Job Opening - On-Call Counselor

Organization: Friends of Youth
Job Title: Homeless Youth Mental Health Counselor

Job Description:
The Counselor, using short- and long-term individual and family therapy, group counseling, educational classes and case management services, provides prevention and intervention services to children, youth, families, and communities. “On-call” counseling staff will be called to work on an “as needed” basis.

FLSA Status: Hourly

Reports To: Youth and Family Services Program Manager or Clinical Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:

A. Counseling Services
1. Provide individual, couple, family and group counseling, intake and assessment, crisis intervention,
drop-in, and follow up services. Services are provided in the office, at local schools, and/or by phone.
2. Part of a 60% direct service goal.

B. Community Education
1. Part of a 60% direct service goal.
2. Provide education and prevention services, i.e., parenting classes, skill building classes, and community
and school trainings and presentations.

C. Outreach
1. Part of a 60% direct service goal.
2. Provide ongoing outreach to children, youth, parents, schools and communities to ensure awareness of
community needs and service availability.
3. Develop and maintain positive relations with community referral sources.

D. Case management
1. Part of a 60% direct service goal.
2. Provide case consultation, linkage to and coordination of services with collateral contacts and advocacy for
assigned clients.
3. Utilize agency programs/services in efforts to provide a continuum of care.

E. Documentation and Evaluation
1. Provide necessary agency and program statistical information and information necessary for program/services evaluation.
2. Maintain case records in an accurate and timely manner.
3. Meet with supervisor on a regular basis and attend required meetings, consultations and trainings.

Job Requirements

A. Education and Experience
1. Master’s Degree in a Social Services field.
2. Washington State Counselor Registration or Washington State Counselor Certification or
eligible for and working towards attaining certification.
4. Experience in counseling children, youth, and families.
5. Experience in leading groups, trainings, and workshops.
6. Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends
of Youth business must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth. Employees and
volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability
insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
7. Education or experience in cultural competency.

B. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of treatment approaches for individual and family counseling, crisis intervention
and brief therapy.
2. Knowledge of group process.
3. Ability to develop and monitor goal-directed treatment relationships.
4. Ability to work in a community setting.
5. Ability to develop community resources and market services.
6. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
7. Ability to read, write and speak in English.
8. Knowledge of relevant COA standards and participation in a Performance and Quality Improvement process.
9. Must demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences and a commitment
to the value of cultural competency.

C. ON-CALL PROCEDURES
1. The On-call counseling staff will be directly contacted and supervised by the program coordinator/supervisor or the respective program. The supervisor will arrange and assign hours of on-call staff, and will be responsible for their supervision, the number of hours worked, and delegation of that work.
2. On-call staff will be required to have the same responsibilities; provide quality counseling sessions and complete all the necessary case management and paperwork required, as part time or full time counseling staff of Friends of Youth.
3. Staff will be paid on an hourly basis for face to face sessions only. For each hour session provided, an additional hour will be paid for paperwork and indirect service time. This time would also include, time to meet with assigned supervisor for necessary case consultation and staff meetings. For example, for each one-hour (face-to-face) session an on-call counselor completes, they would be paid for two hours of work at the agreed upon hourly rate.
4. On call staff will be paid a flat hourly rate with no additional benefits, accrued vacation or sick time. Pay rate will be based on education, years of professional experience and licensure/certification.

Letter and resume should go to:
veronica@friendsofyouth.org

Job Opening - Homeless Youth Mental Health Counselor

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

Job Opening - Part-Time Therapist

Part-time Therapist Opening at Shepherd’s Counseling ServicesAs the need for our services continues to grow, we currently have an opening for a part-time therapist. This is a contract position and hours are very flexible. Therapists must be licensed and have experience providing therapy to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Interested applicants must have experience in leading groups or willingness to learn as well as strong individual therapy skills. Please send a cover letter stating interest and current resume to brook@shepherdstherapy.org. For more information about Shepherd’s Counseling Services, go to www.shepherdstherapy.org.

Job Opening - Director of Homeless Youth Services

Friends of Youth is are seeking a dynamic, talented, experienced director, with a commitment to addressing homelessness for youth and young adults, as our new Homeless Youth Services Director. Their new director will be a member of the agency’s leadership team and will report directly to the CEO. Friends of Youth is a 60 year, not for profit organization committed to the support of youth and young adults in our community.

They have three primary areas of service:
Residential Services, providing therapeutic residential services, including foster care and emergency shelter, to youth under 18;
Homeless Support Services, providing outreach, overnight shelter, case management, employment and housing for homeless youth and young adults; and
Youth and Family Services, providing counseling, substance abuse treatment, prevention and parenting programs in East King County.

The Director of Homeless Youth Services is responsible for developing, supervising, and managing the agency’s Homeless Youth programs including: our Emergency Overnight Shelter for Young Adults, the Landing; Street Outreach to 15 cities on the Eastside; 5 Transitional Living Programs including 65 units of housing: 16 units of Supportive Permanent Housing; and Employment and Educational support programs. The Director also supports the division’s collaboration with Mental Health and Chemical Dependency providers.

The Director will be a key participant in achieving new strategic initiatives for the agency that address homelessness among youth and young adults in our service area.

Position Qualifications:
- Passion for working with homeless youth and young adults
- Master’s Degree in relevant field
- Five years management or supervisory experience
- Experience managing complex budgets ($1M+)
- Significant public speaking experience
- Excellence in both written and oral communication
- 5 + years grant management experience; including obtaining new grants and properly administering grants
- Knowledge of relevant COA standards and participation in a Performance and Quality Improvement process.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences and a commitment to the value of cultural competency.
- Reports to CEO.

Applications are requested by January 16, 2012; Position open until filled.

TO APPLY: Please send cover letter describing qualifications and background, resume, one writing sample (two pages or less), and three references to: hr@friendsofyouth.org (please reference HYS Director in Subject Line)or by mail to Friends of Youth, 16225 NE 87th Street, Suite A-6, Redmond, WA 98052.

Please, no phone calls.

Job Opening - Program Supervisor

Position Title: Program Supervisor, Girl Scouts Beyond Bars (GSBB)
Location: Seattle
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Girls in Care Manager
Salary: $15.25/hr + DOE, full-time with excellent health and leave benefits
To apply: please send a cover letter and resume to hr@girlscoutsww.org indicating the position, last name and where you saw this posting.

Position Summary:
The Program Supervisor, GSBB will supervise the GSBB program including coordinating and participating in prison visits, planning meetings, community troop meetings, field trips, camp sessions and recruitment activities. They will supervise and be supported by one or more Program Assistants and may serve as the Task Supervisor or Practicum Instructor to one or two Practicum Students. By effectively planning and delivering sound programming, the Program Supervisor, GSBB will ensure that program quality/girl outcomes are met and that growth goals, in girl and volunteers, are met.

Outreach Functional Accountabilities
Growth in number of volunteers as measured by:
- 5% Percentage of volunteers retained
- 20% New volunteers

Growth in number of girls serves as measured by:
- 10% Percentage of girls retained
- 15% New girls
- 10% Program quality/girl outcomes
- 10% Financial sustainability
- 10% Brand understanding
- 20% Fund development

Essential Functions:

Primary
• In coordination with the Girls in Care Manager, train, support and supervise Program Assistant, practicum students, interns, AmeriCorps Members and volunteers at multiple troop locations.
• Recruit and retain volunteers for Girl Scouts Beyond Bars troops.
• Serve as lead for troop and planning meetings occurring at prison facilities – both male and female facilities.
• Plan and coordinate monthly field trips for girls in the community.
• Facilitate monthly recruitment sessions at prison facilities.
• Assist mother and father offenders in developing monthly program plans and curriculum to be delivered in prison based troops.
• Oversee Scouts Sisters community troop partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
• Conduct regular meetings with Program Assistant and volunteers to share/train in curriculum implementation.
• Provide staff support and mentoring of one to two practicum students fulfilling educational requirements for their BASW or MSW degree in Social Work while assisting in the program. This function is optional and applies to staff members qualified to oversee practicum students. (For example: An MSW with at least two years’ experience can serve as a Practicum Instructor.)
• Ensure administrative components are timely and efficiently completed; including, but not limited to, girl registration forms, event permission slips, monthly activity reports and attendance records.

Secondary
• Complete outcomes evaluations for each troop, including leader observations of girls and Youth Program Quality Assessment observations.
• Serve as cookie manager for each troop.
• Plan and lead annual overnight mother/daughter sessions at prison facilities.
• Provide back-up coverage for other program staff.
• Coordinate transportation to prison facilities, field trips and special events.
• Complete prison volunteer orientation, achieve and maintain status as agency sponsor.
- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Masters degree in Social Work with at least two years post-graduate work experience in the field is required in order to serve as a Practicum Instructor with practicum students. This qualification is strongly preferred for the position.
• One year experience effectively working with youth.
• One year experience in group facilitation with youth.
• Experience supervising employees preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain boundaries and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work with culturally and racially diverse groups and at risk populations preferred.
• Demonstrated success working with volunteers and/or leading teams.
• Knowledge of youth development and the Girl Scout program preferred.
• Effective interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds.
• Availability to work designated schedule, including evenings, weekends and an annual overnight at each prison facility. This position is scheduled to regularly work Saturdays.
• Comfortable working in a prison setting.
• Comfortable with working with male and female offenders.
• Skilled in Outlook and Word and familiar with Excel, Access or other database program.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to secure and maintain first aid and CPR certification within three months of hire.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license, vehicle in working condition, proof of insurance or the ability to fulfill timely and extensive travel requirements across widespread regional geography. Note: This position requires a significant amount of driving year round and may involve driving up to 250 miles per day.
• Satisfactory results from criminal background search.
• Willing to maintain membership in Girl Scouts.

Job Opening - Behavorial Health Program Director

Refugee Women’s Alliance is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Director. The position requires a strong mix of multiculturalism, clinical expertise, attention to detail and collaborative finesse with management and different communities. They have a terrific team of counselors from the communities they serve, and need a program leader to help them move forward. Here is the link for additional information:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/npo/2771261018.html

Job Opening - Employment Program Coordinator

Job Title: Employment Program Coordinator
Position Reports to: Program Manager
Start date: Early January 2012
Position type: Permanent, Exempt
Approximate work schedule: 36 hours/week, generally 9-6 Monday-Thursday OR 9-5 Monday-Thursday and 4 hours on Fridays, there may be occasional weekend work. Candidate must be able to adjust schedule during the school year for evening programming with youth. Twice a week, during programming (Jan.-April and Sep.-Oct.) will be required to work until 7:30pm. Schedule to be determined with supervisor upon hiring.
Employment salary and benefits: 0.9 FTE of $13.50 – 19/hour, DOE + Medical/dental benefits provided and four weeks paid time off (PTO) in alignment with Powerful Voices’ personnel policies.
Deadline: Friday, December 16, 2011

ABOUT POWERFUL VOICES
Since 1995, Powerful Voices has delivered innovative, evidence-based, gender-specific programs in
public schools, the juvenile justice systems, and through employment programs. Powerful Voices’
mission is to foster adolescent girls’ development by providing programs and promoting social justice
so girls can realize their dreams, engage their communities, and shape a better world. Our mission is
deeply rooted in the belief that all girls live healthy, personally meaningful lives in a society that values
them.

Job Summary/Purpose:
Powerful Voices is hiring an Employment Coordinator to work closely with the
Program Manager and the program team to provide youth employment programs to High School femaleidentified youth in the Seattle-area who have experienced violence. The position is responsible for ensuring employment and advocacy is available and delivered to youth referred to us through our partnership with the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative (SYVPI). Responsibilities include recruiting, hiring, and supervising youth, providing one on one support, service coordination & resource referrals, program development and delivery, curriculum development, maintenance and delivery, partnership cultivation and collaboration, monthly reporting, budget monitoring, data entry and outcome measurement, and co-facilitator and program team support.

Position Responsibilities:
• Recruit youth ages 14-18 and accept referrals and for participation in DYVAS (Develop Youth Voice
and Speak) and ActiveVistas employment programs. Referrals and recruitment are coordinated with
the SYVPI networks and initiative.
• Coordinate DYVAS program, which runs from July to October and supports a cohort of at least 10
girls for 13 weeks, meeting 2 days/week, 3.5 hours per session. Responsible for curriculum
development, logistics, coordinating guests, managing group dynamics, and supervision of youth
employees. Responsible for providing pre-employment and job-readiness skills as youth explore
careers in activism and advocacy while making a zine.
• Coordinate ActiveVistas program, which runs from January to April and supports a cohort of at least
10 girls for 12 weeks, 2 days/week, 3.5 hours/session. Responsible for curriculum development,
logistics, coordinating guests, managing group dynamics, and supervision of youth employees.
Responsible for providing pre-employment and job-readiness skills as youth explore careers in
activism and advocacy while developing and facilitating workshops to the community at an annual
conference.
• Work with Program Manager and other Program Staff to produce Girlvolution Conference.
Specifically, the Employment Program Coordinator supports ActiveVistas in researching and
developing workshops related to girls’ health and safety for the Girlvolution Conference in April,
which provides gender-specific, anti-violence advocacy, and strengths-based workshops to teachers,
counselors, family support workers and youth.
• Provide intake, assessment and development of an Individual Service Plan (ISP) with youth
• Meet individually with youth a minimum of once per month to form and review ISP, complete
performance evaluations, give referrals, and check in about group experience and job performance.
• Provide appropriate resource referrals to youth from other youth-serving agencies.
• Track and monitor program budget in collaboration with Program Manager
• Manage all outreach program materials for DYVAS and ActiveVistas
• Maintain comprehensive program records including attendance and youth files
• Facilitate program evaluation and ensure timely data collection and entry, internally for Powerful
Voices, and externally for SYVPI.
• Submit monthly and quarterly reports for contract and organizational reporting
• Attend meetings and trainings with community partners, including monthly SYVPI meetings
• Supervise college intern from July-December each year and work with other interns and volunteers to
support program goals.
• Manage alumnae relations for Powerful Voices

General Responsibilities:
• Collaborates with Powerful Voices staff to achieve the mission and vision of the organization
• Perform role in a way that reflects the values of Powerful Voices; safety, justice, integrity, diversity,
and innovation.
• Provides all services utilizing a strengths-based, gender specific, relationship based approach
• Participate in program team activities including, but not limited to, anti-oppression dialogue and
analysis building, community trainings, curriculum development, training development and delivery,
program development and evaluation, partnership cultivation, and case, resource, and role-sharing
• Participate in supervisory meetings, program team meetings, staff meetings, trainings/staff
development and Powerful Voices annual meeting.
• Support administrative staff in development and marketing efforts including, but not limited to,
mailings to youth/guardian participants, agency newsletters, fundraising activities, site visit
coordination, and other community outreach events
• Develop and maintain respectful rapport when interacting with youth participants and their families
• Participate in creating and maintaining a workplace that values diversity and treats everyone with
respect without regard to race, color, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin,
marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability
• Demonstrate teamwork and open communication
• Provide services in a manner that expedites the meeting of contract requirements and program
outcomes
• Maintain documentation in a timely, thorough and accurate manner
• Follow agency policies and procedures
• Perform other appropriate tasks related to your professional role as needed

Qualifications:
For successful completion of position requirements outlined above, the candidate will have the following:
1. Willingness to build solidarity with female-identified community & allies
2. Strong track record of program coordination including curriculum development, group
facilitation expertise, good time-management, and budget monitoring experience
3. Previous experience and strong understanding of the values behind gender-specific, strengthsbased
programming and motivational interviewing
4. Experience in anti-oppression/anti-racist work as well as facilitating anti-oppression
workshops with youth. Analysis of the intersections between race, class/access, ethnicity,
color, sex, gender, gender-identity, ability, sexual orientation
5. Demonstrated experience with individuals and groups who have experienced trauma and
violence, anti-violence, violence prevention/intervention, and conflict resolution fields
6. Experience supervising youth and volunteers utilizing coaching methods
7. Ability to work well independently and collaboratively within a diverse group of adolescent
girls, adult participants/partners, and staff members; the possession strong interpersonal, oral,
and written communication and conflict resolution skills
8. Personal and professional self-awareness and openness to learning and professional
development, particularly in regard to boundaries and identity when working with youth
9. Strong time-management, organization skills and follow-through on commitments to your
team and youth
10. Commitment to continually improving our effectiveness in serving youth and in a womencentered
working community by giving and receiving feedback about professional growth
areas and to personal self-awareness that includes recognizing and working on individual
areas of privilege and oppression, trauma exposure response, and self-care
11. Strong understanding of LGBTQ community strengths and concerns and ability to navigate
discussions of gender socialization, non-conformity, and fluidity as it relates to working with
young people
12. Familiarity with local youth-serving organizations and health/mental health/education
resources
13. Willingness to accommodate flexible schedule: twice a week, during programming will be
required to work until 7:30pm.
14. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and internet search engines
Women, People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply

CONTACT INFORMATION / DEADLINES
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM on December 16, 2011 to
Tyler Bosma, Office Manager:
1620 18th Ave Ste. 100
Seattle, WA 98122,
Email: info@powerfulvoices.org
www.powerfulvoices.org
All resumes will be responded to by phone or mail.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Job Opening - Community Organizer

Neighborhood House Be Active Together is looking for an experienced community organizer to work in a campaign to increase access to physical activity in a public housing community in West Seattle. They are looking for someone who has experience organizing diverse multilingual communities, navigating local institutions and City politics, familiar with health disparities work and that has worked in campaigns in a paid position. Yep, all of that. This is a 20 hours a week (or less if you need flexibility), six-month position, with the possibility of extension to 1 year. The position is open until filled. The job description is below. People of color and residents of the communities we serve to apply.

Position: Community Organizer - Be Active Together
Department: Education & Community Services
Reports to: Be Active Together Project Director
Status: Part-time, Temporary, approximately 20 hours per week
FLSA: Non-exempt
Salary Range: Range 21 ($20.11-$22.31 per hour)
Closing Date: Open until filled

Neighborhood House Programs
Since 1906, Neighborhood House has been helping diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence, health and community building. Our services include early childhood education (including Head Start and Early Head Start), mentoring and tutoring, emergency referral services, self-sufficiency/employment classes and services (including ESL and citizenship), job placement and training, substance abuse services, transportation and outreach for the elderly and disabled and publication of the Voice newspaper. Annually, Neighborhood House serves over 13,500 individuals. Of those, 80 percent are refugees and immigrants.

Project and Job Description
Be Active Together (BAT) is a community based participatory research project that seeks to impact the health of the low income, immigrant and refugee communities in and around the High Point (HP) and Greenbridge (GB)housing communities. The goal is to reduce health disparities by working in partnership with residents and community partners to improve health and physical activities. We promote health through capacity building, community outreach, community-based education and participation in physical activities. Research related activities such as focus groups and interviews are conducted to evaluate the outcomes.

The Community Organizer is a new position with this project to work to address health disparities, promote political action and develop a grassroots campaign. This person will develop an action plan and strategies to advocate for systems and policy changes to ensure access to affordable fitness opportunities for public housing residents of HP and GB. Additional projects beyond the initial six month timeframe are possible if identified as needed by the project Steering Committee and/or other agency needs.

This five-year project is funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) from 2008-2013.

Responsibilities
- Work with Project Director and Coordinator to develop and implement organizing and action strategies to sustain key project elements beyond the end of the grant funding.
- Identify and work with key institutions, systems or organizations that we can work with to meet campaign goals such as Park and Recreation, Mayor’s Office, Seattle City Council, Health Clinics, Housing Authority, etc.
- Provide research and analysis to help inform project strategies and solve potential problems/challenges.
- Develop and implement a plan to navigate institutional structures and systems to meet campaign goals such as identifying decision makers, learning about decisional making structures.
- Provide education and training to community and staff on issues such as political advocacy, effective public speaking, leadership skills, etc.
- Recruit, build and engage a community network of diverse public housing residents and stakeholders who will advocate for systems and policy changes that will provide low cost or free fitness opportunities.
- Develop a communication plan including information materials and strategies for outreach and media campaigns.
- Develop relationships with local community groups, cbos, public officials, media, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in public health, social work, public policy, community development or related field.
- At least four years of experience in community organizing, political organizing or campaigning.
- Demonstrated commitment to address racial and social justice and/or health disparities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local political systems and structures as well as community partners.
- Demonstrated experience in partnership building with local groups, community leaders, public officials, media, etc.
- Experience working in a diverse environment and ability to work effectively with individual from varied cultural and economic backgrounds.
- Experience in developing and conducting training to diverse stakeholders.
- Strong verbal, listening and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft office suite.
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and independent, reliable transportation to travel in Seattle/king County area.
- Willingness to comply with the established agency performance standards which may include: productivity/personal responsibility, client/customer service-orientation, embracing a team player orientation, entrepreneurialism, and maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Must pass Washington State Patrol background check (rechecked every two years).
- Current First Aid certificate within 30 days of employment (maintain current certificate during employment).
- Current CPR certificate within 30 days of employment (maintain current certificate during employment).

Employment Practice
Neighborhood House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, age, sex, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical handicap, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality) and expression of gender identity or any other classification protected by law. Neighborhood House encourages and gives hiring preference to current and former Head Start parents and children. We encourage people of color and residents of the communities we serve to apply.

Application Procedure
Submit an agency application, resume and cover letter. Agency applications can be downloaded (www.nhwa.org) or picked up at the address below. Only applicants considered for interviews will be contacted. Applicants may FAX their materials to (206) 461-3857, email to nhjobs@nhwa.org or mail to:
Neighborhood House
905 Spruce St., Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
attn: Jill Trakarnsilpa, HR Manager

For more information
Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at (206) 461-8430 or by e-mail to nhjobs@nhwa.org

Job Opening - Executive Director

Organization: New Beginnings
Position: Executive Director
Website: www.newbegin.org

New Beginnings seeks an experienced, collaborative, and innovative leader to serve as the agency’s next Executive Director. This position provides a unique opportunity to lead a well-respected agency with an exceptionally dedicated team.

MISSION

New Beginnings’ mission is to provide shelter, advocacy, and support for battered women and their children, and to change attitudes and social institutions that foster and perpetuate violence.

ABOUT NEW BEGINNINGS

New Beginnings was started in 1976 with a two-bedroom emergency shelter. In 2011, the agency has an annual operating budget of $2.5M, 21 engaged board members, over 100 volunteers, and 40 FTE staff.

The agency operates three direct service programs—an emergency shelter, transitional housing, and a community-based advocacy program—as well as a 24/7 help line. A social change focus includes systems advocacy, education and training, a middle school dating violence prevention curriculum, and various community engagement activities.

STRATEGIC PLAN

The 2009-2013 strategic plan affirms the agency’s position as a key resource for domestic violence services and prevention in the Seattle community. The plan includes four major priorities:
• Strengthen the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of supportive services;
• Strategically expand social change and prevention efforts;
• Increase community involvement and support; and
• Strengthen the agency’s human resources, use of technology, and financial health.

The plan envisions that the agency’s expertise and cultural competence will be informed by the involvement of program participants, and by a committed group of women and men: board, staff, and volunteers who are reflective of the community we serve. The agency’s services will be sustained by a wealth of human, financial, and technological resources—wisely used and reflective of an ever-widening circle of involved community members.

THE POSITION

New Beginnings’ Executive Director reports to the board of directors and is responsible for the agency’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial goals. This is a full-time, exempt position. Key responsibilities include:

Leadership

• Exhibit a passion for and dedication to the advancement of the agency’s mission.
• Serve as a spokesperson and advocate for the agency and those served by the agency.
• Foster shared leadership and inclusive decision-making.
• Represent the agency in its community involvement, including cultivation of key relationships with government agencies and partner organizations.
• Uphold the agency’s commitment to cultural competency and responsiveness.
• Partner with the board to create a focused, results-oriented strategic plan. Lead the implementation of the plan and the ongoing assessment of performance.

Fundraising and Community Relations

• Oversee and support the creation of a comprehensive development plan, leading to a broader and more diversified funding mix.
• Serve as a strategic partner for development efforts, including individual donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with existing funders.
• Engage the board in targeted and meaningful fundraising endeavors.
• Identify changes or trends in the community served by the agency.

Personnel Management

• Cultivate a climate that invites and inspires diverse, top-quality staff and volunteers.
• Directly supervise the agency’s leadership team, which currently includes the program director, administrative director, development director, finance manager, and executive assistant.
• Facilitate and model on-going communication between front-line staff, managers, and directors.
• Ensure that the agency has a sound organizational structure that is aligned with the agency’s priorities.
• Ensure that effective human resource practices are in place.

Operations and Fiscal Oversight

• Oversee the development and implementation of work plans that are aligned with the agency’s priorities.
• Develop the annual budget in partnership with the leadership team and the board’s finance committee.
• Oversee the financial performance of the agency in partnership with the board.
• Ensure that the agency has adequate funds to meet its short- and long-term goals.

Program Planning

• Oversee and support the program director in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services.
• Ensure that program objectives are aligned with the agency’s overall strategic plan.

Board Engagement

• Serve as the primary conduit between board members and the agency’s staff, volunteers, supporters, and program participants.
• Provide board members with information, counsel, tools, and resources that will enable the board to govern and support the agency effectively.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate for this position will have a demonstrated commitment to social justice and to ending domestic violence. She/he will also bring a variety of experiences and attributes, including:

• Experience leading and managing an organization of comparable size and scope to New Beginnings (experience with community-based nonprofits preferred)
• Visionary leadership, including a keen interest in innovation and the ability to inspire others to work for change
• An appreciation for collaboration and transparency, combined with the ability to make tough decisions when needed
• Proven experience in fundraising strategy creation and implementation
• Extensive budgeting and financial management experience
• An ability to advocate and negotiate strategically and effectively with a wide range of people in a variety of settings
• Experience with nonprofit boards
• An ability to foster energy, hope, compassion, and good humor in a challenging environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the desire to hear differing opinions
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills

New Beginnings will offer a competitive compensation package to the selected candidate. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, life insurance, 403(b) contributions, and generous leave time.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume to the Executive Director Search Committee at info@newbegin.org. Questions may be directed to Cory Sbarbaro, board member and chair of the Executive Director Search Committee, at info@newbegin.org.

Review of applications will begin on January 9, 2012. The position will remain open until filled.

New Beginnings welcomes and respects diversity of background, experience, identity, and opinion in our program participants, staff, board, and volunteers.

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