Position Title:            Development Director

Reports To:                Executive Director

Department:              Development

Location:                    Philadelphia, PA

Status:                        Full-time, Exempt

Position Summary: The Development Director is a dynamic, creative, and organized individual who is interested in helping Action Wellness, a mission-driven nonprofit, thrive and grow. This employee will be responsible for the planning, organization and implementation of all of Action Wellness’ fundraising efforts including annual giving, grant solicitation, compliance, and special events including the development of a comprehensive plan to achieve these initiatives. These initiatives also involve identifying and cultivating major gift prospects, as well as corporate and foundation donors.

Responsibilities:

1. Research potential donors, corporations and foundations to identify funding opportunities.
2. Actively solicit and engage past, current, and potential donors of the agency.
3. Spearhead the development and writing of grant proposals including compliance to grant requirements.
4. Assist with the tracking of grants at all stages including grant reporting.
5. Conduct research on current and potential donors and funders including government agencies.
6. Lead special and signature events, including Dining Out for Life (DOFL), an annual fundraising event
7.    Create and execute at least one more major event in addition to DOFL including:
   • Provide logistics and event-day support
   • Coordinate with vendors and volunteers for various events
   • Support external and internal events and activities including attending meetings, correspondence and coordination with vendors, staff, volunteers; set-up and cleanup; organize and maintain files and records of all events and activities.
8. Work in close collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Associate towards the goal of getting the agency widely known to donors, foundations, government partners and other key constituencies in order to increase revenue opportunities
9. Work closely with the Director of Volunteers as needed
   1. Preform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Ability to convey a high degree of commitment and passion for Action Wellness and its mission
2. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate information verbally confidently and clearly and in writing that are effective with a diverse range of audiences including board members, volunteers, staff, donors, potential funding partners and all other constituencies
3. High level of attention to detail
4. Imaginative, creative, and responsive attitude toward events management
5. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
6. Knowledge of grants management, research, proposal creation and reporting
7. Knowledge of event management standards and trends, safety protocols and vendors
8. Exceptional understanding of philanthropy as it relates to the non-profit arena and a wide and deep knowledge of fundamental disciplines of resource development
9. The ability to work independently and as part of a team
10. Exceptional donor service skills
11. Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
12. Self-motivated, good organizational, and strong interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree preferably in non-profit management, business administration or a related field
2. Minimum of 5 years experience in non-profit fundraising, event planning and management, and grant writing, solicitation and compliance
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
4. Knowledgeable about Salesforce, Hootsuite, and WordPress
5. Well-acquainted with Social Media and its fundraising potential
6. Comfortable working in a busy office environment
7. Detail-oriented and solution-focused in executing projects/assignments

Salary: Commiserate with Experience

About: Action Wellness began as ActionAIDS in 1986. The agency was established by a group of dedicated volunteers in response to the AIDS epidemic. Today, Action Wellness positively impacts the lives of individuals with HIV, substance use disorder and other chronic illnesses by providing a range of trauma-informed, holistic services to help our clients achieve physical, emotional, and economic wellbeing. This is possible due to the collaborative efforts of our Board, donors, staff, volunteers, and other key stakeholders.

EEO Statement

 Action Wellness is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Position Available: Immediately

Action Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Action Wellness offers a supportive work environment and excellent benefits.

All resumes will be retained for one year.  No calls please.

Action Wellness – Human Resources

1216 Arch St., 6th floor

Philadelphia, PA  19107

Position Title:           Housing Medical Case Manager (MCM) 

Reports To:               Coordinator

Department:              Direct Services

Program:                   Division of HIV Health (DHH)

Status:                       Full-time, Non-Exempt, eligible for benefits

This position is part of a new program that will develop and implement a new HIV-specific transitional housing and supportive services program aligned with Housing First principles for people with HIV in Philadelphia. Services include: housing counseling, housing MCM and placement in subsidized rental units in Philadelphia.

The goals of this program are to 1) retain clients in HIV medical care in order to achieve viral suppression and 2) locate affordable and/ or subsidized, permanent housing within 48 months.  Persons currently experiencing homelessness and persons who are unstably housed will be prioritized for this program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology or Nursing. Master’s preferred.
• Expertise in HIV case management and client advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals of different gender orientations, and sexual, racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Philadelphia resources in particular housing resources.
• Thorough understanding of medical and psychosocial issues related to HIV infection.
• Flexibility in work hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of Housing First principles, Harm Reduction and trauma-informed care.
• Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Basic Function:

• Provide the full range of case management services to clients with HIV, approximately 40 clients.
• Function as a part of the Direct Services team to ensure high quality services are provided to clients.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Receive referrals from DHH Housing Program as assigned by Supervisor and enter client into   Case Worthy database.
• Adhere to DHH standards and guidelines regarding delivery of Housing Medical Case Management Services.
• Complete the Comprehensive Assessment and Plan (CAP) with all clients at intake and every three months while enrolled in the program.
• Assists clients with implementation of service care plans with the goals of locating permanent, affordable housing and achieving and/or maintaining viral load suppression; by effecting linkages between service systems, helping clients to access needed services, coordinating multiple services, monitoring and following-up with the client and service providers, and by advocacy when necessary.
• Maintain regular, periodic contact with client to check on follow through with referrals (linkages) and to assess their health status.
• Create, maintain, and update client files on a regular basis including documentation of client medical visits and viral loads.
• Develop a discharge plan that includes next steps once clients have obtained permanent, affordable   housing
• Work as a team with Housing Counselor with, at a minimum, monthly contact
• Linkage to buddy program and vocational services, as appropriate.
• Perform ongoing home visits as well accompany clients to medical provider appointments
• Perform other duties as required.

Performance Standards:

The following performance standards are specific to this position.  Meeting or exceeding these standards is an expectation of employment, as is compliance with all other organizational and departmental policies, procedures and expectations.

• Complete all documentation/paperwork concerning client contact and referrals per time frames established in the Program Manual.
• Maintain and document at least the minimum contact with each client assigned to caseload as per time frames detailed in the Program Manual.
• Maintain a minimum of designated units of service (15-minute time increment) per month.
• Maintain a strengths-based approach in interactions with clients.
• Proactively advocate for clients, exhausting all available resources.
• Participate in weekly individual supervisory meetings.
• Participate in monthly Group Supervision meetings.
• Attend Direct Service and General Staff Meetings.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of resources, benefits and entitlements necessary to refer clients for services and to advocate for client needs.
• Adhere to core values as outlined in Employee Handbook.

Position Available: Immediately

Action Wellness is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.