Employment Specialist, Center for Employment Opportunities, Oakland, CA

Employment Specialist

Posted on: May 10, 2013
Posted by: Center for Employment Opportunities

DESCRIPTION

The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) is a nationally recognized, dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to providing immediate, effective and comprehensive employment services to men and women with recent criminal convictions. Having made more than 12,000 full-time, unsubsidized job-placements in the last 12 years in New York City, CEO began establishing offices in Upstate New York - Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo and Rochester; Tulsa, Oklahoma - that will provide life skills, paid transitional work and full-time work opportunities for people returning from state prison to those areas.

Having been proven to reduce recidivism through a random assignment evaluation, CEO has been expanding into several jurisdictions in California. CEO's first expansion site, Oakland, was launched in August 2011 as a pilot project called Golden State Works (GSW). This pilot project is operated through a partnership between CEO and Volunteers of America Bay Area (VOA) and has implemented all aspects of the CEO model in Oakland. Of note, CEO's growth in California will be assisted by the San Francisco-based non-profit REDF, an organization committed to scaling social enterprises (www.redf.org).

CEO is currently looking for a Employment Specialist (ES) who will assist participants in finding employment in the private sector. Leveraging the work experience participants gain on the CEO work crews, the Employment Specialist will identify/create job opportunities for participants and match qualified participants with these employment opportunities. He/She will be responsible for developing relationships with employers, successfully placing participants into these jobs and providing on-going support to both the employer and the participant.

This position will report to the Participant Services Manager. This position requires someone that can work flexible hours, has experience in sales, marketing and, preferably workforce development though private sector sales experience will be given preference. The ideal candidate will not only be able to work with participants, but will also be able to work with private sector employers in the Bay Area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop relationships with local employers that are willing to hire CEO participants; build network of employers to ensure long term success
• Make job placements and provide post-placement support to clients and employers
• Meet monthly placement goals
• Consistently and accurately document, in real time, all participant and employer contact, activities and outcomes into a computerized case management system
• Participate in employer recruitment events, job fairs and networking events
• Conduct targeted job search campaigns to place clients
• Participate as a member of a service team by attending case conferencing meetings, liaison with Parole and/or Probation, attend community meetings and training sessions
• Maintain contact with participants, monitor progress, report and refer to team member as necessary; evaluate participant's job start readiness

OTHER KEY TASKS

• Monitor clients' attendance and program participation in order to provide encouragement of corrective measures when needed
• Consistently and accurately document all participant and employer contact into a computerized case management system
• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• The Successful applicant will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in one or more of the following areas: (1) Sales/marketing (2) Employment Services (3) Case Manager in social services field

PROFICIENCY QUALIFICATIONS

• Sales Ability – Ability to influence others to change position or to convince them to hire individuals with criminal convictions.
• Negotiation Skills – Works effectively to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all involved parties.
• Persistence – Ability to continue a course of action in the face of adversity.
• Energetic – Brings and sustains considerable stamina and vigor to all aspects of the work.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter and resume to the address below; please indicate the title of the positon for which you are applying in the subject line of your email AND your salary requirements. Failure to follow this request will result in your application being overlooked.

Attn: Bill Heiser
Director of California Operations
Center for Employment Opportunities
1212 Broadway, Suite 1700
Oakland, California 94612
Email: hr@ceoworks.org

We invite you to visit us at www.ceoworks.org to learn more about our history of successfully helping the formerly incarcerated find employment in the private sector. CEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Youth Organizer, Family Violence Law Center, Oakland, CA

Youth Organizer

Posted on: May 10, 2013
Posted by: Family Violence Law Center

DESCRIPTION

The Family Violence Law Center (FVLC) is working to end domestic violence in Alameda County. Our holistic approach integrates violence prevention with comprehensive intervention services. We also work to address and change barriers for survivors within the legal, health, education, and criminal justice systems. As one of California's oldest agencies serving abuse victims, FVLC is recognized as a leader for delivering exceptional services and advocating for long-term social change regarding violence. Since 1996, FVLC's Youth Program has educated middle and high school students on dating violence prevention throughout Alameda County. The Youth Program has also recruited, trained and developed high school students to become peer educators for younger students.

OVERVIEW

The Youth Organizer will be responsible for identifying and training youth leaders to be educators and organizers working to increase understanding and take action against dating violence in the context of community violence. This person will reach out to networks of individuals and organizations to ensure Oakland youth have opportunities to be change agents in their communities in order to end violence. The Youth Organizer should be firmly grounded in social justice theory - specifically, popular education - have strong community organizing experience, and must be excited at the prospect of growing with our organization as we move to increase community engagement. The primary goal of the Youth Organizer will be to support Oakland youth and community members to make the connection between community violence and teen dating/domestic violence.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

A successful Youth Organizer is someone who is at their best in dynamic situations. You have the ability to perform professionally and a willingness to change directions, modify objectives and refine goals when the circumstances demand. You are a self-starter who can recognize when processes can be improved and will take the initiative to improve them.

The Youth Organizer also recognizes and cultivates the potential in others and prepares them for the future. When you interact with others, your goal is to help them experience success. You are fulfilled by seeing growth in others, and people often seek you out for help and encouragement. You connect with youth and diverse community members with ease. You are comfortable interacting with different kinds of people and find it easy to carry on a conversation in a variety of settings.The Youth Organizer is aware of their responsibility towards others and has a strong value system. You are considerate, caring and accepting. The Youth Organizer acts as a bridge builder for people from different backgrounds. You can appreciate different perspectives and connect people to one another. You can also energize others and people look to you to envision what could be.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Youth Organizing
 Identify, outreach to, and connect with youth within various Oakland communities.
 Train youth to be peer leaders and support initiatives that both end violence and support positive community-level change.
 Partner with youth leaders to design and implement campaigns to change school policies concerning teen dating violence.
 Coordinate meetings, events, and activities for youth and allies.
 Work with youth to develop and deliver culturally relevant youth education, dialogue and organizing.
 Provide technical assistance around youth leadership development and teen dating violence prevention to external community partners.
Program Management
 Work with the project Curriculum Consultant and the Youth Program Manager to create and implement youth leadership development activities.
 Work with the Youth Program Manager to ensure services provided have the desired impact on participants.
 Work with the project Evaluation Consultant and the Youth Program Manager to determine the best data-tracking methods and then use these methods to track participants and progress towards achieving identified goals/benchmarks.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Experience with youth and/or community organizing and engagement.
 Familiarity with Oakland strengths and challenges, its neighborhoods, and institutions.
 Excellent group and individual communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to apply these skills across a range of relationships and environments, including with youth, colleagues, and external partners.
 Belief in youth capacity for leadership. Knowledge of youth development models and experience supporting the leadership development of youth.
 Desire for and comfort with young people taking the lead. The Youth Organizer must be able to motivate youth and support their self-determination while also creating and enforcing systems of accountability.
 A demonstrated commitment to social justice, peace-building, equity, and the eradication of dating and domestic violence from our communities.
 Experience engaging multiple stakeholders in collaborative processes for collective impact.
 Understanding an analysis of the systemic nature of oppression, particularly the intersection of gender, race, sexual identity, and class.
 Comfort working in low-income communities of color.
 Ability to be flexible and creatively adapt to challenging situations.
 Experience with popular education preferred.
 Bilingual and bicultural preferred (Spanish - English).
 Valid California Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle.
COMPENSATION: Salary based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, and generous vacation plan.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@fvlc.org. Review of applications will begin June 3, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

NON-DISCRIMINATION: Family Violence Law Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex are encouraged to apply. FVLC maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition, perceived physical disability or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by statute.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; drive; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions except when such accommodation would cause Family Violence Law Center an undue hardship

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment includes settings of educational institutions, community places, and office environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions except when such accommodation would cause Family Violence Law Center an undue hardship.

Community Worker, California Rural Legal Assistance, Modesto, CA

Community Worker

Posted on: May 10, 2013
Application deadline: July 10, 2013
Posted by: California Rural Legal Assistance

DESCRIPTION

Workers under the supervision of an attorney will engage in all or some of the following activities.
(a) Conducting Investigations. Gathering information though field inquiry and other research related to actual or potential cases and litigation.
(b) Lay Advocacy. (Paralegal Activity) representing client's interests with the Welfare department, other government agencies and other forums appropriate to a no-lawyer and engage in lay advocacy to the extent permissible under the law and the code of professional ethics; perform ministerial duties in connection with lawsuits such as filing and the service of process; and interpreting for non-English speaking clients in interview situations and before formal and informal tribunals.
(c) Community Education and Community Services. Maintaining CRLA liaison with community organizations and minority groups, to ensure that CRLA resources address client community needs and training the poor in lay advocacy and self-help efforts to overcome the effects of poverty, as done by welfare rights organizations, tenants rights, consumer protection agencies, co-ops and similar groups; and educating clients regarding legal rights.
(d) Client Intake. Perform initial screening for client eligibility; interview clients and prepare simple documents from standard forms; assist In Pro-Per clients in identifying useful information for presentation of their cases; provide appropriate advocacy and make referrals where appropriate.
(e) Perform other tasks assigned by his/her Directing Attorney that do not conflict with other provisions of this contract.
(f) Out of Office Assignments. Community Workers can be assigned to work in a region covered by a CRLA office other than their own upon mutual agreement of the LSWRC Member, their Directing Attorney, and the Directing Attorney of the other office involved.
(g) The duties of LSWRC Members may require their presence from time to time outside the office of their normal assignment.
(h) Conflicting Assignments. A Community Worker who is given conflicting assignments has both the right and obligation to discuss the matter with those giving the assignments as well as with his/her Directing Attorney for the purpose of resolving the conflict.

1. Qualification. Applicant for a position of a CRLA Community Worker must have the ability to perform all of the above duties; consistent with the needs of the office.

SALARY: $24,232 - $47,000 depending upon experience credits calculated according to the requirements of the collective bargaining agreement between LSWRC and CRLA.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to the CRLA Human Resources Department at hr@crla.org. E-mail attachments in Word only, or copy and paste cover letter and resume into body of e-mail. Include "Community Worker – Modesto" in subject line of e-mail.

WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
CRLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Directing Attorney, California Rural Legal Assistance, Santa Monica, CA

Directing Attorney

Posted on: May 11, 2013
Posted by: California Rural Legal Defense

DESCRIPTION

California Rural Legal Assistance needs an exceptionally dedicated full time regular Directing Attorney to manage the Santa Maria office. It is an ideal job for an experienced managing attorney who wants to join an effective, dynamic team working to make systemic change.

Reporting to the Executive Director and the Deputy Director, the CRLA Directing Attorney is responsible for the overall provision of legal services to the low income client community in the service area and the day to day operations of the local field office. This includes supervising, training and motivating local office staff to provide the highest quality legal services in accordance with CRLA program guidelines, the ABA Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services and the Code of Professional Responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Maintain an active caseload which consists of state and federal trial and appellate work.
- Supervise the activities of the CRLA local office staff attorneys, community workers and support staff in providing legal service to low income clients and client groups including advice, negotiation, litigation and administrative advocacy in accordance with CRLA priorities and case handling policies.
- Ensure that staff in the local office has accurate, timely, and complete information about the legal issues within the local office's scope of responsibility, including training in their basic office responsibilities.
- Evaluate staff on an annual basis including the identification of training needs to be incorporated into the office's six month work plan.
- Cooperate with the local office Director of Litigation, Advocacy and Training in the creation and implementation of the six month work plan.
- Encourage advocate staff to develop specialized knowledge in a substantive area of poverty law and to act as a resource for other staff through participation in at least one CRLA task force.
- Conduct weekly case review meetings to ensure that legal services provided are consistent with CRLA priorities, policies and procedures, and that they maximize office resources to provide the highest quality client service.
- Ensure that legal services provided are in compliance with LSC regulations, IOLTA requirements and the requirements of other grants to CRLA and the local office.
- Supervise staff in setting up local community education opportunities relating to legal rights and supervise the preparation of materials for these presentations.
- Act as liaison with the local community advisory board including setting up meetings, sending reports to the CRLA Board of Directors and working with the local board to identify annual office priorities.
- Cooperate with the Human Resources Department to ensure that all hires are completed in accordance with CRLA policies and procedures.
- Counsel and coach staff in performance, enlisting Human Resources as needed in cases where discipline is required.
- Cooperate with the Accounting Department in enforcing fiscally sound office procedures and ensuring a clean annual audit.

REQUIREMENTS

- Admitted to practice law before the court of any state.
- Admitted to practice law in the State of California or willingness to take the next California Bar Exam.
- Three years minimum experience managing law office and staff, preferably in a non-profit legal services environment.
- Three years minimum litigation experience, preferably in a non-profit legal services environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to working with low income clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
- Good people skills and the ability to maintain positive relations with a diverse population.

SALARY: $42,000 - $67,500 based upon bar admission date, plus management bonus.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply send a resume with letter of applications to: hr@crla.org
E-mail attachments in Word only, or copy and paste cover letter and resume into body of e-mail. Include "DA – Santa Maria" in subject line of e-mail.

WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
CRLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Staff Attorney - Housing, California Rural Legal Assistance, Santa Monica, CA

Staff Attorney - Housing

Posted on: May 11, 2013
Application deadline: July 10, 2013
Posted by: California Rural Legal Assistance

DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Directing Attorney or Project Director, the Staff Attorney provides comprehensive legal services to eligible clients in CRLA priority areas in accordance with CRLA program guidelines, the ABA Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services and the Code of Professional Responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provides legal service to low income clients and client groups including advice, negotiation, litigation and administrative advocacy in accordance with program priorities and case handling policies.
- Reviews and supervises the work product of Community Workers and Clerical support staff relating to all clients being advised or represented by him/her.
- Undertakes significant statewide impact activity, including institutional and group litigation or community economic development beneficial to the low income community.
- Develops leadership in working with community, client and other advocacy groups related to statewide impact issues.
- Works to develop specialized knowledge in a substantive area of poverty law and acts as a resource for other staff through participation in at least one CRLA task force.
- Coordinates advocacy in substantive areas through collaboration with other human services providers, non-profit organizations and community, client or other advocacy groups.
- Participates in CRLA training programs, local office case review or staff meetings or other CRLA activities as required.
- Provides community education regarding legal rights and prepares materials relating to these presentations.
- Works with members of the private bar as necessary in accordance with CRLA Private Bar Involvement.
- Maintains contemporaneous time records in the CRLA case handling system.
- Maintains a good working relationship with all members of the office staff.
- Utilizes basic capabilities of word processing program.
- Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

- Admitted to practice law before the court of any state.
- Admitted to practice law in the State of California or willingness to take the next California Bar Exam.
- Demonstrated commitment to working with low income clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
- Good people skills and the ability to maintain positive relations with a diverse population.


SALARY: $42,000.00 to $67,500.00 based upon bar admission date.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to the CRLA Human Resources Department at hr@crla.org. E-mail attachments in Word only, or copy and paste cover letter and resume into body of e-mail. Include "Staff Attorney – Housing – Santa Maria" in subject line of e-mail.

WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
CRLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

On-Call Residence Assistant, Good Shepard Center for Homeless Women, Los Angeles, CA

On-Call Residence Assistant

Posted on: May 8, 2013
Posted by: Catholic Charities of Los Angeles

DESCRIPTION

Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children consists of three shelters. Languille Emergency Shelter is a 12 week emergency shelter for women just off the streets. They provide food, clothing, shelter, referrals and supportive services for up to 30 woman a night, Hawks Residence Transitional Housing supports up to 30 women transitioning from emergency shelter to permanent housing and Farley House is a 21 one-bedroom apartment building providing transitional housing to single women and women with children. Good Shepherd Center is seeking a dependable, caring individual to work on-call and temporary full-time who has experience working with the homeless population.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides first line of staff presence in residential shelter, implements rules and policies governing shelter operations and assists residents with problems and questions. Answers phones and monitors front door. Ensures shelter residents comply with rules. Observes and records significant activities. Provides general information and direction to the public. Oversees volunteer activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of high school or the equivalent. Six to twelve months of related experience.

Salary: $10

HOW TO APPLY

Mail resume to Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., P.O. Box 15095, Los Angeles, CA 90015, fax to (213) 251-3402 or email to Center Director, ybostic@gschomeless.org and Human Resources, hrjobs@ccharities.org EOE.

Program Associate, National Council on Crime & Delinquency, Oakland, CA

Program Associate - LGBT Youth (Child Welfare / Juvenile Justice)

Posted on: April 22, 2013
Application deadline: May 1, 2013
Posted by: National Council on Crime and Delinquency

ORGANIZATION

The National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) is a nonprofit social justice research organization that promotes just and equitable social systems for individuals, families, and communities through research, public policy, and practice. We envision a just society in which people are safe and supported in their communities and treated with dignity by the systems that serve them. Our mission is to promote just and equitable social systems for individuals, families, and communities through research, public policy, and practice. For more than 100 years, our research has informed better system responses at all points of contact. We work to help protect children from abuse and neglect and to create safe and rehabilitative justice systems for youth and adults. Within these systems we also study the unique concerns of girls, LGBT individuals, and overrepresented racial and ethnic groups.

NCCD has two offices, in Madison, Wisconsin, and Oakland, California; and operates two centers:

• NCCD's Children's Research Center (CRC) collaborates with jurisdictions around the world to use research to improve service delivery to children and families. CRC is located in Madison.

• NCCD's Center for Girls and Young Women addresses the needs of justice-involved girls by providing research-based, gender-specific training, technical assistance, and curricula to providers in the juvenile justice system. The Center for Girls and Young Women is located in Oakland.

Our projects span jurisdictions across the United States, Canada, Australia, Bermuda, Taiwan, and Singapore. Please see our website at www.nccdglobal.org for more information.

POSITION

Summary Description

This position provides support to two projects related to LGBT youth in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems: 75% time will be spent on a policy project aimed at reducing the number of LGBT youth in out-of-home placement, and 25% time will be spent collecting and analyzing survey and interview data on LGBT youth in the juvenile justice system.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This individual will be responsible for the following tasks.

• Co-facilitating collaborative meetings.

• Developing relationships and collaborating with other organizations completing similar work.

• Developing anti-discrimination policies, data collection protocols, and data sharing agreements.

• Managing the collection and coding of interview and quantitative data.

• Collecting interview data from LGBT youth in the juvenile justice system.

• Participating in discussions about quantitative data analysis.

• Summarizing library and Internet research and writing literature reviews.

• Drafting blog entries and leveraging social media to improve NCCD's visibility.

• Completing proposals, reports, conference papers, and journal articles.

• Attending meetings with staff, our partner organizations, and policy makers.

• Organizing staff outreach events and making educational presentations.

• Representing NCCD at local events and forums.

Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

High level of critical/analytical/interpretive thinking and problem solving required.

Demonstrates the ability to work/think independently and execute assignments that reflect understanding of project task objectives.

Budgets time efficiently to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Requests direction from supervisor as needed and reports back in a timely manner on problems encountered and assistance needed.

Checks in regularly with supervisor to ensure project tasks are completed within timeframes and meet conceptual objectives.

Level of Authority

Requires a higher level of decision making, autonomy, and accountability than the Associate I position but still requires general supervision/oversight for major project-related decisions. Formulates recommendations on project-related assignments and development strategies, and presents recommendations to supervisor/project manager for review.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

The ideal candidate will have an avid interest in research and policy and will have post-graduate coursework or a graduate degree in human development, education, sociology, law, legal studies, psychology, social work, ethnic studies, feminist studies, public health, public policy, or another related field. Minimum one to two years' experience. Must be detail-oriented, organized, and enthusiastic.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in the involvement of LGBT youth in multiple social service agencies. The majority of LGBT youth are also youth of color. Therefore, the ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency within the LGBT, Latino, Native American, First Nations, and/or African American communities.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Use of web-meeting technologies not required, but a plus.

Work schedule: Full-time position at 35 hours per week

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, flex plan, life insurance, 403b, and pension.

• Vacation, sick leave, and personal privilege days.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following to radranly@nccdglobal.org or fax (510) 208-0511 Job Code HRPAID:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Salary requirements

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted within the month following the application deadline.

PR Intern, A Room of Her Own Foundation, Pasadena, CA

Public Relations Intern

Posted on: April 17, 2013
Posted by: A Room of Her Own Foundation

DESCRIPTION

A Public Relations Intern with A Room of Her Own Foundation (AROHO) has the opportunity to work directly with CEOs of two prestigious nonprofits. Working in the office of the Red Hen Press, a national presence in independent publishing based in Pasadena, and reporting to the Founder/ President of AROHO, the preeminent nonprofit working on behalf of creative women, you will have the opportunity to acquire skills in the growing non-profit arts sector and the potential of a salaried position.

We are currently accepting applications for the internship with a flexible start date. Our internship positions generally last about 6 months (this is flexible). We ask that interns put in at least 15 hours/week and come into the office at least 1 or 2 days a week. The internship is unpaid, but a weekly gas stipend may be available.

Basic Public Relations responsibilities include research and networking, proofreading press releases, marketing, promoting AROHO award recipients, and event planning with a focus on the Los Angeles area. Some basic development work (writing LOIs and proposals to potential funders) may also be involved.

A personal laptop is necessary for this internship.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to developmentaroho@gmail.com. Please also be ready to provide a letter of reference upon request. 

As an added note, Red Hen Press and AROHO are nonprofits that support work by people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations and lifestyles. If you are uncomfortable with this, please do not apply.

For more information, please visit www.aroomofherownfoundation.org

Labor Union Staff Recruiter, National Nurses United, Oakland, CA

Labor Union Staff Recruiter

Posted on: April 19, 2013
Posted by: National Nurses United

DESCRIPTION

The California Nurses Association (CNA) / National Nurses United (NNU) AFL-CIO seek an experienced Labor Union Staff Recruiter with an intense commitment to social justice and professional experience in recruiting veteran union organizers, lead organizers, seasoned labor representatives and knowledgeable union support staff nationwide. 

NNU is the nation's largest union and professional association of registered nurses, and at the forefront of national efforts to transform the market-driven healthcare industry in the U.S. to a single-payer style healthcare system, along with rekindling the movement for progressive social change.

CNA/NNU are also well known for negotiating premiere collective bargaining contracts for registered nurses, for sponsoring the nation's foremost safe staffing law, for organizing campaigns that have made it one of the fastest-growing unions in the U.S., and for innovative, award-winning political campaigns. NNU has 170,000 members in all 50 states.

The ideal candidate has developed a personal national network of experienced union staff professionals. We seek a Recruiter with a proven track record at generating numerous applications from skilled and qualified veteran candidates in regions around the country. 

The ideal candidate has worked closely with AFL-CIO constituency groups including the A. Philip Randolph Institute, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, Coalition of Labor Union Women, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement and Pride At Work.

The Recruiter must be thoroughly familiar with the job requirements of experienced labor representatives, organizers and lead organizers. The Recruiter has successfully screened veteran union staff, verifying their skills, accomplishments, priorities and references. 

Other necessary qualifications include some travel and the ability to contact working candidates during evenings and weekends. Position requires exceptional interviewing skills, strong Internet search skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills. Candidates should be self starters, who enjoy working closely with others. 

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please submit your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample, along with salary requirements using the link below. Please be sure to fill out the attached online form.

http://www.pcrecruiter.net/pcrbin/direct.asp?db=NwDmeQQXrrgVchdV6tViz0HBZYuE7Yjo5ACztVCIqJ8b&id=171307538678456&src=cl

For more information about NNU, please check out our award-winning website www.nationalnursesunited.org.

CNA/NNU are committed to Equal Opportunity, and considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, and religions. We urge people of color and women, experienced union staff recruiters of all backgrounds, to apply.

Cooperative Developer, Women's Action to Gain Economic Security, Oakland, CA

Cooperative Developer

Posted on: April 19, 2013
Posted by: Women's Action to Gain Economic Security

DESCRIPTION

WAGES (Women's Action to Gain Economic Security) incubates and supports green cooperatives. Our mission is to build worker-owned green businesses that create healthy, dignified jobs for low-income women. We launch cooperatives where women develop personal and professional skills, become leaders, and gain economic security.

WAGES has established five sustainable housecleaning cooperative businesses in the Bay Area that double or triple low-income Latina workers' earnings while protecting the environment, and has provided technical assistance and coaching to numerous organizations across the country undertaking cooperative development. In 2013, WAGES will expand its model by establishing a sixth co-operative in a new industry, bringing the benefits of our triple bottom line social enterprise expertise to Latina women in a new market segment. As we begin the process of expansion, WAGES offers candidates an exciting opportunity to bring their talents, leadership and creativity to a unique effort advancing social justice, green jobs and women's empowerment. For more information on our work, see www.wagescooperatives.org.

POSITION
Women's Action to Gain Economic Security (WAGES) seeks a Cooperative Developer to work with worker-owned cooperatives that are in their first years of development or that request assistance as they face a new challenge. 

The Cooperative Developer will:

● facilitate organizational and leadership development in worker cooperatives

● serve as an interim general manager when needed at newer cooperatives that are in incubation

These two roles can at times be in conflict. The Cooperative Developer must exercise judgment to navigate the complexity of filling both of these functions simultaneously, and be able to move seamlessly from one to the other as a cooperative's needs change. For example, an effective co-op developer serving as an interim general manager will seek to provide structure and guidance but will also gradually work themselves out of the manager role as a cooperative develops its own capacities to address its management needs. 

REQUIREMENTS

● Demonstrated ability as a facilitative leader, popular educator, or community organizer. People in these roles know how to challenge, teach, and support others to develop and exercise their own knowledge and leadership in an organizational context.

● Understands business and can serve as an interim general manager running the day-to-day operations of a worker-owned cooperative as it get off the ground. Direct hands-on experience managing and growing small businesses or cooperatives is preferred.

● Supervisorial or group leadership experience. 

● Ability to work effectively with people of diverse economic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English, with Spanish fluency sufficient to interact positively and effectively with monolingual worker-owners.

● Is flexible, creative, patient, energetic, and collaborative in work style.

COMPENSATION

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on experience. Position includes great benefits, including health, dental, vision, three weeks' vacation, and the opportunity to play a leadership role in the continued evolution of WAGES approach to cooperative development. 

HOW TO APPLY

Send a resume and thoughtful cover letter (1 page maximum) outlining how your experience meets the position requirements to hiring@wagescooperatives.org with "Co-op Developer -- YOUR NAME" in the subject line. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their information quickly upon learning about the position as applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Clinic Internship, St. John's Shelter for Women and Children, Sacramento, CA

Clinic Internship

Posted on: April 17, 2013
Posted by: St. John's Shelter for Women and Children

DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the program director and clinical psychologist, interns work with clients receiving services through St. John's Shelter for Women and Children. St. John's is a multi-faceted 3-tiered program providing participants a 120-day shelter program, employment training and job placement, supportive housing and aftercare services to assist women in moving along the continuum from crisis to self-sustainability over a period of up to 18 months.

Clinic interns work though the psychology clinic at the Shelter to provide mental health services to shelter clients. Interns are afforded opportunities to practice and further develop their skills assisting clients in addressing effects of homelessness, trauma, behavioral and social difficulties, chronic mental illness and other mental health issues. Experience is afforded in areas of case management, individual therapy, psychoeducation and crisis intervention. Interns receive weekly formal individual and group supervision (2 hrs.) as well as ongoing interaction and contact with other members of the St. John's team. 

Candidates must have completed their Masters in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology and be eligible for ACSW, MFTI, or PCCI, or post-doctoral registration prior to beginning internship.

Internship terms and schedules are variable. Interns are expected to commit to working a minimum of 20 hours per week for a minimum of 12 months. The next internship cohort will begin in June 2013. This is an unpaid internship.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your education, experience and professional interests to:

sbarron@stjohnsshelter.org
Susan Barron, Ph.D.
Director of Integrated Health Services
St John's Shelter for Women and Children

Administrative Assistant, Center for Domestic Peace, San Rafael, CA

Administrative Assistant

Posted on: April 19, 2013
Posted by: Center for Domestic Peace

HOURS: Full-time, some evenings, occasional weekends
COMPENSATION: $15.63/hour or $32,510 annual (includes bilingual differential)
BENEFITS: 3 weeks vacation, medical and dental package
UNION: Yes
TRAINING RATE: A training rate of $2,500 to $5,000 less per annum may be offered for up to six months for applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements.

DESCRIPTION
CENTER FOR DOMESTIC PEACE is a non-profit organization, in existence now for 35 years, working at the county, state, and national level to end domestic violence. Center for Domestic Peace (C4DP) serves women, men, and youth who have been, and/or who are at risk of being, abused and or battered, or who have perpetrated, and/or who are at risk of perpetrating, abuse, bullying, and or battering. C4DP's programs helping children, teens, women, and men to live violence-free lives include: 24-hour hotlines; emergency shelters; transitional housing; support groups; legal advocacy; school programs; community prevention and education projects; professional continuing education programs; corporate, state, and nation-wide trainings; leadership development programs; and resource identification. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the primary point of contact and greet all participants, donors, tenants, public, and staff professionally; Provide support in-person, over the phone, and by email; 
• Provide office administrative support including copying, faxing, phone calls, message taking, processing mail, scheduling, ordering and maintaining inventory of office supplies;
• Assist with the planning, scheduling, logistics, catering, and materials preparation and designing for meetings, trainings, workshops, and any other events as requested;
• Coordinate conference room scheduling and assist with commercial tenants requests and follow-up, as directed by Operations and Facilities Manager;
• Document production assistance including but not limited to word processing, assembly, and placing orders with approved printers;
• Efficient coordination of administrative work to meet project schedules and deadlines;
• Update various employee schedules, as directed by Operations and Facilities Manager;
• Assist with projects as requested;
• General Admin support for C4DP programs as needed;
• Assist with receipt of donations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Fluent bilingual in English and Spanish; complete fluency in reading, writing, and speaking;
• Minimum of two years knowledge/experience in professional office administrative procedures;
• Excellent administrative and communications skills: with excellent communication skills in all these areas;
• Excellent computer/word processing skills, strong knowledge of MS Office Suite; 
• Knowledge of database use and management, including Microsoft Access and Excel; 
• Knowledge of phones, filing systems, office equipment, supply ordering and ability to perform tasks in a timely and consistent manner;
• Ability and desire to work as part of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment;
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work with diverse staff and service users;
• Resourceful, self-starting, self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to be flexible;
• Sensitivity and understanding of the issues of domestic violence & feminist principles;
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance; 
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

HOW TO APPLY

Email current resume with a cover letter to: modishoo@centerfordomesticpeace.org


No calls please.

Center for Domestic Peace is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Sex Ed Campaign Manager, Forward Together, Oakland, CA

Sex Education Campaign Manager

Application deadline: April 26, 2013
Posted by: Forward Together

Classification: Full-Time, At-Will; funding is set through June 2014, with possibility of extension
Compensation: Salary DOE, plus benefits and generous PTO
Reports To: Youth Organizing Manager

SUMMARY

Forward Together (formerly Asian Communities for Reproductive Justice) is looking for a passionate, dependable and committed campaign manager with experience leading grassroots policy campaigns, working with youth, and issues related to gender, sexuality and sex education. If this is you, please apply to help lead our Forward Together Youth Sex Ed the City campaign in Oakland. 

WHO WE ARE

Forward Together leads grassroots actions and trains community leaders to transform policy and culture in ways that support individuals, families and communities in reaching our full potential. The Forward Together Youth Program annually trains 60-80 young Asian women and men ages 14–18 from low-income, immigrant and refugee families to be leaders in their communities and organizers for reproductive justice. Currently the youth program is working on a long term campaign for sex education justice in the Oakland schools and community.

You would be working with a team of committed, dynamic and smart people who work hard, laugh easily and are eager to attract, develop and support leaders like yourself in creating social justice. Find out more on this web site.

DESCRIPTION

The Sex Education Campaign Manager leads the campaign strategy and implementation of the Sex Ed the City Campaign. This includes setting the direction of the campaign work; building relationships with allied organizations, school administrators, teachers and students; engaging Forward Together youth in campaign strategy and activities; and connecting our sex education work with state and national campaigns and initiatives. To meet with partners and attend meetings and conferences, this position will be required to travel. This position will also coordinate the online communication and social media strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements strategic campaign plan that advances the goal of integrating comprehensive sexuality education in the Oakland Unified School District
• Works closely with the Youth Organizer (who runs the youth programming workshops) to involve the youth participants in the organizing, visioning, planning and implementation of the campaign
• Builds relationships with key partners and decision makers including allied youth organizations, Oakland school administrators, teachers, health centers and students
• Attends and presents at state and national meetings and conferences on sex education policy and youth organizing
• Leverages relationships with state and national partners to support the local organizing effort
• Co-facilitates selected youth programming workshops and provides support to youth programming events
• Updates and maintains coordinated communication with our youth database
• Supports the coordination of the youth program communications and social media strategies on
  Facebook
• Actively participates in all staff meetings, strategy sessions and Forward Stance practice (our mind-body approach to social change; learn more here)
• Additional tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years’ experience leading and winning policy campaigns
• Strong analysis of issues related to gender, sexuality and sex education
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with youth from diverse communities in a social
  justice context
• Demonstrated track record building relationships and leading collaborative movement building
  strategies with multiple organizations and or groups
• Excellent written and oral skills, including group facilitation and presentations with youth and
  adults
• Flexible and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Excellent skills in working with teams
• Excellent phone and email communication skills
• Highly organized and systematic project management skills and the ability to juggle competing
  priorities and deadlines
• Strong skills in social media and related technology
• Good people skills and an infectious, positive attitude when communicating about Forward
  Together’s work
• Available to travel nationally 1–2 times every 3 months

Men of color and queer folks are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from people of all ethnic and racial backgrounds (need not be of Asian or Pacific Islander descent). EOE.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to:
amanda@forwardtogether.org, with the subject line, “ATTN Sex Ed Campaign Manager Search”

Note that e-mail submissions are preferred, but you may mail to:
ATTN Sex Ed Campaign Manager Search, Forward Together, 1440 Broadway, Suite 301, Oakland, CA 94612

No phone calls, please. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for further discussion will be contacted.

Director of Development, Embrace, San Francisco, CA

Director of Development

Posted on: March 31, 2013
Posted by: Embrace

ORGANIZATION

Embrace's mission is to advance maternal and child health by delivering innovative solutions to the world's most vulnerable populations. We do this by catalyzing the creation of new products with strong potential to improve health outcomes in developing countries, and then working to get those products directly to the people who need them most. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that every woman and child has an equal chance for a healthy life.

POSITION

This position is an essential part of Embrace's leadership team. Specific responsibilities will include:

- Oversee all fundraising activities of the organization

- Lead creation and execution of annual fund development strategy

- Design and implement internal tracking systems for fund development practice; lead analysis of results

- Manage individual donor cultivation and retention

- Manage corporate giving

- Manage foundation fundraising and grantwriting

- Manage special events

- Manage targeted campaigns and miscellaneous funding opportunities

- Oversee agency communications and ensure integration with fund development strategy

- Assist with Board development, particularly in the area of fundraising

- Recruit, hire, supervise and mentor fund development staff, interns and volunteers

- Manage outside consultants as needed

- Troubleshoot operational issues related to fund development

- Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to shape the overall strategy and vision for the organization

- Partner with the Executive Director and Director of Programs to ensure effective day-to-day functioning of the organization

- Represent Embrace in a variety of public fora and work to build the reputation of the organization in the design, social entrepreneurship, health and international development fields

QUALIFICATIONS

- Three or more years of professional fundraising experience

- Proven track record of successful creation and execution of fund development campaigns, including individual donations, major gifts, foundation giving, and special events

- Proven track record of cultivating and retaining major donors

- Three or more years of senior management experience

- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail

- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and adaptability

- Passion for the mission of Embrace

- Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a growing team

- Some background in marketing, public relations, and communications ideal

- Some background in international development, public health, or social entrepreneurship ideal

- Desire to work in a high-growth start-up environment, developing systems and staff from the ground up

- Minimum bachelor's degree

- Based in the San Francisco Bay Area

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to erin@embraceglobal.org with "Director of Development" in the subject line.