Career Opportunities

Seeking a healthcare professional who will be responsible for planning and coordinating interactive recreational programs for youth receiving 24/7 therapeutic residential treatment at 28 bed facility in Awendaw. Works with youth to develop and design programs that improve their quality of life in various ways; competently discerns appropriate and stimulating activities to improve residential treatment program residents’ quality of life. organize therapy sessions, develop rehabilitation programs, and ensure treatment plans align with youth’ physical condition and preferences.

Lead individual and group therapeutic activities in a professional and friendly manner and assist clients as needed throughout the day outside of therapeutic activities. Their duties include assessing clients’ needs, creating immersive programs and activities with client goals in mind, and coordinating treatment with other program and community-based providers. Primary responsibilities include:

• Assess new client’s skills and abilities
• Create goals with clients and design programs to reach those goals
• Implement therapeutic activities into individual and group sessions and monitor progress
• Work with the treatment team to assess client progress and improve program
• Provide community referrals to clients when appropriate or requested
• Maintain client records documenting treatment attempts and progress notes
• Obtain any needed materials for activities and programs
• Must be able to be physically active to lead groups in activities that may include running, jumping, bending or swimming

Qualifications: bachelor degree with national certification from accrediting body. Must possess no less than one-year previous experience in conducting client assessments, identifying treatment goals, extensive practice preparing and implementing therapeutic activities in both a private setting and leading a group recreational therapy session.  Competency with current assessment tools and practices.  Schedule includes rotating weekend work hours. Maintains flexible work hours, typically between 8:30am and 7:30pm dependent on activity schedule and needs of client population.

FTE with benefit package. $58,500/$28.13hourly
Includes weekend hours 20 PDO, 11 paid holidays
Mandatory weekend work

We are hiring for a Full Time Therapist for 18 bed PRTF program for boys ages 6-16; located in Awendaw SC. The primary purpose of the position is to provide individual, family, and group therapy to the Therapists’ case load, build and maintain treatment alliances with clients and client families to foster change.

About Windwood:
Windwood Family Services provides help, hope, and healing through behavioral, educational, and therapeutic interventions which enhance social functioning and well-being, ensure safety, and work to achieve positive permanency for children and families in our community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides individual, family, and group therapy for client population.
• Completes diagnostic assessments, individual plans of care, and participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Adheres to accreditation and Medicaid standards of care.
• Establishes positive, trusting rapport with clients.
• Maintains thorough records of patient meetings and progress.
• Follows all safety protocols and maintains client confidentiality.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field
• Current with all state licensing requirements, including LPCC, LICSW and LMFT

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Yes. Washing hands, wearing mask,

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)
• LPC, LISW, LMFT (Required)

Work Location: One location

We are hiring for a Part Time Therapist for our group home for boys ages 6-16; located in Awendaw SC. The primary purpose of the position is to provide individual and group therapy to the Therapists’ case load, build and maintain treatment alliances with clients to foster change.

About Windwood:
Windwood Family Services provides help, hope, and healing through behavioral, educational, and therapeutic interventions which enhance social functioning and well-being, ensure safety, and work to achieve positive permanency for children and families in our community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides individual, family, and group therapy for client population.
• Completes diagnostic assessments, individual plans of care, and participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Adheres to accreditation and Medicaid standards of care.
• Establishes positive, trusting rapport with clients.
• Maintains thorough records of patient meetings and progress.
• Follows all safety protocols and maintains client confidentiality.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field
• Current with all state licensing requirements, including LPCC, LICSW and LMFT

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Yes. Washing hands, wearing mask,

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)
• LPC, LISW, LMFT (Required)

Work Location: One location

About Windwood:
Windwood Family Services provides two residential programs on its farm campus: a group home the serves up to 15 boys at a time, and a psychiatric residential therapy facility serving up to 12 boys at a time. Additionally, Windwood maintains an outpatient clinic that houses our community-based prevention services and provides therapy.

Summary:
Our Direct Care Teammates provide care and behavioral interventions for boys (Aged 6-16) who have been placed with the agency due to emotional or behavioral difficulties, psychiatric disorders, or the need for crisis stabilization due to exposure to traumatic events and/or abuse. This person will work alongside the multi-disciplinary mental health team to support therapeutic interventions and monitor basic physical needs of residents.

To be successful in this role, the candidate will demonstrate compassion while also maintaining personal boundaries with residents. They will have a background in working with children or high stress environments and positions. A strong candidate has an understanding of mental health challenges.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Participates in fostering a therapeutic environment by following facility procedures and boundaries. Follows policy and procedures regarding monitoring in high risk areas, complies with applicable procedures for physical intervention (personal restraints) in the event of emergency situations.
• Models appropriate social and life skills to assist residents in learning independent living skills.
• Provides required documentation of behavior and activity in behaviorally specific language; meets required timelines for documentation, according to policy.
• Builds trusting and supportive relationships with youth through acts of concern, pleasantness, and fairness.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education in child development, psychology, behavioral health, social work, public health, or related, preferred.
• Experience working with children, preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate tolerance to work under challenging conditions, including constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and potential verbal and physical threats from youth residents.
• Ability to resolve conflict during crisis situations.
• Ability to work on a team and communicate with a diverse professional staff, resident population, and co-workers.
• Education in child development, psychology, behavioral health, social work, public health, or related preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Awendaw, SC 29429: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

The primary responsibilities for this position are:

• increasing community engagement through a multi-faceted volunteer program 
• increasing community and staff engagement via events on our campus and in the community
• assist with writing posts and taking photos for social media
• assist with donor and volunteer stewardship
• assist with tracking and follow-up for capital fundraising campaign

The position reports to the Chief Philanthropy and Mission Advancement Officer. You would be joining a talented, energetic, and passionate four-person team that includes a full-time Volunteer Manager, Communication and Event Manager and Major Gift Manager.

As a part of the development team you will build a loyal support system for our mission and the programs; you will possess a professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player; and you will be able to manage multiple tasks and projects with a great attitude. As with all professional positions at Windwood Family Services, you will perform all other duties as assigned.

Volunteer Program

The Development Coordinator builds loyalty among an existing strong volunteer base and recruits new volunteers. Organizes on campus and community activities for volunteers. Refreshes Volunteer Handbook to incorporate changes to agency visitation policies and programs as needed. Creates Volunteer Impact Report. 

Roles include securing in-kind donations, managing collection of goods and services, gifts and food baskets, and managing volunteer opportunities like Reading Partners and Carnivals. Assists with volunteer appreciation and teacher appreciation activities.  Coordinates job assignments for volunteers during special events. Coordinates on campus work days and social skill building activities for residents. Works closely with the clinical team to provide opportunities for on and off campus social skill building activities for Windwood Farm clients. You will provide photos of volunteer events for publication.

You will embrace the importance of volunteer stewardship by thanking volunteers and in-kind donors promptly in writing and by carefully nurturing volunteer engagement. Must be willing to represent Windwood and present information about volunteer opportunities to civic groups, businesses and faith-based organizations. You will also provide Windwood Farm tours.

Special Events 

You will assist with on and off campus event planning, coordination and event follow up. You will manage the Event Calendar for the Brian M. Carmody Pavilion on campus and be the lead development team member for pavilion events. You will make sure that all groups using the pavilion understand the rules and responsibilities for event set-up and clean up as well as understanding abiding by Windwood policies. 

Social Media 

Working with our Social Media Manager, you will assist with creating consistent, meaningful content about our volunteer program for social media platforms, including writing social media posts, and taking photos of on and off campus events. All content will comply with HIPAA guidelines, Windwood policies and development team policies and procedures. 

Stewardship

Assist with individual donor stewardship including acknowledgement letters, thank you cards, and donor appreciation. You will support fundraisers in donor communications preparation, tracking and reporting. Assist with donor and volunteer database input, management and reporting.

Capital Campaign 

You will provide overall capital campaign administration coordination as directed by the chief philanthropy officer. This includes but is not limited to pledge tracking/reporting plus updating donor and volunteer databases. You will coordinate the campaign calendar which includes scheduling internal and external meetings, and communicating meeting details. You will produce weekly/monthly campaign schedules for internal stakeholders. 

Development Team Responsibilities

You will attend mission awareness, donor, and friend building events. Work with the chief philanthropy officer to create annual professional and personal goals. Prepare reports, data, and statistics on programs as requested. Meet internal and external deadlines. Contribute to all team activities as requested by chief philanthropy officer

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-2 years’ experience in the nonprofit field
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized and acute attention to detail
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Fast learner
• Knowledge of photography and basic photo editing
• Able to work outdoors leading volunteer teams in projects that can be physically demanding
• Solid computer literacy and skill in using the internet for research
• Analytical and comfortable working with databases
• Comfortable working independently and in a team environment

Must be able to demonstrate the needed gross and fine motor skills and physical strengths, stamina and proper body mechanics needed to execute all procedures needed to carry out their basic job duties and other duties as assigned in order to maintain a safe work environment. 

Training Requirements
Must successfully complete Mental Health First Aid, CPI, First Aid and CPR classes offed by Windwood upon hire and annually or as required; attend ongoing training and educational sessions, i.e. mandated reporter, SERV Safe, HIPAA, civil rights.

Guidelines & Supervision
Reports directly to Chief Philanthropy and Mission Advancement Officer. Must maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate weekend and evening volunteer and fund-raising activities. Will work no more than 2 weekends (Saturday and Sunday) per month. Primary work location is Windwood Farm Home for Children in Awendaw and secondary work location is 900 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. in Mount Pleasant. Travel between primary and secondary work locations is not reimbursed. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Education/License Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

Pay Scale – Salaried Position
$55,000 with benefits. 40-hour work week with 30-minute mandatory break i.e. 9 am – 5:30 pm. 20 Paid Days Off (PDO), 11 agency-designated holidays, and 6 personal days.

Adheres to all agency policies and procedures as terms of continued employment.

THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE AGENCY.  THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR ENTITLEMENTS.  THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART.  NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.

Establish a communications strategy to advance agency position with relevant stakeholders, as well as to increase Windwood’s profile in the community.  Responsible for the development, integration, and implementation of a broad range of communications activities relative to the strategic position and positioning of the organization.  Manages annual fundraising gala. Responsible for all aspects of agency social media and website. Reviews and edits draft printed and digital communications written by other team members for accuracy prior to publication or posting. Builds and nurtures a relationship with the media. Coordinates with internal teams to maximize brand consistency in all communications efforts. Write, edit and distribute content for publications, press releases, website content, impact reports, and other marketing material that communicates the organization’s mission, activities, products and/or services. Writes letters and other correspondence. Responds to crises or challenging situations quickly and professionally.

Promote and maintain a positive image of Windwood with supporters, community members and referral sources. Develops a strong online and offline brand presence. Controls and oversees the flow of communication and information between Windwood and the public. Design and implement strategies that cultivate our relationships with media, engage our target audiences including donors and boost our brand awareness.

• Design, create, and distribute high-quality communications materials, including social media posts (appeals, news announcements, etc.), media releases, and marketing collateral. 
• Informs staff, referral sources, donors, volunteers, and the public of who we are, what we do, and why we are a valued resource in our community. 
• Writes and updates company calendars, web pages, and brochures.
• Assists with script and storyboarding development for video productions. 
• Nurtures ongoing relationships with businesses, civic organizations, and faith-based organizations as a way to educate the public about our mission.

Works with director and development team to coordinate donation driving, brand-building special primary and secondary events. 

• Manages all aspects of special events including annual fundraising gala.. Create and revise room/space layouts; run of show document. Serves as agency liaison with strategic partners and vendors on event-related matters. 
• Coordinates event logistics, roles and responsibilities for development team members for all events. 
• Develops event communication information for social media, TV, radio, and website; works day of event from set up to break down.
• Develops acknowledgement letters for guests, volunteers, and sponsors. Coordinates tracking of event spending and revenue in cooperation.

Responsible for planning, developing, implementing and managing strategies for an organization’s social media accounts.

• Create and post content for a brand’s social media accounts, such as posts, captions, status updates, and articles. 
• Research strategies, develop campaigns, and conduct tests to create new social media campaigns. 
• Monitor social media profiles and respond to comments and queries.
• Track social media page figures and insights to identify ways to improve page efficiency.
• Create a monthly social media plan and submit it to the development director.

Research and write grant proposals. Maintain the master grant spreadsheet to monitor the application process and keep track of various deadlines.

• Coordinates, develops, writes and processes grant applications from concept to submission stage while working closely with the development team as needed.  
• Oversees maintenance of annual grant spreadsheet that includes deadlines, awards, and additional information as required.
• Researches and analyzes grant opportunities as required.

Manage media relations by developing contacts with media members and influencers. Attends community events on behalf of the agency; gathers participant information, and follows-up with these contacts. 

• Works in concert with CEO and Chief Philanthropy and Mission Advancement Officer to deliver consistent messaging and to coordinate responses to media requests. 
• Communicate with media outlets and journalists; create press kits.
• Actively engage, cultivate and manage press relationships to ensure coverage surrounding agency program needs, special events, and other projects.
• Maintain a database of media organizations and contacts within them.
• Develop written press materials – releases, talking points, story pitches – and manage approval processes with internal stakeholders, clients, and partners.
• Exercise judgment to prioritize media opportunities; prepare talking points, speeches, presentations and other supporting material as needed. 

Collects and utilizes data as a way to communicate, educate, influence, and inform our donors, staff, and the community at large. Manage agency website.

• Establish measurement metrics and benchmarks to improve visibility on agency initiatives.
• Captures successes and metrics from across the organization; translates them into compelling stories and case studies.
• Tracks engagement across various platforms and makes data-driven decisions on the continued use or the revisions and enhancements needed to maintain interest in the topic or service provided in the platforms utilized.
• Lead the generation of online content that engages the audience and leads to measurable action. Decide who, where, and when to disseminate information.
• Compares and contrasts our social media sites, communication efforts, and website design with Dee Norton, Landmarks, Halos, and 180 Place for valuable information on contracts, grants, donor prospects, and fund-raisers.

Provides consistent and timely information through various communications programs to internal and external audiences.

• Disseminates information on relevant work-related topics. Create and fosters employee relationships; develop materials to educate staff on the value of agency communication practices.
• Develops and implements publicity strategies for the agency’s crisis management strategy.

Departmental Development Team Responsibilities

• Works with the development team on securing committees and volunteers.
  • Recruits the support of the development team members in planning and executing fundraising events. 
• Attends mission awareness, donor related, and friend building events.
• Works with the development director to create annual and quarterly goals. 
• Prepares reports, data, and statistics on programs when requested.
• Meets deadlines.
• Contributes to all team activities as requested.

Basic Functions and Expectations 

• Promotes Performance and Quality Improvement in service delivery of agency programs.
• Promotes a Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and a Commitment to Customer Service.  
• Promotes our mission to provide help, hope, and healing through behavioral, educational, and therapeutic interventions which enhance social functioning and well-being, ensures safety, and works to achieve positive permanency for children and families in our community.
• Ensures everyone you encounter on our campus, including referring agencies and peers, clients and family members, is valued and respected for unique perspectives, contributions, beliefs, and cultural heritage. 
• Understands and maintains best practice standards for delivery of residential treatment, out-patient, community-based prevention and outreach services.
• Designs volunteer activities that promote optimum outcomes for success and permanency.
• Avoids engaging in outside activities that are in competition or conflict with the best interests of the agency.
• Maintains high ethical standards. Reports all safety concerns. Make a commitment to report all concerning behaviors displayed by fellow staff; i.e. if you see something, say something. 
• Remains conscious and protective of the integrity and the mission of our agency. 
• Maintains confidentiality of all client and donor-related information.
• Must be able to demonstrate the needed gross and fine motor skills and physical strength, stamina, and proper body mechanics needed to execute job duties needed to maintain a safe work environment.

Training Requirements
Successful completion of Mental Health First Aid, CPI, First Aid and CPR upon hire and annually or as required; attend ongoing training and educational sessions, i.e. mandated reporter, ServSafe, HIPAA, civil rights.

SALARY
$60,000 plus depending upon experience. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. 20 Paid Days Off (PDO), 11 agency-designated holidays, and 6 personal days. This position is not eligible for remote work.

EDUCATION

Minimum of Bachelor Degree and two years communications and event management experience preferably with a nonprofit.

GUIDELINES & SUPERVISION

Possesses professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player. Reports directly to Chief Philanthropy and Mission Advancement Officer. 

Employees are not typically expected to respond to calls, emails, or texts after normal work hours except during a crisis (for example hurricane evacuation). 

Adheres to all agency policies and procedures as terms of employment and continued employment. 

THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE AGENCY.  THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR ENTITLEMENTS.  THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART.  NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.