Job Opening - Clinical Coordinator, Youth & Family Services

ORGANIZATION: Friends of Youth

The Clinical Coordinator/Counselor supervises the Mental Mealth Intern program; supervises counselors working under the Issaquah School District (ISD) contracts; and develops, supervises, and coordinates the Parenting Classes program in Issaquah and the Snoqualmie Valley.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Youth and Family Services Program Manager

TO APPLY: send resume and cover letter to veronica@friendsofyouth.org.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Supervisory Tasks
1. Provide regular supervision to Youth & Family Counseling Program Interns and ISD contract counselors in the completion of their duties and service time.
2. Provide support and consultation to other staff assisting with Parenting Program.
3. Assist in recruitment and selection of new staff and volunteers; provide orientation, training, supervision and evaluation of assigned new staff and volunteers.
4. Review client files for quality control.
5. Monitor and evaluate assigned staff performance.
6. Complete six-month and thereafter annual employee performance evaluations with assigned counselors on a timely basis.

B. Counseling Services
1. All counseling staff must meet a monthly 60% direct service goal, which may require Coordinator to carry a small caseload and have the ability to take on additional cases as the need arises.
2. 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.

C. Coordination of Parenting Program
1. Develop and maintain youth and family parenting program including use of volunteers.
2. Develop, maintain, and monitor agency program records and provide statistics, evaluation documentation, and billing data as needed.
3. Maintain awareness of community needs and resources.

D. Outreach
1. Provide ongoing outreach to children, youth, parents, schools and communities to ensure awareness of community needs and service availability (will be included in the 60% direct service goals).
2. Develop and maintain positive relations with community referral sources.
3. Represent the agency at various community meetings pertaining to program development and cooperative planning as appropriate.

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 per all WAC, COA, PHP and King County requirements.
3. Meet with supervisor on a regular basis and attend required meetings, consultations and trainings.
4. Coordinate and conduct quarterly file reviews per COA and other requirements.

F. Other Duties as Assigned
1. Assist in supervision of unlicensed therapists as needed and/or as requested by Program Manager.
2. Represent FOY attending meetings as requested by Program Manger.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

A. Education and Experience
1. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family or related counseling field.
2. Minimum three-five years related experience
3. Current Washington State License in the mental health counseling field.
4. Meet the qualifications to supervise unlicensed therapists according to the Washington Administrative Code (WAC 246-809-234).
5. Experience in counseling children, youth, and families.
6. Experience in leading groups, trainings, and workshops.
7. 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.

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

Job Opening - Youth Programs Supervisor (Woodland Park Zoo)

Job Description

YOUTH PROGRAMS SUPERVISOR

This is your opportunity to join a dynamic Education team at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. Applications are now being accepted for Youth Programs Supervisor in the School & Community Engagement department. There is one full-time, regular, benefited position to be filled at this time. Compensation is based on experience.

SUMMARY
Provide vision and leadership for year-round engagement of middle and high school-aged youth from diverse backgrounds. Oversee development of programs that build ecological/science literacy and engage youth in leadership, career development and conservation projects in order to build pathways to conservation action.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

- Oversee development and implementation of educational and service programs for middle and high school youth that foster leadership, conservation self-efficacy and interest in science careers.
- Supervise Youth Program staff, interns and volunteers and oversee daily operations and implementation of youth programs.
- Oversee the development of curriculum and resources with an emphasis on scientific inquiry and STEM, learning to meet program and youth development objectives and outcomes.
- Develop and implement training opportunities for staff, interns and volunteers to meet youth development outcomes and zoo programmatic needs.
- Work with Education Research Team to assess impact of Youth Programs experiences.
- Develop Youth Program staff work plans, provide annual staff evaluations, and provide employee coaching to resolve most problems.
- Collaborate with Zoo Experiences, Early Childhood, and Child and Family Programs teams and other zoo departments to train and provide volunteers and interns to support program outcomes.
- Serve on the leadership team of the department, providing vision and leadership across program areas and to other departments and staff in the institution; help ensure smooth and effective education operations.
- Support Education managers and vice president in fundraising initiatives.
- Identify and analyze staffing, budget and equipment needs, and maintain financial and personnel records for Youth Programs.
- Respond to inquiries and concerns from the public, staff or parents of youth participants regarding programming, policies or youth issues.
- Develop and maintain internal partnerships and collaborative relationships with Youth Program staff in the community and in other AZA institutions.
- Research, develop and write a variety of zoo publications and other media.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise Youth Programs staff, including Youth Programs Coordinators and Specialists, seasonal assistants, and Zoo Corps interns.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Experience working effectively with, and developing programs for, diverse youth and community audiences.
- Ability to develop and manage budgets and assist in grant writing/fundraising activities.
- Ability to play a leadership role in the department, representing cross-departmental goals and overarching zoo mission.
- Ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
- Ability to interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise staff performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including one weekend day per week and some evening work.
- Ability to work independently.
- Commitment to the mission of the zoo and the institution’s Core Values.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 8 years combined education and experience in natural science or environmental education with comprehensive curriculum and program development, evaluation and delivery. Minimum two years leading and coordinating a team of 2+ staff and its projects.

CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
Must be enthusiastic and customer service oriented and able to deal with clients in a courteous and professional manner. Enjoy working with the public including diverse populations and people of all ages.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient and experienced with Microsoft Office applications; particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Must be able to work with customized databases and technology, and conduct Internet research.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Washington State Driver License required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands 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.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
Applications are only accepted online through our Jobs page at www.zoo.org; no other forms of application will be accepted. Cover letter and resume are REQUIRED when applying for this position. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled – apply now!

Woodland Park Zoo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.

Job Opening - Executive Assistant

Organization: Eastside Domestic Violence Program
Position: Executive Assistant
Reports To: Executive Director
Hours: Full time, 40 hours/week; Plus flexibility to cover occasional evening or weekend meetings as needed
Classification: Regular, Non-exempt, N5 Responsibility Level
Salary Range: $36,000 ($17.30 hour) DOE; Benefits included

Eastside Domestic Violence Program (EDVP)’s Vision
Domestic violence is a human rights issue. EDVP envisions a world in which every person lives in a safe environment, free from oppression and with the opportunity to thrive.

EDVP’s Mission is to end domestic violence by changing individual, institutional and societal beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate it. To achieve this we will work with the community to:
• PROVIDE services in East and North King County to people, primarily women and children, who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual abuse;
• PREVENT domestic violence through advocacy, education and support.

OVERVIEW OF ORGANIZATION: The agency’s annual budget is approximately $2.8 million and there are 29 full-time equivalent staff members and 7 part-time equivalent staff members.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director this position provides administrative and human resource support for the Executive Director. In addition to general office support, performs duties such as record keeping, coordination of meetings and conferences, and working on special projects. Answers non-routine correspondence and assembles highly confidential and sensitive information. Responsible for the day to day human resources tasks such as managing personnel files, data input, record maintance, assist with recruiting and hiring and supporting EDVP’s policies and procedures. Deals with a diverse group of important external callers as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.

KEY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITES:
• Schedules and organizes complex activities such as meetings, conferences and department activities for all members of the department.
• Performs desktop publishing. Creating and developing visual presentations for the Executive Director.
• Establishes, develops, maintains and updates filing system for the Executive Director and the department. Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information.
• Opens, Sorts and distributes mail. Drafts written responses or replies by phone or e-mail when necessary. Handles confidential and non-routine information.
• Act as a liaison with other agency departments and outside agencies including high-level staff such as CEO’s, CFO’s and Senior Staff. Handles confidential and non-routine information and explains policies when necessary.
• Works independently or within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects. Acts as project manager for special projects, at the request of the Executive Director.
• Types and designs general correspondences, memos, charts tables, graphs, business plans, etc. Proofreads copy for spelling, grammar and layout, making appropriate changes. Responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy.
• Initiates completion of regularly recurring reports and standard form letters; maintains accumulative records, making periodic audits as necessary; maintains follow-up system or reports requiring action on a periodic basis; sets up and maintains records management system.
• Assist the Executive Director in the management of her/his schedule.
• Acts as a liaison to the Board of Directors.
• Answers phones and doors as needed. Takes messages or fields/answers all routine and non-routine questions.
• Coordinates general office operations, processes forms, purchase orders, agency calendars and Board packets.

Human resource support to include:
• Responsible for new hire on boarding process.
• Prepares and maintains new hire packets to include; benefit enrollment paperwork, updated agency requirements, personnel policies, background checks and payroll information.
• Prepares and maintains personnel files to include trainings, performance evaluations, leave requests, disciplinary actions and termination information.
• Compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities.
• Act as liaison to Human Resource vendors such as Benefit Contractor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
I. Requirements:
• Work requires an extensive knowledge of business and an excellent command of the English language.
• Must have some knowledge of human resources, office administrative procedures at a level generally acquired through Bachelors Degree and/or 4+ years related experience.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software such as: Windows, Microsoft Office 2003 (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word), Page Maker and /or Microsoft Publisher; knowledge of donor data base system a plus, but training will be provided if necessary.
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and multi task.
• Work requires continual attention to details, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and working independently.
• Valid Washington State drivers license, insurance and access to a vehicle.
• Sensitivity to the needs of agency clients and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to agency’s mission, philosophy and goals.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Pass background check.

II. Agency Values: EDVP’s employees are people who believe passionately about the value of this work and take personal responsibility for bringing success to the agency. EDVP’s team spirit is, at its core, made up these values:
• Leadership: EDVP is a leader in the domestic violence movement, using experienced and cutting-edge approaches that transform lives and foster future leaders.
• Respect and Dignity: EDVP believes that every person, whether it’s the survivors we serve, our volunteers or our staff, has value, deserves respect and has inherent dignity.
• Justice: EDVP is part of and connected to a larger movement to end all types of oppression and violence.
• Empowerment: EDVP provides access to options and opportunities for survivors, AND we believe that survivors have the inherent ability to thrive and are capable of making their own decisions.
• Equality: Everyone deserves to be safe from domestic violence, regardless of their background and access to resources.
• Passion & Commitment: We are deeply committed to ending domestic violence and approach our efforts with passion.
• Professionalism: Our staff and volunteers are highly knowledgeable and skilled in the domestic violence arena, value each other, creates a supportive work environment, and conduct themselves professionally at all times.
• Education: We believe that education is one of the best tools we have to prevent domestic violence from occurring today and in the future.

TO APPLY:
• Visit http://www.edvp.org/getinvolved/careers.aspx to download an application packet and background history check form or call EDVP job line at (425) 562-8840, ext. 402, to request an application packet.
• Please return your cover letter, resume, completed agency application form and background history check form to:

Eastside Domestic Violence Program
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 6398
Bellevue, WA 98008-0398
FAX: (425) 649-0752

• If all four application parts are not turned in, application will not be considered.
• Applications will be open until the position is filled.

EASTSIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WE VALUE DIVERSITY ON OUR STAFF. SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PERSONS OF COLOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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

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