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Join Us: Contract Conversations with DHHS

2022-03-09T11:52:26-05:00March 9th, 2022|Events|

Does your nonprofit have a contract with DHHS? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about contracting processes and get updates on contract issues. Vickie Buckland, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Health and Human Services will join us for a candid conversation about contracts. Join us and learn: 

  • Why contract increases were late this year.
  • What you should do if you disagree with your contract monitor.
  • What lies ahead for FY23.

This is your opportunity to ask questions and express concerns about the contracting process.

When: Thursday, March 24, noon-1pm
Who: Nonprofits interested in providing feedback and learning more about DHHS contracts.
Where: on Zoom. Click here to register.

MHP Coordinates Aid to Families Affected by Fire

2022-03-09T12:01:55-05:00March 8th, 2022|Member News|

Demonstrating once again that nonprofits are essential in times of crisis, Nonprofit Montgomery member Montgomery Housing Partnership is taking the lead in efforts to help families affected by the Friendly Gardens apartment fire. Read more here and consider making a donation to the dedicated fund to help the families.

MORE: Metrics, Outcomes and Responsible Evaluation

2022-03-02T10:25:59-05:00March 2nd, 2022|Events, Training Opportunities|

Not sure how to evaluate your programs and work? Ready to take your data to the next level for grant applications and reporting? Consider MORE.

Nonprofit Montgomery’s MORE Training helps nonprofits learn about evaluation, and offers a deep dive into measuring impact and gauging program effectiveness.

MORE will strengthen your organization’s capacity to measure results by: understanding key evaluation terminology; assessing your organization’s capacity for evaluation; identifying external data and resources to strengthen evaluation efforts; and more.

MORE is a hands-on approach for nonprofits who are new to evaluation or who need to improve their evaluation practices. The program provides a framework for understanding evaluation and includes tools, individual consultation and time to plan as a team.

Who should participate: Nonprofit organizations located in or serving the residents of Montgomery County. Nonprofits participate in MORE as a team of up to four senior leaders.
When: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, all 10:30am-noon and consultations in April/May
Cost: $25 for Nonprofit Montgomery members (4 people) and $525 for non-members.

Register for MORE

Reading & Resources

2022-03-02T10:22:32-05:00February 28th, 2022|Uncategorized|

Montgomery Serves Awards

2022-03-02T10:24:20-05:00February 27th, 2022|MoCo Government News, Uncategorized|

The Montgomery Serves Awards, our county’s highest honor for volunteerism, annually recognize individuals, businesses, and groups that have demonstrated remarkable commitment to direct volunteer service in our community. Nominate a group or team of two or more people who volunteered on a project in conjunction with a nonprofit organization or as an independent project to benefit the community.

Jubilee Direct Support Professional Job Description

2022-02-22T09:52:48-05:00February 22nd, 2022|Job Opportunities|

Jubilee Association of Maryland is looking for amazing people to join our team of Direct Support Professionals. At Jubilee, they assist and support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living independently. The ideal candidate must be creative, organized, tech-savvy, professional, flexible, innovative, and have a passion for helping others.

Full-Time & Part-Time Direct Support Professional position with free rent in Montgomery Co., MD.

Base Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour

Job duties and responsibilities:

Complete and maintain all required State mandated training such as Medication Technician Training Program (MTTP), CPR / First Aid, Behavioral Principles and Strategies (BPS), and all state Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) core training.
Provide transportation to and from activities if needed.
Assist in the implementation of a Person-Centered Plan for the person/s receiving support.
Assist the person/s you are supporting in the pursuit of recreational, social, and community activities. Also to promote and encourage participation in social and community outings based on their preferences.
Works all assigned schedules, including but not limited to: arriving and departing on time, requesting time off in advance, and notifying your supervisor of changes to your assigned work schedule.
Ensures every person receiving support rights are protected.
Treats everyone with dignity and respect.
Requirements:

High school diploma
Experience is great but not required.
Must be able to complete a Criminal Background report.
Ability to push or pull up to 40 pounds at a time
Have a driver’s license and reliable transportation. Also the ability to drive a company vehicle if needed.
Intermediate computer skills are required, staff will use technology for daily documentation and to help the person receiving support to engage in their communities.
COVID vaccination and Booster is required (ADA or religious exemptions may apply)
Being bilingual is a plus
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, vacation and sick leave, 8 paid holidays (FT direct support are paid double-time for working), tuition reimbursement or student loan assistance, $1000 annual professional development menu, paid parental leave, retirement, dental, short and long term disability, life insurance, 3 months extended paid time off after 10 years of full-time employment, periodic vacation reimbursement; wellness program, stipend for employee referrals, flexible spending account for qualified dependent care and medical costs, “Best deal” buying at DARCARS, employee assistance plan, voluntary vision coverage, and more.

Jubilee Association of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or religion.

 

Upcounty Community Resources, Inc. is Hiring a Program Assistant

2022-02-17T13:34:17-05:00February 17th, 2022|Job Opportunities|

UCR, a nonprofit serving the needs of adults with Intellectual and Developmental differences, is hiring a Program Assistant to manage the WORKS group job training program and fill in on other programs on occasion.  The perfect candidate will have experience neuro-diverse children and adults, behavior management experience or have intensive caregiving experience.

Programs run in the day and “after school” hours (likely 20 hours a month or possibly less).  Applicant must be flexible to scheduling, be in person, willing to be CPR certified, and patient with our members.  Bonus points for being able to fill in on other programs as needed. The hourly pay $40/hour.

Please send resume and qualifications to jennlynn@ucresources.org.

Rapid Tests and N95 Masks for Community Organizations, Childcare Providers, and Private Schools

2022-02-11T19:34:07-05:00February 11th, 2022|Nonprofit Resources|

Montgomery County is providing rapid test kids and N95 masks for community organizations, childcare providers, and private schools. Organizations who serve residents unable to visit a COVID-19 testing site or pick up a testing kit and masks through the public distribution—including residents who are homebound, residents with mobility issues, the underserved, and other hard to reach communities—are encouraged to fill out this form to request supplies. The form is intended to be filled out only by organizations who have the capacity and the means to pick up and redistribute kits to the target populations.

  • Private schools and childcare providers have received information directly on how to request test kits and masks for their students and staff.
  • Organizations who previously filled out the form can do so again. Please note, supplies are limited.

If you have the capacity to redistribute these kits, please fill out the form by Sunday, February 13 to be eligible to pick up next week. Click here to read the official press release.

How to Refine Survey Design

2022-02-09T11:07:06-05:00February 11th, 2022|Events, Training Opportunities|

How to Refine Survey Design
MORE Quarterly Alumni Skill-Building Session

Crafting the perfect survey, or even just a pretty good one, can feel like a daunting process. Data and evaluation experts at Sharp Insight will help you refine that process by reviewing the key elements to consider when approaching survey design and then walk through their survey design template.

The template will ease the survey design process while efficiently identifying the alignment between survey items and survey objectives. It can even help kickstart your data analysis plan right from the start of your survey process.

When: Monday, February 28 at noon-1pm
Who: recommended for MORE Alumni, but open to all.
Where: on Zoom. Click here to register.

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