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Thursday, April 29, 2010

AIDS Project LA Postings

APLA has a number of full time and part time opportunities:

Capacity Building Assistance, Evaluation Specialist
Capacity Building Assistance Specialist
Mental Health Specialist, Prevention - Part Time

http://www.apla.org/about/jobsatapla.html#JobListings

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

CRCD Full Time Positions

Job Description: YOUTH ADVOCATE, SOUTH LOS ANGELES YOUTHBUILD,

About the South Los Angeles YouthBuild
The South Los Angeles Youth Build is a comprehensive 10 month academic preparatory, occupational skills, and leadership development program for low-income young people ages 17–24 residing in South Los Angeles. Participants in South Los Angeles YouthBuild will obtain their GED or high school diploma while learning job skills by building permanent supportive housing for homeless and low-income youth and families in South Los Angeles. South Los Angeles YouthBuild is a program of the Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) and Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC).

Position Summary
The Case Manager, will be part of an innovative team of service providers and educational experts that will work collectively to create/run an innovative program for young people in South Los Angeles that face the greatest barriers to finding employment. The case manager will provide one-on-one supportive services to at-risk and transition-age youth who are preparing to join the workforce. The Case Manager will assess basic needs, identify barriers to employment, develop an Individual Service Plan to address those barriers, and coordinate services to help youth prepare for and secure living wage jobs with a career path upon graduation of the YouthBuild program.

Responsibilities
• Contact, receive and review referrals to the South Los Angeles YouthBuild Program from local schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies, including walk-ins.
• Participate and coordinate outreach activities that include making presentations to non-profit organizations, government agencies, probation/parole staff and agencies, schools, and conduct door to door outreach in the targeted neighborhood.
• Conduct program orientation and intake.
• Conduct individual needs assessments with regard to: basic needs such as housing and food; education level and school enrollment; current income, employment, and past work experience; eligibility for Independent Living Program services through the foster care system; gang affiliation; and involvement with the justice system.
• Develop an Individual Service Plan identifying barriers to employment and action steps to address those barriers.
• Place youth in part-time entry-level work with on-the-job training as part of CRCD’s construction training component.
• Assist youth to enroll in Los Angeles Trade Technical College to complete a high school diploma, general equivalency degree, and/or college level courses required.
• Assist with facilitation of the program’s employment readiness, leadership, and life skills workshops.
• Track youth participation in each program component (educational, construction, counseling, leadership development and employment readiness and life skills workshops).
• Meet with youth on an individual basis at least bi-weekly to monitor progress in each program component; identify resources to meet supportive service needs such as tutoring or counseling; problem-solve; review the Individual Service Plan and modify as needed.
• Assist with placement in construction apprenticeships, CRCD construction sites, and other employment opportunities.
• Build relationships with local employers, including construction trade unions, and stay informed of pre-requisites for union apprenticeships and other employment opportunities.
• Build relationships with community-based organizations and government agencies to promote collaboration, solve problems, and identify resources for youth.
• Provide information & referrals for youth and young adults who cannot participate in the program due to eligibility criteria or limited program capacity.
• Follow CRCD/LATTC procedures with regard to recordkeeping, documentation, confidentiality, and maintaining case files.
• Collaborate and confer with other CRCD and LATTC staff as appropriate to coordinate services and implement the program.
• Meet weekly with other case-managers to plan activities, to strategize on service delivery for members, and other activities identified by the network.
• Assist with fulfilling grant and contract requirements for the program.
• Participate in program evaluation process.
• Oversee and coach interns, and other staff responsible for providing direct support to youth in the program.
• Facilitate and coordinate life skills workshops and edutainment activities for young people.
• Report to YouthBuild Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Personal:
• Be a strong advocate to young people; respect the ideas and intelligence of young adults and strong commitment to supporting young people succeed in an innovative training program, to reorient their lives, nurture their leadership skills, and enable them to make a difference in their community.
• Demonstrated dependability, maturity, and initiative.
• Ability to handle crisis situations with a minimum of supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect.
• Ability to set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries.
• Ability to accept supervision and work with CRCD staff and community social service providers cooperatively.
• Flexibility to deal effectively with a variety of people, situations, problems and changes.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling or
related field. One year experience working with young people, ex-offenders, youth in foster care system as a social service provider preferred or relevant experience may be substituted for degree.

Preferred Experience: Experience working with the African American and Latino community; knowledge of Los Angeles community resources and social service providers.

Experience/Skills: Must be computer literate in Word and Excel. Ability to gather information
and assess client situation rapidly and accurately. Excellent oral and written communication
skills. Ability to write clear, accurate log notes, and complete other paperwork thoroughly and accurately.

Other Requirements: Vehicle, valid California driver’s license, and proof of automobile liability insurance required.

Salary: DOE
BENEFITS: Health and dental, vacation, sick and holiday pay
START DATE: This position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.
TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter with salary history/requirements and resume
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Position Summary
The Career Placement Coordinator, will provide one-on-one academic/training/employment services to at-risk and transition-age youth in South Los Angeles who are preparing to join the workforce. The Career Placement Coordinator will be responsible for connecting members and alumni to apprenticeship programs, vocational training, employment opportunities, and college and career opportunities. The Career Placement Coordinator will be responsible for establishing and strengthening relationships with academic institutions, government agencies, WorkSource centers, businesses, and any entity that can provide commitment/resources of employment and/or career opportunities. Coordination of the employment readiness training component for the CRCD workforce development programs.

Responsibilities
• Build relationships with prospective employers, including construction trade unions, transportation, public works fields and stay informed of pre-requisites for union apprenticeships and other employment opportunities.
• Build relationships with universities, colleges, assist potential candidates complete applications, provide assistance completing enrollment process.
• Build relationships with community-based organizations and government agencies to promote collaboration, solve problems, and identify resources for unemployed youth (EDD, SAJE, Worksource Centers, etc.,).
• Obtain commitments from prospective employers to hire program graduates. Also seek job shadow, internship, and volunteer opportunities for graduates as a step to employment.
• Create, maintain written and electronic records of contacts and outcomes with employers and placed graduates.
• Coordinate with youth advocates and other staff to determine and meet member’s job/career placement needs.
• Responsible for reporting on placement and follow-up activities for alumni and program participants that are early completers or need assistance finding employment.
• Assist individuial participants with resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and portfolio creation.
• Facilitate employment readiness trainings/worshops for participants and alumni.
• Make job interview referrals and assist with the writing of letters of recommendation.
• Assist in providing on-going retention support and assistance to placed graduates and employer partners.
• Perform related administrative/clerical duties.
• Produce and/or organize informational materials for members that will help them better understand careers (information about requirements, start pay, etc.,)
• Support members get their records sealed, expunged and/or seek legal assistance if necessary.
• Develop an Employment and Educational Plan identifying barriers to employment/education and action steps to address those barriers and meet with youth on an individual basis at least bi-weekly to monitor progress to identify resources to meet employment/academic needs.
• Assist youth to enroll in local schools to complete a high school diploma, general equivalency degree, and/or college level courses required for employment.
• Follow CRCD procedures with regard to recordkeeping, documentation, confidentiality, and maintaining case files.
• Collaborate and confer with other CRCD staff as appropriate to coordinate services and implement the program.
• Assist with fulfilling grant and contract requirements for the program.
• Participate in program evaluation process.
• Report to Workforce Development Program Manager.
• Provide information & referrals for youth and young adults who cannot participate in the program due to eligibility criteria or limited program capacity.

Employment Readiness Facilitator/Coordinator Duties
• Implement curriculum and develop training session
• Schedule speakers and site visits. Maintain relationships with program contacts.
• Coordinate with contracted Trainers to provide hard (hands-on) and soft (job search) skills.
• Oversee and/or conduct day-to-day operations of the training, including hands-on training sessions and soft skills training.
• Coordinate facilities and transportation for training session, including driving participants in a van to site visits, hands-on workshops, etc.
• Assist in evaluating participants’ progress in the training and coordinate with other CRCD staff to provide appropriate career guidance to participants.

Qualifications:
• Demonstrated dependability, maturity, and initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with a minimum of supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect.
• Ability to build and strenghten relationships with community partners, colleges, univiersities, potential employers and community members.
• Ability to work with people with multiple working styles and provide adequate supervision whe necessary.
• Ability to set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and public speaking experience.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize activities.
• Ability to accept supervision and work with CRCD staff and work with community partners cooperatively.
• Flexibility to deal effectively with a variety of people, situations, problems and changes.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling or
related field. One year experience with non-profits and/or youth programs preferably in a placement capacity.

OR

Relevant experience may be substituted for degree.
Preferred: Experience working with the African American and Latino community; knowledge of South Los Angeles community resources and social service providers.

Skills: Must be computer literate in Word, Excel, Access. Ability to gather information
and assess client situation rapidly and accurately. Excellent oral and written communication
skills. Ability to write clear, accurate log notes, and complete other paperwork thoroughly and accurately.

Other Requirements: Vehicle, valid California driver’s license, and proof of automobile liability insurance required.

Salary: Based on Expereince
BENEFITS: Health and dental, vacation, sick and holiday pay
START DATE: This position is available and will remain open until filled.
TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter with salary history/requirements and resume


Coalition for Responsible Community Development
3101 S. Grand, Los Angeles CA 90007
Attn: Noemi Soto
Or fax to 213-743-6198
Or e-mail to: crcdworkforcedevelopment@yahoo.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sexual orientation. People of color and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Position Summary
The Programs Coordinator will be part of an innovative team that will work collectively to train and provide a comprehensive employment and education experience to 100 young people from the Vernon-Central and Vernon-Washington neighborhood. The Programs Coordinator will be responsible for assisting Youth Advocates and the Senior Youth Advocate with coordinating and facilitation of training modules for young people in leadership, teamwork, financial literacy, employment readiness and assist with the placement and supervision of over 100 youth in CRCD’s Workforce Development Programs. The Programs Coordinator will provide young people with support in maintaining their participation in CRCD’s workforce development programming. The administrative responsibilities of this position will play an important role to the success of well organized programming.


Responsibilities
• Receive, review, and file referrals/applications in a well organized and centralized location for all workforce development staff to access.
• Conduct program orientation and intake and/or oversee proper program enrollment.
• Assistance placing youth in part-time entry-level work with on-the-job training as part of CRCD’s South Los Angeles Beautification Team (SLABT) or other partner non-profit organizations.
• Prepare/revise and facilitate curriculum for employment readiness, financial literacy, leadership and team building or coordinating and contacting possible facilitators or trainers.
• Track youth participation in each program component (work with SLABT, South Los Angeles Youth Build, education, and employment readiness workshops).
• Build relationships with community-based organizations and government agencies to promote collaboration, solve problems, and identify resources for youth.
• Provide information & referrals for youth and young adults who cannot participate in the program due to eligibility criteria or limited program capacity.
• Follow CRCD procedures with regard to recordkeeping, documentation, confidentiality, and maintaining case files.
• Develop an Individual Service Plan identifying barriers to employment and action steps to address those barriers
• Collaborate and confer with other CRCD staff as appropriate to coordinate services and implement the program.
• Meet weekly (or as needed) Youth Advocates Supportive Service Coordinators, Program Managers, and MSW students to plan activities, strategize on service delivery for members, and other activities identified by the organization.
• Assist with fulfilling grant and contract requirements for the program.
• Report to Senior Youth Advocate and Workforce Development Program Manager
• Participate in monthly presentations with the Public Defenders, City Attorney’s, District Attorney’s, and Judges at the Los Angeles Superior Court Building.
• Draft and submit monthly progress reports for CURE members electronically and hard copied for permanent files.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Personal:
• Demonstrated dependability, maturity, and initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with a minimum of supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect.
• Ability to works with people with multiple working styles.
• Ability to set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries.
• Ability to accept supervision and work with CRCD staff and work with community partners cooperatively.
• Flexibility to deal effectively with a variety of people, situations, problems and changes.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling or
related field. One year experience with non-profit or youth programs.

OR

Relevant experience may be substituted for degree.
Preferred: Experience working with the African American and Latino community; knowledge of South Los Angeles community resources and social service providers.

Skills: Must be computer literate in Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Ability to gather information
and assess client situation rapidly and accurately. Excellent oral and written communication
skills. Ability to write clear, accurate log notes, and complete other paperwork thoroughly and accurately. Ability to articulate for the organization and youth members.

Other Requirements: Vehicle, valid California driver’s license, clean driving record, and proof of automobile liability insurance required.

Salary:$14-$16/hour
BENEFITS: Benefit Eligible
START DATE: This position is available on May 1, 2010 and will remain open until filled.

TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter with salary history/requirements and resume
Coalition for Responsible Community Development
3101 S. Grand, Los Angeles CA 90007
Attn: Noemi Soto or Jahrell Thomas
Or fax to 213-743-6198
Or e-mail to: nsoto@coalitionrcd.org or jthomas@coalitionrcd.org

CRCD Temporary Positions

SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND RESOURCE COORDINATOR TEMPORARY CONTRACT POSITION: MAY 2010- SEPTEMBER 2010

Organization
The Coalition for Responsible Community Development is a nonprofit youth-centered community development corporation in South Los Angeles. Our mission is to better sustain, coordinate, and improve local planning, development, and community services that address the needs of low-income and working class residents and small businesses of South Los Angeles.

Position Summary
The Summer Youth Employment Coordinator will be part of an innovative team that will work collectively to train and provide a comprehensive employment experience to young people from the Vernon-Central and South Los Angeles neighborhood. The Employment and Resource Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Summer Youth Employment Specialist, coordinating and facilitation training modules for young people in leadership, teamwork, employment readiness and financial literacy. Assist with the placement and supervision of youth in summer youth employment. Provide young people with support in maintaining their employment, and provide assistance creating an action plans for young people.

Responsibilities
• Receive and review referrals to the CRCD- ARRA Summer Youth Employment from local schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies, including walk-ins.
• Assistance placing youth in part-time entry-level work with on-the-job training as part of CRCD’s South Los Angeles Beautification Team (SLABT) or other partner non-profit organizations.
• Assist with facilitation and coordination of curriculum for employment readiness, financial literacy, leadership and team building or coordinating and contacting possible facilitators or trainers.
• Assist to track youth participation in each program component (work with SLABT, partner organization, school, and employment readiness workshops), and provide support to young people in program.
• Build relationships with community-based organizations and government agencies to promote collaboration, solve problems, and identify resources for youth.
• Provide information & referrals for youth and young adults who cannot participate in the program due to eligibility criteria or limited program capacity.
• Follow CRCD procedures with regard to recordkeeping, documentation, confidentiality, and maintaining case files.
• Develop an Individual Service Plan identifying barriers to employment and action steps to address those barriers.
• Assist young find employment opportunity and educational opportunities.
• Collaborate and confer with other CRCD staff as appropriate to coordinate services and implement the program.
• Meet weekly (or as needed) with other case-managers and the Summer Youth Employment Team to plan activities, to strategize on service delivery for members, and other activities identified by the organization.
• Assist with fulfilling grant and contract requirements for the program.
• Report to Workforce Development Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Personal:
• Demonstrated dependability, maturity, and initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with a minimum of supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect.
• Ability to works with people with multiple working styles.
• Ability to set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries.
• Flexibility to deal effectively with a variety of people, situations, problems and changes.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling or
related field. One year experience with non-profits and/or youth programs preferably WIA Summer youth programs.

OR

Relevant experience may be substituted for degree.
Preferred: Experience working with the African American and Latino community; knowledge of South Los Angeles community resources and social service providers.

Skills: Must be computer literate in Word, Excel, Access. Ability to gather information
and assess client situation rapidly and accurately. Excellent oral and written communication
skills. Ability to write clear, accurate log notes, and complete other paperwork thoroughly and accurately.

Other Requirements: Vehicle, valid California driver’s license, and proof of automobile liability insurance required.

Salary:$13-$15/hour
BENEFITS: Contract position, not benefit eligible
START DATE: This position is available on May 2010 and will remain open until filled.
TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter with salary history/requirements and resume
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SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT INTAKE SPECIALIST
TEMPORARY CONTRACT POSITION: MAY – SEPTEMBER 2010

Position Summary
The Summer Youth Employment Intake Specialist will be part of an innovative team that will work collectively to train and provide a comprehensive employment experience to 125 young people from the Vernon-Central and Vernon-Washington neighborhood. The Summer Youth Employment Intake Specialist will be responsible for creating and maintaining a database system, compiling daily attendance, support coordinators and case-managers maintain organized file system and producing weekly reports for 125 youth in summer youth employment program. Intake Specialist will be responsible for creating and maintaining various logs, files and databases. Assemble and prepare materials for processing and distribution. Complete and process all WIA forms for enrollment, placement and retention. Attend required training.

Responsibilities
• Receive and review referrals to the CRCD- ARRA Summer Youth Employment from local schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies, including walk-ins.
• Assist with program orientation and intake
• Reviews and analyze documentation for compliance with applicable WIA rules and regulations, procedures, and contractual agreements including those mandated by local Policy, County, State and Federal legislation.
• Assists with local-level MIS reports and queries as required, including those for enrollees, placements, retentions and distribute accordingly.
• Performs corrections with the City for incomplete forms, rosters, daily/weekly/monthly reports and etc.
• Performs internal quality assurance review for all contracted programs.
• Administer, train and monitor staff and subcontractors regarding completion of required MIS forms and common computer applications used.
• Tracks program activity for daily, weekly, and monthly reports to funding sources.
• Data entry for all applicable programs including the ISIS system.
• Maintains and files MIS forms, documents and records.
• Track attendance for 125 youth in part-time entry-level work with on-the-job training as part of CRCD’s South Los Angeles Beautification Team (SLABT) or other partner non-profit organizations.
• Compile daily/weekly reports for young people on attendance and hours completed
• Maintain a data-base system using Microsoft Access to compile demographic data about participants. Transfer information from hard copies to computerized applications.
• Provide information & referrals for youth and young adults who cannot participate in the program due to eligibility criteria or limited program capacity.
• Follow CRCD procedures with regard to recordkeeping, documentation, confidentiality, and maintaining case files.
• Meet weekly with other case-managers and the Summer Youth Employment Team to plan activities, to strategize on service delivery for members, and other activities identified by the organization.
• Assist with fulfilling grant and contract requirements for the program.
• Report to Workforce Development Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Personal:
• Great customer service skills
• Ability to multi task
• Demonstrated dependability, maturity, and initiative.
• Ability to handle crisis situations with a minimum of supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect.
• Ability to set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries.
• Ability to accept supervision and work with CRCD staff and community social service providers cooperatively.
• Flexibility to deal effectively with a variety of people, situations, problems and changes.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Education/Experience: Associates Degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school . One year experience working with WIA programs preferred and knowledge of ISIS computer system.

Preferred: Experience working with the African American and Latino community

Experience/Skills: Must be computer literate in Word, Excel, and Access. Ability to multi task and gather information and rapidly and accurately. Excellent oral and written communication
skills. Ability to write clear, accurate log notes, and complete other paperwork thoroughly and accurately.

Other Requirements: Vehicle, valid California driver’s license, and proof of automobile liability insurance required.

Salary: $12 -$14 per hour, 40 hours a week
BENEFITS: Contract position not benefit eligible
START DATE: This position opens May 2010 and will remain open until filled.
TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter with salary history/requirements and resume
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SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
TEMPORARY CONTRACT POSITION: MAY- SEPTEMBER 2010

Position Summary
The Summer Youth Employment Specialist will be part of an innovative team that will work collectively to train and provide a comprehensive employment experience to 100 young people from the Vernon-Central and Vernon-Washington neighborhood. The Summer Youth Employment Specialist will be responsible for supervising a team of 2 employees, solidify relationships with partner organizations who will provide young people with employment experience, create training modules for young people in leadership, teamwork, and financial literacy, and oversee the placement of the 100 youth in summer youth employment.

Responsibilities
• Receive and review referrals to the CRCD- ARRA Summer Youth Employment from local schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies, including walk-ins.
• Conduct program orientation and intake and/or oversee coordinators that are doing it. .
• Place youth in part-time entry-level work with on-the-job training as part of CRCD’s South Los Angeles Beautification Team (SLABT) or other partner non-profit organizations.
• Prepare/revise and facilitate curriculum for employment readiness, financial literacy, leadership and team building.
• Track youth participation in each program component (work with SLABT, partner organization, school, and employment readiness workshops).
• Monitor progress of all young people in the program and help create a data-base system
• Build relationships with community-based organizations and government agencies to promote collaboration, solve problems, and identify resources for youth.
• Provide information & referrals for youth and young adults who cannot participate in the program due to eligibility criteria or limited program capacity.
• Follow CRCD procedures with regard to recordkeeping, documentation, confidentiality, and maintaining case files.
• Develop an Individual Service Plan identifying barriers to employment and action steps to address those barriers
• Collaborate and confer with other CRCD staff as appropriate to coordinate services and implement the program.
• Meet weekly (or as needed) with other case-managers and the Summer Youth Employment Team to plan activities, to strategize on service delivery for members, and other activities identified by the organization.
• Assist with fulfilling grant and contract requirements for the program.
• Oversee and coach interns, and other staff being hired under the summer youth employment program.
• Report to Workforce Development Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Personal:
• Demonstrated dependability, maturity, and initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with a minimum of supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect.
• Ability to works with people with multiple working styles and provide adequate supervision.
• Ability to set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries.
• Ability to accept supervision and work with CRCD staff and work with community partners cooperatively.
• Flexibility to deal effectively with a variety of people, situations, problems and changes.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling or
related field. One year experience with non-profits and/or youth programs preferably WIA summer youth programs. Experience supervising professional adults and interns preferred.

OR

Relevant experience may be substituted for degree.
Preferred: Experience working with the African American and Latino community; knowledge of South Los Angeles community resources and social service providers.

Skills: Must be computer literate in Word and Excel. Ability to gather information
and assess client situation rapidly and accurately. Excellent oral and written communication
skills. Ability to write clear, accurate log notes, and complete other paperwork thoroughly and accurately.

Other Requirements: Vehicle, valid California driver’s license, and proof of automobile liability insurance required.

Salary:$16-$19/hour
BENEFITS: Contract position, not benefit eligible
START DATE: This position is available July 16, 2009 and will remain open until filled.
TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter with salary history/requirements and resume



Coalition for Responsible Community Development
3101 S. Grand, Los Angeles CA 90007
Attn: Noemi Soto
Or fax to 213-743-6198
Or e-mail to: crcdworkforcedevelopment@yahoo.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sexual orientation. People of color and minorities are encouraged to apply.

PACS Clinical Supervisor Posting

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Requirements: CA Licensed LCSW, MFT; 3 years post- licensure experience, completion of clinical supervisory training, experienced in clinical and administrative supervision of ASW, MFT-I, MSW Interns and MFT Trainees. Applicant must have knowledge and experience with DMH services, procedures and documentation requirements. Bi-lingual, multi-culture competency preferred.

Report to: Clinical Director

Scope of Responsibilities: Will provide administrative and clinical supervision of assigned staff; coordinate and direct the clinical and case management activities; provide culturally competent clinical/therapeutic counseling and mental health services, clinical intake/evaluation, crisis intervention, parent/child therapeutic activities, community presentations and other therapeutic services. Provide training, supervision and guidance to ASW and MFT-I and Master’s level interns and trainees in MSW, MFT programs; and review all client documentation and to ensure program and QA compliance. Involved with Clinical Services management to implement and facilitate new programs and transformations as required.

Description of Agency: Pacific Asian Counseling Services (PACS) is a private, non-profit agency located in the LA/Westchester, Van Nuys and Long Beach. Services specialize in service to the Asian Pacific Islander population.

Salary: DOE

If interested in the above position, please FAX or mail resume to:
J. Manzano, Dir. Admin/H.R., Pacific Asian Counseling Services
310) 337-2805 or E-mail to: jmanzano@pacsla.org

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Children Uniting Nations Posting

Location: Community Based; LAUSD school sites
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s required; Master’s preferred
Status: Full time
Compensation: Depending on Experience

Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or related field from an accredited college or university required; Social Work Master’s preferred.
• Experience working in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in the classroom, as a school liaison, school based program required.
• Experience working with at-risk children required; ideally has experience working with the foster care system specifically.
• Ideal candidate will have an MSW Field Instructor Supervision Certificate and/or experience managing interns.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Excellent communication and writing skills required.
• Candidate must be flexible and multi-task oriented.

Children Uniting Nations is a non-profit organization which seeks to create and support quality academic and relationship based mentoring programs for foster youth in Los Angeles County. These services are provided on site at local LAUSD schools as well as in conjunction with community residential treatment facilities. The Community Field Liaison will work in conjunction with the academic mentoring team under the supervision of the Program Manager.

Key components of the program position include but are not limited to:

• Educational Enrichment Activities
• Mentor Recruitment and Support
• Mentor/Mentee Match Case Management
• Outreach and Workshops for Caregivers, Teachers, and School Staff

Specific responsibilities are as follows:

1. Coordinate on-site and off-site activities with Academic Mentoring Program Manager and LAUSD School Team
2. Coordinate and oversee Saturday School mentoring program
3. Work with mentors, teachers and school staff, and caregivers: orient and train, maintain ongoing communication, and complete evaluation surveys
4. Collect and compile program student data and surveys
5. Connect to community resources for foster youth services and to recruit mentors
6. Other duties as needed

Adrienne Popeney

Program Manager

School Based Mentoring Program

Children Uniting Nations/mPLAY

(New Address and Contact Info)

6380 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1006

Los Angeles, CA 90048

Tel: (323) 944-0500

Fax: (323) 944-0800

apopeney@childrenunitingnations.org

www.childrenunitingnations.org

CPAF Postings

Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF) has a number of openings:

http://www.nurturingchange.org/about-us/careers

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

SSG Research Analyst Opening

Title: Research Analyst I
Division: SSG Core/Research and Evaluation Unit Supervisor: Eric C. Wat, R&E Unit Director
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Full-time; 40 hours/week)
Pay Range or Rate: $22.00 - $25.00/hour (equivalent of $45,760 - 52,000 per annum)
Revised:

 Summary
Special Service for Groups (SSG) is a multi-service nonprofit agency currently operating over 25 programs in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Under its Research and Evaluation Unit, SSG is contracted to provide training and technical assistance to community-based organizations in community-based action research and/or program evaluation. Under the direction of the R&E Unit Director, the Research Analyst is responsible for conducting trainings and providing technical assistance to community-based organizations to increase their capacity for program evaluation and organizational development. The Research Analyst is involved in the development of research publications on policy issues pertinent to SSG programs. In addition, the Research Analyst may be assigned to work with SSG’s Program Development Team to support the development of funding proposals for SSG programs. The scope of activities and research topics will be determined by agency needs as well as the Research Analyst’s interests.

 Essential Functions
 Provide training and technical assistance on program design and evaluation to community-based organizations and SSG programs, including the coordination of peer-learning activities and assessment of technical assistance needs. Assist R&E Unit Director in conducting community workshops on topics including conducting community needs assessments, developing surveys and focus groups, identifying evidence-based practices, and using GIS maps for program development and policy advocacy purposes
 Conduct program evaluation for SSG programs and community partners, including design of evaluation instruments and/or databases, data analysis and interpretation, and the writing and dissemination of reports
 Participate in SSG’s Development Team, including supporting the development of programs and funding proposals for SSG programs
 Compile existing data and conduct literature reviews, utilizing online, academic, library, Census and community resources
 Perform data requests for SSG agencies and its community partners

 Secondary Functions
 Provide project information, program data, and reports and recommendations to R&E Director and SSG’s Program Development Team
 Maintain relationships and network with other service providers and organizations that serve the targeted communities of SSG programs
 Other duties as assigned
 Ability to speak and write in Spanish fluently strongly preferred
 Familiarity with multiple communities in Los Angeles strongly preferred

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration or related field
2 years experience conducting program evaluation in community settings
Strong research skills, especially in methodology that engages the community, including asset mapping, photovoice, focus groups or key informant interviews
Strong quantitative analysis and data management skills, including ability to mine existing relevant data and draw conclusion from its analysis (e.g. familiarity with MS Excel, MS Access, or SPSS, etc.)
Good writing and editing skills essential
Demonstrated ability to work with staff and community members from diverse racial, sexual, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects, and coordinate work with team members
Ability to respond to and follow up with community partners in a timely manner
Ability to facilitate group discussions to draw out knowledge, resolve conflicts, and build consensus
Computer skills in use of Internet, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and statistical software
Verification of Employment and Background Check
Possess a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance
A minimum of 2-year commitment

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)
This position takes place primarily in the SSG/Research and Evaluation office and occasionally in partner organizations across Los Angeles County.

Physical Requirements
The position requires primarily sitting and working at a computer workstation, including reading and typing. This position requires occasional driving.

Mental Requirements
The position requires the ability to process and analyze information from multiple sources and to articulate the significance of that information. This position also requires the ability to work independently and prioritize in order to meet deadlines.

Please have them send their resumes and 3 references to Eric Wat at: ewat@ssgmain.org.

Development & Communications Manager wanted

Title: Development & Communications Manager
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
FLSA: Exempt

Responsibilities:
Development
1. Assists CEO in the development and implementation of agency fund development strategy
2. Develops annual fundraising plan
3. Executes ESC’s corporate and foundation grants program: prospect research, all proposal writing, grant submission, stewardship, and reporting activities
4. Supports, participates in, and helps strategize donor cultivation efforts
5. Manages activities of Board Development Committee and supports Board and Consultant solicitation activities
6. Accurately records, maintains, and manages all fundraising data in hard and electronic files
7. Helps develop fundraising program to include the following or similar future activities:
a. Manage and grow ESC’s individual giving annual campaign
b. Create and market funding opportunities for prospective donors; build and nurture relationships with stakeholder groups; oversee donor communication and recognition
c. Develop planned giving program
8. Other duties as assigned

Communications
1. Develops with CEO and executes the overall communications strategy
2. Produces (including content development, copy editing, design, and vendor relations as applicable) the following publications:
a. Executive Insights, monthly (electronic)
b. For Your Information, monthly (electronic)
c. ExecuServe, three times per year (paper newsletter)
d. Annual Report
e. Program recruitment brochures (minimum three annually) and other marketing materials
3. Develops and disseminates notices, invitations, and other communications to Consultants
4. Maintains and updates ESC website, including regular content development
5. Manages agency contact database
6. Other duties as assigned

Requirements
 Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree and/or formal grantsmanship training a plus
 Minimum of five years related experience
 Significant track record in foundation grant writing, prospect research, and stewardship
 Excellent writing and organizational skills
 Fluency with Microsoft Office suite and database program(s)
 High professional standards, attention to detail, and commitment to the nonprofit sector

Competitive compensation & benefits, excellent work environment. Full time only. EOE. Apply to info@escsc.org. Submissions without a 3-page grant writing sample will not be reviewed.

Friday, April 16, 2010

IUC Director Posting

Dept. of Social Welfare, IUC (Inter-University Consortium) Director

The Inter-University Consortium (IUC) is comprised of the graduate programs of social work at 6 southern California universities and collaborates with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The mission of the IUC is to improve DCFS's ability to provide better services to families through training and academic programs that enhance the skills of over 7000 DCFS professional staff, and to increase the number of professionally trained social workers employed by DCFS.

The IUC Director coordinates and represents the efforts of the consortium with DCFS and other related organizations and represents the IUC in local and national forums in order to advance the delivery of state-of-the-art training to public child welfare workers across the county. In addition the IUC Director manages the IUC Training Evaluation Program and provides administrative leadership in the development and continual improvement of IUC computer systems, information management and web-site.

To apply, please visit:
http://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56169