Paddle to Swinomish Information

From AUS Alum Patricia Paul:

Every year the tribes of the Salish Sea travel to a host tribe’s village. The journey is a celebration of culture - strengthening language, music, and traditions. The journey can be understood by visiting these links at youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkFGFr4KZCk&feature=youtu.be

http://youtu.be/QEENkIHMiYw

In 2011, the Swinomish Tribe at La Conner will be hosting this historic cultural event for a week of celebration. Volunteers are greatly needed for this event to be held on July 25 - 31 to assist with meals, transportation, recycling, safety, organization, and medical to make this event possible.

To volunteer for this important celebration, go to the volunteer section of paddletoswinomish.com, choose your job category, and your shifts. Shifts range from four to eight hours. Look for the VolunteerSpot Icon in each category and it will lead you to the calendar for that category. Clicking on the green volunteer icon and looking at the calendar does not obligate you to do a job. Feel free to browse all the calendars before deciding where you might best fit.

Job Opening - Graduate Adviser Position

From AUS alum Jennifer Pope, Adviser, Student Activities, University of Washington

UW has a 50% Graduate Adviser position open in the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. It’s “open until filled” but priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 10, 2011.

This position does require previous UW graduate student advising, although applicants don’t need to be a current employee to apply. Jennifer supervises this position (although it was until very recently a 100% position.)

Position may be found at: http://tinyurl.com/safsgradadviser

Sublet Available in Pioneer Building in Pioneer Square

Address is 600 First Ave Ste 526, Seattle WA 98104.

Available, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays beginning July 1, 2011. $175/day for the month, i.e. all Saturdays in a month for $175. All three days for $500. Fully furnished psychotherapy office with waiting room. Large enough for group work accommodating up to 8 individuals. Rent includes all amenities including internet (wired) and key card for after-hours access. Building secured on weekends and after 6 pm on weeknights. Handicap accessible.

Contact Joan Cartales at 206-375-5955 or joancartales@gmail.com

Counseling Available

Counseling available with Antioch Graduate - sliding scale. For more information please go to my website at terrymarkmann.com or call 206-361-7034.

Terry Markmann RN, MA

Writing Services Available

Summer solstice blessings to all my fellow alumni!

I am writing to let you know that I have expanded the writing offerings and services at TEALarbor stories for professional or novice writers and grad students. Please check out my website to see what’s new: www.tealarborstories.com. Also, I have just started a blog! You can link to it from my website which is tealarborstories.blogspot.com

Jennifer J. Wilhoit, B.A. ‘95, M.A. Education ‘98, Ph.D.
TEALarbor stories
PO Box 10765
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 U.S.A.
jwilhoit@antioch.edu
tealarborstories@gmail.com
www.tealarborstories.com
tealarborstories.blogspot.com

Job Opening - Program Coordinator (Seattle)

Program Coordinator, Girl Scouting in the School Day (Seattle)
$14.09/hr, full-time with excellent health and leave benefits

At Girl Scouts we know that given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader with the courage to act on her values, develop the ability to make clear decisions, and acquire the self-confidence to make a difference in the world around her. Girl Scouts helps girls grow courageous and strong through girl-driven programs, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of girls.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington (www.girlscoutsww.org) is currently seeking an enthusiastic individual with experience in or an interest in elementary education to deliver Girl Scout programming in collaboration with teachers at selected Seattle School District schools. The Girl Scouting in the School Day (GSSD) Program Coordinator will be responsible for working with school districts and teachers to ensure progressive educational opportunities for girls that supplement their existing curriculum. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 403(b) and paid leave.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@girlscoutsww.org indicating the position, including city (Seattle or Tacoma), last name and where you saw this posting.

Girl Scouting in the School Day has a primary focus on girls in low-income schools who may face language or transportation barriers participate during school in Girl Scout curriculum and activities — planned in partnership with teachers and administrators — on a variety of subjects such as math, science, leadership and life skills.

Essential Functions:

Primary
Deliver the Girl Scouting in the School Day program consistent with GSUSA and Girl Scouts of Western Washington policies and program at designated schools.

Assist Program Manager in developing, expanding, and evaluating age-appropriate curriculum-based programs for the GSSD program. Provide culturally competent program materials to families and girls that show the benefits of the Girl Scout program.

Build collaborations with school districts and other service providers as appropriate. Maintain positive ongoing relationships and proactive communication with teachers, administrators and other district personnel. Attend school and community meetings as appropriate.

Secondary
Ensure administrative components are timely and efficiently completed; including, but not limited to, girl registration forms, event permission slips, monthly reports, evaluations and outcome survey forms.

Develop and implement seasonal Girl Scout activities, such as Thinking Day, the Girl Scout Cookie Program, and Girl Scout camp.

Provide weekly progress reports detailing troop meetings, outcomes, behavioral issues and progress with school site relationships.

Performs other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: inter-departmental “cross-program support and development,” substituting for other program coordinators, assisting summer day camp opportunities for outreach.

Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
· At least one year teaching or delivering educational program to youth grades K-8
· Experience working in classroom setting preferred
· Demonstrated ability to work with culturally and racially diverse groups and at risk populations
· Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work independently, take initiative and maintain confidentiality
· Knowledge of Girl Scout program or youth development progression preferred
· Skilled in Outlook, Word. Familiar with Excel and Access or similar database program
· Strong written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective interaction with individuals at all levels and backgrounds
· Availability to work varied hours including some nights and weekends as necessary
· Valid Washington State driver’s license, vehicle in working condition, proof of insurance or the ability to fulfill timely travel requirements across widespread regional geography
· Satisfactory results from criminal background search
· Ability to lift and transport materials weighing up to 30 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
· Willing to maintain membership in Girl Scouts.

About Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Girl Scouts is for every girl and we are committed to serving girls who face sometimes overwhelming obstacles through programs such as Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, serving the daughters of women in prison, Girl Scouts Fostering A Future, serving girls who are in foster care, Girl Scouting in the School Day meeting with girls in area elementary and middle schools and Skills For Life, serving girls in low income housing communities, many of whom are new to this country. We currently serve over 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 13,000 volunteers throughout seventeen counties in western Washington. In addition to our headquarters, we operate field offices located in Bellevue, Bremerton, DuPont, Marysville, and Renton, as well as six camp properties: Camp Lyle Mcleod and Camp St. Albans near Belfair, Camp Robbinswold on the Hood Canal, Camp Evergreen near Longview, Camp Klahanee near Hoquiam and Camp River Ranch, near Carnation.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington staff is committed to upholding the following values in our work:
Diversity • Balance • Fun • Dependability • Stewardship • Respect • Integrity • Transparency • Collaboration • Innovation • Dynamic
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Opening - Program Coordinator (Tacoma)

Program Coordinator, Girl Scouting in the School Day (Tacoma)
$14.09/hr, full-time with excellent health and leave benefits

At Girl Scouts we know that given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader with the courage to act on her values, develop the ability to make clear decisions, and acquire the self-confidence to make a difference in the world around her. Girl Scouts helps girls grow courageous and strong through girl-driven programs, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of girls.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington (www.girlscoutsww.org) is currently seeking an enthusiastic individual with experience in or an interest in elementary education to deliver Girl Scout programming in collaboration with teachers at selected Tacoma School District schools. The Girl Scouting in the School Day (GSSD) Program Coordinator will be responsible for working with school districts and teachers to ensure progressive educational opportunities for girls that supplement their existing curriculum. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 403(b) and paid leave.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@girlscoutsww.org indicating the position, including city (Seattle or Tacoma), last name and where you saw this posting.

Girl Scouting in the School Day has a primary focus on girls in low-income schools who may face language or transportation barriers participate during school in Girl Scout curriculum and activities — planned in partnership with teachers and administrators — on a variety of subjects such as math, science, leadership and life skills.

Essential Functions:

Primary
Deliver the Girl Scouting in the School Day program consistent with GSUSA and Girl Scouts of Western Washington policies and program at designated schools.

Assist Program Manager in developing, expanding, and evaluating age-appropriate curriculum-based programs for the GSSD program. Provide culturally competent program materials to families and girls that show the benefits of the Girl Scout program.

Build collaborations with school districts and other service providers as appropriate. Maintain positive ongoing relationships and proactive communication with teachers, administrators and other district personnel. Attend school and community meetings as appropriate.

Secondary
Ensure administrative components are timely and efficiently completed; including, but not limited to, girl registration forms, event permission slips, monthly reports, evaluations and outcome survey forms.

Develop and implement seasonal Girl Scout activities, such as Thinking Day, the Girl Scout Cookie Program, and Girl Scout camp.

Provide weekly progress reports detailing troop meetings, outcomes, behavioral issues and progress with school site relationships.

Performs other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: inter-departmental “cross-program support and development,” substituting for other program coordinators, assisting summer day camp opportunities for outreach.

Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
· At least one year teaching or delivering educational program to youth grades K-8
· Experience working in classroom setting preferred
· Demonstrated ability to work with culturally and racially diverse groups and at risk populations
· Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work independently, take initiative and maintain confidentiality
· Knowledge of Girl Scout program or youth development progression preferred
· Skilled in Outlook, Word. Familiar with Excel and Access or similar database program
· Strong written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective interaction with individuals at all levels and backgrounds
· Availability to work varied hours including some nights and weekends as necessary
· Valid Washington State driver’s license, vehicle in working condition, proof of insurance or the ability to fulfill timely travel requirements across widespread regional geography
· Satisfactory results from criminal background search
· Ability to lift and transport materials weighing up to 30 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
· Willing to maintain membership in Girl Scouts.

About Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Girl Scouts is for every girl and we are committed to serving girls who face sometimes overwhelming obstacles through programs such as Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, serving the daughters of women in prison, Girl Scouts Fostering A Future, serving girls who are in foster care, Girl Scouting in the School Day meeting with girls in area elementary and middle schools and Skills For Life, serving girls in low income housing communities, many of whom are new to this country. We currently serve over 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 13,000 volunteers throughout seventeen counties in western Washington. In addition to our headquarters, we operate field offices located in Bellevue, Bremerton, DuPont, Marysville, and Renton, as well as six camp properties: Camp Lyle Mcleod and Camp St. Albans near Belfair, Camp Robbinswold on the Hood Canal, Camp Evergreen near Longview, Camp Klahanee near Hoquiam and Camp River Ranch, near Carnation.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington staff is committed to upholding the following values in our work:
Diversity • Balance • Fun • Dependability • Stewardship • Respect • Integrity • Transparency • Collaboration • Innovation • Dynamic

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Opening - Resiliency Services Coordinator

Families OverComing Under Stress (FOCUS), a project of the UCLA Semel Institute, is seeking a part-time Resiliency Services Coordinator at Fort Lewis/McChord to support FOCUS in delivering family-centered services to military families experiencing multiple deployments and combat operational stress. The Resiliency Services Coordinator position requires a BA degree (or AA with 4 years work experience) and a high comfort level and/or knowledge about working with military populations.

Additional requirements include:
- Experience working with children, teens, and adults.
- Demonstrated Skills in keeping accurate and timely records.
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills - both by telephone and in-person.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with individuals of various social, cultural, and
educational backgrounds to obtain and convey information clearly, accurately, and courteously
- Ability to work effectively and closely with other members of the service team and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Superior organizational skills and ability to attend to detail to recognize errors or discrepancies while multi-tasking.

The position is available at the end of August 2011 with a competitive compensation package.

Interested parties can contact: jblm@focusproject.org or kcrosby@focusproject.org

Job Opening - Grant Writer/Analyst

Organization: Pioneer Human Services
Position: Grant Writer/Analyst - EXO6H007
Posting Date: Fri 06/17
Work Schedule: Full Time - Day Shift
Salary: Depends on experience
Location: PHS Operations Center
Address: 7440 W. Marginal Way S., Seattle,WA 98108
Supervisor: VP Policy & Communications

Duties & Responsibilities
Pioneer Human Services (PHS) is a nationally recognized statewide non-profit organization with over 900 employees and 50 locations providing an integrated array of services that earns 99% of its income through the sale of its products or services. Since our founding in 1963, we have served over 100,000 people through an integrated array of services including housing, employment, training, treatment, counseling, and re-entry services. As social entrepreneurs, we combine the passionate pursuit of our social mission with the discipline and innovation of a for-profit company. The employees of Pioneer find significance in their work as they assist individuals to find new pathways. PHS is a tobacco-free organization.

This position is responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit and manage grant proposals to government agencies, foundations and corporate sources; for researching emerging policy issues and developing written analysis; and establishing systems to manage grants, stakeholder relationships and legislative analysis. Research governmental, foundation and corporate grant opportunities, and establish/maintain relationships with funders. Write or assist program managers in writing proposals and edit proposals for accuracy, completeness and clarity, with a focus on persuasively communicating the organization’s mission and programs to potential funders. Conduct inter-divisional meetings to identify and prioritize project needs, coordinate grant preparation assignments, ensure timely submittal of complete and high-quality proposals. Research emerging policy issues related to housing, behavioral health and corrections, to include understanding stakeholder positions, evaluating impact to the organization and developing written recommendations/position statements. Coordinate internal analysis of legislative proposals at city, county, state and federal levels, and develop system to track legislative activities. Establish a reporting system to track grant progress, status, due dates and proposal deadlines as well as stewardship responsibilities and follow up. Develop stakeholder management system and train administrative staff and outreach leads to maintain information.

Education & Experience Required
A bachelor’s degree in communications, technical writing, public policy or a related field required. Master’s degree a plus. Must be an innovative, detail-oriented self-starter with 3-5 years of experience in public policy, communications, grant writing, technical writing or similar field. Two years of experience with grant writing, proposal development and/or non-profit fundraising is desired. Superior writing and verbal communication skills with excellent analytical skills. Strong skills in gathering and analyzing complex information and communicating that information in a variety of forms to a variety of audiences. Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment and plan and organize workload to ensure deadlines are met. Proficient user of MS Office Suite and experience in database development, proficiency with SharePoint is desired.

Additional information
All job bulletins are posted for a minimum of 7 working days or until filled. PHS IS A TOBACCO-FREE EMPLOYER.

Application Process
Apply for this position online or submit your resume and cover letter by e-mail, fax, mail, or in person:

Pioneer Human Services
7440 West Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA 98108
Fax: 206-768-8910
Email: jobs@p-h-s.com
Call PHS Jobline at (206)766-7032 for other positions.

Job Opening - Educational Advocacy Regional Coordinator (Pierce & Kitsap Counties)

Organization: Treehouse
Position Title: Educational Advocacy Regional Coordinator -
Pierce and Kitsap Counties (some coverage of the Olympic Peninsula)

Join a team that is passionately committed to every child in foster care! Treehouse staff and volunteers improve educational outcomes for youth in foster care through direct service education, enrichment programs and systems’ change advocacy. We are also committed to directly addressing disproportionate failure rates of children of color in foster care so they can dream big and reach their potential.

Treehouse is a well-loved, community-based agency, now in our twenty-third year of working in strategic partnership with Children’s Administration to address the needs of children in foster care. We have an individualized, child-centered approach that makes a meaningful difference in children’s lives.

Treehouse is seeking a full-time (40-hours per week) Educational Advocacy Regional Coordinator in Pierce and Kitsap Counties (some coverage of the Olympic Peninsula). This innovative, fast-paced direct service position will work to improve the educational outcomes for youth in foster care by providing effective educational planning and advocacy for youth, and training to youth, caregivers, and social workers.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Arts degree, or commensurate experience in a related field such as social work or education, will have experience with diverse populations and will have 2 or more years of professional experience with advocacy and with youth, preferably youth in foster care. Ability to travel within a thirty-mile radius of office site in Tacoma is required. This position spends approximately 1 day a week in the Bremerton office.

Salary $33,024 - $34,560 for an 11- month year, depending on experience. This position functions on an 11- month year with a four- week furlough during July. Medical, dental and vision benefits are paid in full for employee. Benefits offered for spouse, domestic partner and/or children at employee cost. Posting closes June 30, 2011. Position begins August 1, 2011.

Treehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity organization, committed to building a diverse staff team equipped with cultural knowledge sets and skills needed to provide equitable and responsive services for foster youth and caregivers

For more job details, including required qualifications, please visit our website at http://www.treehouseforkids.org/about-us/jobs/. To apply, please send a cover letter referencing job title and resume to jobs@treehouseforkids.org (send as attachment) or Treehouse Human Resources, 2100 – 24th Avenue South, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98144. No calls, please.

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