Child/Adult Therapist, HopeWorks of Howard County, Columbia, MD

Child/Adult Therapist

Posted on: November 19, 2014
Application deadline: December 8, 2014
Posted by: HopeWorks of Howard County

Child/Adult Therapist is responsible for providing individual and group therapy to survivors of sexual and domestic violence in our out-patient setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field
• Valid Maryland clinical license
• Experience working with children and adult
• Experience working in sexual violence (preferred) or domestic violence programs
• Experience and knowledge of direct behavioral health services, including assessment, treatment, and consultation
• Knowledge of diverse modalities of counseling and diagnostic principles
• Knowledge of, and ability to, apply counseling and diagnostic theories and techniques to a full range of diverse client populations as well as co-occurring disorders
• Belief in a strengths-based approach to human services
• Passion for mission and philosophy of HopeWorks along with the knowledge of company history, culture, identity, and goals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Availability to work at least two evenings per week to meet client needs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other computer software
• Native or near-native fluency in Korean, French, Mandarin, Urdu or Spanish (preferred but not required)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

CLIENT CARE

• Provide individual and group counseling according to individualized treatment plans and in accordance with professional standards
• Make treatment and social service referrals to appropriate agencies that support client goals
• Create, maintain, and submit accurate records and documents in a timely manner
• Maintain current knowledge of assessment and treatment techniques, criminal justice systems, and community resources using in-service training, seminars, workshops, and publications
• Collaborate with other departments and outside agencies for continuity of care

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

• Accurately complete client paperwork and compile reports as needed
• Document and communicate all pertinent information/issues to the Clinical Director
• Attend weekly supervision meetings with Clinical Director
• Attend clinical and agency staff meetings
• Maintain clinical license in good standing

• Prioritize the use of best and evidence based practices
• Research programming trends and current practices being used in the field
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

Clinical Skills

Maintains an ethical practice (e.g. awareness of ethical standards and conduct); demonstrates strong client relationships and interpersonal skills (e.g. establishes and maintains rapport, accurately perceives and understands clients, and maintains role boundaries); Recognizes diversity, individual difference, and cultural competency in clinical practice; implements appropriate assessment and intervention strategies; demonstrates competency in general clinical skills including the understanding of concepts, theory, and empirical foundations for practice.

Quality of Work

Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines; does work right the first time; corrects own errors; regularly produces accurate, thorough, professional work.

Reliability

Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments.

Communication: Oral and Written

Effectively transfers thoughts and expresses ideas orally or verbally in individual or group situations. Speaks comfortably with a diverse array of individuals and groups.

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner as well as skillfully gathers and analyzes information.

Judgment

Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; and makes timely decisions.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Supports a positive team environment in which members participate, respect and cooperate with each other to achieve desired results.

Crisis Management

Appropriately handles crisis intervention. Effectively assesses a crisis, including risk of harm to self and/or others.

Planning and Organization

Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; and develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism

Thinks carefully about the likely effects on others of one's words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior. Selects the words or actions most likely to have the desired effect on the individual or group in question.

Support of Diversity

Treats all people with respect; values diverse perspectives; participates in diversity training opportunities; provides a supportive work environment for a multicultural staff; applies the HopeWorks commitment to cultural proficiency; shows sensitivity to individual differences; treats others fairly without regard to race, sex, color, religion, mental or physical ability, health status, nation of origin, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation; recognizes differences; takes advantage of opportunities to learn and gain by working together; values and encourages unique skills and talents; seeks and considers diverse perspectives and ideas.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, speak, communicate and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

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Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must submit a letter of interest and complete resume to:Pauline Gianoplus, PhD, LCSW-C

Clinical Director

HopeWorks of Howard County

5457 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 310

Columbia, MD 21045

E-mail: PGianoplus@WeAreHopeWorks.org

Fax: 410-997-1397

NO phone calls

Program Officer, TechWomen, Institute of International Education, San Francisco, CA

Program Officer, TechWomen

Posted on: October 3, 30214
Posted by: Institute of International Education

TechWomen empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities.

The Program Officer will support the TechWomen team in managing projects and leading communications efforts. This individual will lead and manage our communications strategy, with special focus on relaying the program's impact to stakeholders and a broader audience. The Program Officer will also manage and support M&E, draft State Department reports, and be the main point of contact for TechWomen participants. In this role, the Program Officer will also lead the effort in creating pre-departure materials to help the participants understand the objectives of the program and acclimate to the Bay Area. Work is carried out independently under general supervision.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Communications & Administration

•Work with the team to develop communications plan. Plan includes the creation and production of materials, presentations, social media planning, media relations and presentation development.

•Post to social media channels, write and edit blog posts and assist with website updates, as needed.

•Oversee Program Associate's social media plan implementation by reviewing posts and tweets and ensuring adherence to timeline and content.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

•Track and analyze program progress against key indicators and advise on areas of opportunity.

•Develop easy to use monitoring and data collection tools as necessary.

•Prepare impact reports and presentations for sponsors and general program updates.

•Draft and submit sponsor reports.

Participant and Program Management

•Lead and communicate with Selection Committee members, organize committees, review and prepare materials and applications, facilitate committees and prepare lists for US Embassies in 21 countries.

•Support TechWomen participants in preparation for their time in the US and as needed post-program. This includes email communications, webinars, pre-departure and orientation materials and preparations.

•Conduct outreach in 21 countries to recruit new program applicants. This includes social media outreach planning, email communications, identifying and communicating with outreach partners in Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East. Create region and country specific outreach materials and manage translation projects, as needed.

•Responsible for complying with applicable contract and sponsor requirements and following all IIE policies and procedures.

•Perform other related duties and functions as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

•Undergraduate degree in related field, and at least 2 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

•Program management experience including budgeting, maintaining client relationships, and delegating tasks and responsibilities in a complex, deadline-oriented environment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILTIES

•Experience working on projects involving complex details requiring well-developed organizational, time-management and administrative skills.

•Proven experience with web-based and social media platforms.
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

•Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, policy and procedure manuals and write complex reports and correspondence.

•Ability to interact with all levels of staff and external contacts; sensitive to cultural differences when working with people from other cultures; and ability to exercise discretion on confidential matters and to demonstrate sound judgment in consulting with and keeping others informed.

•Ability to easily adapt to changing organizational needs and a fast-paced work environment; work independently without close supervision and as part of a team.

•High level of job-focused multi-tasking skills and ability to perform under pressure of deadlines.

•Ability to compare and evaluate possible courses of action and recommend or decide appropriate course of action.

•Proficiency in related language other than English preferred.
•Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

•Willingness and availability to travel within the United States and internationally

Work Environment and Physical Demands: Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at https://iie.hua.hrsmart.com/hrsmart/ats/Posting/view/1174

Education Program Associate, Connecticut Women's Education & Legal Fund, Hartford, CT

Education Program Associate

Posted on: July 23, 2014
Posted by: Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund

Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF) is a statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the personal and professional lives of women, girls and their families. CWEALF seeks an individual to coordinate and grow our successful Generating Girls' Opportunities (G²0) program. This person will report to the Senior Education and Workforce Associate. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management and Implementation

• Plan and implement G²O activities including but not limited to middle and high school Expos, including student recruitment, development of materials, communication with college hosts and tablers, evaluating events, and preparing reports.

Technical Assistance and Professional Development

• Assist in implementing Vocational Equity Research, Training and Evaluation Center (VERTEC) project workplan including development and implementation of technical assistance and professional development plans for schools, districts, teachers and others.
• Provide technical assistance to college and high school partners implementing career activities.

Administrative/Fundraising/Communications

• Participate in grant and other fundraising and development activities to support the G²O program.
• Lead and implement traditional and social media activities:
  • Create and disseminate videos to promote services and opportunities;
  • Write and contribute to blog and Facebook posts; and,
  • Enhance and maintain the G²O website.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Work well in an environment with competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• BA preferred or education in combination with relevant experience (i.e., 2 years of experience in education or youth programming, event planning or community organizing).

This is a full-time position (32 hours/week). Salary is dependent upon experience. Employee benefits including medical/dental, sick time, vacations and holidays.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be sent to cwealf@cwealf.org.

Applications should include: 1) letter of interest, 2) resume and 3) list of three references. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Deputy Director, Choices in Childbirth, New York, NY

Deputy Director

Posted on: November 14, 2013
Application deadline: December 22, 2013
Posted by: Choices in Childbirth

DESCRIPTION

Choices in Childbirth (CiC) envisions a world where every mother has access to maternity care that is safe, healthy, equitable, empowering, and deeply satisfying. Our mission is to improve maternity care by providing the public, especially childbearing women and their families, with the information necessary to make fully informed decisions relating to how, where, and with whom they will give birth. Our goal is to promote evidence-based mother-friendly childbirth options through public education, consumer advocacy, and pioneering policy reform efforts.

The Deputy Director will be a senior staff member in a small, feminist organization and will work closely with the Executive Director to envision and implement public education, consumer advocacy, policy reform programs. The Deputy Director will cultivate and revision existing programs and collaborate with community members to identify and address emerging needs.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a seasoned manager who has a deep commitment to social justice issues, a strong capacity to implement actionable change, and who is passionate about creatively applying new technologies to further social justice efforts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Management: The Deputy Director will manage existing programs, including the NYC Report project, Guide to a Healthy Birth, Healthy Birth Choices Workshops, the Online Provider Network, and will provide direct support for expectant parents in NYC. This includes developing communications strategies, coordinating staff, interns and volunteers, and managing and implementing project timelines, work plans, and budgets.

• Program Re-visioning: The Deputy Director will convene experts in technology, new media and social entrepreneurship to explore how CiC's current initiatives, including the Guide to a Healthy Birth and Online Provider Network, might be re-visioned as income-generating initiatives. These efforts will also focus on improving organizational technology infrastructure, overall.

• Fundraising Events: The Deputy Director will help select and manage event planning consultants and will work closely with the Board, volunteers, and other stakeholders to organize a Ten-Year Anniversary event that will celebrate CiC's efforts to date. The Director will also produce an annual 5k Fun-Run/Wellness fair fundraising event.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a BA, MA preferred;
• 7- 10 years of experience with three of those in a team management role;

• Understanding and commitment to social justice issues, preferably including reproductive health, reproductive justice and maternal health rights;
• Demonstrated success developing and operationalizing innovative programs, particularly those with strong communications and technology components;
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth;

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience renovating and improving websites, developing apps, and improving databases;
• Strong computer skills; web development and database (Etapestry) experience required;
• Fundraising and financial management expertise;
• Organized, structured and able to see projects from start to finish;
• Self-starter and extremely motivated;
• Flexibility to adapt to changes while maintaining fidelity to program goals;
• Creativity and good humor;
• Strong leadership and the ability to balance vision with execution;
• A deep commitment to the Choices in Childbirth mission;

COMPENSATION: Salary with a generous benefits package.
LOCATION: New York City

Choices in Childbirth is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to engaging the leadership of people of color, low-income persons, LGBT persons, differently-abled people, and other people from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other traditionally marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

The position is open until filled. Please e-mail hr@choicesinchildbirth.org with the subject line "Deputy Director" and include the following:

• Resume highlighting relevant experience
• Cover letter indicating interest and qualifications with salary request, and
• Writing sample

True Colors Training Studio Lead Teacher, The Theater Offensive, Boston, MA

True Colors Training Studio Lead Teacher

Posted on: August 5, 2013
Application deadline: August 15, 2013
Posted by: The Theater Offensive

DESCRIPTION
The Theater Offensive seeks experienced theater teaching artist to coordinate, manage and teach community workshops, including the Advanced Training Program, for the True Colors Training Studio.

ABOUT TRUE COLORS

True Colors: Out Youth Theater programs use a proven community-based theater approach to train and activate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied youth leaders ages 14-29. True Colors youth present the diversity of LGBT lives in art so bold it breaks through personal isolation, challenges the status quo, and builds thriving communities. Since 1994, True Colors youth have been creating shows about their lives and performing them throughout Massachusetts. The Theater Offensive works with youth leaders to develop comprehensive True Colors programming that engages each participant deeply in our mission. Program components include:

*True Colors Troupe engages youth of all skill levels year-round in theater skills training, devising, touring and production through the Summer Intensive and Touring Troupes.

*True Colors Training Studio offers a full-range of community workshops, including the Advanced Training Program.

*True Colors Creative Action Crew is a troupe of experienced youth that bring True Colors workshops and performances further into the community.

*True Colors Leadership and Inclusion Council equips youth to make decisions about all of TTO's youth-related programming and join the governing bodies of TTO and our community allies.

TRAINING STUDIO

The Training Studio is intended to provide LGBT and allied youth additional opportunities to gain specific theater skills through two tracks of programming, including community workshops and advanced training. The Advanced Training Program provides opportunities for experienced True Colors members, up to age 29, to engage in a higher level of theatrical training. This curriculum will include, but is not limited to an exploration of theater history, technical theater, acting, directing and exploration of more specific theater methodology. The Training Studio will also host workshops with various lengths and subject matter for LGBT youth and allies from the community, as well as youth already enrolled in True Colors programs.

LEAD TEACHER

Start Date: September 1, 2013

End Date: May 31, 2014

Advanced Training Program Duties:

• Create timeline and plan all activities for the True Colors Training Studio for the 2013 -2014 season
• Identify, recruit and enroll a diverse group of LGBT and allied students into the program
• Create and implement lesson plans for weekly classes
• Contract and set expectations with participant youth; check-in routinely with youth to assess their progress
• Organize final sharing of work at the end of each training period
• Organize field trips to local professional productions
• Manage program budget
• Administer evaluations to all participant youth and guests artists
• The Advanced Training Program runs every Tuesday evenings from October 15 – December 17, 2013 and February 18 – May 6, 2014.

Community Workshops Duties:

• Research, interview, hire and contract appropriate visiting artists for workshops in consultation with TTO staff
• Manage relationships with visiting artists including contracting, payment and attendance and oversight of their work with True Colors Training Studio youth
• Assist visiting artists during workshops
• Community workshops will be held on Mondays in the afternoon and evening from November 4, 2013 – May 30, 2014. This will include up at minimum 7 one-time workshops and 4 workshop series.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years minimum theater teaching experience required, preferably in out-of-school time
• Experience with program management and oversight, including staff hires, contracting and payments
• Experience with program planning & curriculum development
• Experience working with LGBT youth and allies
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Must be available for workshop facilitation sample August 27 or 29, 6-9PM

The candidate should have an understanding of and experience working with youth and young adults ages 14 – 29. Members of the LGBT community, and people of color are highly encouraged to apply.

Hours per week: Approximately 10-12 hours per week, depending on scheduled activities

HOW TO APPLY

Email cover letter and resume with the subject "Training Studio Lead Teacher" by noon August 15, 2013 to nick@thetheateroffensive.org

Governance Program Manager, International Rescue Committee, Central African Republic

Governance Program Manager

Posted on: July 23, 2013
Posted by: International Rescue Committee

DESCRIPTION

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

For over a decade, CAR has suffered from a multi-faceted crisis marked by chronic poverty, political instability, and violence. In December 2012, the Seleka rebel alliance took control over much of the country and, after a short period of attempted negotiations and peace talks, carried out a coup d'état in late March 2013. Since then, public services, governmental offices, police and military forces, schools, health provisions, and other services have come to a standstill. The planting season was heavily disrupted in a country with 80% of the population involved in agricultural work and protection issues are having a cross-cutting impact on all sectors. As a result, the chronic humanitarian needs facing CAR have become acute in many parts of the country requiring immediate and intensive humanitarian action to respond to the multi-sectoral needs at hand.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Governance Manager will be responsible for strengthening the capacity of community structures to improve transparency, accountability and participation in decision-making on community priorities in Kaga Bandoro. S/he will also oversee the IRC's work with communities and village committees, collaborating closely with other IRC programs working through partners. The Governance Manager will assure the quality of IRC's work with community members and village and local leadership and will work in tandem with other Program Managers to ensure the timely and effective on-the-ground implementation of the quick impact projects central to this project.

The position reports to the Area Program Coordinator Kaga Bandoro.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Management

• Implement all interventions related to the community mobilization and management, conflict resolution and civil society development aspects of the Governance program
• Oversee election, training and support to community committees, ensuring representation of vulnerable and marginalized populations
• Support work to improve leadership skills, including skills in mediation and conflict resolution of village and local authorities
• Ensure the integration of a community-driven approach in all aspects of the program
• Train and supervise a program team to actively monitor evolving concerns of the target communities, ensuring that community decision making takes these concerns into account.
• Support the development team in designing trainings for community quick impact project committees, and working with these bodies to develop and implement work plans and spending plans.
• Oversee relations with IRC finance for all sub-granting activities

Program Quality

• Ensure that activities are implemented according to established protocols and tools that balance the need to meet deadlines and objectives with the importance of maintaining quality in processes and methodological rigor
• Coordinate the methodological coherence of the program through the creation and update of training modules, field guides, guidelines and toolkits for the implementing teams
• Manage project activity budget, liaising with key stakeholders to ensure that expenditures are planned, executed and managed properly. Work with the Governance and Rights Coordinator and Finance Controller to adjust the budget as necessary.
• Develop a monitoring and evaluation plan ensuring that activity, output and effect data is captured in an accurate and efficient manner and those programs are continually tailored to optimize quality.

Coordination

• Liaise regularly with the Grants Manager and APC to provide updates on the program, discuss emerging challenges, and collaborate on the design of new programs or changes to existing programs.
• Work closely with other IRC Programs – and the Economic Recovery and Development program in particular – to explore areas of mutual interest ensure complementarity in activities.

HR Management

• Working in collaboration with the APC develop and implement a plan to strengthen the capacity of national managers and assistants through trainings and delegation.
• Write job descriptions; establish hiring criteria for project staff, interview and select staff as needed.
• Actively manage performance of community mobilization and civil society development team staff, including setting yearly objectives for each staff member and providing them with informal semi-annual review and formal annual performance review based on these objectives.
• Limit, identify, document and dismiss staff involved in fraud and corruption.

Reporting

• Produce monthly reports and provide direct strategic advice to the Grants Manager, APC, and Country Director, so as to adjust the programmatic priorities and implementation modalities as necessary.
• Support the development of new proposals and initiatives for the Governance and Rights programs, in accordance with the country strategic plan, IRC program framework, and accepted national and international standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or equivalent experience in community mobilization, development and/or civil society development.
• Minimum of 2 years progressively responsible experience in non-for profit work experience in community mobilization, development and/or civil society development, preferably in an international setting and/or in Africa.
• Experience in strengthening the capacity of communities and local civil society, coordinating with local authorities
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French is essential
• Monitoring and evaluation experience an advantage
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
• Ability to work well under unstable security, administrative, and programmatic pressures.
• Ability to manage a team with diverse backgrounds and to show flexibility
• Advanced knowledge of usual desktop software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=9452