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Under the supervision of the Project Director, the TC-TAT Project Manager has primary responsibility for leading the implementation of Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) activities to awarded grantees under a three-year state-funded contract. This position works closely with the Operations Manager to streamline project activities and processes with TC-TAT infrastructure and protocols.

General activities under this contract include: ongoing communication and planning with the funder (contractor); develop, conduct and oversee TAT activities for grantees; oversee consultants and staff who carry out these TAT activities; maintain an advisory committee; develop and conduct regional trainings statewide for prevention practitioners; oversee social marketing material development and implementation; conduct a statewide networking and transfer of knowledge event; reporting and evaluation activities.

Roles and Responsibilities:
•Curriculum and Training - Manage TC-TAT’s overall technical assistance and training approach to domestic violence prevention programs and allied organizations; lead and participate in the curriculum development of overall training content, train the trainer manual, and Institute curriculum and trainer criteria; manage, design and implementation of needs assessments to inform curriculum development; facilitate and conduct prevention trainings in collaboration with project staff; conduct training workshops at state-sponsored conferences; design and manage the process, timelines and roles for project trainings and related activities.
•Technical Assistance (TA) - Oversee provision of direct TA and consulting services to domestic violence organizations, including assessment of practitioner TA needs and organizational development support; oversee TA delivery with project staff and consultant pool; conduct quality assurance to ensure responsiveness to practitioner needs.
•Marketing - Develop a marketing strategy for the project, both the training/technical assistance component and the resources/publications component, with the assistance of appropriate consultants and staff.
•Prevention Materials/Resources - Oversee the collection and assessment of prevention products/materials, protocols and practices; develop and produce (or supervise production of) project materials, including social marketing materials, training curricula, organizing materials, multicultural materials, and prevention basics; work with consultants on the design and testing of products/protocols, development of new products and the implementation of statewide dissemination.
•Personnel Supervision - Supervise and coordinate efforts of work team and consultants to maximize effective use of skills/expertise; participate in MAWS Supervisor Team and MAWS all-staff activities as required; follow Supervisor’s Guidelines/Policies provided by MAWS (including staff hiring, evaluation/review and other procedures).
•Contract Management - Manage the project to grant and budget specifications; maintain relationship management with contractor; coordinate planning process and facilitate project advisory and planning committees; write and negotiate proposals and contracts for consultants (e.g. strategic planners, prevention experts/trainers, evaluators, communications specialists/writers, graphic designers, marketing specialists and others).
•Project Reporting/Evaluation - Maintain records, files and statistics, and produce reports, as needed, both for internal MAWS uses and for the contractors (progress reports, final reports and reapplication for funding).
•Perform other project related activities in accordance with role as either project leader or project team member.

OUR MISSION
Summer Search is a dynamic national non-profit organization that finds resilient low-income high school students and inspires them to become responsible and altruistic leaders by providing year-round mentoring, life-changing summer experiences, college advising, and a lasting support network. Our leadership development program is committed to providing ongoing and long-term support for low-income high school students. We give our students the opportunities and support they need to transform their lives, achieve their own potential, and create change as role models and everyday leaders.

Founded in San Francisco in 1990, Summer Search now operates seven offices nationwide helping to place more than 1,100 high school students and 2,200 alumni annually on a path of positive change. For more information about Summer Search visit our website at www.summersearch.org.

POSITION OPENING: Outreach Director
The Outreach Director contributes to the success of the organizational strategic plan by creating, implementing and monitoring overall student outreach strategy. Responsible for developing and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with school and community partners to recruit and retain students in Summer Search. Educates and maintains positive public relations with external community.

Principal Accountabilities
Developing effective outreach strategies
• Provides leadership in creating and implementing short and long-term outreach plans by projecting student recruitment goals, prioritizing school/CBO partners, and forecasting enrollment numbers.
• Identifies trends in outreach and demonstrates flexibility and creativity to adapt strategy, data and communication based on challenges and limitations.

Relationship building with school and CBO liaisons (referral partners)
• Strengthens and develops partnerships with referral partners by communicating actively and consistently to clarify program elements, eligibility requirements, acceptance decisions and student progress.
• Schedules all school visits, outreach sessions and student meetings. Regularly travels to program sites throughout New York City, including the South Bronx and North Brooklyn.
• Develops and strengthens network of referral partners.

Promoting Summer Search among multiple constituents
• Messages Summer Search’s mission, program elements, recruitment process and goals to referral partners, nominated students and families through site visits, outreach sessions and consistent correspondence.
• Develops relationships with community members that will help broaden the base of support for Summer Search, including volunteers, public school administrators or other non-profit organizations.
• Facilitate meetings and presentations for various audiences, including students, parents and school partners.

Mentoring
• Manage a small caseload of students as a way to fully understand the mentoring component of Summer Search and contribute to achieving program outcomes related to mentoring.


Partnership with local mentor staff and national Summer Search staff
• Communicates outreach strategy to program staff and effectively collaborates to meet program goals.
• Communicates effectively and frequently with the outreach staff from multiple Summer Search sites to share best practices and manage data consistently across sites.
• Works collaboratively with other staff and assists as needed on various program elements.

Data Management
• Shows competency in using existing database and creates new systems to track data and monitor progress toward multiple outreach goals.
• Communicates data and progress toward outreach goals to Executive Director/Program Director, mentoring staff, program partners, other Summer Search sites, funders and the board of directors.

Managing outreach materials
• Creates, updates and distributes outreach materials, which include student and referral partner handbooks as well as acceptance and regret letters.

Event planning
• Participates in coordinating program events, including outreach sessions in schools, program ceremonies, student workshops and school partner appreciation events.

Minimum Education
• A Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum Qualification
• At least three to five years of professional work experience in youth development, education or related field.
• Must be familiar with and comfortable working in the NYC public school setting. Direct experience working in the NYC public school system strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• High quality public speaking and messaging skills.
• Spanish-speaking a plus.

OUR BENEFITS
Summer Search is committed to creating an environment that is supportive of learning, growth and staff development. Our investment in staff includes:
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401 (K) Plan and employer matching program after 6 months of employment
• Paid holidays, sick and vacation

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Post Date: March 11, 2010

Position: Senior Project Manager
Location: Irvine, CA
Start Date: Immediately

Company Description:

Founded in 1981, The Energy Coalition (Coalition), a non-profit (c) 3 corporation, facilitates partnerships and supporting programs that empower utility end-users (municipal governments, businesses, students and residents) to practice smart energy management. A key partnership facilitated by The Energy Coalition is the Community Energy Partnership (CEP).

The CEP is a multidimensional municipal and community focused energy efficiency program managed in partnership with Southern California Edison, The Gas Company and Southern California cities: Brea, Corona, Irvine, Moreno Valley, Santa Clarita, San Bernardino, and Santa Monica.

Position Description: (Full-Time Position)

The Coalition is seeking a full-time CEP Senior Project Manager to manage a successful Local Government Partnership program. The position reports up to the Program Director and will have direct reports. The role of the Senior Project Manager is to manage the implementation of the CEP 2010-12 program initiatives throughout Southern California and to ensure that all energy savings goals are met. The initiatives cover municipal energy retrofit project management, community outreach and education, and support for municipal projects that fulfill the California Long-term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan. Essential to this position is strong management skills and experience, ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of entities, the strengthening and shaping of current initiatives, building effective relationships between consumers and their serving utilities, and supporting program staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage program initiatives in partnership with local governments and utilities.
• Provide management guidance and direction to program staff.
• Serve as a community liaison between assigned cities and Coalition.
• Be proactive in identifying and responding to partner requests and needs.
• Organize and staff meetings and community events.
• Develop and maintain project tracking documents and databases.
• Administrative duties related to program and staff management, such as budget tracking and reporting.
• Provide comprehensive support to Coalition activities as directed.

Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years of applicable work experience in the energy industry or related field preferred.
• Marketing and writing experience a must.
• Prior community liaison and project management experience.
• Staff management experience.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Must be available to work outside of regular business hours.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Vehicle for travel throughout Southern California required.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Compensation: Based on experience

Benefits: Position is eligible for all company benefits, such as Health and 401K

To Apply: Qualified applicants please send a resume and cover letter attention:

Anne Lee
The Energy Coalition
15615 Alton Parkway, Suite 245
Irvine, CA 92618
Fax: 949-701-4644
Email: jobs@energycoalition.org
No calls please

This program is funded by California utility ratepayers and administered by Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company, under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.

Currently seeking to fill positions for Licensed Speech Language Pathologists and CFY- Speech Language Pathologists with pediatric experience.

We offer full benefits for both full and part time employees and have immediate availability to serve Plano, Frisco, Little Elm and The Colony.

We offer flexible schedules, and the opportunity to build strong relationships with the children and families we serve. Our Early Childhood Intervention services are offered in the home and not in a clinical setting.

Type of Position: Independent Contractor for a 6 month period (April 1-Sept. 30, 2010). Potential exists for a contract extension.

Purpose of the Position: The events coordinator will be responsible for the overall management and successful execution of key Salvation Army fund raising events that are currently being planned for the coming six months.

Structure: The events coordinator will have the full cooperation and support of the TSA Southern California Division Development Department staff and volunteers. As a private contractor, the events coordinator will report directly to the Associate Director of Development.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Working in conjuncture with the Development Department staff reviews the goals, objectives, and execution of assigned events.

• Design a detailed work plan for each of these events including a specific timetable, budget projections, and implementation steps.

• Establish an organizational structure for these events which would include an planning committee, specific vendors, and the participation of Development Department professional staff members.

• Arrange appropriate meetings during the course of planning and implementation to maintain involvement and open communications among the various organizers and staff members.

• Monitor budget and finance issues, calling timely attention to the relationship between projections and actual experience.

• Work with the Director of Internet Marketing to insure a coordinated and effective use of the website and online activities - including post event follow up.

• Work with the Director of Corporate Relations to develop business involvement and sponsorships.

• Recruit program participants as well as volunteers and actively assist in creating effective fund raising strategies for these events.

• Evaluate progress regularly and maintain a flexible approach to insure success.

• Report frequently to the Associate Director of Development, maintaining open communications and a readiness to problem solve in an active and creative manner.

Major fund raising events that are currently planned, include: the Rick Dees Hollywood Yard Sale at Dodger Stadium (July, 2010) the Fritz Coleman TSA Celebrity Golf Tournament (September, 2010) and a Major Gifts Reception. As currently structured, the events coordinator will take an immediate lead role in implementing these major activities.

High School or 2 years experience of case management. The basic function of the case manager is to provide comprehensive case management services to the general public, referring clients to health/mental health care, substance abuse treatment, employment and training, food, shelter, emergency and social services benefits and legal aid. In addition, she/he will provide case management services to Day Treatment Program participants. The case manager will serve as an advocate for client services, develop service plans with clients, and conduct ongoing services and follow-up. All activities will be documented

Neighbors’ Consejo is seeking a Clinical Director to manage all aspects of our street outreach, mental health and social services programs and oversee the clinical aspects of our Substance Abuse Treatment and Mental Health Programs. Responsibilities include supervision of the treatment team, compliance with protocols and regulations, and preparation of program reports. In addition, the Clinical Director Conducts diagnostic assessments, as well as individual and group sessions. Requirements: Candidates must be a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, or Clinical Psychologist; have a master degree in a behavioral or mental health and/or counseling field and between 6 to 8 years of experience.

Support Worker Organizing in Southern California

The Service Employees International Union is the nation’s fastest growing labor organization with over 2 million
members. SEIU is on the cutting edge of progressive activism, building the power of low-wage and immigrant
workers and engaging in larger social issues such as health care, housing, and immigration.
The Property Services Division of SEIU is home to the Clean Up Sodexo!, Justice for Janitors and Stand for Security organizing campaigns, as well as campaigns to organize workers in hospitals, universities, airports, supermarkets, stadiums & more. These campaigns are all part of exciting national drives to empower workers to organize and improve conditions as well as win better pay, health insurance, and full-time work.

SEIU USWW has a lead organizing position available immediately, based in Los Angeles.

Job Description
· Participate effectively on a team of organizers, member organizers and researchers to drive new worker organizing campaigns
· Recruit and develop the leadership of workplace leaders and worker committees
· Work with leaders and committees to educate, agitate and motivate workers to action
· Maintain accurate and detailed information on worksites and track individual worker info, assessments and assignments
· As needed, gather information for legal action to protect workers’ rights

Assists clients in locating appropriate employment opportunities, and utilizes agency training programs, where necessary. Refers clients to other agencies or community services. Evaluates client placement and employability potential.

St Luke’s Comprehensive Psych Emergency Program (CPEP) has an opening for a Full-Time Social Worker. We are seeking a Social Worker with Utilization Management experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Conducts psychosocial screenings and assessments
• Provides direct service to patients and families, selecting treatment modality/casework technique compatible with assessment and identified goals
• Advocates for patients and families by interpreting their needs to, and eliciting cooperation from other disciplines and community agencies
• Assesses situation and re-negotiates contract with patient/family as needed
• Identities and reports to Program Manager and/or Physician problematic utilization issues
• Responsible for providing data as requested for the Utilization Management activities
• Functions as a Utilization Management resource person for the CPEP, EOB, and Inpatient Service
• Denials & Appeals Responsibility as requested
• Directs appropriate intervention and action of social workers and discharge planners in order to expedite discharge of potential and actual “ALC” patients in order to decrease length of stay, maximizing revenue.
• Provide services to a selected caseload based on high risk criteria and clinical complexity in order to facilitate a timely discharge and/or maintenance in the community.


We are committed to recruiting and retaining the most skilled and caring professionals for our patients. We do this by investing in our employees, offering them ample opportunities for professional development as well as a highly competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, retirement programs, and much, much more.

**Continuum Health Partners is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

Obtains employment opportunities for SCSEP participants who are 55 years and over. Markets employment program and develops a network with businesses for the purpose of obtaining competitive employment for participants. Works with the Employer Services Representative team to make use of all contacts. Obtains an understanding of the employer’s human resource needs and acts in a public relations capacity with employers answering inquiries.

Serve as on-site Vocational Trainer at the EPA Warehouse supervising a crew of 5-7 individuals with disabilities. Handles case management as assigned developing and implementing individualized treatment plans and curricula that prepare the consumer for the highest level of vocational development.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

•Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest degree of professionalism
•Maintain executive calendar & travel arrangements, scheduling appointments, meetings and conference calls
•Write and prepare general correspondence, generate Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and database management
•Review and proofread correspondence, documents and reports for departmental staff
•Maintain confidential files, databases and materials
•Assist, along with other personnel, in office operations including telephone and visitor reception, mail-in take and distribution, facsimile transmission, distribution of routed work and inter-office mail, and maintenance of office filing systems.
•Assist the President in the execution of projects, including development of new business, event planning and marketing
•With supervision and direction of President participate in the planning process for client activities and maintain a general grasp on client priorities, calendar of activities and assist in overseeing quality control of reports and proposals through proofreading and packaging

Qualifications/Requirements:

•Minimum 5+ years Senior Administrative Assistant experience required; public relations, marketing, legal or consulting environment highly desirable
•Excellent written and oral communication skills and proofreading skills with attention to detail
•Respectful of client and office need for confidentiality
•Resourceful, proactive, assertive, detail oriented and energetic
•Self-starter with high level of motivation
•Ability to establish priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced team environment
•Excellent organization, follow-up and time management skills
•Excellent interpersonal skills; Mature, unflappable and even-tempered team player with good people skills and a sense of humor
•Advanced Microsoft Office skills: PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel
•Must be flexible, work well under pressure with tight time constraints, adapt to changing responsibilities; work a minimum of 20 hours per week in consecutive days, preferably Monday through Friday
•Effectively interface with every level of the organization, including executives, clients and staff

Responsible for all case management services. Provides the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services (I-DORS) with verbal and written reports regarding clients' program participation and progress; assists with client follow-up activities.

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The U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization of over 18,000 corporate and organizational members from every sector of the building industry, united to transform the building marketplace to sustainability, is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support the internal sales fulfillment needs for the education partnerships and international business development teams with USGBC’s Education Department. p>

The Education Delivery Associate will support the internal sales fulfillment needs for the education partnerships and international business development teams with USGBC’s Education Department. The scope of education partnerships and new business development is to maintain strategic relationships with key industry organizations and partners to advance USGBC’s mission of domestic and international market transformation through its education objectives. This position will assist these teams to identify and deliver opportunities for education among prospective partner organizations, ensuring that all relations contribute to advancing the vision of USGBC’s Education Department and yield the maximum benefit for all parties. Additionally, this position will work closely with the Education Delivery team and other Education business units such as LEED Education Development and Training, Education Provider and Education Development Services to ensure an effective fulfillment of USGBC Education for each client. The Education Delivery Associate will support education sales and new business development activities spanning other USGBC departments, such as International, LEED Market Development, Community, Conference and Events, and Customer Service, to leverage education client relationships across the organization.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assists in maintaining database for marketplace, industry trends, education clients; provides feedback
• Acts as a liaison in consultative sales activities including meeting scheduling and record keeping; assists in follow-up with large scale clients to leverage opportunity for additional sales
• Responsible for fulfillment of large scale client orders, working cross-departmentally to process orders. Must maintain current knowledge and understanding of all Education products and services
• Provides support between Education and other USGBC Departments to align targets, streamline customer approach, negate overlaps or gaps in communication and organize and maintain regular check-ins and feedback loop
• Develops reports that track communication and sales to engaged clients for weekly, quarterly and year-end reports
• Creates functional and seamless transition between relations and fulfillment through close collaboration with Manager of Education Delivery and other education business units to complete transaction
• Assists in business planning, budgeting, performance tracking and reporting efforts; Additional administrative duties as needed
• Facilitate the development of marketing materials and sales tools for Education Department
• Represent USGBC education on education events working groups as required
• Support USGBC education preparation for industry conferences, meetings, and presentations

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10% travel may be required for conferences and professional development

Related Organization Goals and Objectives:

• May represent USGBC Education at conferences and networking events
• Support regular communication to Education Staff and liaison departments as assigned
• Attend sales and training and attend seminars and classes through professional development opportunities
• Obtain or maintain LEED Green Associate credential through credential maintenance

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent written interpersonal communication, and customer service skills
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to multi-task and project management experience
• Capacity to travel and attend evening events as needed
• 3 years professional experience or degree in Marketing/Communications or Business Development preferred
• Some environmental, building industry and/or education industry experience preferred Commitment to USGBC’s mission

SafeHouse Counselor/Advocate
Monday –Friday 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The primary role of the SafeHouse Counselor/Advocate is to provide support, advocacy, safety planning, and educational services to adult/child victims of domestic violence who come to the domestic violence program for sheltered services. This position is to be carried out while empowering victims with respect to their safety and their right to self-determination. This is a full-time position position based out of the Norwalk SafeHouse.

Qualifications

• Experience providing direct services to crime victims in a crisis intervention, criminal justice, or a human services field.
• Bachelor’s degree (or appropriate college training, years of experience, and intern/volunteer service allowed)
• Comprehensive working knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence and its effects on adult and child victims.
• Commitment to working with domestic violence victims to develop a plan for their safety and preserve their right to self-determination
• Commitment to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and empowering victims
• Basic crisis intervention and counseling skills
• Basic group facilitation skills
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to maintain service records, complete accurate statistical and narrative reports and submit them in a timely fashion.
• Ability to develop effective written educational materials regarding domestic violence issues and resources available.
• Ability to develop and work with volunteers

Part-time Fellow Advisors – Teaching Fellows Programs, Multiple Locations

We are currently seeking part-time Fellow Advisors for various Teaching Fellows programs across the country. Locations and start dates vary – please see the “to apply” section below for more details.

Teaching Fellows Programs

The New Teacher Project (TNTP) works with districts across the country to create Teaching Fellows programs. We recruit, select, and train high-achieving professionals and recent college graduates from all backgrounds to teach in critical need areas. Fellows go through a rigorous selection process and summer training Institute, and will begin teaching in the fall. Most Fellows do not have formal teaching experience, but all have a demonstrated record of past success, subject-matter knowledge, and a commitment to working in our schools.

Role and Responsibilities

The Fellow Advisor (FA) is one of the key players in the Fellows’ training Institute and their readiness to enter the classroom. Each FA is responsible for observing and giving constructive feedback to Fellows on their practice teaching in summer school in the mornings, in addition to leading Student Achievement Framework Sessions in the afternoons. FAs are experienced and successful teachers, who guide Fellows as they learn to set high academic goals, invest students in these goals, and work strategically to meet them. FAs bring in example materials, teaching strategies, and organizational routines from their own classrooms to bring our Teaching for Student Achievement curriculum to life, and show Fellows the specifics of how to teach for student achievement on a daily basis.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Internalize the Teaching for Student Achievement (TfSA) curriculum, with its framework for becoming an effective new teacher in a high need school, explicitly modeling best teaching practice and professionalism at all times
• Prepare for and lead daily two-and-a-half-hour framework sessions in which you deliver curriculum lessons
• Constantly incorporate student work, organizational tools, district-specific curriculum and other artifacts from your own classroom to give Fellows the specific tools to make Teaching for Student Achievement a reality
• Meet with other FAs and Program staff to plan sessions and norm feedback standards
• Observe and provide constructive feedback to your Fellows at field training sites
• Maintain good communications and diplomatic relations with the staff at your assigned practice teaching training sites
• Direct your Fellows make connections between coursework and practice teaching
• Document and report Fellows’ progress on an ongoing basis and formally at the mid-point and end-point of the summer, and enter information on TeacherTrack system
• Establish a culture of achievement that drives Fellows to continually maximize their time in Institute
• Provide accurate and up-to-date information on program policy, logistics, and Professional Values, including information related to securing a teaching position for the fall
• Maintain an accessible and consistent presence for Fellows
• Participate in planning meetings and staff meetings
• Lead a Final Framework session in the first month of school
• Provide limited support and communication (via phone and email) to Fellows as they begin teaching in the fall
• Complete pre-work and participate in a 22 hour Institute staff training prior to the start of the Fellows’ training Institute and a pre-Institute staff meeting

Service Commitment

The FA position includes five phases of work, during which the hours and responsibilities of the FA vary:

Phase I:
Dates: Upon hire
Description: New Hire Orientation; Prepare for FA Training
Hours: Read TfSA materials and complete training pre-work; 10+ hours

Phase II:
Dates: May
Description: FA Training
Hours: Weekend and/or after-school sessions; 23 hours

Phase III:
Dates: May/early June
Description: FA preparation including one pre-Institute meeting
Hours: Preparation/lesson planning work; 15+ hours

Phase IV:
Dates: Mid-June – mid-August
Description: Full-time FA role
Hours: Full-time; 50+ hours per week

Phase V:
Dates: Post Institute
Description: Institute follow-up
Hours: Flexible; 4-6 hours per week

*All dates are approximate

Compensation

Compensation varies based on geographic region. Please see the individual job descriptions for compensation information.

Mercy Home is a residential home dedicated to serving adolescents in need of a safe and healthy home environment. A Youth Care Worker acts as an advocate, educator, coach and role model for the residents. Each Youth Care Worker works with a group of about 10 youth and leads 3 or 4 youth individually, assisting the youth in following their educational and employment plans as well as their treatment plan. The Youth Care Worker builds a therapeutic relationship with the youth and provides leadership in the provision of a healthy living environment and consistent and supportive supervision of youth's life space.

The Youth Care Worker will work evenings and some weekends.

This position is located on our Hay Boys Campus in the West Loop of Chicago.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Be responsible for the implementation of each Youth's Individual Treatment Plan, in particular specific Youth case load.
- Ensure the Youth's educational, employment and treatment plans are followed.
- Be responsible for timely and accurate communication within program, i.e., incident reports, contract with Youth's families, supervision, and all log entries.
- Build a therapeutic relationship with Youth by being a teacher and a coach.
- Provide leadership for the Youth in the provision of a healthy living environment, i.e., consistent and supportive supervision of Youth's life space.
- Participate in supervisory meetings appropriate for job function.
- Restrain Youth as necessary.
- Provide transportation for Youth as necessary.

Bright Beginnings, a child development center dedicted to meeting the immediate needs of children and families living in homeless environments, has immediate openings for Assistant Teachers/Flaoters. We are looking for qualified teachers with MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS of CDA or AA in early childhood education or related field.

The children at Bright Beginnings are six weeks to five years old and the center is open Monday - Friday, from 7am - 6pm.

Excellent salary and benefits, including 12 days sick and 12 days vacation leave, long and short term disability, paid holidays.

We are conveniently located off the Green line at Mt. Vernon Square and the Red line at New York Avenue.

Please mail, email or fax all resumes to:

mail:
Jonna Holden
Center Administrator
128 M Street NW, Suite 150
Washington, DC 20001

email:
jholden@brightbeginningsinc.org

fax:
202.842.9095