Amnesty International Position

Field Organizer

Los Angeles or San Francisco

 AIUSA Field Organizers report to one of five Regional Directors, and are assigned territories within which they are responsible for organizing and coordinating the work of AIUSA members and activists, consistent with Amnesty International's approach to human rights work.  FOs support local member groups within their territory with recruiting and engagement events, human rights education and activist training.  We currently seek a Field Organizer for the Western Region to cover S. California and 4 - 5 SW states.

Taking direction from the leadership at AIUSA, the FO plays a critical role in the development and implementation of regional responses to new or emergency human rights crises.  Working in collaboration with Campaign and External Affairs staff, s/he organizes fundraising, public awareness and campaign events, and serves as AIUSA's public representative for the territory.  The FO also serves on internal campaign inter-departmental working groups, and is a key participant in the development and implementation of long-term regional campaign strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Four to six years of directly relevant experience is required, including working with volunteer groups.  Teambuilding, organizing and excellent presentation skills are required.  The ideal candidate is a strong collaborator, who can work with volunteer activists and members, as well as other AIUSA staff toward our shared goals.  S/he must be an excellent presenter who has or can develop media skills for interviews.  Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and/ or other language skills desired.

To apply, send resume and cover letter with salary history to humanresources@aiusa.org. Please indicate in the subject line: FO-WRO. No phone calls, please. AIUSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.

VENICE COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION POSITION

PROGRAM COORDINATOR
TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER

Venice Community Housing Corporation (VCHC) is a community based, nonprofit organization engaged in a variety of housing and community development programs. VCHC owns and manages 175 units of affordable housing including a 32-bed transitional housing facility for homeless women and their children. VCHC’s Transitional Living Center, called “Westminster-TLC,” located in Venice, is a transitional housing program which can accommodate up to eight homeless women and twenty-four children in shared apartment units.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Program Coordinator for the Transitional Living Center reports to the Family & Community Services Director (FCSD). The Program Coordinator is responsible for case managing eight women-headed households transitioning out of homelessness into stable housing from intake and assessment through referral to support services and job training and/or educational opportunities. This includes interviewing all applicants, together with HOPE, the project partner. The Program Coordinator enforces all financial and programmatic program requirements. In addition, the Program Coordinator assists in developing and implementing on-site educational and life skills programs including but not limited to parenting classes, household management, budgeting, anger management and pre-employment skills training. The Program Coordinator is responsible for maintaining all case files, satisfying any contract reporting requirements, providing referrals to other programs, and serves as an advocate as needed, proactively strategizing and planning supportive social service programming. Other duties as assigned by the FCSD.

QUALIFICATIONS

The applicant should have a Masters Degree in Social Work with a focus on case management and an extensive knowledge of community resources and family dynamics; experience working with low-income families, homeless families, domestic violence victims, and single mothers; and excellent communication, time management, administrative and inter-personal skills. A valid California driver’s license, auto insurance, and the ability to transport clients seeking housing and other services are required. Bilingual (Spanish/English) also preferred.
SALARY
Full-time position with some regular evening and occasional weekend hours. $42,000-45,000 per year, plus health and dental benefits.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please email your resume and cover letter to pfontana@vchcorp.org. Resumes may also be mailed to: Venice Community Housing Corporation, 720 Rose Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 ATTN: Human Resources. Our fax number is 310-399-1130. Please, no phone calls. Thank you!

Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing Position

Director of Programs & Community Services

Organization: Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing

Specific Education, Certification and Skill Requirements (if applicable):
MSW or equivalent experience
Supervisory experience required
Able to guide and mentor others
Experience working with volunteers or being a volunteer.
Ability coordinate multiple tasks
Experience working collaboratively with community based organizations
such as and not limited to public and social service agencies.
Public speaking, presentation skills and written communication skills
required. Must be creative, proactive yet disciplined.
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office; PC) required

Job Description:
The Director of Programs & Community Services implements and oversees
the social service programs including but not limited to: conducting
comprehensive assessments; working with residents to identify needs and
develop individual service plans; providing support, advocacy and
assistance toward attaining goals and meeting client needs. This
position collaborates with city and community agencies to provide
comprehensive services to Triangle Square residents.

Relationships:
Reports to: Executive Director

Major Responsibilities/Duties:

o Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of
program and recreational services consistent with GLEH's mission and goals.
o Conducts intake and exit interviews with program clients.
o Serves as counselor advocate/case manager for residents.
o Schedules, facilitates, and/or monitors classes, support groups, and
life skills education for residents.
o Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates all operations of the program
to meet program goals and objectives, consistent with agency's Strategic
Plan.
o Reviews client files to ensure progress is being made to achieve
client goals.
o Prepares the necessary documentation to comply with conditions
outlined by agency contractual agreements.
o Represents GLEH to the community, develops collaborations according to
mission and values. Assures GLEH representation at relevant community
regional and statement councils, networks and events consistent the
mission and vision.
o Create and actively promote a comfortable and welcoming environment.
Work with older adults in a manner that treats every member/participant
with dignity and respect and in a friendly and personalized manner;
o Design, develop and implement expanded Adult programs, as appropriate;

Website : http://www.gleh.org

How To Apply:
Angela Leonard
1602 N. Ivar Ave
Hollywood, CA 90028
United States
Ph: 323-957-7200
FAX: 323-957-3313
Email: aleonard@gleh.org
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Project New Hope Position

SOCIAL WORKER, MSW- FULL TIME

Project New Hope (PNH) promotes a full continuum of supportive housing and employment options to low income individuals and families with HIV/AIDS.

The Social Worker will travel to licensed PNH Residential Facilities in L.A. County to provide psychosocial support to clients and assisting staff in meeting the clients’ needs. The Social Worker will work with a multidisciplinary team to assist the client to move into independent living.

DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Complete initial psychosocial assessment.
• Create and implement a Needs and Services plan.
• Assist client in developing life skills and moving toward independent living.
• Link clients to appropriate resources.
• Crisis Intervention

MSW REQUIRED. PREFERENCE FOR:
• LCSW
• Bi-lingual Spanish
• Working knowledge of HIV/AIDS
• Experience in substance abuse, homelessness, and working with diverse populations.

Competitive Salary. Benefits include, sick, vacation, and holiday time. Health benefits paid 100% by PNH.

Resume and Cover Letter to: Leigh Zweig, LCSW, Chief Operations Officer: LZweig@ProjectNewHope.org.

GLASS Position

SENIOR THERAPISTS:

SUMMARY: Provide individual, group, family and milieu based therapy as well as clinically informed and culturally competent case management services for high utilizing clients in a Full Service Partnership program.

DUTIES:

1. Develop, implement and facilitate therapeutic programming and rehabilitative services
2. Act as primary therapist for 12-15 consumers
3. Conduct comprehensive clinical assessment for assigned consumers
4. Serve as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team
5. Act as a liaison to psychiatrist, nursing staff, group home social worker, program director
6. Act as a liaison to primary care takers including group home staff, foster parents and biological parents
7. Formulate coordination, service and case management plans
8. Document consumer progress and staff interventions that focus on the consumer meeting their goals
9. Facilitate direct rehabilitative mental health services as defined by the consumers’ individual treatment plan
10. Participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
11. Ensure that consumer files are in compliance with required DMH chart/documentation standards
12. Complete all required DMH paperwork
13. Meet all documentation deadlines
14. Provide training and assist in supervising rehabilitation specialist and group home staff
15. Provide crisis interventions as per on-call schedule and as necessary
16. Attend at all required clinical meetings
17. Maintain awareness of current professional standards for mental health professional
18. Maintain knowledge of all current G.L.A.S.S. policies and procedures
19. Maintain knowledge of all current Department of Mental Health, Department of Children and Family Services, and Department of Probation rules, regulations, policies and procedures


QUALIFICATIONS: MSW, Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT), or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and license eligible by the BBS; and have a valid California driver license and a clean DMV record

* Location: Palmdale/Lancaster
* Compensation: DOE

Contact: Leah Carroll, MSW at
323-829-6822 / LEAHC@GLASSLA.ORG