Job Opening - Wheat Week Educator

The Wheat Week Education Program has been offered to Southeastern Washington schools for the past 5 years. The Program has become highly successful and accepted into area school’s curriculum. Each year approximately 700-1,000 students are reached in Southeastern Washington through the Wheat Week Program. It is geared toward 4th and 5th grade students. The program is aligned with Science and Social Studies Standards.

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working with school-aged students and have a passion for teaching. This position is flexible to the extent that the educator sets their own Wheat Week schedule during the year, but each Wheat Week is delivered within a continuous 5 day period.

Teaching certificate is not required, but highly desired. Retired teachers and substitute teachers are the perfect candidates for this position. Travel to schools in Whitman, Asotin, Garfield and Columbia Counties is required, but is also reimbursed at the current Washington State Mileage Rate as determined by the Office of Financial Management (OFM). Any supplies that are required to be purchased as part of the program are also reimbursed. One week of on-the-job training is provided.

This is a contractual position with the Asotin County Conservation District. Individuals are paid a flat hourly rate and all taxes are the responsibility of the individual. Individuals work from home so this position requires computer access, e-mail capability as well as Excel, PowerPoint and Word experience.

If you are interested or know someone who may be interested in this position, please send a resume and cover letter via e-mail no later than June 1, 2012 to the following person:

Kara Kaelber
Education Director
Franklin Conservation District
Kara-kaelber@conservewa.net
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Wheat Week Educator (WWE)

Purpose Statement: The job of “Wheat Week Educator” is done for the purpose of providing high quality conservation education programs to students throughout Eastern Washington. Through this work, students will gain a better understanding of the science behind complex environmental issues and will become better able to address these issues responsibly.

Essential Job Functions:
- Coordinate and schedule Wheat Week lessons with area schools
- Disseminate information to local school districts and teachers via email and phone
- Provide high-quality and energetic Wheat Week lessons to area schools and school groups
- Assist in the further development of the FCD’s Education and Outreach Programs
- Able to perform and prioritize work tasks with little supervision
- Maintain accurate records of lessons taught, number of students and teachers taught as well as evaluations
- Maintain and clean equipment on a daily basis

Schedule and Timeliness:
- The Wheat Week Educator (WWE) is responsible for contacting schools and scheduling 8 Wheat Week presentations and for performing the daily presentations.
- The WWE will be on time and prepared for scheduled presentations.
- The WWE will reschedule any presentations missed due to illness or emergencies.

Teacher Evaluations:
- Upon completion of each week’s presentations, each participating teacher will be given a program evaluation.

Equipment Maintenance:
- At the end of each working day the WWE will clean and dry all equipment used.

Reporting:
- At the end of the month the WWE is responsible for filing a monthly report on the total number of students reached and the total number of classes taught along with any additional pertinent information.

Job Opening - Rain Garden Program Manager

Stewardship Partners “helps landowners restore and preserve the natural landscapes of Washington State”. We collaborate with diverse interest groups to build bridges and find solutions that achieve mutual goals of environmental protection, economic health, and community well-being. Our projects restore fish and wildlife habitat, improve water quality, protect open space, and “green up” the built environment, while maintaining working landscapes of farms, forestland, and livable communities throughout the State.

Job Description

The Rain Garden Program Manager is a full-time member of the Stewardship Partners team reporting to the Executive Director. The Program Manager is responsible and accountable for managing the 12,000 Rain Garden Campaign and supporting the other programs of Stewardship Partners. S/he manages the program operations including grant reporting, communications and outreach, partner coordination and cultivation, installations, event planning, and maintenance and monitoring of existing sites.

Key Activities:

- Write and report on grants for the 12,000 Rain Garden campaign.
- Coordinate with WSU Extension Offices for support and outreach.
- Initiate and develop partnerships with governmental and non-governmental entities.
- Create and manage communications and publicity to a variety of audiences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Works with WSU Extension offices attending meetings, collecting and sharing stories and lessons learned in a quarterly newsletter.
- Plans events, promotions, and registrations for rain garden workshops and installations.
- Works with Executive Director to prepare annual plan and calendar related to 12,000 Rain Garden Campaign.
- Assists Development Director with grant writing and reporting. Creates budgets and project proposals that directly advance campaign goals.
- Maintains communication with existing installation sites and updates database with rain garden contacts.
- Works with Development Director on fundraising and cultivation ideas for rain garden cluster contacts.
- Coordinates cluster installation in Rain Wise rebate area, including outreach, homeowner meetings, perk test instruction, plant selection, design, materials, and maintenance.
- Makes rain garden presentations to homeowners, urban IPM (write out?) professionals, tribes, golf/turf managers, landscape professionals, city staff, native plant specialists, students, garden clubs.
- Develops Speakers’ Bureau of rain garden experts who can present to organizations in conjunction with or in lieu of Program Manager.
- Designs newsletters, annual reports, magazine advertisements, educational signs, social media posts, and other programmatic outreach materials.
- Participates in live interviews with press, writes press releases, news articles, and develops media stories as needed.
- Initiates and maintains relationships and partnerships with non profits, government agencies, farmers, tribes, and landowners.
- Integrates rain garden program with Salmon-Safe and Snoqualmie programs
- Performs site assessments and soil testing to locate appropriate rain garden installation sites
- Recruits and trains volunteers at community rain garden events and homeowner meetings.
- Identifies barriers and develops incentives for rain garden installation, registration, and education.
- Identifies and registers rain gardens in each county working with conservation districts, local non-profits, WSU Extension offices, and city officials.
- Assists with maintenance and monitoring protocol development and compilation of existing resources.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree preferred.
- At least 2 years related experience in grant management, program management, and public speaking.
- Able to work with all types of people and community organizations.
- Self-directed, energetic and entrepreneurial.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously, with minimal supervision.
- Experience and knowledge of public and private land conservation techniques.
- Ability to be flexible with a schedule that includes some night and weekend events.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel locally as needed.
- Highly capable of working with computer software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Powerpoint, Publisher), Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIN), knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite preferred (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Fundraising, grant writing and public speaking abilities are essential.
- Prior event planning at an environmental organization is preferred

Compensation:

- Depends on experience
- Full Time - Salary with benefits and vacation

MORE / LESS HOW TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume to:

David Burger
Stewardship Partners
1411 4th Ave Suite 1425
Seattle, WA 98101
db@stewardshippartners.org
www.stewardshippartners.org

Job Opening - Teaching Staff Position - Middle School Specialist

Puget Sound Community School (PSCS), an innovative, approved private middle & high school in Seattle, has an open teaching staff position for a middle school specialist for the upcoming school year, 2012/2013, and likely beyond. PSCS is growing and part of that growth involves providing a new focused program for 6th & 7th graders.

The middle school specialist will be training under and working closely with the school director to implement this program and, in many ways, create it. This 10 month, renewable school year position (August 22, 2012 through June 21, 2013) is a salaried position with with full medical, dental and retirement benefits. The salary is set at $42,277 regardless of prior experience.

Founded in 1994, PSCS is based on the belief that people are compelled to learn intrinsically and will eagerly learn what they are interested in learning when provided a positive environment and support in their self-selected pursuits. Engaging the community, acting with courage, practicing integrity, and otherwise living as a responsible citizen are among the valued goals of a PSCS education. A compassionate staff of talented and interesting people work together as a team to provide a nurturing, respectful and vibrant school environment for approximately 50 students in a multi-age setting.

We hold those involved with PSCS to very high standards of behavior and demand that everyone strive to build relationships based on mutual trust, honesty, support, and understanding. A primary role of all staff members is to sustain this environment while providing the students with a variety of educational opportunities.

In hiring staff members, PSCS first looks for strength of character and personality as well as deep passions and a willingness to be open to experiencing whatever it is that life offers. It is our belief that people teach who they are. In addition to this, the ideal candidate will possess some of the following characteristics, skills or experiences:
- see life as an exciting adventure
- have experience working with middle school students
- have a visual arts, performing arts, outdoor education, math, science, and/or counseling background, especially in a teaching capacity
- have teaching experience in an alternative “free” school setting
- be familiar with planning emergent curriculum, hands-on/discovery, student-centered approach to education
- be multi-lingual
- is certified to teach in Washington State (note, this is not a requirement for this position)

To be introduced to PSCS, please go to: http://www.pscs.org/

To meet the rest of the staff, please visit: http://pscs.org/community/staff/

Applications are being accepted through May 25, 2012. Those candidates selected to be interviewed will be invited to spend a full school day at PSCS and given the opportunity to lead an activity during the day. That afternoon, after school, a more formal interview with our Hiring Committee will take place. To apply, send a cover letter, resumé, and three references to:

Andrew Smallman, Director
Puget Sound Community School
660 S. Dearborn St.
Seattle, WA 98134

In your cover letter be sure to include what has attracted you to PSCS and two or three of the things that stand out to you about our educational philosophy. We strongly encourage you to be creative in the presentation of your application materials.

Direct questions to Andrew Smallman at 206-324-4350 or andy@pscs.org

Minorities and people of color encouraged to apply.

Job Opening - Landscape Project Manager

Description:
Edible Landscape Company (www.eatyouryard.com) seeks an articulate, detail-oriented, hard-working, and organized Project Manager to oversee landscape installations, utilizing a small crew. The Landscape Project Manager is responsible for juggling many tasks and roles at one time in order to bring the landscape designs, both small and large, to life. Position reports to Owner and works with entire CEL team, as well as with clients (homeowners, schools, businesses community groups)

Position to be filled by: June 1st 2011
Location: Seattle , WA, Cascadia- Multiple locations

Hours Budgeted: Workload withstanding,
Approximately 25-30 hours/week February-June + September-November.
20-25 hrs, July- September; Less (10-20) in December & January.

Compensation:
$17-22/hour, DOE,
Referral bonuses.

Mileage reimbursement when using vehicle for business.
Profit-sharing opportunities after 6 months
½ cell phone plan

Work Responsibilities:
- Communicate with clients and CEL management regarding budgets & timelines
- Create Estimate/Bid Packages in conjunction with Owner(s).
- Coordinate Logistics of Projects with the support of CEL staff.
- Perform Site layout in conjunction with CEL management or designer.
- Contacting vendors & Ordering/picking up materials
- Install project according to specifications.
- Maintain trucks and tools in good working order
- Maintain receipts & perform invoicing in conjunction with Book-keeper.

Employee management:
- Scheduling
- Help team focus on big picture while getting small details done.
- Delegate tasks to appropriate person
- Keep employee timesheets.
- Ensure job site safety.
- Attend 2 hour CEL meetings every 1-2 weeks.

Requirements:
- At least 1 year landscape project MANAGEMENT AND a minimum of 2 years landscape and/or construction experience.
- Have a personal interest in local food systems and food justice.
- Impeccable communication (Writing and Speaking skills)
- Hands on experience and understanding of hardscaping, soils, horticulture, basic carpentry, basic power tools.
- Cell phone and own transportation a must
- Have a valid driver’s license and willingness to drive/travel within 50 miles of Seattle.
- Ability to Read a site plan/design and to problem-solve
- Must be able to repeatedly lift 75 lbs.
- Experience with small engines
- Must be willing to work in all types of conditions
- Must have a sense of humor.
- Flexible about scheduling. Most work is M-F. Some weekends will be required.
- At minimum commit through November and provide 2 months leave notice.

Plus:
• Knowledge of edible plants, herbs, trees, and shrubs.
• Design experience
• 4 year College Degree OR Technical degree
• Your vehicle is a truck
• Experience working with art and landscape-related materials (metals, wood, stone)
• Own some of your own tools
• Willingness to travel (expenses paid) further than 50 miles.

Please send letter, resume, list of relevant skills, and 3 references to info@eatyouryard.com

Please no phone calls.

Job Opening - Clinical Manager, Recovery Center

ORGANIZATION: Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare

POSITION: Clinical Manager, Recovery Center

DESCRIPTION: Provide effective program leadership, development, and clinical and administrative oversight of all non-nursing functions and staff at the Recovery Center. Manage processes and resources to meet department and agency goals. Participate with other leadership staff to hire, train and motivate staff, provide performance feedback, coach for optimal performance, assure compliance with WAC’s, contracts and agency standards. Take the lead in developing and maintaining positive relationships between the Recovery Center and all relevant community organizations, such as the Mobile Outreach Crisis Team, RSN Care Managers, and other emergency care providers. Manage contracts with all vendors for the Recovery Center to assure appropriate delivery of all supplies and services.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must have a Master’s Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years experience providing mental health services primarily to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Prefer experience supervising mental health programs and/or leading mental health staff. Prefer candidates who are licenses as a Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Psychologist. Requires thorough knowledge of all major mental illnesses, symptoms and treatments, positive solution-focused customer service skills, and solid computer user skills. Must be well organized and able to complete administrative paperwork in a timely, effective manner. Must have thorough knowledge of and experience interacting with community resources. Must have a positive track record of working collaboratively to manage programs and staff, personal high productivity, adaptability, creative problem-solving skills, and experience working successfully with diverse individuals.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED FACTORS: Knowledge of mental health WAC’s and RCW’s. Knowledge of state and county contract requirements. Prefer experience working in inpatient mental health programs.

COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 3% contribution to 401k retirement plan; 9 paid holidays, accrue 21 days paid time off & 5 days long-term sick leave per year, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program.

SEND LETTER, RESUME & APPLICATION: Email: jobs@glmhc.org

POSTED: April 27, 2012
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare is committed to a policy of equal opportunity, equal treatment and non-discrimination in all employment service provisions and other activities, in compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws. If you need disability accommodations in the application/employment process, please call the ADA Coordinator, HR Department: (253) 620-5014 (voice); (253) 620-5218 (TDDY); (253) 620-5831(FAX).

Job Opening - Pre-K - 8 Program Supervisor

Love inspiring children by teaching awareness, understanding, and appreciation for the natural world? The Pre-K – 8 Program Supervisor ensures the development, maintenance and operation of high quality PreK – 8 grade programs at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in order to significantly enhance the participant’s experience, expand Pacific Science Center’s role as a driving force for science education and increase audience diversity. The Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center is a collaboration between the City of Bellevue and Pacific Science Center.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelors degree in Biology, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Sciences or Environmental Education and have demonstrated supervisory experience and outdoor and experiential teaching skills. The position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work and make decisions independently, the ability to work well with a variety of people, organizations and communities and a self-generating enthusiasm and energy. The incumbent must be highly organized and possess strong leadership skills.

The Mercer Slough program is located off-site from the main Pacific Science Center facility. This creates a unique situation. It is important that the Supervisor be able to maintain visibility at both sites and keep awareness high of each to the other whenever possible. There is a lot of autonomy in this position but the Pre-K - 8 Program Supervisor is still accountable to the Mercer Slough Manager for the policies of Pacific Science Center, the integrity of the Mercer Slough and the deadlines and regulations of the City of Bellevue.

Reports To: Mercer Slough Program Manager
Position Start Date: April 2012
Job Status: Full Time, Exempt, Regular
Compensation: D.O.E. – Please include salary expectations

Key Job Responsibilities:
•Contribute to Pacific Science Center and Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center missions by:
i.Creating, evaluating and observing innovative, high quality, inquiry based programs and curriculum that inspire enthusiasm and passion for the natural world
ii.Establishing, documenting and maintaining linkages to district, state, and national science standards, as well as best practices in informal environmental education field
iii.Maintaining awareness of participant and community needs and adapting new and existing programs to better suit those needs
iv.Modeling respect and appreciation for environment and sharing excitement, wonder and enthusiasm for the program and natural world with all participants
•Program Operations & Planning: Ensures safe and successful Mercer Slough programs by overseeing the planning for program logistics, staffing, scheduling, staff support, supply management and organization and parent communication. This may require some program instruction according to budget and program needs.
•Employee Staffing, Development and Management: Ensures success of program staff by recruiting, training, evaluating, developing and supporting MSEEC teachers and volunteers including, most notably, Pre-School teachers and Americorps members
•Financial Integrity: Ensures the efficient financial operation of the Mercer Slough programs by maintaining accurate attendance and financial records and assisting the manager in developing innovative ways to increase revenues and reduce expenses
•Customer Service (internal and external): Ensures the pleasurable experience for all participants by fielding and responding to questions/comments/concerns from program partners, parents, participants, City of Bellevue staff and PSC staff, anticipating potential areas of concern and addressing them before they become problems
•OTHER duties as assigned including alternative service.

Major Challenges and Special Conditions:
The Mercer Slough program is located off-site from the main Pacific Science Center facility. This creates a unique situation. It is important that the Supervisor be able to maintain visibility at both sites and keep awareness high of each to the other whenever possible. There is a lot of autonomy in this position but the supervisor is still accountable to the Mercer Slough Manager for the policies of Pacific Science Center, the integrity of the Mercer Slough and the deadlines and regulations of the City of Bellevue.

Weekends and nights are required at certain times of the year. During the summer and opening fall seasons, your time may be especially busy and may require additional working hours. All candidates must be able to work outside in inclement weather and in a variety of conditions including mosquitoes and muddy trails. Working on weekends and nights will be necessary during some parts of the year.

Position Requirements:
•Required - Supervisory experience; Experience developing curriculum; Outdoor and experiential education teaching skills; Knowledge of fresh water ecosystems or wetlands with emphasis on ecosystems native to the Puget Sound region; Excellent communication skills; Ability to work and make decisions independently; Ability to work well with a variety of people, organizations and communities; Self-generating enthusiasm and energy; Highly organized; Strong leadership skills; Driver’s license or ability to obtain; Standard first aid and CPR or the willingness to be trained; BA/BS in Biology, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Sciences or Environmental Education; Smiling team player
•Preferred - Significant knowledge of fresh water ecosystems, with an emphasis on the Puget Sound region, knowledge of WA state or National Science Standards, school district policies and curriculum/kit implementation.

Essential Job Functions:
•Get along with others
•Work independently
•Regular/predicable attendance
•Handle stress
•Work full-time
•Travel
•Tolerate heat/cold
•Work outside in the weather
•See/hear/talk
•Stand/walk/sit
•Lift (list pounds needed to lift unassisted and assisted)
•Kneel/squat/bend/reach
•Carry/Climb (list)
•Wear uniform or other appropriate attire
•Wear Personal Protective Equipment (list)

TO APPLY: In order to be considered complete our application at http://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ12/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=PACSCI&cws=1. If you are unable to complete the application online you may also mail in your information to – Attention: Human Resources Department, Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Avenue North, Seattle WA 98109, -OR- fax to 206.269.2147.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

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Pacific Science Center is an independent, not-for-profit educational institution that inspires lifelong interest in science, math and technology by engaging diverse communities through interactive and innovative exhibits and programs in every county of Washington state and beyond.

Pacific Science Center is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and it is expressed in all aspects, from the people and communities we serve to our organizational culture and our employees. Pacific Science Center does not discriminate on the basis of any trait as protected by law such as age, race, gender, veteran status, or disability in admission or access to, or employment in, its programs or other activities.

Location

Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center
1625 118th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98005
United States

Job Opening - Program Supervisor - Social Studies

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to join the OSPI team as the Program Supervisor for Social Studies. This critical and innovative full-time position is based in Olympia, Washington. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the OSPI website (www.k12.wa.us) to gain insight into the agency’s mission and strategic plan.

OSPI Mission and Vision
In collaboration with educators, students, families, local communities, business, labor, and government partners, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction leads, supports, and oversees K-12 education, ensuring the success of all learners. Washington’s education system prepares each student to live, learn, and work as productive citizens in the 21st century.

Position Overview
The position partners and coordinates internally and externally within and across subject areas and the K-12 system in support of the state’s learning goals for Basic Education (RCW 28A.150.210) and requires consistent application of high-level technical judgment and strategic leadership skills that affect every school district in the state. Key strategic partnerships include OSPI subject-area staff, the nine regional Educational Service Districts (ESDs), the OSPI social studies cadre of educators, educator professional organizations, institutions of higher education, public and private organizations, schools and districts, and the general public.

Role
This position serves as an important member of the OSPI Teaching and Learning division to serve school districts, OSPI, policy makers, and the public in a role that coordinates alignment of statewide social studies messages, activities, and supports focused on implementation and integration of state social studies K-12 learning standards, OSPI-developed assessments for social studies, and state social studies graduation requirements. The position reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide statewide leadership, expertise, and guidance in the area of social studies by:
- Serving as a collaborative team member with members of the OSPI Teaching and Learning and Assessment divisions, the larger OSPI agency, and State Board of Education and Professional Educator around coordination of statewide student learning initiatives (e.g., implementation of the newly adopted Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics, the state’s teacher and principal evaluation system, educator endorsements competencies, high school graduation requirements).
- Providing leadership and expert facilitation for statewide meetings, forums, and conferences related to state social studies projects, as necessary.
- Supporting strong collaboration and partnerships as an agency representative with key statewide social studies partners including national and state social studies associations (such as the Washington State Council for the Social Studies, Office of the Secretary of State), the nine regional Educational Service Districts (ESDs), institutions of higher education, members of the state Legislature, and other organizations focused on social studies education issues (such as the Washington State History Museum, etc.) as applicable.

• Oversee social studies learning standards and assessment implementation supports, including state graduation requirements and teacher endorsements. This includes:
- Providing leadership for building statewide capacity for implementation of the state social studies learning standards and OSPI-developed social studies assessments, coordinating and developing supports for curriculum planning and development, instructional best practices, and formative assessment processes.
- Coordinating the state’s assessment and accountability system for social studies including:
- Maintaining and developing systems for districts to report on the use of assessments and other strategies in accordance with RCW 28A.230.095.
- Developing supports and statewide strategies for implementation and dissemination of OSPI-Developed Social Studies Assessments.
- Coordinating the review and revision of the K-12 state learning standards and OSPI-developed assessments in the context of emerging state and national initiatives related to common standards, assessment systems, early learning, and state/federal accountability.

• Administer state and/or federal awards and grants:
- As necessary, provide advice and manage projects financed through grants and external resources such as Project Citizen and the Legislative Youth Advisory Council.
- Administer state and/or federal grants, contracts, and award programs in social studies such as History Day, the Daniel J. Evans Award, and the Washington State American History Teacher of the Year Award.

• Support social studies and international education office collaboration, coordination, and supervision: Collaborate closely with the World Languages Program Supervisor in Teaching and Learning to coordinate shared projects and supports for international education, teacher exchange, and student exchange programs. This will also include providing direct supervision of the administrative staff supporting both areas.

• Respond to constituent inquiries: Write and edit responses to constituents and policy makers pertaining to social studies education, curriculum, instruction, and assessment in Washington. This also includes periodically responding to requests related to the state of social studies education and assessment, teacher preparation, and state social studies policies on behalf of the State Superintendent.

• Finally, this position is expected to maintain the highest standard of personal, professional and ethical conduct; and support the state’s goals for workforce diversity.

Desirable Qualifications
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is seeking candidates who meet or exceed the following profile:
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in social studies education or related field; a Master’s degree or higher in social studies education or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of three years of K-12 experience with social studies education as a teacher and/or administrator.
• Experience working and collaborating with diverse multi-ethnic, GLBTQ, and socio-economic groups.
• Experience building, participating in, and leading collaborative teams and partnerships with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of:
• Relevant state and/or national laws and regulations related to K-12 social studies education.
• Current research, procedures and best practices in K-12 social studies education, including curriculum, program evaluation, assessment for classroom and large-scale applications.
• Sound management practices, professional staff development, program planning, and individual and group decision making strategies.
• Relevant state government, laws, and legislative process.

Possess the ability to:
• Communicate efficiently and effectively across a broad array of education groups and stakeholders in the education system, including written correspondence and technical documents.
• Develop and provide presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Make decisions based on recognition of opportunities, resource allocation, and planning.
• Work collaboratively with OSPI, school district, and educational service district (ESD) staff.
• Respond effectively to questions and concerns of teachers, administrators, and the public.
• Respond to media and legislative inquiries.
• As necessary, review and/or develop reliable and valid assessments for classroom and large scale applications.
• Manage resources strategically, including the ability to utilize strategies for systematic and advanced management practice, project and program planning, budget planning and development, instructional leadership, professional development, individual and group decision-making, and collaborative long-range planning.

Compensation
The annual compensation for the position is $66,953-$70,294 per year and will depend upon experience, educational background, and qualifications. The annual salary rate reflects the legislatively mandated 3% salary reduction that is in effect from June 30, 2011 through July 31, 2013. Washington State has a generous benefit package including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement, and an optional deferred compensation program. This is a Washington Management Position.

Application Process
Those interested in this position may apply by submitting a letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement, a current resume, and a list of five or more personal and professional references. There is also an optional affirmative action information request below. Please send all the application materials to:

Joe Lee, Human Resources
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
600 Washington Street Southeast
Olympia, Washington 98504-7200
(360) 725-6272 | Joe.Lee@k12.wa.us

Electronic application packages are encouraged and should be sent in MS Word format only.

Job Opening - Vocational Specialist/Case Manager

DESC is currently recruiting for a Vocational Specialist / Case Manager for our Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT).

PACT is a client-centered recovery-oriented mental health service delivery model that has received substantial empirical support for facilitating community living, psychosocial rehabilitation, and recovery for persons who have the most severe and persistent mental illnesses, have severe symptoms and impairments, and have not benefited from traditional outpatient programs.

- The PACT office is open 12 hours/day M-F, and 8 hours/day on weekends & holidays. Some staff work 8 am- 4 pm and some work 12 – 8 pm. All staff work at least one weekend day in their weekly schedule, so would work either Tue-Sat or Sun-Thu. All staff rotate holiday shifts.

- All staff will rotate on-call (paid) time since this team provides 24-hour crisis coverage (both on the phone & in person) for mental health issues for PACT clients. Two staff will be on-call at any given time to ensure back-up coverage and safety while doing crisis work. All staff will need to have internet access at home for after-hours crisis coverage shifts.

- All staff will need to have valid, current Washington State Driver’s Licenses & access to an automobile for work purposes–75% of services are delivered outside DESC offices.

- Experience working with adults who are homeless and disabled by mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse issues highly desirable. Bi-lingual English-Spanish fluency highly desirable.

- Desire highly dedicated, self-motivated, team-oriented, creative, resilient people ready for challenging & rewarding work.

The important characteristics of PACT programs are:

PACT serves clients with severe and persistent mental illness that are complex, have devastating effects on functioning, and, because of the limitations of traditional mental health services, may have gone without appropriate services. Consequently, the client group is often over represented among the homeless and in jails and prisons, and has been unfairly thought to resist or avoid involvement in treatment.

PACT services are delivered by a group of multidisciplinary mental health staff who work as a team and provide the majority of the treatment, rehabilitation, and support services clients need to achieve their goals. The team is directed by a project manager, team leader and a psychiatric prescriber and includes a sufficient number of staff from the core mental health disciplines, at least one peer specialist, and a program or administrative support staff who work in shifts to cover 24 hours per day, seven days a week and to provide intensive services (multiple contacts may be as frequent as two to three times per day, seven days per week, which are based on client need and a mutually agreed upon plan between the client and PACT staff). Many, if not all, staff share responsibility for addressing the needs of all clients requiring frequent contact.

PACT services are individually tailored with each client and address the preferences and identified goals of each client. The approach with each client emphasizes relationship building and active involvement in assisting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness to make improvements in functioning, to better manage symptoms, to achieve individual goals, and to maintain optimism. There should be no more than 8-10 clients to one staff member.

The PACT team is mobile and delivers services in community locations to enable each client to find and live in their own residence and find and maintain work in community jobs rather than expecting the client to come to the program. Seventy-five percent or more of the services are provided outside of the program offices in locations that are comfortable and convenient for clients.

PACT services are delivered in an ongoing rather than time-Iimited framework to aid the process of recovery and ensure continuity of caregiver. Severe and persistent mental illnesses are episodic disorders and many clients benefit from the availability of a longer-term treatment approach and continuity of care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Training and experience in vocational services.

- Either a relevant Master’s degree (such as in rehabilitation counseling) or a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year experience in employment services (such as job development, job coaching, supported employment).

- Preference will be given to people who have experience in working with individuals with mental illness and/or co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency issues.

- Candidates with relevant bachelor’s degree, case management experience and a strong interest in being trained in vocational services are also highly encouraged to apply.

-All DESC regular positions include medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, and excellent time off benefits. New employees have the potential of accruing up to 6.8 weeks of paid time off in 1st year of employment.

Pay: $31,815 - $35,943

A detailed job announcement is available at http://www.desc.org/jobs.html

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@desc.org.

Cover letters and resumes attached to an email as separate documents will not be accepted unless they format readable by MS Word or Adobe Reader. The following document formats are unacceptable and will not be reviewed: .wps, .jpeg.

You may also submit your cover letter and resume via fax to 206-515-1501 or by mailing to DESC-HR, 515 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.

The Downtown Emergency Service Center is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Job Opening - Clinical Case Manager

For 30 years, DESC has worked to end the homelessness of vulnerable men and women, particularly those with serious mental and addictive illnesses. This year our integrated array of comprehensive services, treatment and housing will help more than 7,000 people. At DESC, uncommon efforts produce uncommon results that eliminate homelessness, one person at a time.

DESC is currently recruiting for a Clinical Case Manager for our Mental Health Program - Support, Advocacy, Growth and Employment (SAGE). SAGE serves hundreds of clients and assists them with obtaining and maintaining housing, improving clinical and social stability and enriching their level of independence and self-sufficiency. This position is a day shift position, working 37.5 hours per week, and has exempt status. The SAGE Case Manager is a member of multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing long-term case management services to adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Many of our consumers are homeless or were formerly homeless, many have co-occurring disorders, one half are minority group members, and most are male. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. Spanish speaking is a plus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Either a Master’s degree in social work, psychology or other behavioral science OR BA/BS degree in a social or behavioral science or relevant field plus relevant work experience.
- Interest in and experience working with homeless, mentally ill, and/or substance abusing individuals.
- Interest in or experience working with consumers who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health programs.
- Ability to meet state requirements for registration as a counselor.
- Pay: $31,815 + annually depending on qualifications
- Go to: http://www.desc.org/joinourteam.html for detailed job descriptions and salary information.

All DESC regular positions include paid medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, 403(b) retirement benefits and excellent time off benefits. New employees have the potential of accruing up to 6.8 weeks of paid time off in the first year of employment.

TO APPLY: please submit a cover letter and resume via email: mailto:hr@desc.org.
Email attachments will not be accepted unless they are in a format readable by MS Word or Adobe Reader. Attachments in formats such as .wps or .jpeg will not be accepted. You may also mail your cover letter and resume to: DESC, ATTN: Human Resources, 515 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, or fax to (206) 515-1501.

The Downtown Emergency Service Center is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Job Openings - Three Counselor Positions

St. Joseph Family Center (Spokane) has a part-time position open for a licensed counselor to work with their marriage and family program. See the link below for more information.

http://www.sjfconline.org/PT%20Marriage%20&%20Family%20Therapist%20Job%20opening.html

Children’s Home Society of Washington (Spokane Region) also has a full-time counseling position available to a licensed counselor with at least 2 years experience. This position would entail working within their Child and Family Counseling Program. See the link below for more information.

http://www.childrenshomesociety.org/EmploymentOpportunities.v2-5.aspx?adpurl=https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1247621&adptitle=Clinical

Two counseling positions are coming open at Children’s Home Society of Washington (CHSW) in the Child and Family Counseling program. One must be filled as quickly as possible.

Applications are being accepted and reviewed now and interviews will be set up within the next week. The agency is looking for two counselors. One must be licensed with at least 2 years of experience. The other counselor can be entry level. Please feel free to forward this email and spread the word to counselors in the field or past or present students that may be interested. Interested candidates should apply through the website as soon as possible and it is best that they have some child/family experience. For more information on the position, enter the link below:

http://www.childrenshomesociety.org/EmploymentOpportunities.v2-5.aspx?adpurl=https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1247621&adptitle=Clinical Specialist I

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