits position. Interested candidates please submit cover letter and resume to gweaver@marianhouse.org . No phone calls/faxes please.
Marian House is currently hiring for a full-time staff person to spend approximately half of work time assigned to each of the following roles in the transitional program. Residents are formerly homeless women, most of whom have histories of chronic substance abuse, chronic mental illness, trauma, and/or long-term incarceration. Marian House utilizes a team approach with the overall goal of helping residents achieve the maximum possible personal stability through mental health and recovery services.
- Therapist to provide psychotherapy to an assigned caseload of residents. The ideal candidate would be trained in at least one trauma-specific treatment modality (EMDR, IFS, TF-CBT). Would also strongly consider a candidate motivated to complete training and integrate trauma work into practice, with support and consultation from our clinical team.
- IOP Counselor to provide services in our IOP, including:
- Completion of SUD evaluations
- Provision of ongoing SUD counseling
- Group facilitation
- Work with insurance companies to obtain authorization for services
- Maintenance and updating of IOP curriculum
- Maintenance of continuing education regarding current trends in SUD treatment
- Oversight and documentation of resident compliance with 12 step meetings
- Management of toxicology orders and schedule and documentation of results
- Provision of consultation and training to staff around SUD treatment and issues
- Support of residents in developing 12 step and other self-help programming
In addition, the Therapist/IOP Counselor would:
- Coordinate closely with other members of the clinical team
- Provide discharge planning and referral services when appropriate
- Participate in program meetings and activities
- Maintain complete, accurate, timely and legible client records
- Attend clinical reviews for assigned clients
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters level degree in psychology, counseling, or social work.
- Current independent licensure , i.e. LCPC or LCSW-C
- A minimum of 2-3 years experience providing psychotherapy
- Experience working with clients who have disease of addiction
- Background in trauma informed care, experience with trauma-specific treatment preferred.
- Experience in IOP setting with Medicaid population preferred
- Ability to work both independently and with the team
- Strong clinical knowledge of trauma, homelessness, and chronic mental illness
- Strong verbal, written, and computer skills
- For candidates in recovery, a minimum of 2 years of sobriety
Equipment Used
Personal Computers, Laser Printers, copier, scanner, fax machine, intra-office telephone system.
Special Requirements:
- Ability to organize, to keep records and manage a workload efficiently
- Ability to respect the diversity of population served and embrace those of different race, culture, social class, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle; reliable transportation for work; Maryland driver’s license preferred
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; ability to receive communication clearly
- Ability to work independently as the job requires
- Ability to maintain safety for self and others in an emergency
- Ability to absorb new information and skills
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and adapt to changes in accordance with clients and the agency’s needs
- Commitment to the mission of Marian House
How to apply:
Send cover letter (optional) and resume (mandatory) to Mallory LaFon at mlafon@marianhouse.org - No phone calls please.