Vocational Instructor/Career Development Trainer, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, Brooklyn, NY

Vocational Instructor/Career Development Trainer

Posted on: January 8, 2015
Application deadline: January 23, 2015
Posted by: Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation (Restoration) holds a special place in the nation's history as the pioneering model for not-for-profit community development corporations across the country. Established in 1967 with bipartisan support of Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Jacob K. Javits, Restoration's mission is to improve the quality of life of the Central Brooklyn community. Restoration is located in the heart of Bedford Stuyvesant, a predominantly low-income community of approximately 290,000 residents who are primarily African American, Caribbean, Latino and African. Its programs include Workforce Development & Social Services, Asset Building & Financial Literacy, Commercial Revitalization & Business Vitality, Weatherization & Energy Conservation, and Arts & Culture. Restoration is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For more information on Bedford Stuyvesant restoration Corporation and its programs, see: http://www.restorationplaza.org.

The Vocational/Career Advancement Instructor reports to the Director of Jobs Plus and Director of Program Operations. Specific responsibilities and tasks of the Vocational/Career Advancement Trainer include, but are not limited to:

• Teach a generic vocational skill in one or more of the following areas: Microsoft/ Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Office Management/ Administration or other general vocational skills area.

• Conduct outreach and recruitment and develop relationships with other service providers to ensure a steady stream of program participants.

• Develop and maintain curricula and lesson plans for workshops to program participants in resume writing, job search, interviewing skills, life skills, and career advancement.

• Assess program participants to determine interests, qualifications, and employment eligibility and assist in developing employment and curriculum plans.

• Provide one-on-one coaching to program participants in the area of job readiness, career advancement, and vocational training referrals.

• Follow up with program participants to maintain high program retention and collect information on self-placements and retention.

• Provide consultation and advice to Job Development staff regarding program participants' level of job readiness.

• Maintain record and files on program participants and their program attendance using Salesforce and other databases.

• Maintain relationships with other vocational/ career development training providers to share and develop best practices.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in providing vocational training, career development training, and/or job readiness training.

• In possession of applicable Vocational Training credentials (licensed/ certified to instruct in one or more of the following vocational areas: Microsoft/ Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Office Management/ Administration or other general vocational skills area.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and in writing.

• Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, milestones and be a team-player

• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Access & Outlook), and database management.

HOW TO APPLY

In order to apply, please email cover letter and resume to Judith Anglin, HR Director, at hr@restorationplaza.org. For more information, contact Jako Borren, Director of Program Operations, at jborren@restorationplaza.org.

Single Room Occupancy Families Mission Neighborhood Coordinator, Dolores Street Community Services, San Francisco, CA

Single Room Occupancy Families Mission Neighborhood Coordinator

Posted on: October 6, 2014
Application deadline: October 15, 2014
Posted by: Dolores Street Community Services

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Dolores Street Community Services (DSCS) nurtures individual wellness and cultivates collective power among low-income and immigrant communities to create a more just society.

As a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization, we work to improve lives on an individual level as well as affect broader social change by engaging in advocacy and community organizing. We work together across programs (addressing homelessness, affordable housing, and immigrant rights) to meet the diverse needs of our communities and collectively address the root causes of suffering and injustice.

PROGRAM & POSITION SUMMARY

The Mission SRO Collaborative works to improve living conditions and empower tenants in Single Room Occupancy (SRO) hotels in the Mission District of San Francisco. Program components include outreach, tenant stabilization services, and community programs—including educational and leadership development workshops on topics such as fire prevention, disaster preparedness, tenant rights, and housing justice issues.

We are also part of the SRO Families United Collaborative (SROFU), a citywide collaboration of community-based organizations in Chinatown, South of Market, the Tenderloin, and the Mission to serve families with children who live in hotels. The SROFU works to link families to needed services, as well as advocating and organizing with them for more appropriate housing options.

The SRO Families Neighborhood Coordinator will take a lead role in planning and overseeing our work with families in SROs in the Mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all aspects of the SROFU work in the Mission to ensure implementation of program activities
• Supervise 2 peer outreach staff members (promotoras)
• Maintain communication and coordination between SROFU and MSROC to promote collaboration between programming for individuals and families in Mission based SROs
• Coordination of regular community events and activities, working closely with other SROFU member organizations toward our common goals of organizing families living in hotels.
• Represent Dolores Street Community Services/ MSROC in program meetings of the SROFU Collaborative
• Create and facilitate educational workshops on issues related to housing, tenant rights, health, employment and other relevant issues for families
• Engage in community organizing efforts affecting Families in SROs in the Mission and Citywide

• Holding meetings with tenants to identify and prioritize issues
• Serving as a resource and referral source for SRO tenants, SRO managers/owners, and other agencies on issues related to accessing services and stabilizing SRO hotels
• Serve as liaison with city agencies on issues relating to SRO Families in the Mission
• Participating in regular meetings with representatives from Collaborative agencies.
• Maintaining familiarity and working relationships with City agencies, community and neighborhood groups, and social service organizations that work with SRO tenants.
• Generating reports, collecting data, and assisting with program administration.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual Spanish/English verbal and written fluency
• Knowledge of issues facing homeless and low-income families in San Francisco
• Strong organizational & communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Staff supervision experience
• Strong facilitation skills
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Commitment to racial and economic justice issues

Compensation: $19/hr ($37,050 FTE annually)

Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, generally Mon-Fri.10 a.m.-6 p.m., with some evening and weekend hours as needed to implement program activities

Dolores Street Community Services is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks applicants of the greatest diversity possible, including women, people of color, lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgendered individuals, and persons with disabilities.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resume and cover letter detailing why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualifications to: Jadma Noronha, MSROC Program Manager: jadma@dscs.org

Stabilization Mentor, Crittenton Women's Union, Brighton, MA

Stabilization Mentor

Posted on: July 23, 2013
Posted by: Crittenton Women's Union

WHO WE ARE

As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines program delivery, independent research, and public advocacy to help lift low-income women and their families out of poverty, Crittenton Women's Union (CWU) offers a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. When you join CWU, you become part of a deeply committed team that serves between 1,100 and 1,500 people annually through its mobility mentoring, housing, and workforce development programs.

Crittenton Women's Union is a high-performing and innovative organization whose work is achieved through the fundamental values of inclusiveness and diversity, mutual respect, support, and learning.

DUTIES

Work as part of a team that assists each family to develop a stabilization plan that enables the family to remain stably housed and make progress toward economic self-sufficiency.

Conduct office and home visits to support families in implementing their stabilization plans. Provide interventions to assist the families with problems solving, including family meetings when appropriate.

Assist families with all aspects of managing their tenancy, including collaborating with landlords. Provide advocacy training, consumer education, and crisis management when necessary to prevent housing disruption.

Develop relationships with community organizations and resources in order to strengthen referral base for families entering sustainable housing.

Help families establish and maintain residential stability and connection to the neighborhood.

Help families make or strengthen connections to schools, employment services, medical providers and other resources as needed. Assist families with access to benefits as appropriate.

Monitor families' movement toward self-sufficiency goals and document progress in writing and electronically.

Participate in all departmental staff and team meetings.

Participate in supervision and professional development.

Assume other responsibilities as requested by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to provide services in both English and Spanish

Ability to communicate effectively; both written and verbal

Ability to drive, have a valid Mass License and a vehicle for transportation; home visits, community meetings.

Strong mediation, negotiation, oral, written skills

Strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Windows 2010 Efforts to Outcome (ETO)

Ability to handle a variety of assignment and have the flexibility to work some evenings, if necessary

Knowledge of HomeBASE short-term assistance program and other permanent subsidies such as MRVP, BHA and Project Based Section 8

EDUCATIONAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Strong bilingual (Spanish/English) required.

BA preferred, with experience in the human and/or social services field

Demonstrated ability to work in an office and field-based setting with diverse population.

Hours: Monday to Friday; 9am to 5pm, occasional 12pm to 8pm

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires prolonged sitting, data entry, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Work is performed in an office and field environment, client apartments and various other locations as needed. Work can be stressful and very fast paced at times.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1764401

Executive Director, Sadie Nash Leadership Project, Brooklyn, NY

Executive Director

Posted on: June 28, 2013
Posted by: Sadie Nash Leadership Project

OVERVIEW

Sadie Nash Leadership Project, an award-winning leadership development program for low-income young women, is seeking a new Executive Director. Founded in 2002, Sadie Nash (SNLP) has the mission to strengthen, empower and equip young women as agents for change in their own lives and in the world. By increasing the participation of women in social, political and economic decision-making, SNLP seeks to redefine the nature of leadership and promote practices that are cooperative, accountable, ethical and effective.

With an annual operating budget approaching $1 million, SNLP has served more than 2,000 young women during its 11 years, and annually reaches more than 500 young leaders, aged 14-22. Programs include Summer Institute, partnerships with schools and social service agencies, after-school programming, internships, youth-led leadership projects, and college support. SNLP currently offers programs to young women living in the five boroughs of New York City and Newark, NJ. A recent empirical study showed that SNLP program graduates are more civically engaged, more socially and politically aware and more motivated toward social justice than peers who have not participated in its programs. This 10-year study also showed a remarkable 80% college completion rate among SNLP alumnae. Based on its proven track record and growing national profile, SNLP has begun efforts to share its proven model with other organizations around the country through a new replication training program.

SNLP has a tested model of leadership development with a focus on social justice, a creative and energetic staff and a committed Board of Directors, and an exceptionally broad base of supporters that ensure its strong financial position. SNLP's Board now seeks a new Executive Director to lead the organization's next phase of dynamic growth and development.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Working closely with the Board, the Executive Director will plan the strategic development and oversee the implementation of all SNLP programs and activities:

• Core leadership programs for youth, including strategic partnerships and alliances;
• Overall organizational advancement;
• National replication efforts;
• Robust fundraising program;
• Communications and marketing efforts;
• Management and development of professional staff (currently 7 full-time and 30 part-time).

The successful Executive Director of SNLP will seek out strategic opportunities for the organization, stay current on developments in the field of youth development and women's leadership, and network effectively with leading programs across the country. She or he will also orchestrate effective fundraising efforts with institutional and individual donors, and inventively pursue other appropriate revenue options. In the years ahead, the Board expects SNLP to continue its strong trajectory of innovation and impact, growth, and financial stability, and to further fortify its national leadership position.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Alignment with the feminist and social justice values and principles of the Sadie Nash model is essential.

• Strong strategic planning skills and proven ability to inspire others and lead organizational advancement required.

• Proven track record of successful fundraising with foundations, corporations and individuals.

• At least ten years of professional experience developing and managing programs required.

• Familiarity with the Greater New York City metropolitan area, including youth programs and funders in this market.

• Experience working with one or more boards of directors.

• Exceptional speaking, writing and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and interests.

• Knowledge of youth development theory and practice strongly preferred.

• Superior organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple competing priorities.

• Desire to work in an informal but highly energetic, outcomes-driven workplace that thrives on entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative practice.

• College degree required, advanced degree in education, youth development or relevant field highly desirable.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with experience and competitive in the New York City non-profit market.
All SNLP employees receive full medical and dental health coverage, three (3) weeks paid vacation per year and eleven (11) paid holidays.

SNLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are looking for a diverse applicant pool and strongly encourage women of color, immigrants, members of the LGBTQ community, and applicants from low-income and working class backgrounds to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your resume and a cover letter describing your interest, qualifications and salary requirements, to employment@sadienash.org. No phone calls will be accepted. Top candidates will be contacted for further information.

For more information about Sadie Nash, see www.sadienash.org

Associate Director of Research & Outcomes, Crittenton Women's Union, Boston, MA

Associate Director of Research and Outcomes

Posted on: June 21, 2013
Posted by: Crittenton Women's Union

WHO WE ARE

As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines program delivery, independent research, and public advocacy to help lift low-income women and their families out of poverty, Crittenton Women's Union (CWU) offers a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. When you join CWU, you become part of deeply committed team that serves between 1,100 and 1,500 people annually through its mobility mentoring, housing, education, and workforce development programs.

Crittenton Women's Union is a high-performing and innovative organization whose work is achieved through the fundamental values of inclusiveness and diversity, mutual respect, support, and learning.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Associate Director will be a key collaborator with the Director of Research and Evaluation in supervising all aspects of CWU program outcomes including the development of metrics, data collection, internal and external reports on outcomes, and linking program measurement to relevant local and national benchmarks.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

 

1.Direct supervision of the CWU Outcomes Measurement process including development of metrics, data collection and data quality, and the development of internal and external outcomes reports designed to improve programs and general knowledge about program impacts on women's self-sufficiency.

2.Supervision of Outcomes Management Coordinator

3.Strategize and oversee use of evaluation as a tool in accomplishing direct service program goals

4.Oversee development and implementation of data collection and outcomes measurement in CWU mobility mentoring partnerships

5.Collaborate with Director and VP in producing publications and briefing papers on topics related to promoting economic independence for low income women

6.Supervise staff training on data collection

7.Supervise relationship with outside vendor (Social Solutions) regarding technology for outcomes measurement

8.Supervise relationship with all funding sources regarding reporting requirements and ensure data compliance

9.Coordinate and manage CWU's quarterly outcomes Workgroup meetings

10.Represent CWU at external meetings, speaking engagements, and conferences.

11.Contribute to CWU's online presence through the development of data representation and reports on website

12.Some travel is required, primarily local travel between different work sites in and around Boston. Out of state travel may be required as CWU programming opportunities expand

13.Other related research, supervisory and development duties as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1.Experience in a fast-paced innovative environment with strong emphasis on data-driven decision making

2.Excellent analytic ability with advanced quantitative skills and expertise with database applications.

3.Working knowledge of statistics essential, advanced statistics a plus

4.Experience in translating quantitative data for a wide variety of audiences, particularly experience with use of visually displaying data (ie. infographics, graphing, etc.)

5.Excellent research and writing skills with demonstrated capacity to effectively integrate and present data within written reports

6.Excellent team building and communication skills

7.Outstanding project management skills with the ability to develop ambitious goals and achieve them on time and within budget

8.Familiarity with Social Solutions Efforts to Outcomes database desirable

9.Experience and comfort in public presentations of research material

10.Flexibility, self-motivation, enthusiasm, and good sense of humor essential

EDUCATIONAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1.Masters degree in relevant field such as economics, political science, public policy or psychology highly preferred

2.Supervisory experience

3.5 years of relevant quantitative research experience required

4.Commitment to CWU's mission of promoting economic independence among low income women essential to the position

5.Minority and/or multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eye sight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Work is performed in an office environment. Work may be stressful and fast paced at times.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this position, please click on the link below to complete the online employment application: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=5587181

Grant Writer, St. Joseph Center, Venice, CA

Grant Writer

Posted on: June 7, 2013
Posted by: St. Joseph Center

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Development Director, the Grant Writer is responsible for writing inquiries, letters, and proposals requesting funds to support St. Joseph Center's varied programs for low-income and homeless men, women, and children. The Grant Writer is also be responsible for tracking and monitoring assigned proposals and researching new funding opportunities, including their deadlines, program/financial requirements, and written reports. In conjunction with these duties the Grant Writer assists with monitoring of program outcomes, particularly as they relate to objectives described in funding requests. This position includes maintaining accurate computer and hard copy records of documents and a professional manner on phone calls and occasional visits with funders and prospects. In addition, the Grant Writer provides support as needed for composition and editing of the agency's internal and external written materials. Occasional night and weekend hours may be required when meeting proposal deadlines and assisting with fundraising and other agency events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and write inquiries, letters, proposals and other Center fundraising documents.

1. Develop proposal and other request concepts in conjunction with the Development staff, senior management, program managers, and other staff as necessary.
2. Write accurate and interesting inquiries, letters and proposals requesting funds from individual, corporate and foundation prospects.
3. Write acknowledgement letters and progress reports to corporate and foundation donors.
4. Research and identify potential donors by reviewing Center files, following-up on leads, reading periodicals and analyzing funding reference tools such as annual reports, foundation directories and IRS 990's.
5. Assist with writing portions of select government contract proposals and reports.

Plan, track and monitor assigned proposals, their deadlines and requirements.

1. Help develop grant calendar for each year based on research and past funding history.
2. Update grant calendar with renewal and report deadlines.
3. Monitor results of written requests, such as proposal acceptance rate.
4. Coordinate the efforts of the Executive Director, Development Director and other key staff members to ensure that documents are completed by the specified deadlines.
5. Interface with Foundation representatives as part of research/cultivation/writing/reporting process.

Assist With Outcome Monitoring of Program Outcomes and Proposal Objectives

1. Work with program managers and senior management to develop programmatic objectives for funding proposals.
2. Monitor and analyze program results and progress toward specific identified objectives.
3. Facilitate communication of quantitative, qualitative, and anecdotal information between programs and Development.

Maintain accurate computer and hard copy records.

1. Maintain accurate and updated hard copy and electronic files of the Center's donors and prospects including copies of correspondence, proposals, reports and notes on significant phone conversations or donor visits.
2. Work in conjunction with administrative and data entry staff to ensure that corporate and foundation gifts are logged on Raiser's Edge.
3. Enter updates/notes relating to Foundation relationships/deadlines into Raiser's Edge.

Additional duties as a member of the Development Team.

1. Attend and serve as staff support for volunteer and fundraising events.
2. Provide editorial assistance as needed for internal and external agency documents and publications
3. Contribute ideas and participate in the planning of department-wide projects and overall development operations.
4. Interface with board members, donors and prospects in person and on the phone.
5. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Interest in, and commitment to, helping low-income, homeless, and disenfranchised individuals and families make progress toward self-sufficiency.
2. Bachelor's degree (English or related field preferred).
3. Two to three years of grant writing experience or equivalent.
4. Knowledge of social service program delivery.
5. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to write accurate, compelling narrative that uses grammar and spelling correctly.
7. Ability to perform under deadlines and changing schedules.

Learn more about St. Joseph Center at: www.stjosephctr.org

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply directly onto our career site: http://www.smartrecruiters.com/STJOSEPHCENTER

Immigration Law Internship, HIV Law Project, New York, NY

Immigration Law Internship

Posted on: May 16, 2013
Posted by: HIV Law Project

DESCRIPTION

HIV Law Project (HLP) has an immediate need for a summer intern or volunteer advocate for our immigration practice to work full time for a 10 week program begining in May or June and ending in August 2013. The internship is unpaid.

HIV Law Project was founded in 1989 in response to a growing need for innovative legal services and advocacy programs for underserved, low-income people living with HIV/AIDS, particularly women and their families; people of color; undocumented and recent immigrants; members of the LGBT community; and the homeless.

The Immigration practice at HIV Law Project consists of asylum applications, representation of domestic violence, crime, and trafficking survivors, green card applications, waivers of inadmissibility and removability, naturalization, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), and removal defense. Our cutting edge asylum work includes representation of immigrants fearing persecution on account of their sexual orientation, gender, HIV status and/or other disabilities, or a combination of these grounds. We represent individuals filing affirmative applications for relief as well as those in removal proceedings. Our clients include individuals requiring special attention to the immigration consequences of their criminal histories.

Examples of recent cases include:

- winning asylum for a gay man from Nigeria who fled persecution on account of his sexual orientation and LGBT and HIV-advocacy work
- winning asylum in Immigration Court for a woman living with AIDS and mental illness from Turkey, who was also the victim of notario fraud
- winning relief from removal for a woman who was battered by her U.S. citizen husband
- representation of a transgender woman from Mexico who was trafficked into the United States more than ten years ago
- ongoing representation in Immigration Court of a long-term legal permanent resident from the Dominican Republic with minor convictions who was last arrested almost twenty years ago

The intern will have the opportunity to work on a number of cases similar to these, including removal cases in Immigration Court for which hearings are scheduled over the summer. The intern may also have the opportunity to work on amicus briefs and attend advocacy network meetings and trainings across the NYC area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Preparation of applications and supporting evidence, legal research, drafting memorandums and pre-hearing briefs, and conducting immigration screenings and intakes with new clients. Interns have the opportunity to work directly with clients in ongoing cases. In addition to substantive legal work, interns assist with administrative tasks such as closing and tracking case files.

QUALIFICATIONS

Prospective interns or volunteers should have completed at least one full year of study at an accredited law school and have strong research, writing, and interpersonal skills. Prior experience in immigration law and/or advocacy is a plus.

Fluency in Spanish or French is highly desirable, but not required.

The HIV Law Project is unable to provide any funding for interns.

HOW TO APPLY

Send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample via email ONLY to cvelez@hivlawproject.org

HIV Law Project is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, PLWHAS, people with disabilities, gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender people are encouraged to apply.

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.

Creative Arts Therapist, Brooklyn Community Services, Brooklyn, NY

Creative Arts Therapist

Posted on: April 29, 2013
Posted by: Brooklyn Community Services

DESCRIPTION

Brooklyn Community Services is one of Brooklyn's largest and oldest non-sectarian social services agencies. Serving more than 10,000 individuals annually, BCS provides a broad and diverse range of services including prevention of foster care placement; crisis intervention; early childhood and after school education; vocational training, job placement, and clinical services to adults with physical and developmental disabilities, and histories of mental illness.

BCS's Transitional Living Community is a 40 bed section of the Brooklyn Women's Shelter in East New York, Brooklyn. TLC provides homeless, low-income, mentally ill women with temporary shelter and assistance to secure permanent housing. TLC recruits its clients primarily from the assessment unit of the Brooklyn Women's Shelter. Staff conduct comprehensive assessments to identify women with severe and persistent mental illness, many also having serious personal, social, medical and economic problems. A principle feature of the TLC program is the "milieu treatment" in which women are helped to practice the skills they will need to live successfully outside the shelter system, including pre-vocational preparation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide group and individual therapy which facilitates insight or behavioral change and supports residents' progress toward health and housing.

Assess clients, and determine goals for appropriate methods of treatment within the context of TLC's purpose of attaining mental health stability and obtaining housing.

Create and maintain relevant group structures, milieu activities, trips, and projects to encourage client participation in the therapeutic and housing process and to foster a sense of community and support.

Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team to include participation in client treatment planning, weekly case conference, and staff meetings.

Write progress notes which document the types of activities in which client participates, patterns of attendance, interpersonal behavior, response to modalities, and progress towards goals. Maintain Daily Activity Sheets and Client Activity Records.

Educate other staff about the rationale, methodology, and goals of Art Therapy, through in-services, informal contacts and role modeling.

Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director.

REQUIREMENTS

Masters in Creative Arts Therapy required; ATR-BC and LCAT required. Experience working with mentally ill and/or homeless populations preferred.

HOW TO APPLY

Email cover letter and resume to Adrienne Terry, Program Director, TLC: aterry@WeAreBCS.org

Fiscal Director, Women's Community Revitalization Project, Philadelphia, PA

Fiscal Director

Posted on: April 29, 2013
Posted by: Women's Community Revitalization Project

DESCRIPTION

The Women's Community Revitalization Project (WCRP), founded in 1987, is committed to social and economic equity for low-income women and their families. WCRP develops housing and neighborhood facilities, provides supportive services, advocates for policy change, and honors leadership, dignity and justice in our communities. The organization has an operating in excess of $2,000,000 annually.

THE POSITION OF FISCAL DIRECTOR

It is the responsibility of the Fiscal Director, under the supervision of WCRP's Executive Director, to support organizational financial planning and to ensure adequate financial record keeping assuring compliance with organization and contractual obligations.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning

• Develop in conjunction with executive team
  • A multi-year strategic plan
  • Annual team financial plans
• Develop a chart of accounts that facilitates tracking of financial planning objectives

Budgeting & Managing Budgets

• Prepare annual organizational budget in a timely manner
• Prepare & maintain project budgets to properly track program expenditures
• Maintain monthly budget report (including narrative) highlighting variances and potential budgetary issues
• Work with deputy director and coordinators in the establishment & monitoring of budgets
• Initiate budget revision when needed to funding sources.
• Establish & utilize budget controls to ensure compliance with organization mission

Managing Program & Operating Finances

• Ensure proper classification of all expenditures and related revenues
• Develop and maintain cost allocation system for all indirect costs
• Ensure expenditure & activity compliance with various grant requirements
• Maintain general ledger for WCRP operating accounts
• Ensure that payroll is prepared for outside service bureau
• Develop a labor allocation system for charging grant related payroll costs
• Review payroll tax payments & reports
• Assist in preparation of annual tax filings

Managing Cash Flow, Receivables & Payables

• Manage organization cash flow (review cash flow report with executive team)
• Establish a long term cash projection model to alleviate fund shortages
• Prepare billings & financial reports to funding sources on a timely basis
• Maintain proper cash balance reserves for WCRP operations
• Develop a relationship with financing institutions for WCRP cash needs
• Maintain an aged A/R & A/P report for all invoices to ensure timely payments
• Maintain regularly scheduled check runs
• Support Finance Committee in monitoring WCRP investments

Credit & Collections

• Establish tracking system for outstanding receivables
• Ensure that all grant requirements are met when billing for grant reimbursements
• Establish relationship with grantor agencies to assist in timely reimbursement
• Establish relationship with regular vendors (in conjunction with Administrative Coordinator) to allow program objectives

Reporting

• Maintain monthly reports that include budgeted, actual, projected expenses & revenues with highlighted variances and issues (to be reviewed by executive team and placed on shared drive)
• Maintain monthly receivable, payable and cash balance reports
• Establish cash flow projection reports
• Develop quarterly statements of financial position & activities
• Utilize financial analysis tools to use to interpret interim statements
• Prepare for annual audit
• Coordinate interim reviews with external auditor
• Assist in preparation of grant applications

Internal Controls

• Review and update an accounting/operations manual to establish & identify controls, checks & balances
• Assist in development of an internal system for ensuring compliance with grantor requirements
• Work w/Executive Director to staff Finance Committee
• Support Finance Committee in monitoring WCRP financial operations; meet & report on a regular basis.
• Work with WCRP's auditor to provide financial training to Finance Committee and Board of Directors

Housing Development

• Maintain financial records of development ventures from pre-development through construction
• Assist auditor with cost certification and initial tax return for each development

Administrative

• Administrative oversight of accounting staff in organizational bookkeeping responsibilities.
• Responsible for computerized accounting and reporting systems development
• Attend coordinators' committee, executive team, supervisory, board and staff meetings
• Prepare other reports such as lobbying, etc. as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required.

- A minimum of 5 years in a senior financial position at a non-profit organization required

- Must be proficient in accounting software

- Strong supervision and communication skills

- Commitment to working as part of a team

- MBA or CMA a plus

HOW TO APPLY

Send resume and cover letter to WCRP, Attn: Cecilia

Mailing address: 407 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19123

Fax number: (215) 627-6766

Email: cdenning@wcrpphila.com