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United Way of Yellowstone County 
2173 Overland Avenue 
Billings, MT 59102 
tel 406.252.3839 
<a href="http://www.unitedwayyellowstone.org" target="_blank">www.unitedwayyellowstone.org</a> 


United to Solve Homelessness Coordinator 1 
 

United To Solve Homelessness Coordinator 
JOB DESCRIPTION 
 

Position Title: United To Solve Homelessness Coordinator 
Reports To: Director of Community Impact 

Type of Position: Full-time; Permanent 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

 
Role: The United To Solve Homelessness Coordinator works directly with the Impact team and the 

Director of Community Impact to coordinate the United To Solve Homelessness project. This 
project will include working with community partners to unite efforts towards implementing 
effective strategies that reduce families experiencing homelessness. The successful candidate is 
one who thrives on serving others, welcomes the opportunity to work with homeless service 
providers, and who will maintain a laser focus on the mission to advance the common good in our 
community. For more details: <a href="https://www.unitedwayyellowstone.org/united-solve" target="_blank">https://www.unitedwayyellowstone.org/united-solve</a>-
homelessness 

 
Grant Management (10%): This position will be responsible for management of grants and funds that 
support housing and homelessness. The current funding source is the Day 1 Families Fund. Specific duties 
may include, but are not limited to: 

 • Assure activities and expenses meet funding guidelines. 
 • Maintain an ongoing budget to track funds expended and available. 
 • Complete reporting and other funding requirements. 
 • Research and prepare applications for other funding as prioritized. 
 • Oversee program related employees and contractors as assigned. 
 • Track and assess program performance, using data to evaluate success. 

 
Fund Distribution &amp; Management (25%): This position will coordinate a collaborative process to distribute 
and manage Day 1 Families Funds and other related funding to the community. Specific duties may 
include, but are not limited to: 

 • Work with a volunteer team to plan and create a fund distribution strategy. 
 • Oversee the fund distribution strategy to promote a collaborative process. 
 • Work with funded partners to assure proper implementation of funds and projects. 
 • Monitor and track fund distribution to assure effective and efficient use of funds. 

 
Housing Strategy Support (60%): This position will work collaboratively with City and County officials, 
Continuum of Care Coalition, School District 2, HomeFront, and other community partners to assess 
housing needs, identify promising strategies, and support local efforts specific to housing. Specific duties 
may include, but are not limited to: 

 • Engage collaboratively with community partner agencies to identify needs and develop strategies 
and activities to support their housing work. 

 • Develop and implement a strategic plan based on needs, strategies and activities prioritized 
through community engagement. 

 • Champion data collection and statistics for prioritized data needs, such as real cost measurements 
for households living below the financial survival threshold or poverty. 

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United Way of Yellowstone County 
2173 Overland Avenue 
Billings, MT 59102 
tel 406.252.3839 
<a href="http://www.unitedwayyellowstone.org" target="_blank">www.unitedwayyellowstone.org</a> 


United to Solve Homelessness Coordinator 2 
 

 • Identify strategic community investment/collaborative opportunities and solutions for family 
homelessness through targeted community resource initiatives aimed at increasing housing 
stability and supporting basic needs (housing, childcare, food, transportation, health care, and 
technology). 

 • Leverage additional dollars and real estate to maximize grant impact. 
 • Support community awareness and advocacy efforts around homelessness in Yellowstone County. 
 

General UWYC Support (5%): Includes other duties as needed to support UWYC operations. 
1. Provide assistance as needed to other UWYC programs and personnel, including volunteer 

engagement. 
2. Assist with UWYC Annual Campaign. 
3. Represent UWYC at community meetings, agency events and service/civic clubs. 
4. Serve as a United Way of Yellowstone County ambassador at all times by communicating the 

mission and vision of United Way. 
 
DIVERSITY, EQUITY &amp; INCLUSION STATEMENT 
Diversity is a core value at UWYC. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and 
equitable working environment. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing 
us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, 
design and deliver solutions. 
 
Diversity, equity and inclusion are vital to achieving our mission, living our values, and advancing the 
common good. UWYC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its own organization and the 
community. The officers, directors, committee members, employees and persons served by UWYC shall be 
selected in a manner to promote diversity, equity and inclusion and entirely on a non-discriminatory basis 
with respect to race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, 
disability, sexual orientation, veteran-status, familial status, or socio-economic status. 
 
The United Way of Yellowstone County is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to a policy that no 
qualified person shall be discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, 
marital status, or disability in any program or activity for which it is responsible. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education and Experience: 

1. Bachelor’s degree required. 
2. 3 years of experience coordinating programs required. 
3. Experience working with housing and/or homelessness preferred. 
4. Experience with grants management preferred. 

 
Skills &amp; Abilities: 

1. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional documents. Ability to write and 
create documents in a manner that is understandable and organized. Ability to effectively present 
information and respond to questions. Ability to use effective interpersonal communication skills 
when interacting with staff, donors, community partners, and others. 


United Way of Yellowstone County 
2173 Overland Avenue 
Billings, MT 59102 
tel 406.252.3839 
<a href="http://www.unitedwayyellowstone.org" target="_blank">www.unitedwayyellowstone.org</a> 


United to Solve Homelessness Coordinator 3 
 

2. Communication: Excellent skills communicating with diverse individuals and groups. 
3. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. Ability to 

synthesize a large amount of information into concrete needs and action steps. Ability to engage in 
strategic thinking and planning. 

4. Physical Demands: The physical demands of the position are representative of those an employee 
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee can expect to sit or 
stand in front of a computer for long periods, extensive use of computer keyboard, ten-key, and 
phone. General movement around the office for communicating with others, using the copier, and 
filing. UWYC may make accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential 
functions of the job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

 
 UNITED WAY CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF 

 • Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to 
better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional 
motivations. 

 • Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating 
and managing relationships toward a common goal. 

 • Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can 
mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement. 

 • Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, 
resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact. 

 • Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the 
reputation and results of the greater network. 

 
COMPENSATION: 
Hiring Salary Range: $22-$24 per hour, DOE 
 
BENEFITS: 
United Way offers flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package: 

 • 100% employer paid health/dental/vision premiums 
 • A minimum of 10 vacation days, 12 wellness days, 11 holidays, and 2 personal days 
 • Paid Summer Fridays off (Memorial Day through Labor Day) 
 • 403(b) with 5% employer contribution and 5% employer match after the first year 
 • Flexible spending and dependent care accounts 
 • Free Childcare at CARE Academy 
 

TO APPLY: 
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via email to Dean Wells, HR Director, 
<a href="mailto:unitedway@uwyellowstone.org" target="_blank">unitedway@uwyellowstone.org</a> 

<a href="mailto:unitedway@uwyellowstone.org" target="_blank">mailto:unitedway@uwyellowstone.org</a>

United Way of Yellowstone County

United to Solve Homelessness Coordinator

ROLE: The Finance Director provides strategic fiscal leadership, ensuring strong operational controls, effective reporting, and accurate financial forecasting. This role leads the preparation of operating and capital budgets, performs detailed variance analyses, and drives the financial health of the organization. The Finance Director works closely with organizational leadership and is supported by an Accounting Coordinator to implement financial procedures and fiscal strategies aimed at optimizing resources and maximizing community impact. &nbsp;DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial (50%) • Supervise the Accounting Coordinator and ensure timely processing of payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. • Conduct monthly reconciliation of financial assistance, billing, and tuition collection for CARE Academy. • Prepare and deliver accurate and timely financial statements. • Develop the annual budget in collaboration with UWYC staff, setting income and expense expectations for the current and upcoming fiscal years. • Engage cost center managers to monitor and report budget progress. • Prepare fiscal year-end financials in compliance with GAAP, ensuring proper allocation of expenses and income. • Manage capital investments and expenses, ensuring alignment with organizational growth targets. • Act as a liaison to the UWYC Finance Committee, coordinating meetings, producing financial reports, and leading strategic recommendations. • Lead and manage the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors, and preparing financial data for audit and Form 990 completion. • Coordinate and oversee compliance programs related to endowment funds, Charitable Gift Annuities, and stock gifts, ensuring processes are aligned with donor intent, legal requirements, and effective stewardship. &nbsp;Grant Management (40%) • Support staff who oversee grants by providing pre-award, award, and post-award fiscal grant management; and working with program staff to ensure compliance with State, Federal, and Private grant reporting requirements. • Manage the grant disbursement process and reconciliation of fund balances to General Ledger and grant budgets. • Prepare and maintain a summary workbook for each grant, analyzing year-to-date spending, remaining balances, and areas of under/over utilization, with recommendations based on grant contracts. &nbsp;Administration (10%) • Collaborate with President and CEO to design and implement business strategies and procedures that align with organizational vision and financial goals. • Ensure an effective system of internal controls is in place, including developing and documenting financial policies and procedures. • Foster a collaborative and cohesive team environment with the Accounting Coordinator. • Implement mitigation controls to address potential risks related to economic, tax, publicity, donor, and agency relations issues. • Stay up-to-date on relevant federal and state financial policies, legislation, and best practices for non-profits. • Refer regularly to the United Way Worldwide resources to learn about new policies and/or best practice recommendations. • Stay current on any federal/state policies or legislation that could affect non-profit accounting standards. &nbsp;Other Duties and Responsibilities • Provide assistance as needed to other UWYC programs and personnel. • Serve as a United Way of Yellowstone County ambassador at all times by communicating the mission and vision of United Way. • Perform other duties as assigned. &nbsp;QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field • At least five years of advanced accounting experience • Strong knowledge of GAAP and FASB guidance as applied to non-profit accounting • Experience with nonprofit organizations and federal, state, local government, and private grant management is preferred. • Proven experience in annual budgeting and long-term strategic financial planning. Skills and Competencies • Proficient in accounting software applications, especially QuickBooks. • Strong leadership skills, with experience in the development and supervision of staff, and the ability to inspire and motivate others. • Expertise in mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format. • Professional, organized, and courteous demeanor. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a busy environment, meet deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively. • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to connect tasks and outcomes. • Available to work Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings, weekends, or early morning hours as needed. &nbsp;OVERALL SKILLS &amp; ABILITIES: 1. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional documents. Ability to write and create documents in a manner that is understandable and organized. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Ability to use effective interpersonal communication skills when interacting with staff, donors, community partners, and others. 2173 Overland Ave, Billings, MT 59102 + 1 (406) 252-3839 UnitedWayYellowstone.org 2. Communication: Excellent skills communicating with diverse individuals and groups. 3. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. Ability to synthesize a large amount of information into concrete needs and action steps. Ability to engage in strategic thinking and planning. 4. Physical Demands: The physical demands of the position are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee can expect to sit or stand in front of a computer for long periods, extensive use of computer keyboard, ten-key, and phone. General movement around the office for communicating with others, using the copier, and filing. UWYC may make accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. &nbsp;UNITED WAY CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF • Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations. • Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal. • Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement. • Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good, creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact. • Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network. &nbsp;DIVERSITY, EQUITY &amp; INCLUSION STATEMENT: Diversity is a core value at UWYC. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. Diversity, equity and inclusion are vital to achieving our mission, living our values, and advancing the common good. UWYC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its own organization and the community. The officers, directors, committee members, employees and persons served by UWYC shall be selected in a manner to promote diversity, equity and inclusion and entirely on a non-discriminatory basis with respect to race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation, veteran-status, familial status, or socio-economic status. &nbsp;Hiring Salary Range: $59,000-$65,000 DOE. &nbsp;United Way offers flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package: • 100% employer paid health/dental/vision premiums • A minimum of 10 vacation days, 12 wellness days, 11 holidays, and 2 personal days • Paid Summer Fridays off (Memorial Day through Labor Day) • 403(b) with 5% employer contribution and 5% employer match after the first year • Flexible spending and dependent care accounts • Free Childcare at CARE Academy &nbsp;To Apply: Interested applicants email a resume and cover letter via email to: <a href="mailto:unitedway@uwyellowstone.org" target="_blank">unitedway@uwyellowstone.org</a> using Finance Director in the subject line.

Finance Director

CARE ACADEMY OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (OST) PROGRAM –JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Positions Available:&nbsp;Site Coordinator, Program Assistant, Program Aide
Reports To:&nbsp;&nbsp;CARE Academy OST Program Director&nbsp; &nbsp;-&nbsp; &nbsp;On Site:&nbsp; Reports to Site Coordinator
Location:Billings and Laurel
Type of Position:&nbsp; Part-time; Permanent
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Hours:&nbsp; Maximum 35 hours/week; M-F; hours are 6:30am-8:00 am and 1:45- 6:00 pm during the school year.&nbsp; Additional hours, as required, during PIR days, Early-outs, School (non-legal) holidays, and summer are generally 6 hour shifts, schedule determined by the OST Program Director.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Salary Range:$10.00 - $15.00 per hour, DOE
ROLE:&nbsp; Help implement the CARE Academy Before and After School Program at assigned program sites in Billings and Laurel; provide a safe place for children during non-school time hours where they can enjoy enriching activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ABOUT CARE ACADEMY:&nbsp; CARE Academy was originally an elementary OST program operated by Billings Public Schools.&nbsp; United Way of Yellowstone County (UWYC) assumed responsibility of CARE Academy in the fall of 2009, and operates at five locations, serving between 300-350 students daily.&nbsp; CARE Academy offers Whole Day programs on most school holidays and PIR Days.&nbsp; CARE Academy also offers a summer program that serves between 70-80 students each summer. &nbsp;&nbsp;Laurel Public Schools CARE Academy locations are at West and Graff.&nbsp;
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
<ol><li>Work cooperatively and in conjunction with Program Director, Site Coordinator, Principals, teachers, parents and students.</li>
<li>Assist in implementing the activities offered to students.</li>
<li>Assist in tutoring CARE Academy students during homework help time.</li>
<li>Assist with distributing daily snacks to students.</li>
<li>Attend staff training opportunities provided for CARE Academy staff and volunteers.</li>
<li>Maintain standards of students behavior needed to achieve a safe and positive climate in the before and after school program for students and staff.</li>
<li>Communicate clearly and regularly with the Director regarding all aspects of the program.</li>
<li>Greet and assist all students, parents, staff, and visitors.</li>
<li>Assist in special CARE Academy activities that may include all program sites.</li>
</ol>GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
<ol><li>Support and abide by agency policies, procedures and philosophies.</li>
<li>Maintain standards of safe working conditions.</li>
<li>Serve as a United Way of Yellowstone County ambassador at all times by communicating the mission and vision of United Way.</li>
<li>Perform other duties assigned by the Site Coordinator and/or Program Director.</li>
</ol>EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School graduate; experience in childcare, working with youth at elementary level preferred.&nbsp; Must be professional, organized, and courteous.&nbsp; Must submit to and pass a criminal background check.
SKILLS &amp; ABILITIES
<ol><li>Language Skills:&nbsp; Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional documents. Ability to write and create documents in a manner that is understandable and organized. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Ability to use effective interpersonal communication skills when interacting with staff, parents, school personnel, community partners, and others.</li>
<li>Reasoning Ability:&nbsp; Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.&nbsp; Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.</li>
<li>Human Resource Skills:&nbsp; Ability to assist with conflict management and uphold UWYC values and ethics.&nbsp; Ability to engage in strategic thinking and planning.</li>
<li>Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:&nbsp;</li>
</ol><ul><li>Standing 50% or more</li>
<li>Ability to travel to CARE Academy school locations</li>
<li>Ability to handle light lifting, such as groceries for snacks, books, games and other materials</li>
<li>Walk up and down stairs to reach rooms/space assigned to CARE Academy</li>
<li>Ability to see, hear, and respond to staff and students in the program</li>
</ul>UNITED WAY CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF 
<ul><li>Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations.</li>
<li>Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.</li>
<li>Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.</li>
<li>Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good, creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.</li>
<li>Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.</li>
</ul>ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW 
Mission:&nbsp; To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community.
Vision:&nbsp; United Way of Yellowstone County is the primary community-building organization in South Central Montana. We provide leadership to effectively mobilize people, financial and strategic resources to improve people's lives. We identify and address the community's priority needs and provide solutions that achieve measurable results and sustained community change.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY &amp; INCLUSION STATEMENT 
Diversity is a core value at UWYC. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are vital to achieving our mission, living our values, and advancing the common good. UWYC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its own organization and the community. The officers, directors, committee members, employees and persons served by UWYC shall be selected in a manner to promote diversity, equity and inclusion and entirely on a non-discriminatory basis with respect to race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation, veteran-status, familial status, or socio-economic status.
The United Way of Yellowstone County is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to a policy that no qualified person shall be discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or disability in any program or activity for which it is responsible.
Compensation 
<ol><li>Hiring Salary Range: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour, DOE</li>
<li>Benefits: </li>
</ol><ul><li>Paid time off (two personal days) after 6-month probation period.</li>
<li>403(b) Retirement plan (Once eligible and the service requirements are met, UWYC contributes 5% to the 403(b) Thrift Plan on behalf of the employee, and will match the employee's contribution up to an additional 5%).</li>
<li>Free childcare at an eligible CARE site.</li>
<li>Flex Direct Insurance.</li>
</ul>Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via email to <a href="mailto:unitedway@uwyellowstone.org" target="_blank">unitedway@uwyellowstone.org</a> using “CARE Academy” in the subject line.

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