Helping Children Heal
When a child escapes abuse within their home, they need support to weather the crisis, heal, and move forward. Things of My Very Own, Inc. is a lifeline for children fleeing abuse. From providing basic necessities to teaching life skills that instill confidence and self-worth, our services lift fragile children from a place of harm to one of hope.
Helping Children Heal
When a child escapes abuse within their home, they need support to weather the crisis, heal, and move forward. Things of My Very Own, Inc. is a lifeline for children fleeing abuse. From providing basic necessities to teaching life skills that instill confidence and self-worth, our services lift fragile children from a place of harm to one of hope.
Hear about the positive impact our efforts make.
Things of My Very Own, Inc. provides crisis intervention services to children impacted by extensive abuse and/or neglect.
Services are also available to children who are, solely due to the lack of items necessary for sustainability, at risk of a Child Protective Services intervention.
Our goal is to keep children together with non-abusive family members, and out of the foster care system, whenever possible.
Hear about the positive impact our efforts make.
Things of My Very Own, Inc. provides crisis intervention services to children impacted by extensive abuse and/or neglect.
Services are also available to children who are, solely due to the lack of items necessary for sustainability, at risk of a Child Protective Services intervention.
Our goal is to keep children together with non-abusive family members, and out of the foster care system, whenever possible.
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Things of My Very Own
A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization that helps children in crisis.
Are you a friendly, organized, and dynamic individual looking for an opportunity to shine? Our vibrant team is looking for a part-time receptionist eager to make a positive impact when our guests walk through the door!
Position: Part-Time Receptionist
Compensation: $17 per hour
Location: 249 Green Street; Schenectady, NY 12305
🕒 Work Hours:
🍨 Regular Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm.
🍨 Holiday Schedule (Mid-November through December): Extended hours until 3 pm to accommodate our festive season rush!
🍨 Plus, a unique opportunity to contribute to our special evening events with six 5 pm-9 pm shifts required per year. Perfect for those who love a little variety in their work life!
What We Offer:
🍨 The opportunity to change the lives of children and families in crisis every day!
🍨 Life insurance
🍨 Professional development assistance
🍨 Paid time off
🍨 A dynamic work environment where no two days are the same.
🍨 An opportunity to enhance your skills in customer service, organization, and multitasking abilities.
Who You Are:
🍨 A communication superstar, comfortable interacting with a diverse range of people.
🍨 Highly organized, ensuring smooth operations behind the reception desk.
🍨 Eager to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
🍨 Reliable and committed to positively impacting our team and the families we serve.
🍨 Previous experience in reception or customer service is a plus but not required.
🍨 A typing aficionado who can type 40 words per minute with accuracy.
🍨 Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel or Google Sheets and Docs
🍨 Someone who enjoys eating ice cream. You do not actually have to enjoy eating ice cream, but know when we do, sugar-free and dairy-free options are available.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re excited to bring your enthusiasm, reliability, and excellent customer service skills to our team, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected]. Tell us why you’re the perfect fit for our part-time receptionist role.
Once we fill this position, our boss said she will bring in ice cream. Nothing says, "I love you," like ice cream sundaes at 8 am on a weekday, so we are motivated to hire! In all seriousness, this is a fast-paced and detail-oriented position. We cannot consider applicants who do not follow the instructions we provided above. Let’s make amazing work experiences together!
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Shout out to Meka and Brian, our incredible emergency aid specialists, for stepping up to help children in need. The pair started their shift in the wee hours of the morning. An hour after their shift ended, they returned to help children in an emergency situation in Saratoga County. Thanks to them, four little ones now have clothing, shoes, bedding, personal hygiene products, diapers, and what they need above all else: food.
Brian and Meka, your actions today exemplified the very best of humanity. You delivered hope, security, and the message that even in their darkest hour, a family has a team standing by them. Thanks to you, four little ones now have things of their very own, at the moment they need them.
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Employment Opportunity: P/T Receptionist
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 am-1 pm (chance of additional shifts). From mid-November through December, shifts generally change to 8 am-3 pm on the same days.
Responsibilities include:
🍃 Greeting guests and donors with enthusiasm and joy
🍃 Answering multi-line phones and e-mails with professionalism
🍃 Creating and editing documents and forms
🍃 Scheduling, tracking, and ensuring that contracts and appointments are managed efficiently
🍃 Occasional pick-up and delivery of donations
🍃 Maintaining a joyful, warm, friendly, client-centered atmosphere, etc.
Requirements:
🍃 A non-judgmental, positive, outgoing, enthusiastic attitude.
🍃 The ability to multi-task
Reliable transportation.
🍃 Must have a NYS Drivers License and clean driving record.
🍃 The ability to type +40 words per minute with accuracy
🍃 Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel or Google Docs and Sheets
🍃 Must pass a criminal background investigation with flying colors.
🍃 Remembering to water the plants.
Please send your resume AND a one-page cover letter to [email protected] to apply. This position pays $17 p/h.
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Remembering to water the plants. I love how you guys word your posts! 😂❤️
