Job Opening - .8 TOSA Native American Intervention & Advocate Specialist

Auburn School District No. 408 has an opening for a .8 certified teacher on special assignment (TOSA) to serve as a Native American intervention and advocate specialist described as a .4 at Auburn High School and .4 dedicated to supporting the families and students of Native American students at the secondary level (grade 6 through 12). For position information, applications and forms go to http://www.auburn.wednet.edu.

Moving Abroad - Have to Sell 2003 PT Cruiser

Hi fellow Antioch alums. I’m moving abroad and must sell my darling little PT Cruiser now! Information and photo below. Carolyn at 206-437-8995

FOR SALE
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser LTD
FULLY LOADED
LOW MILES
ONE OWNER

78,000 miles
Power Moonroof
Leather & suede seats
Air Conditionaing
Front & Side airbags
Radio - AM/FM Cassette, CD
Child Seat Anchor System - LATCH Ready
Locks - Rear Door Child Protection
Cruise Control
Power Outlet - Center Console, 12V
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Back seats fold flat and removable
Brakes - Power Front Disc/Rear Drum
Steering - Power Rack and Pinion
Fuel Tank - 15 gallon with tethered cap
Stabilizer Bar - Front
Defroster - Rear Window
Wiper/Washing - Rear Window
Steering Column – Tilt
Engine: 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V SMPI
Transmission - 4-Speed Automatic

I have every receipt of service since 2003, plus the original window sticker! Excellent condition, interior like new, never been smoked in or carried wet dogs!

$5,500 OBO

Job Opening - Field Organizer

A national public affairs firm is looking to hire a field organizer based in Seattle to assist in a national field organizing campaign. This person’s specific focus would be in Washington State.

Given the nature of our client, this position is ideal for film and production students, actors, actresses or anyone with an interest in entertainment.

You must have access to a computer and transportation. You must also have a willingness to attend entertainment related events and film festivals. Travel expenses and accommodations may be reimbursed.

Role Description:
Your primary role will consist of:
· Signature gathering at events and festivals.
· Identification and engagement of likely campaign supporters.
· Phone calls to potential campaign supporters.
· Drafting of letters to the editor and op-eds.
· Assisting with community outreach as well as coordination of event logistics for client activities.

Required Skills — Qualified individuals must possess the following skills:
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
· Good organizational skills
· Ability to do research online
· Attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision
· Networking/people skills including persuasive speaking

You may be required to work nights or weekends to staff events, film festivals and other campaign related activities. Compensation to be determined based on availability and experience.

Deadline: February 10
Contact: Please email all resumes to alexa.fogle@resoluteconsulting.com with the subject “Washington Field Organizer.”

Job Opening - Associate Program Coordinator

IslandWood is pleased to offer an exciting full time position with our School Overnight Program. The Associate Program Coordinator coordinates individual weeks of the School Overnight Program, acting as a resource for school groups (primarily 4th, 5th and 6th grade) and teachers and a resource/advisor for graduate student instructors. This position is based at IslandWood onBainbridge Island,WA.

Please see the job description for details and instructions on how to apply at http://islandwood.org/about/employment

The application deadline is February 1, 2012.

Job Opening - Environmental Curriculum Writer

Title of Position: Environmental Curriculum Writer

Organization: Leaping Frog Films

Description:
We are looking for an experience environmental curriculum writer to create interesting curriculum for our WA environmental restoration film series. This would only be contract work but has lots of potential for a motivated person. Some of our films will be showing this Saturday (January 28) in Port Townsend, if interested.

Other Links: www.leapingfrogfilms.com

Job Opening - Director, Summit Academy

Title of Position: Director
Organization: Summit Academy
Accepting Applications Date(s) and Time(s): 1/20/12 to 1/30/12
Address: 7430 276th Street NW
City: Stanwood, WA 98292

Link to full job description: www.summit-ed.org/jobs

Description:
Summit Academy seeks a Grade 6 teacher for Fall 2012. Summit is a place-based/experiential learning school established 3 years ago on the shores of Port Susan. Our 100 acre Field Station offers endless opportunities to use nature and our community as the basis for long-term investigation.

We seek an experienced middle school teacher to lead our first 6th grade class beginning in Fall 2012. This teacher will participate in a week long Expeditionary Learning Institute and work closely with EL and Summit to develop our inaugural Grade 6 curriculum, including a one-week backcountry excursion to the North Cascade Institute in September.

Other Links: www.summit-ed.org or www.elschools.org

Women on a Mission - A Day of Round Table Discussions

From Christine Hanna, M.A. Organizational Management, ‘07

Fellow Antioch Alumnae,

There are seriously exciting things happening in our local business community, and it’s high time we get together to talk about it!

Everyday we’re reminded that old economic and business models are eroding many of the things we care most about. Yet if we look closely, we’re surrounded by creative innovators who are collaborating their way to a new, shared prosperity. So, Seattle Good Business Network (http://www.seattlenetwork.org/) and See Green Ventures (http://www.seegreenventures.com/home.html) have created Women on a Mission, a day of round table discussions sparked by women innovators in local and sustainable business. We want you to join the conversation!

If things like closing the loop on local sourcing and manufacturing, creating energy efficient and eco-friendly products, services, and workplaces, and seamlessly living your values at work and at home are important to you, then mark your calendar to join us.

Where: Urban Enoteca, SODO
When: Tuesday, March 20, 8am to 6pm
What: A day to talk shop, inspire and be inspired–all in a beautiful space with amazing food, and topped off with spectacular local wine.

Registration details are coming soon–we look forward to seeing you on the 20th!
Christine Hanna, Seattle Good Business Network
christine@seattlenetwork.org

Erin Nelson, See Green Ventures

Job Opening - CEA Operations Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: Catholic Community Services
POSITION TITLE: CEA Operations Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Division Director
OPENING DATE: January 20, 2012
CLOSING DATE: January 30, 2012
LOCATION OF POSITION:
Randolph Carter Center
100 23rd Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98144
HOURS: FT: 37.5 hrs/wk
STATUS: Exempt
GRADE: 11
BEGINNING SALARY: $3,115-3,439/mo. DOE

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Coordinated Entry and Assessment (CEA) offers an organized, efficient approach to providing homeless families with services and housing by creating streamlined linkages to programs and matching families’ needs to providers’ strengths and capacity. Information and referral specialists perform a preliminary screening to determine a household’s need for housing resources. Eligible households are scheduled for an appointment with CEA staff for an assessment that will be conducted in a face to face interview at one of several pre-established countywide locations. CEA staff will place families on a housing placement roster to receive services on a space available basis. Linguistically competent staff will allow homeless families from various cultural backgrounds to communicate more freely, leading to better outcomes for placement and access to housing resources.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The CEA Operations Coordinator will manage the Housing Placement Roster and place families in available housing options. The Operations Coordinator is responsible for overseeing scheduling, ensuring equity and an efficient use of staff resources. This position will analyze data and integrate key findings into the coordinated entry operations and make recommendations on service delivery protocols and process that result in high quality practice. This position will also work with 40 plus family service providers to ensure responsiveness to housing availability.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Operations:
1. Oversee quality improvement process that includes: data quality, contract compliance, file reviews, HMIS management reports and other system management reports and make recommendations to improve service delivery to clients, provider community and funders.
2. Ensure client records are kept in accordance with agency standards.
3. Assist in identifying gaps and making recommendations for CEA team training.
4. In the absence of the CEA Director (due to travel, community meetings, etc.), assume responsibility for daily operations of the CEA program.
5. Fill in for staff who are on vacation, sick or during the time a position is vacant.

Supervision of Assessment Specialist Staff:
1. In coordination with CEA Director, screen applicants, interview and hire Assessment Specialists.
2. Train and supervise Assessment Specialist staff (4-5 positions).
3. Oversee Assessment Specialists’ professional development and ongoing training.
4. Provide regular and consistent performance reviews for Assessment Specialists.
5. Develop and support a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Housing Placement:
1. Manage the Housing Placement Roster through the Safe Harbors (HMIS).
2. Ensure interpreter services are scheduled.
3. Communicate with families when a housing match has been established.
4. Facilitate objective housing match analysis with Assessment Specialist team.
5. Coordinate housing availability and placement with partner agencies.
6. Establish and maintain relationship with King County family housing resource providers (domestic violence community, immigrant and refugee community, mainstream community).

General Responsibilities:
1. Observe/follow confidentiality guidelines and client privacy.
2. Maintain accurate record of hours worked and submit timesheets on schedule.
3. Attend agency trainings as required.
4. Participate as team member in staff and supervisory meetings as required.
5. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

JOB CONDITIONS:
This position requires the employee to work in an environment where there is a great deal of pressure to place families in shelter quickly; there may be times when working conditions include interruptions and interactions with family members who are angry/upset and/or dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. Extensive use of telephones, computers and related office equipment will be required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements 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.
1. Able to prioritize multiple tasks, and to work independently and as a team member.
2. Able to understand and observe safety rules.
3. Able to hear telephone rings, face-to-face and phone conversation, door bells, and emergency alarms.
4. Able to speak clearly in person and on the telephone.
5. Able to hand write legibly.
6. Able to read normal size print and handwritten notes.
7. Able to sit for sustained periods of time.
8. Mobility/dexterity of hands/arms to enable keying into locked areas as well as using office equipment.
9. Regularly able to perform duties as assigned.
10. Able to make independent decisions and apply sound judgment in performing job duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field, equitable experience in social services.
2. At least 2 years of experience in direct provision of social services, preferably with homeless families.
3. One year supervisory experience.
4. Experience working with and understanding of data management systems.
5. Understanding of problems homeless families often face, including alcohol and drug abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, and long-term homelessness.
6. Understanding of barriers for homeless immigrant and refugee families.
7. Strong collaboration skills.
8. Excellent written and oral communication.
9. High level computer software skills, with ability to maintain and use complex client software systems.
10. Commitment to working within the mission, goals and objective of Catholic Community Services.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree or higher in Social Work or a related field.
2. Fluency in second language that is spoken by a substantial number of King County Families.

SUBSTITUTE QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A combination of education/training, and documented knowledge/skills and experience may in some cases substitute for the BA requirement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Contact: Julie McFarland, Program Director, (206) 328-5650
Email: JulieMF@ccsww.org

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit application or send a resume and cover letter to:
Catholic Community Services
HR-CEAOC
100 – 23rd Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98144-2302
Email: Jobs-KC@ccsww.org
Fax: (206) 328-5053

Please visit our website: www.ccsww.org

Megan Wilson, M.A. Psychology, 2010

I came to Iceland in December and have been volunteering at Stigamot until February. Stigamot is an educational counseling center for survivors of sexual abuse and violence. I have been doing volunteer work in their off campus women’s shelter that includes, cleaning, spending time with the women there, organizing, and answering phone calls.

In addition, I have started doing some art therapy with the residents as well as attending outings. There are only 3 women staying in the shelter right now. I have also attended a staff meeting at Stigamot where I presented the work I do with the Seattle Police Department’s Victim Support Team. On January 20th I attended a conference here in Reykjavik titled, International Conference for Sexual Treatment. Persons from various European countries spoke about the treatment of child sex abuse/and sexual violence and the criminal justice system.

This has been a great experience and I am sad to see it end. Not speaking Icelandic is a bit of a challenge but almost everyone speaks English here. I will be returning home to Seattle in February and am keeping my fingers crossed to find a position in Seattle counseling survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and trauma.

Alumna Launches New Business

From Mary Tolena, M.S. Management, ‘94

I am launching my new business, Easier Teamwork, which offers experiential programs that help build team cohesion and effectiveness. A debut public workshop in Seattle February 4.  Since everything I learned at Antioch about systems, leadership, and organizational dynamics has informed the development of this program, I think members of the Antioch community would be interested.

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