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SSW Career Job Postings :: Regional SHINE Director

Regional SHINE Director

Agency Profile
At Mystic Valley Elder Services we provide practical solutions to everyday living. We work with older families, adults, caregivers and health care professionals to identify and access the many services and programs that allow elders to remain safe and independent in their homes. We are a one-stop resource for elder care information, advice, services, and solutions for anyone regardless of age or income. Many of the services we offer are available to elders and families in our service area at low or no cost.

Since 1975, Mystic Valley Elder Services has been a leader in the field of elder care. As one of the largest aging services organizations in Massachusetts, we serve the communities of Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield, Reading, and North Reading.

About the Regional SHINE Director position:
The Regional SHINE Director is responsible for the management and continued development of the SHINE program. The Director also ensures that Medicare and Medicaid health insurance information, counseling, and assistance are provided to elders, caregivers, and individuals who are about to retire throughout the regions� 21 cities and towns. Overall program management involves establishing and building community relationships within the region. Responsibilities include maintaining complete and accurate program records, ensuring certified SHINE counselors are available to respond to customer inquiries, managing volunteers, and counseling elders.

This is a full-time (36 hours per week) position.
Required Qualifications: BA degree in related field and SHINE certification or ability to obtain certification. Must have demonstrated staff supervisory experience and get along well with staff and elders. Must have excellent communication, organizational and public speaking and presentation skills. Must have strong time management, analytical and problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience supervising volunteers, program management, and ability to become a SHINE trainer.

Mystic Valley Elder Services offers a generous benefits package including 3 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, health, dental, life and long term disability insurance, and free parking.

For additional information: www.mves.org

Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:56 am (GMT -5)

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SSW Career Job Postings :: Sustainability Organizer

20 Linden Street, 2nd Fl Allston, MA 02134 Tel: (617) 787-3874 Fax: (617) 787-0425 www.allstonbrightoncdc.org
Job Description
Sustainability Organizer
Overview of Organization: The Allston Brighton CDC engages neighborhood residents in an ongoing process
of shaping and carrying out a common vision of a diverse and stable neighborhood in the face of sustained
economic pressures. That vision is evident in community-led projects that protect and create affordable housing,
create greenspace, foster a healthy local economy, provide avenues for economic self-sufficiency, and increase
understanding among and between neighborhood residents.
The Allston Brighton CDC is committed to overcoming racism. We are actively working to ensure that we
represent the diversity of our community at all levels of our organization and nurture an environment that is free
from discrimination, intolerance and harassment.
ABCDC has developed and oversees management of over 500 affordable homes for rent and to own, offers
homebuying and asset building programs, provides housing counseling services, and has a strong community
advocacy, sustainability, and leadership development program.
Position Summary: The Sustainability Organizer is an outgoing professional who works with the Director of
Community Organizing and other staff members to support Allston Brighton CDC�s sustainability and open
space advocacy. This work creates leadership development and growth opportunities for local residents by
working with them for:
� Advocacy for sustainable or �green� practices that protect open space and local natural resources such as the
Charles River, increase neighborhood foliage in public and private spaces, and that in general reduce the
impact of the built environment on our natural resources.
� Developing campaigns to advocate for energy conservation practices and other lifestyle changes that
conserve resources.
� Increasing access to and local stewardship of natural areas, particularly of immigrants and other residents
who have fewer resources to access areas.
� Supporting neighborhood-based initiatives around sustainability and open space.
Although we work with all members of the Allston Brighton community, we make a special effort to include
residents of groups that are often more disenfranchised, such as lower-income residents and immigrant groups.
Reports to: Director of Community Organizing
Responsibilities:
Provide organizing assistance, facilitation, and support to the Allston Brighton Green Space Advocates.
Promote sustainable development practices through education, technical assistance and research on issues
relating to open space, reducing the carbon footprint, and green building.
Conduct outreach through doorknocking, one-on-one meetings, attending community events, and other
means to involve the community in open space & sustainability initiatives.
� Establish partnerships with city-wide and local organizations and institutions to strengthen and advance our
advocacy city-wide.
� Participate in broader Allston Brighton CDC community organizing efforts including regional and city
coalitions, organizational events and other initiatives.
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� Work with other ABCDC staff to increase community participation in ABCDC projects and to identify and
train new leaders, including reaching out to residents of ABCDC buildings.
� Collaborate on ABCDC initiatives around greening the ABCDC property portfolio.
� Other duties as necessary to support the mission and goals of the Allston Brighton CDC.
Qualifications:
� Two years� experience in community organizing or planning.
� Knowledge of sustainable practices within a local urban context.
� Excellent interpersonal skills and a participatory style.
� Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small
and large group situations to residents and other groups.
� Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks, projects and priorities.
� Ability to take the initiative to carry assignments beyond the original instruction to take advantage of new
opportunities or in anticipation of future challenges.
� Desire to work as part of an energetic and creative team with high standards for the quality of their work and
their interactions with people.
� Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and some weekends.
� Ability to work with diverse constituents.
� Spanish bilingual/ bicultural preferred.
Salary and benefits:
This is a part-time position (24 - 30 hours/week).
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Benefits include health insurance, three weeks� vacation, holidays, personal days and sick leave.
To apply: Please send a letter of interest and resume to Ava Chan, Director of Community Organizing,
Allston Brighton CDC, 20 Linden Street, Allston, MA 02134 or to chan@allstonbrightoncdc.org.
Position is open until filled.
The Allston Brighton CDC is an equal opportunity employer.
People of color and residents of Allston Brighton are strongly encouraged to apply.

Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:55 am (GMT -5)

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SSW Career Job Postings :: Resident Resources Specialist

20 Linden Street, 2nd Fl Allston, MA 02134 Tel: (617) 787-3874 Fax: (617) 787-0425 www.allstonbrightoncdc.org
Job Description
Resident Resources Specialist
Overview of Organization: The Allston Brighton CDC (ABCDC) engages neighborhood residents in an ongoing
process of shaping and carrying out a common vision of a diverse and stable neighborhood in the face of
sustained economic pressures. That vision is evident in community-led projects that protect and create affordable
housing, create greenspace, foster a healthy local economy, provide avenues for economic self-sufficiency, and
increase understanding among and between neighborhood residents.
The Allston Brighton CDC is committed to overcoming racism. We are actively working to ensure that we
represent the diversity of our community at all levels of our organization and nurture an environment that is free
from discrimination, intolerance and harassment.
ABCDC has developed and oversees management of over 500 affordable homes for rent and to own, offers
homebuying and asset building programs, provides housing counseling services, and has a strong community
advocacy, sustainability, and leadership development program.
Position Summary: The Resident Resources Specialist is an outgoing professional committed to working with
residents and staff from both property management and Allston Brighton CDC to maximize stable tenancy for
residents living at ABCDC properties. The Resident Resources Specialist accomplishes this by acting as a liaison
between residents and property management, and connecting residents to social service providers that provide
assistance such as elder services, job placements, domestic violence prevention, home health aid, and after school
placements. The Resident Resources Specialist works with residents that are self-referred or referred by staff
from property management and/or ABCDC.
The Resident Resources Specialist has extensive contacts with residents and community organizations and is a
representative of ABCDC within the community. He/she collaborates with other ABCDC staff to build
community within its buildings, builds partnerships with other neighborhood organizations that would benefit
these residents, and serve as a link to helping residents become more involved in their communities.
Reports to: Director of Community Organizing
Responsibilities:
� Work closely with residents and staff from both property management and Allston Brighton CDC to ensure
tenancy stabilization and preservation.
� Assess the needs of residents who are referred. This includes helping residents to fill out an intake form, and
completing an interview with them.
� Work with residents to define follow-up actions to preserve tenancy, such as creating a repayment plan or
getting additional assistance from outside sources.
� Connect residents to appropriate social services and follow-up with these residents to ensure the services have
been provided.
� Develop informational materials for residents about available community resources.
� Maintain confidential files for each resident and keep these updated for mandatory grant reporting.
� Create and maintain measurements to track success with connecting residents to social services.
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20 Linden Street, 2nd Fl Allston, MA 02134 Tel: (617) 787-3874 Fax: (617) 787-0425 www.allstonbrightoncdc.org
� Communicate with property management about the progress of referred residents while maintaining resident
confidentiality.
� With support from community organizing staff, communicate resident ideas and concerns to property
management and Allston Brighton CDC, and ensure that effective communications channels exist.
� With support from Director of Community Organizing, develop and maintain relationships with local social
service providing agencies and remain informed of the current services being provided by these organizations.
� Attend monthly meetings of property management managers as well as ABCDC staff meetings.
� Other duties as necessary to support the mission and goals of the Allston Brighton CDC.
Qualifications:
� Minimum of one year�s experience working with low- and moderate-income and subsidized family housing
and racially and culturally diverse communities.
� Knowledge of Boston-area social service delivery network, particularly for service delivery to low-income
and moderate-income households.
� Proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with residents, property managers, and public and
private agencies.
� Capable of navigating the tensions that can arise between the advocate and the owner representative.
� Excellent interpersonal skills, including empathy and respect.
� Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
� Ability to present information in one-on-one and small and large group situations to residents and other
groups.
� Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks, projects and priorities.
� Ability to take the initiative to carry assignments beyond the original instruction to take advantage of new
opportunities or in anticipation of future challenges.
� Desire to work as part of an energetic and creative team with high standards for the quality of their work and
their interactions with people.
� Comfortable in both an office setting and in the field.
� Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and some weekends.
� Spanish bilingual/bicultural preferred.
Education:
MSW or other clinical social work experience strongly preferred.
Other:
Criminal Offender�s Record Information (CORI) check required.
Salary and benefits:
This is a part-time position (24 - 30 hours/week).
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Benefits include health insurance, three weeks� vacation, holidays, personal days and sick leave.
To apply: Please send a letter of interest and resume to Ava Chan, Director of Community Organizing,
Allston Brighton CDC, 20 Linden Street, Allston, MA 02134 or to chan@allstonbrightoncdc.org.
Position is open until filled.
The Allston Brighton CDC is an equal opportunity employer.
People of color and residents of Allston Brighton are strongly encouraged to apply.

Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:55 am (GMT -5)

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Job Postings :: Lee Family Foundation Assistant: Women in Politics

http://www.barbaraleefoundation.org/index.htm

The Barbara Lee Political Office and the Barbara Lee Family Foundation are searching for a dynamic young individual to fill the role of Political Assistant / Foundation Assistant.

This is an entry-level position for someone who would support strategic grant making, political fundraising, event planning, and research projects. Candidates should have an interest in women�s issues and politics. Experience in research, written communication, and event planning is required, as well as outstanding computer skills. Experience in basic administration and political work is preferred.

Interested candidates can get a full job description by emailing Moire Carmody at mcarmody@barbaralee.com.

To apply, candidates should write a cover letter and address it to Adrienne Kimmell, Political Director / Foundation Director. They would then send the cover letter, resume, and reference list to:

Monnikue McCall
Administrative Assistant
Lee Family Office
131 Mt. Auburn St., Suite 3
Cambridge, MA 02138
mmccall@barbaralee.com

Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:29 am (GMT -5)

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Job Postings :: Higher Ground Health Task Force Needs PT RA beg in Dec

Higher Ground Health Task Force
Graduate Assistant or New Alumna/e Needed

The Higher Ground Initiative�s Health Task Force is looking for a Research/Program Assistant, approximately 10 hours a week beginning December 2009.

The HG Health Task Force is part of the larger Higher Ground Initiative, a working group of nonprofit/community/academic/institutional service leaders, inspired by the work of Geoffrey Canada and the Harlem Children�s Zone. Under the leadership of BUSSW Dean Emeritus Hubie Jones, the Higher Ground Initiative has four task forces engaged in planning new models of health and human services delivery for youth in Roxbury, Mattapan and North Dorchester. The Health Task Force is one of these working groups, helping to conceptualize health inequalities, prevention needs, and related public health issues that affect youth in these neighborhoods.

The Program/Research Assistant will assist the Health Task Force is �mapping the domain� of health care needs by pulling together relevant data on youth in these neighborhoods; identifying health capacities and assets, as well as risks; locating relevant studies that suggest promising or excellent practices in promoting health and reducing disease; and generally helping to orient the Task Force to the existing social and structural conditions and trends in the community that impact health.

Skills needed: The Program/Research Assistant must be available 10 hours a week and should be a student or graduate of an MSW/MPH (preferably) or MPH program. Ideally, student/graduate should have had completed coursework in biostatistics, epidemiology, health assessment/analysis and have a good understanding of social determinants of health. Social epidemiology training a plus! Must have good written communication skills and be very reliable.

RA will:
� Obtain health data at the city and neighborhood level for the target areas
� Identify current and emerging social health inequalities and disparities affecting youth in the target areas
� Use a strengths and assets based approach to identifying local leaders, agencies, initiatives, task forces and other existing human and community resources
� Conduct scientific reviews of relevant public health, social science and medical literature related to the major current and emerging issues
� Locate promising practices and evidence supported models for health promotion, prevention and youth development
� Synthesize large amounts of information and data into report format and be able to present it to the small group
� Organize the data, findings, literature and capacities into some sort of data file for ongoing use by the Task Force
� Work reasonably independently and know where to go to get answers for Health Task Force questions
� Attend monthly HTF meetings

Please forward your resume, cover letter, and contact information to Hubie Jones at hjones@cityyear.org

Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:25 am (GMT -5)

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Job Postings :: Young Parents Program Coordinator Children's Boston

Job Description
Children's Hospital Job Document
JOB TITLE: Program Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: CHPCC/Young Parents Program
SUPERVISOR: CHPCC Assoc. Medical Director / YPP Director
EXEMPT/NON EXEMPT: Exempt
SUPERVISOR: Yes
General Summary
Under general supervision and in accordance with established protocols, coordinates the evaluation strategy, fundraising/grantwriting activities, and community networking efforts of multi year federally funded care and research project for Children�s Hospital Young Parents Program. Oversees collection, maintenance and retrieval of program data, develops and implements systems and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency and conformance with program requirements. Prepares reports for funding agencies. In addition, serves as an evaluation coordinator for the Center for Primary Care Innovation. Oversees evaluation design, data collection and analysis. Supervises all research assistants working in primary care and the Young Parents Program.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
1. Oversees and coordinates daily operations of program evaluations. Develops and implements systems and procedures to meet program evaluation goals and requirements.
2. Monitors progress of program evaluations. Develops and maintains systems for data collection. Provides community partners with technical assistance in data collection.
3. Oversees all IRB applications and coordination. Ensures that grant requirements of the funding agency and the Hospital are met. Coordinates with other Hospital offices during the approval process for grants to meet deadlines.
4. Develops and manages program's Advisory Board.
5. Oversees development of computer applications and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of program evaluation and data management.
( ie. Excel, Access, and SPSS)
6. Communicates program evaluation progress to Director. Monitors and reviews data collection and computer entry, and related activities to ensure compliance and consistency of application. Conducts periodic testing of data validity, identifies and resolves any errors or discrepancies.
7. Analyzes program evaluation data and reports significant findings. Monitors the status of outcome measures established for the various programs/projects. Helps prepare relevant data/information for written reports and publications including annual reports to funders, grant proposals, and internal and external sources.
8. Assists Director of YPP in the preparation of new applications for funding and in the development, implementation, and management of ancillary grants.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job
1. Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts typically acquired through completion of a Master�s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Research Psychology or a closely related field plus at least two-three years of previous data analysis experience. Master's degree strongly preferred.
2. Work requires the analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems OR design relatively complex systems and programs.
3. Work requires communication skills in order to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions, and well developed writing skills.
4. Must have previous experience working with Excel, SPSS and Access.

Serious applicants only, please apply at www.childrenshospital.org/jobs and look for AutoReqId: 20610. In addition, applicants can directly send cover letter and resumes to: jennifer.valenzuela@childrens.harvard.edu No phone calls, please.

Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:23 am (GMT -5)

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SSW Career Job Postings :: SOCIAL WORK POSITION-The Family Center

SOCIAL WORK POSITION

The Family Center is an innovative private non-profit family-focused social service organization that provides a wide variety of programs and services to families struggling with the fundamental problems of poverty, racism and violence. Our mission is to foster resilience in families by supporting them in building on their inner strengths, developing new life skills and community networks to prosper.

With a solid 25 year track record of developing and delivering inventive programming and services to families in the Greater Boston area, and our recently opened Parenting Journey Training Institute in New York City established as a vehicle to help us expand on our impact by training other human service providers to implement the successful curricula we have pioneered.
We currently have an opening for:
Description:
The Family Center is an innovative private non-profit family-focused social service organization that provides a wide variety of programs and services to families struggling with the fundamental problems of poverty, racism and violence. Our mission is to foster resilience in families by supporting them in building on their inner strengths, developing new life skills and community networks to prosper.

With a solid 25 year track record of developing and delivering inventive programming and services to families in the Greater Boston area, and our recently opened Parenting Journey Training Institute in New York City established as a vehicle to help us expand on our impact by training other human service providers to implement the successful curricula we have pioneered.

We currently have an opening for:
Full time masters level clinician for Clinic and CBHI In Home Therapy treatment teams to provide intensive home based services to children and families in the Greater Boston area. Candidates must be available to work two evenings and some weekend hours. Must be CANS certified. Spanish speaking strongly preferred. Prospective candidates should have experience with clinic and home-based work and must have a vehicle.
How to Apply:
Competitive salary and benefits package. EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. No phone calls please. Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume and salary requirements by applying via email at: jobs@thefamilycenterinc.org

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:51 pm (GMT -5)

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SSW Career Job Postings :: Manager of Enrollment & Matching - Community-Based Mento

Manager of Enrollment & Matching - Community-Based Mentoring
Do you believe in the power of transformative relationships for girls? Are you ready to impact the Greater Boston community one girl at a time? If you answered yes, and the idea of being part of a collaborative, driven, focused team excites you then join us! At Big Sister Association of Greater Boston we have been helping girls reach their full potential through positive mentoring relationships with women since 1951. We are the largest mentoring organization in Greater Boston exclusively serving girls.

Big Sister Association is seeking a dynamic individual to co-lead our Community-Based Mentoring team as the Manager of Enrollment & Matching. The Community-Based Mentoring program is a one-to-one mentoring program which matches girls, age 7-15, with adult women mentors. As a Big Sister staff member you will contribute to a mentor-rich community in which every girl has access to the individual nurturing, guidance and support she needs to become a confident, competent and caring adult.

Management Responsibilities:
 Oversee all aspects of the enrollment and matching process for potential volunteers and clients in the Community-Based Mentoring program
 Accountable for enrollment and matching performance. Monitors operational effectiveness using work flow and tracking systems (i.e., AIM); gathers accurate information for reports, tracks performance & develops measures to ensure growth, minimize risk and meet annual department matching goals.
 Hire, engage, develop, and hold staff accountable to work efficiently and effectively and to achieve individual and team goals while complying with agency policies and national standards of practice.
 Identify and eliminate any barriers interfering with the efficient completion of the enrollment and matching process for volunteers and clients
 Ensure a high-level of proficiency and skill in applying child safety and risk management knowledge, policies and procedures throughout all aspects of the enrollment and matching function. Identify child safety issues for volunteers, children and their families.
 Collaborate with CBM match support services and ensure smooth transitions of volunteers and clients between functions.
 Establish culture of continuous staff learning, professional development, ongoing performance management
 Assure quality of work through regular case reviews in AIM; prepare analyses which indicate qualitative themes and quantitative data on program and worker performance (i.e.: premature match closures, etc.)
 Provide individual supervision to Enrollment and Matching staff
 Co-facilitate group supervision with CBM Manager of Match Support Services
 Facilitate effective Enrollment and Matching meetings
 Manage reference checking system of CBM to ensure efficiency and quality
 Keep CPO informed of all key issues within Community-Based Services programs
 Effective collaboration on interdepartmental and agency-wide projects and initiatives
 Works collaboratively with Recruitment and Community Partnerships department to ensure an on-going supply of targeted volunteer candidates to meet departmental goals.
 Works collaboratively with Development staff to provide information needed for program funding, support and public relations opportunities
 Manage CBM MSW intern program

Case Management Responsibilities:
 Perform thorough intake assessments/interviews of potential Big Sisters and Little Sisters including confidential and high profile mentors. This includes all board members, all Big Sister Association staff members, and local/national celebrities.
 Perform re-assessments of Big Sisters and Little Sisters
 Review all enrollment information and make match decision recommendations applying knowledge of factors contributing to match longevity and strength
 Maintain all administrative aspects for the enrollment and matching processing in a timely and accurate manner in AIM

Qualifications:
 LICSW required
 Three to five years of management experience in social services or related fields
 Experience working with multi-cultural populations
 Knowledge of child development theory
 Experience working both as a leader and a team player
 Superior skills at developing competencies in staff through coaching, guidance, and feedback
 Demonstrated leadership and ability to take initiative. Is proactive and optimistic
 Exemplary clinical assessment and intervention skills
 Passion for and commitment to gender-specific mission
 Outstanding attention to detail, problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and communication skills focused on customer service, child safety and goodness of fit for enduring match relationships
 Able to demonstrate exceptional personal work standards balancing quality and quantity with a sense of urgency about results
 Able to work some weekends and evenings
 Flexibility, decisiveness and results oriented individuals
 Bilingual preferred, but not required

Big Sister is committed to hiring staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of color, bilingual and bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in working at a well-established, fast-paced and supportive organization committed to serving girls, please apply.

Please send cover letter and resume to:
Big Sister Association
Attn: Human Resources
161 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Fax: (617) 236-8075
Email: hr@bigsister.org

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:41 pm (GMT -5)

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SSW Career Job Postings :: Match Support Case Worker/Social Worker (Spanish Speaking)

Match Support Case Worker/Social Worker (Spanish Speaking)
Community-Based Mentoring
Do you believe in the power of transformative relationships for girls? Are you ready to impact the Greater Boston community one girl at a time? If you answered yes, and the idea of being part of a collaborative, performance-driven, focused team excites you then join us! At Big Sister Association of Greater Boston we have been helping girls reach their full potential through positive mentoring relationships with women since 1951. We are the largest mentoring organization in Greater Boston exclusively serving girls.

Big Sister Association is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Match Support team in Community-Based Mentoring. The Community-Based Mentoring program is a one-to-one mentoring program which matches girls, age 7-15, with adult women mentors. As a Big Sister staff member you will contribute to a mentor-rich community in which every girl has access to the individual nurturing, guidance and support she needs to become a confident, competent and caring adult.

Responsibilities:
 Facilitating pre- and post-match training for Big Sisters
 Ongoing oversight and management of healthy match relationships
 Facilitating workshops for groups of Big and Little Sister matches
 Establishing and maintaining relationships with caseload of Big Sisters, Little Sisters and families
 Maintaining ongoing communication with Big and Little Sister matches

Qualifications:
 Minimum bachelor�s degree in social services, human services or related fields. Masters level candidates preferred.
 1-2 years of experience in social services or related fields
 Passion for and commitment to gender-specific mission
 Exemplary interpersonal skills in multicultural environments
 Skilled at providing customized guidance, direction, coaching and customer service via phone, e-mail and in person.
 Excellent attention to detail, problem solving skills and critical thinking skills focused on customer service, child safety and goodness of fit for enduring match relationships.
 Car or access to a car is required as assessments and match meetings are conducted in the child�s home.
 Highly organized, flexible and able to work both independently and as part of a team
 Must be able to work evenings to accommodate clients� schedules
 Availability for some weekends
 This position is full time and will require a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Big Sister is committed to hiring staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of color, bilingual and bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in working at a well-established, fast-paced and supportive organization committed to serving girls, please apply.

Please send cover letter and resume to:
Big Sister Association, Attn: Human Resources
161 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Fax: (617) 236-8075 | Email: hr@bigsister.org

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:40 pm (GMT -5)

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Housing :: 1 Bedroom Sublet near Coolidge Corner $975/mo. (Jan 1, 2010)

1 bedroom available for sublet in 2 bedroom, 1 bath basement level condo January 1, 2010 to August 31st 2010.

$975/month plus utilities, heat and hot water included

Washer and dryer located in the apartment.

Located near Park St and Washington in Brookline, about 4 blocks from Coolidge Corner. Near bus lines 65 and 66 and approximately .5 miles from the D line and .5 miles from the C line.

If interested email Kaitlyn Cavanaugh at kac@bu.edu or call 617-879-0632.

Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:30 pm (GMT -5)

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Housing Process Committee :: 1 Bedroom Sublet near Coolidge Corner $975/mo. (Jan 1, 2010)

Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:28 pm (GMT -5)

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SSW Housing Exchange :: 1 Bedroom Sublet near Coolidge Corner $975/mo. (Jan 1, 2010)

Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:13 pm (GMT -5)

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Job Postings :: Bilingual Clinician for Group Home Arlington MA

GERMAINE LAWRENCE, INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION

Group Home for Sexually Exploited Girls
Treatment Coordinator
(SPANISH SPEAKING REQUIRED)

Description: Responsible for case management, family and group therapy for 8 residents and individual therapy for assigned residents. Responsible for providing clinical leadership to the staff in the areas of sexual exploitation and group home programming. Is a member of the administrative team and reports to the Program Director and clinical supervisor.

Qualifications
� Master�s degree in related human service area
� Attainment of maximum licensure based on degree and year post-master�s
� Relevant clinical internship and/or job experience providing clinical services with adolescents and their families, preferably with multi-problem families
� Past experience in residential program and/or experience with state systems preferred
� Excellent oral and written communication skills
� Bi-lingual Spanish skills

Responsibilities
� Provide family and group therapy to all clients and families in a strength-based, client-centered framework
� Manage client weekly appointment/activity schedule and review with residential staff (medical appointments, work schedules, therapy appointment, home passes, etc�)
� Manage client school schedules and educational programming.
� Conduct diagnostic assessments and apply stages of change criteria to any changes in levels of care within the GL continuum.
� Attend all required program and external meetings
� Provide weekly goal-directed individual therapy or treatment support meetings to all clients
� Comply with agency requirements and deadlines for written reports
� Design and implement the group therapy program.
� Design and implement the parent support/education group program
� Participate in regular collaboration and teamwork with treatment team at GL and outside collaterals.
� Provide staff training on sexual exploitation and clinical topics, as needed
� Assist Program Director in providing information and education on treating sexually exploited girls at Germaine Lawrence.
Written: 9/16/09

http://www.germainelawrence.org/

Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:33 am (GMT -5)

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Job Postings :: HIV Program Capacity Building Specialist DC or SF

http://www.apiahf.org/index.php/about-us/employment-opportunities.html

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
HIV Program Capacity Building Specialist

Organizational Description:

Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is a national advocacy organization dedicated to promoting policy, program and research efforts to improve the health and well-being of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities. Founded in 1986, APIAHF approaches activities with the philosophy of coalition-building and developing capacity within local AA and NHPI communities. We advocate on health issues of significance to AA and NHPI communities, conduct community-based technical assistance and training, provide health data analysis and information dissemination, and convene regional and national health conferences.

Position: HIV Program Capacity Building Specialist, 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week)
Location: San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC
Salary Range: DOE, excellent fringe benefits

Job Summary:
APIAHF's HIV Program aims to increase the capacity to conduct HIV/AIDS prevention throughout the U.S. and U.S. affiliated jurisdictions, particularly for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations and men who have sex with men populations. In particular, APIAHF provides capacity building resources and training to community based organizations (CBOs) and community stakeholders on topics related to organizational infrastructure and program sustainability, evidence based interventions (EBI) and public health strategies (PHS), and, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E).

The Capacity Building Specialist, under the supervision of the HIV/AIDS Program Director, is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering a variety of capacity building assistance activities on the topics of evidence based interventions and public health strategies as well as monitoring and evaluation. The Capacity Building Specialist will help CBOs to select, adapt, and implement evidence-based interventions and strengthen the processes and systems to monitor and evaluate those interventions.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and monitor national program objectives and activities;
* Coordinate program activities with capacity building partners;
* Help to conduct organizational/program assessments of CBOs;
* Develop and implement strategic plan for enhancing CBO capacity action focused on EBI&PHS and M&E;
* Provide technical consultation, technical assistance and training in areas of EBI and M&E;
* Convene in-person and web-based meetings, workshops, and trainings;
* Coordinate data collection & analysis from focus group reports, surveys, and other data collection methods;
* Assist in managing and monitoring program budget;
* Assist with report writing;
* Collect and analyze relevant literature;
* Participate as team member in the HIV capacity-building assistance program;
* Attend and assist with all agency meetings, events, and functions as required;
* Travel for work-related meetings and events as necessary;
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
* Graduate degree or equivalent experience in health, behavioral science or related fields
* Minimum three years project coordination experience
* Demonstrated experience and knowledge of evidence based interventions (EBI) and public health strategies (PHS) related to HIV prevention
* Demonstrated experience in process and outcome monitoring and evaluation
* Minimum three years relevant experience working with AA and NHPI communities, men who have sex with men communities, and/or HIV/AIDS
* At least two years experience in project budget development and/or management
* Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
* Demonstrated proficiency with Windows-based computer programs, including work processing, database management, email, and online research
* Experience with Data collection and analysis
* Ability to work with diverse communities and community stakeholders
* Strong initiative, creativity and motivation, including ability to work under pressure with deadlines
* Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
* Demonstrated experience working effectively in team environment
* Ability to travel as part of work responsibilities

Desired Qualifications:
* Working experience in a non-profit or community-based organization
* Bilingual/Biliterate in an Asian, Pacific Islander, or Spanish language
* Experience or interest in health policy and advocacy

To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to hr@apiahf.org
Attn: HR - HIV Program Specialist Search

Application Deadline: November 23, 2009

Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
450 Sutter Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94108
Fax: 415-954-9999

Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:31 am (GMT -5)

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If you like what you see or know someone else who may be interested, visit the Contact Us page on the website and shoot us an email.

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Thanks and enjoy!
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