SAJE Position

Director of Development

Position Summary:
The Director of Development shapes and manages SAJE’s fund development program in order to create new opportunities to raise funds, sustain and expand funding relationships, enhance SAJE’s profile in the community, and strategically use public relations to support fundraising. The Director of Development is accountable to the Executive Director, supervises one staff member, periodic development interns and volunteers, and is a member of SAJE’s Management Team.

We seek an experienced, motivated, and knowledgeable Development Director to expand SAJE’s fundraising capacity, with special focus on expanding unrestricted funding, increasing support from individual donors, and pursuing grants from national foundations.

Working with the Executive Director, and with assistance from the Development Associate, the Development Director will be responsible for setting and achieving fundraising goals, researching, planning, preparing, organizing and executing all grant proposals, fundraising campaigns, donor relations, special events, and other fundraising functions for SAJE.

Responsibilities:

• Development, management, and growth of SAJE’s overall organizational fundraising plan.
  Leadership of the Development Team that currently includes the Executive Director and a Development Associate.
• Tracking of fundraising progress and producing accurate reports for the Executive Director, Financial Team, and Board of Directors.
  Maintaining relationships with Foundation officers and members of the philanthropic community.
• Cultivate relationships with new and established donors, develop strategies to encourage new gifts and identify new sources of revenues, and increase current contribution.
  Developing and identifying grant and donor prospects.
• Oversee SAJE’s online presence and online fundraising program (training to be provided if necessary).
• Writing grants, grant reports, and letters of intent.
• Managing individual giving program (donor and membership solicitation).
• Coordinating all special events, including SAJE’s annual bowlathon.
• Supervision of Development Associate, development interns, and volunteers. 
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years experience as a Development Director, working on campaign management with demonstrated ability to solicit and close financial agreements with foundation funders and donors.
• Proven capacity to raise a $1.3 million budget through diverse means including grants, donors, memberships, and special events.
• Superior networking and planning skills, combined with an ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of the fundraising environment in Los Angeles;
• Entrepreneurial approach to fundraising.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Supervisory management skills.
• Strong commitment/passion for social/economic justice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse range of people including SAJE donors, board, staff, and members.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to troubleshoot problems and seek solutions.
• Heart, humility and humor.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
• Highly responsible and reliable.
• Self-motivated, self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as ease in working collaboratively.
• Marketing, media, and promotions experience a plus.
• Commitment to, and understanding of, SAJE’s mission for progressive social change, and enthusiasm for SAJE’s work.

Salary and Benefits
Starting salary ranges from $55,000 to $65,000 depending on experience. SAJE has an excellent benefits package that includes a 403(b) and generous vacation benefits.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and résumé, along with two (2) grant-writing samples to:

Albert Lowe
Associate Director
152 West 32nd Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90007
alowe@saje.net

*Only COMPLETE applications that include cover letter, resume, and required writing samples will be reviewed*

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Star View Community Services Positions

Job Title	Mental Health Specialist 2
Posted	Mar 10, 2009
Job Location	Star View CS, Compton, CA
Salary	DOE
Description	SUMMARY: This position has primary responsibility for mental health and case management services to children or adolescents and their families. The Mental Health Specialist provides mental health services, including engagement, evaluation, individual therapy, family therapy, Individual rehabilitation case management services in-home and at schools and other services to Clients referred to the Community Services Program. He/ She acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical and support staff. S/he documents and bills for mental health and case management services, and completes outcomes information. Education & Experience *MA Degree: in child counseling, development or psychology, social services or vocational counseling or related social science field *2-4 years experience in a mental health field working with SED children or adolescents (preferred) in residential or outpatient settings *Ability to work effectively with clients and caregivers from diverse cultural backgrounds *Ability to perform clear, concise and timely documentation and correspondence *Knowledge of community resources, especially related to the Mental Health, Education, Medical, and Social Services fields, is highly desirable to make appropriate linkages *Willingness to be available by phone and periodically by team pager to assist in crisis intervention and problem resolution during scheduled, after hours and weekends for assigned and team clients *This position serves high risk under served population in a multi-discipline team approach involving parent partners and case managers *License :Valid California Driver's License and Ability to drive to and from client’s homes in personal vehicle PLEASE NOTE:All of our MHS2 positions require a current BBS Intern or Licensed Therapist # --- make sure its on your Resume / Cover Letter. More Information on http://www.starsinc.com/recruiter/poslst.php

PHE Position

Los Angeles Executive Director
Peer Health Exchange
http://www.peerhealthexchange.org
Los Angeles, CA United States

Operating Budget: $0 - $4.9 million
Job Type: Administration/Management/Operations, Education & Training, Executive Management, Fundraising, Health & Medical
This is an executive level position.
Mission Type: Education/Academia, Health/Medicine

 

Mission:
Peer Health Exchange (PHE) is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to give teenagers the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy decisions. We do this by training college students to teach a comprehensive health curriculum in public high schools that lack health education. Since our founding in 2003, we have trained more than 1,500 college student volunteers to deliver effective health education to 15,000 public high school students in New York City, Boston, Chicago, and the San Francisco Bay Area. By 2012, our goal is to have trained 10,000 college students to reach 100,000 public high school students across eight cities, empowering these teens to make healthy decisions and building a strong base for future growth.

Position Description:
The primary responsibility of the PHE Los Angeles Executive Director is to launch and lead PHE in Los Angeles. The PHE Los Angeles Executive Director will do this by launching, developing, managing, growing, and evaluating the PHE Los Angeles Program, raising funds, managing and growing the Los Angeles Board of Overseers, and providing fiscal and organizational oversight for the PHE Los Angeles site. The Los Angeles Executive Director reports primarily to the National Chief Operating Officer as well as the National Executive Director.

This is a full-time, management position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities
The PHE Los Angeles Executive Director will:
• Launch, develop, manage, grow, and evaluate PHE Los Angeles College Sites by:
o Developing PHE sites at Los Angeles colleges
o Supervising volunteer recruitment and selection
o Leading the training of college students in leadership skills (managing a peer group), teaching skills (public speaking, facilitation, and classroom management skills and health information
o Managing college student leaders on an ongoing basis
o Evaluating volunteer performance
o Collecting, analyzing, and reporting data for program evaluation
o Maintaining a network of administrative, faculty, and student leader contacts
• Launch, develop, manage, grow, and evaluate PHE Los Angeles High School Partner Sites by:
o Developing partnerships with Los Angeles public high schools
o Supervising the scheduling and implementation of PHE workshops in Partner High Schools
o Collecting, analyzing, and reporting data for program evaluation
o Maintaining a network of high school administrator, principal, and teacher contacts
• Raise funds for the PHE Los Angeles Site by:
o Developing and managing relationships with individual, corporation, foundation, and public funders
o Writing grant proposals and reports for funders
o Soliciting individual donations through the annual giving campaign and major gift requests
o Planning fundraising events
• Develop and manage the PHE Los Angeles Board of Overseers
• Provide fiscal oversight for the PHE Los Angeles Site by:
o Developing and implementing PHE budgets
o Managing and reporting PHE assets, revenue, and expenditures
• Provide organizational oversight for the PHE Los Angeles Site by:
o Overseeing PHE office systems and technology
o Overseeing PHE legal and insurance policies
• Assist with the development of PHE strategic plans

Qualifications:
Peer Health Exchange is looking for a dynamic, driven individual who:
• Is committed to the Peer Health Exchange mission
• Has leadership experience supervising, managing, and training others
• Has a Bachelors degree or further degree
• Has strong verbal communication skills in order to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies including college students, high school partners, board members, supporters, and community members
• Has excellent public speaking, writing, and editing skills
• Is comfortable in a fast-paced, high-energy, entrepreneurial environment

 

How To Apply:
Please submit a resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample (your best writing, non-fiction, 3 pages or less) to the following email address: LAexecutivedirector@peerhealthexchange.org
Resumes without cover letters and writing samples will not be considered.

OPCC Associate Director Search

Job Description
Associate Director
Ocean Park Community Center (OPCC)
March 2009


Agency Mission
The Ocean Park Community Center (OPCC) is a community-supported organization in which staff, volunteers, and clients work together with mutual respect to address the effects of poverty, abuse, neglect and discrimination. The agency’s programs are designed to empower people to access the resources they need to ensure their survival, end their victimization, and improve their quality of life. OPCC provides a common ground for our diverse community to effect public policy and advocate for responsive human services.

Agency Programs and Services
OPCC provides its programs and services through ten Projects: Access Center, Campion Mental Health Center, Daybreak, k9 connection, Night Light, Safe Haven, Samoshel/Shwashlock, Sojourn Services For Battered Women and Their Children, and Turning Point. More detailed information about OPCC and its projects can be found at www.opcc.org

Position Description
Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Associate Director works closely with all members of the agency’s Senior Management Team and is responsible for the following:

Supervision
• Provides individual and group supervision to all Project Directors

General Administrative Responsibilities
• Works closely with the Executive Director on overseeing the agency’s daily operations, and is responsible for managing the organization in the absence of the Executive Director
• Oversees all of OPCC’s programs and services, providing support to the Project Directors
• Acts as a liaison with other community organizations and service providers to insure smooth collaboration and open communication
• Internally monitors programs and services to insure quality service delivery
• Mediates staff and client grievances in accordance with OPCC policy
• Works as a member of the Senior Management Team to develop, implement and review all agency operating policies and procedures
• Assists in developing and managing the individual project budgets
• Participates in and oversees the application process for public sector grants

Program Responsibilities
• Works closely with the Executive Director and Project Directors to develop and implement new or expanded programs and services
• Continually reviews all programs and oversees an annual client satisfaction survey to insure contract compliance and maintain quality service delivery standards
• Provides ongoing support and training to Project Directors, and works closely with them on developing and improving the skills of program line staff

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and have a minimum of five years of management level direct supervision in a human service organization. A graduate degree is desirable, but not required. We are looking for an individual with the following characteristics and skills:
• A highly motivated and organized individual who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must work well as a member of a diverse team
• Committed to delivering consistently high quality services to people impacted by violence, poverty, mental illness and substance abuse
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experienced supervisor with excellent people skills and able to manage an energetic staff
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment with competing demands on your time
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Experience in program development, implementation and evaluation
• Knowledge of public sector funding sources and familiarity with general grants management and compliance requirements

OPCC provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Please send cover letter and resume, along with salary history and requirements to:

Vivian Zaat
Human Resources Manager
OPCC
1453 16th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
vzaat@opcc.net

Child and Family Guidance Center Position

MST THERAPIST (Multisystemic Therapy)
(Monday – Friday Schedule 24/7 On-Call)

LOCATION: Child and Family Guidance Center, Van Nuys, San Fernando Valley
Email resumes to MST Program Coordinator, Francisco J. Lozornio, MSW, flozornio@childguidance.org
The MST Therapist will provide intensive, in home mental health therapy, support and crisis intervention to adjudicated youth and their families. The MST therapist uses evidenced based clinical practices in an intensive, clinical in home setting.
Field work comprises majority of the therapist’s time but additional administrative requirements and supervision are an equally important component of the position. MST therapists are clinically trained in MST and carry a small caseload of approximately five to six families.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide intensive in home mental health treatment, support and crisis intervention to adjudicated youth and their families.
• Conduct MST assessments and adhere to an evidenced based clinical program protocol and complete required MST trainings.
• Complete all required DMH documentation.
• Design cognitive behavioral interventions for youth and families.
• Attend court appearances and work closely with department of probation to prevent probation violations.
• Prepare court reports and complete all required MST paperwork.
• Must posses a strong desire to work with families in the community and conduct family and caregiver sessions.
• Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills are essential and the
capacity to work under program deadlines and demonstrate strong clinical practice and skills.
• Participate in approx 4 hours of supervision on a weekly basis (group supervision, individual and MST case consultation and trainings.)
Qualifications:
MUST BE BILINGUAL ENGLISH / SPANISH

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1) M.A.; M.S.W.; LCSW. Degree must be eligible for registration with Board of Behavioral Sciences. Must be eligible to receive “waivered” status from the Department of Mental Health.
2) Experience relevant to working with children and families.
3) Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills.
4) Must demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based child and family clinical interventions relevant to families served in community mental health settings.
5) Must develop reasonable, appropriate treatment plans and clinical programs to meet the needs of the clients served.
6) Must apply feedback to improve performance and monitor own work to ensure quality.

Other information:
The Child and Family Guidance Center is a leading mental health service provider in Los Angeles County providing services to children, adolescents, and their families. The Center currently employs approximately 400 employees and is seeking to add qualified staff to our Van Nuys location. The Center is proud to offer an excellent salary and benefit package. Generous vacation and sick leave policies, 10 paid holidays, 5 days paid professional leave, medical insurance (PacifiCare PPO, PacifiCare HMO, or Kaiser), paid dental, Section 125 Flex Spending tax savings, 401(k) with 50% match, life insurance up to $500,000, long term care, professional membership dues reimbursement, educational assistance up to $1,000 annually. The Child and Family Guidance Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.