Ellipsis is hiring talented and motivated individuals seeking to make a difference in our caring community.
We’re always looking for deeply passionate people who refuse to give up in the face of adversity. If this sounds like you, please search our opportunities and contact us to learn more.
Youth Care Worker - Full Time - Day & Over-night Shifts AVailable
Work with other dedicated professionals providing services that allow our youth and families the opportunity to find their path to independence. Must be energetic, highly motivated, willing to learn, and have the desire to make a difference.
Requires excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. High school diploma and experience working with youth and/or families required. College degree preferred.
Please complete an application or send resume to Regina Hughes at hr@ellipsisiowa.org
Youth Care Worker - Part Time Over-Night Shift
Work with other dedicated professionals providing services that allow our youth and families the opportunity to find their path to independence. Must be energetic, highly motivated, willing to learn, and have the desire to make a difference.
Requires excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. High school diploma and experience working with youth and/or families required. College degree preferred.
Please complete an application or send resume to Regina Hughes at hr@ellipsisiowa.org
Therapist
This position requires a minimum of a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited college or university. This person must also be licensed as an LMSW, Temporary LMFT, or Temporary LMHC. Preference is given to individuals with independent licensure (LISW, LMFT, or LMHC). It is expected that the person filling this position will demonstrate emotional stability, maturity, and be capable of working with and establishing appropriate relationships with youth who have problem behaviors or emotional difficulties, and with their families. This person will also possess leadership ability, good judgment and common sense.
Please complete an application or send resume to Regina Hughes at hr@ellipsisiowa.org
Peer Support Specialist
Ellipsis believes that a total team approach is necessary to provide the best individual Service Plan for each youth in its care. The IHH Family Peer Support Specialist serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team for the Ellipsis Pediatric Integrated Health Home (IHH) program and plays an active role in supporting the families of youth in care. Personalizes care and assists youth and their families in understanding services, accessing referrals, and applying recommendations from other professionals.
- Supports members and families who are in crisis to ensure the youth stays in the community and prevents stays at a higher level of care
- Advocates for youth and their families
- Offers family support and education services
- Promotes the youth’s physical health and works with the family to prevent gaps in care
- Communicates with providers regarding the youth’s progress or barriers to success
- Provides self-management, support, and skill development opportunities for youth and their families
- Provides support and advocacy for families during medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and academic appointments
- Assists youth and their families to identify and develop natural support networks
- Maintains client charts and case notes and clearly documents all contact with family and care providers
- Participates in a regular on-call rotation as scheduled
Qualifications
- Personal experience in being the primary caregiver of a child who has experienced mental health or substance abuse services and demonstrated success in managing the child and family’s recovery
- Evidence of emotional stability and maturity, with demonstrated capability of working with and establishing relationships with youth who have problem behaviors or emotional difficulties
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and available outpatient mental health services
Please complete an application or send resume to Regina Hughes at hr@ellipsisiowa.org
Controller
Manages the fiscal affairs of Ellipsis according to sound financial practices to ensure that the agency is accountable to its board and the community. Manages effective financial systems and processes. Coordinates budget planning, forecasts financials, and reports on results. Ensures the Accounting team properly manages accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, cost benefit analysis, and other financial matters. Monitors and reports on success of investments and communicates the financial health of the organization.
Responsibilities:
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Strategy
- Understands how the organization’s strategic priorities translate to goals and expectations around revenue, expense management, and investments
- Works with the Chief Administrative Officer to define objectives and behaviors for the Accounting team to continually improve the financial management of the organization
- Offers strategic recommendations to the Chief Administrative Officer based on observations about the fiscal performance of the organization
Budget
- Creates and maintains budget process and assists Chief Administration in budget completion and review.
- Provides timely analysis of projected budget variances and support budget reforecasting; develop and use forward-thinking predictive models to provide insight into the organization’s operations and growth plans
- Assists Develops budget projections for new programs or services
- Assists Chief Administrative Officer in the development and administration of policies on finance, accounting, internal controls, budget and auditing to ensure compliance.
- Oversees the monthly closing process, ensuring data is properly compiled and documented
- Creates procedures and guidelines for management and reporting for specific Ellipsis programs; includes deep understanding of financial reporting requirements for outside contract holders such as the State of Iowa Department of Human Services, Polk County Region, Medicaid, and others
- Configures and maintains financial system of record in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
- Provides all cash management oversight, including the review, approval and transmittal of all transactions and management of all bank accounts.
- Supervises all accounting activities including accounts receivables, accounts payable, payroll, grant reconciliation and reporting, cash flow analysis, ongoing reporting, etc.
- Tracks capital assets and depreciation schedules
- Responsible for legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions
- Oversees creation and distribution of W-9s and 1099s
- Assists in completion of the annual 990s
- Completes federal and state employment tax filings, including unemployment
- Supports the annual audit process by providing access and information to external auditors
- Incorporates auditor feedback into departmental processes and best practices
- Participates in the exploration of new programs and services to determine the cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery
- Participates in the exploration of agency partnerships to determine financial impact
- Participate in the planning of capital campaigns to understand their impact on long-term facilities strategies or other business objectives
- Assesses the benefits and risks of prospective contracts
- Supports Chief Administrative Officer as they analyze and mitigate organizational risks
- Manages performance of the individual contributors within the Finance and Accounting team
- Works with team members to establish performance goals and hold them accountable for their performance, including annual performance management, ongoing development, and corrective action where needed
Tax Reporting and Filings
Audit Support
Financial Analysis
Employee Development
Please complete an application or send resume to Regina Hughes at hr@ellipsisiowa.org