P/T Match Coordinator - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound (Seattle)

Position:

Part Time Match Coordinator

Organization:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound

Position Description:

Job Description:
We have an immediate need for a Part Time Match Coordinator to work with our mentors (volunteers) and mentees (children) in ensuring that they have constructive and satisfying relationships, while maintaining child safety.

The Match Coordinator will have a caseload of matches and will check in with them through scheduled in-person, telephone and electronic contact. The Match Coordinator will assess individual training needs, as well as information and support needs for each match participant in order to assure a positive youth development experience for the child, and successful and satisfying experience for the volunteer. The ability to work independently while exercising good judgment is essential to this position.

The ideal candidate must be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and be able to collect meaningful data and draw solid conclusions.

Job Location: Seattle, WA Company Industry: Youth Services
Job Role: Program Staff Joining Date: ASAP
Employment Status: Part Time – 20 hours per week
Employment Type: Non-exempt Employee
Monthly Salary Range: $14.50-$18 per hour Manages Others: No
Number of Vacancies: 1 Languages: Desirable but not required

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Access to reliable automobile, valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
• Understanding of child development and family dynamics
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Excellent oral and written communication skills reflecting solid customer service both in-person and via the telephone

Career Level: Entry Level/Mid-Career Years of Experience: Varies
Education: Bachelor’s required Degree: Bachelor’s or above
Please reply via email with your resume and cover letter and "Part Time Match Coordinator" in the subject line.

Deadline:

Website:

https://www.bbbsps.org

Contact:

katie.taylor@bbbsps.org

Safe Place Liaison - Homeless Youth Services (Redmond)

Safe Place Liaison - Homeless Youth Services (Redmond)

Friends of Youth is a not for profit organization committed to the support of youth and young adults in our community. With 60 years of experience, 20 program sites, and national accreditation, we provide safe places and emotional support for youth and families in challenging circumstances. Our services include:

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

We are seeking to fill a new position, Safe Place Liaison. This is a full-time position based out of our Redmond office. The Safe Place Liaison will report directly to the Director of Homeless Youth Services.

Under the supervision of the Director of Homeless Youth Services, the Safe Place Liaison will lead Friends of Youth's efforts to create & expand National Safe Place in East & North King County. In line with this effort, the Safe Place Liaison is expected to present the Safe Place model to community organizations & businesses, train and support staff at National Safe Place locations in Friends of Youth's geographic region.

Responsibilities

Program Operations:
Coordinate the implementation of Safe Place specifically in East & North King County. This includes working with Friends of Youth's development team to publicize the initiative, presenting to community businesses and organizations, and completing administrative tasks.
Work closely with the Director of Youth Homelessness and the President/CEO at Friends of Youth to strategically grow the National Safe Place model in needed areas of support for at risk youth.
Work closely with the Program Manager of Youth Haven, the under 18 shelters at Friends of Youth, to monitor the impact of Safe Place implementation.
Works collaboratively with counterpart at YouthCare and future expansions as the program grows in King County.
Maintain collaborative and effective relationships with community providers and caregivers.
As needed, ensure an effective pickup program for participants from Safe Place locations and provide follow up services.
Work with YouthCare & Friends of Youth leadership to ensure that staff who will pick up individuals from National Safe Place Sites are prepared to perform client/consumer screenings; respond to referrals from partner agencies.
Maintain clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates, statistical records, and other documentation according to all strict confidentiality laws and guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree with three years of experience in either business or non-profit setting
Knowledge and experience of crisis intervention, child abuse/neglect, juvenile justice, domestic violence, housing and homelessness, substance abuse, mental health issues, public assistance rights, sexual abuse and assault, family dynamics.
Experience networking and advocating with other agencies to access housing, medical, financial, legal, educational and other resources on behalf of youth or young adults.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically effective and engaging public speaking skills.
Ability to relate in an empathic, supportive, non-judgmental manner to all youth and their families.
Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience working with diverse populations. Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
Ability to pass a DSHS Criminal Background Check.
Education and experience in cultural competency required.

Additional Requirements - Within 30 Days of Hire
Must have current negative TB test
CPR / First Aid Certification
HIV / AIDS Training (minimum 4 hours)

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 vehicles on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.

Must demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences and a commitment to the value of cultural competency.

To apply for this position, send your cover letter and resume to derekw@friendsofyouth.org. Applications will be accepted until position has been filled.

• Location: Redmond
• Compensation: DOQ
• This is at a non-profit organization.
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Case Manager - Transitional Living Program (Kirkland)

Case Manager - Transitional Living Program (Kirkland)

Friends of Youth is a not for profit organization committed to the support of youth and young adults in our community. With 60 years of experience, 20 program sites, and national accreditation, we provide safe places and emotional support for youth and families in challenging circumstances. Our services include:

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

We are currently seeking a stellar Case Manager to work out of our New Ground Kirkland facility. New Ground Kirkland is a part of our Transitional Living Program within Homeless Youth Services.

The Case Manager provides comprehensive case management, counseling and career guidance services to homeless youth who are single, pregnant or parenting in transitional housing program. The Case Manager will be part of a team delivering support services and temporary housing to young people moving towards self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

Program Delivery
Provide ongoing career guidance and educational counseling.
Provide parenting education and role modeling (with parenting youth only).
Identify educational resources and job training programs.
Hold a series of workshops in job interviewing and preparation, career exploration, etc.
Help locate resources for financial aid.
Assist in gaining access to on-going healthcare.
Assist in providing access to transportation for youth attending school, job interviews, appointments, etc.
Coordinate delivery of resident's case management in all areas of education, employment, personal and health needs.
Attend monthly TLP meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Clinical Tasks
Conduct participant intake and assessments.
Assist in the development of individualized transitional housing plans.
Hold weekly individual and group counseling sessions.
Keep accurate, up-to-date participant records and collect data on student progress toward goals.
Complete quarterly program reports.
Provide participant follow-up and aftercare services to those leaving the program and moving into permanent housing.
Participate in agency or professional group seminars and conferences to increase professional knowledge.
Supervision of Resident Manager.
Advocacy
Develop referral network of specialized service providers.
Working with other case managers, local government, schools, and some area employers to develop jobs and mentoring opportunities for program participants.
Work with community volunteers to develop new program resources and career options for participants.
Work with Program Manager to do client advocacy and systems advocacy on behalf of homeless youth and families.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education and Experience
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Bachelor's Degree plus five years of experience.
Experience working with abused and/or homeless youth preferred.
Experience in youth education and employment programs preferred.
Education or experience in cultural competency.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Ability to work as part of a team.
Demonstrated skills in re-parenting.
Must have own transportation available with necessary insurance.
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.
Knowledge of relevant COA standards and participation in a Performance and Quality Improvement process.
Must demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences and acommitment to the value of cultural competency.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to saram@friendsofyouth.org. Applications accepted until position is filled.

• Location: Kirkland
• Compensation: DOE
• This is at a non-profit organization.
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Community Development Manager - Girl Scouts of Western Washington (Bellevue)

Community Development Manager - Girl Scouts of Western Washington (Bellevue)

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

Girl Scouts of Western Washington (GirlScoutsWW.org) is currently seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a desire to promote the premier girl leadership development program in the world in their community. The role of the Community Development Manager is to recruit girls and adult volunteers in an assigned geographic area. We are seeking someone with the ability to service King County while based out of our Bellevue office. Previous experience with youth development is preferred. Previous experience in sales, marketing or recruiting is required. Through successful implementation of a region's recruitment strategy the Community Development Manager will ensure the organization's growth goals are consistently attained. This is a full-time, exempt position with excellent health and leave benefits.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume indicating the position title, your last name and where you saw this posting in the subject line.

Essential Functions:

Primary

Recruit, appoint, train, supervise, motivate and evaluate effective volunteer recruiting teams whose goal includes ensuring the ongoing recruitment and retention of girl members and volunteers. Build and nurture relationships with volunteers.

Assist in the development of a region's recruitment/membership strategy of volunteers to participate in Girl Scout programs which will meet the annual growth goals in a geographic area utilizing volunteer recruitment teams

Actively collaborate with staff in each program pathway to meet recruitment goals for girls and volunteers to reach the organization's growth goals.

Utilize effective marketing tools and advertising strategies for recruiting girls and volunteers.

Implement innovative recruitment strategies to involve girls and adults in Girl Scouting aggressively to consistently meet regional recruiting goals.

Support volunteer retention and development.

Secondary

Assist in identifying and establishing community collaborations to promote the council's commitment to reach all girls, by ensuring that membership plans reach out to and are accessible to all racial/ethnic groups, underserved and not served populations.

Serve as an advisor to other Council departments seeking consultation on best practices and strategies for serving girls from at risk populations through other pathways.

Assist in the development and actively monitor the region's budget, annual goals, and objectives.

In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience required with at least one year's experience in volunteer management or sales and marketing
• Demonstrated success working with volunteers or managing or leading teams
• Experience in marketing or sales preferred
• Knowledge of youth development and the Girl Scout program preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience speaking in front of groups
• Demonstrated success in recruiting strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds
• Experience in development and administration of budgets and work plans desired
• Availability to work varied hours, including nights and weekends as necessary
• Willingness and flexibility to work out of the office a significant amount of the time
• Skilled in Outlook and Word and familiar with Excel, Access or other database program
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative and maintain confidentiality
• Effective conflict resolution skills
• 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
• Satisfactory results from criminal background search
• Maintain Girl Scouts membership

About Girl Scouts of Western Washington

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

Girl Scouts of Western Washington staff is committed to upholding the following values in our work:

Diversity • Balance • Fun • Dependability • Stewardship • Respect • Integrity • Transparency • Collaboration • Innovation • Dynamic

An Equal Opportunity Employer

• Location: Bellevue
• Compensation: $36,326 per year with excellent health and leave benefits
• This is at a non-profit organization.
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Troop Program Manager - Girl Scouts of Western Washington (Bremerton)

Troop Program Manager:
Posted by: Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Bremerton, WA, US

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

Girl Scouts of Western Washington (www.GirlScoutsWW.org) is currently seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with youth program experience and demonstrated success managing or supporting volunteers to be our new Troop Program Manager. This individual will direct and oversee volunteers involved in Girl Scout troops in the peninsula region based out of our Bremerton office. The role of the Troop Program Manager is to ensure that girls participating in troops experience quality program delivery based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. They will work closely and cross-functionally with other departments to ensure that our adult volunteers are supported in a manner that ensures quality program delivery and that our girl and volunteer retention rate remains high. The Troop Program Manager relies on the strength of adult volunteers in direct and indirect volunteer positions that ensure that organizational growth goals in numbers of girl and volunteers are consistently attained.

Essential Functions:

Primary

Responsible for ensuring girls participating in the Troop Pathway within their assigned geographic area experience quality program based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). The program and quality should support the organization’s strategic plan and program initiatives and whenever possible link to national program curricula such as Journeys.

Responsible for supporting volunteers via orientations and networking opportunities focused on grade-level groupings within their assigned geographic area. Support the Troop Pathway volunteers at the service unit level, focusing on volunteer retention.

Responsible for timely girl placement in troops, including open troops that provide programs based on the GSLE and Journeys that leads to annual girl growth and strengthening girl market share.

Actively collaborate with other departments to ensure girl and volunteer growth goals through retention and recruitment are obtained.

Provide guidance and support to service unit volunteers that lead to coordinating programmatic events and activities for girls and strengthening volunteer support at the service unit level.

Coordinate and support Bronze and Silver Awards.

Secondary

Support activities to establish community collaborations to promote the council’s commitment to reach every girl, everywhere by ensuring that membership plans reach out to and are accessible to all racial/ethnic groups, underserved and not served populations.

Support Community Development in the development and implementation of annual regional membership plan within an assigned service area or region.

Coordinate with the Outreach Pathways Department staff and Multicultural Initiatives Manager in the development, implementation and support to programs designed to attract and grow participation of underserved populations.

Support and strengthen community partnership with local United Ways by assisting Fund Development with funding proposals, submitting annual reports, participating in community meetings, speaking to businesses and groups during United Way funding drive, and other roles.
In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent education and work experience.
  
• Minimum one year’s experience successfully managing or supporting volunteers in direct or indirect program delivery.
  
• Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams.
  
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
  
• Knowledge of youth development strongly preferred.
  
• Knowledge of Girl Scout program helpful.
  
• Excellent customer experience/service skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to be able to work with individuals at all levels and backgrounds.
  
• Previous work experience utilizing conflict resolution skills.
  
• Availability to work varied hours, including some nights and weekends as necessary.
  
• Ability and willingness to work remotely or from a home office, on occasion.
  
• Skilled in Outlook, Word and Excel, and familiarity with Access or other database system.
  
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritizes deadlines, work independently, take initiative, highly organized, and maintain confidentiality in a fast paced and challenging work environment.
  
• Valid Washington State drivers license, vehicle in working condition, proof of insurance, or the ability to fulfill timely and extensive travel requirements across widespread regional geography.
  
• Satisfactory results from criminal background search.
  
• Willingness to maintain membership in Girl Scouts.
  

About Girl Scouts of Western Washington

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

Girl Scouts of Western Washington staff is committed to upholding the following values in our work:

Diversity

• Balance • Fun • Dependability • Stewardship • Respect • Integrity • Transparency • Collaboration • Innovation • Dynamic

An Equal Opportunity Employer

How to apply

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@girlscoutsww.org and indicate in the subject line the job title, your last name and where you saw this posting.

Northwest District Council Associate - Urban Land Institute Northwest (Seattle)

Northwest District Council Associate:
Posted by: Urban Land Institute
Seattle, WA, US
ULI Northwest has an exciting opening for an Associate to support the District Council! As part of an integral part of the district council team, the Associate serves as a liaison among ULI headquarters, the district council, and ULI Northwest real estate and land use professionals. Often the Associate is the face of the local ULI district council program; because members call him/her first for help and information, it is imperative that the Associate be courteous and friendly. The position necessitates that the Associate be able to travel to ULI district council events throughout Washington State and Oregon and work some early mornings and evenings. The Associate reports into the Executive Director.

The Associate serves as an informed resource for the district council’s advisory board and standing committees, interfacing with these committees to ensure that all committee work is consistent with ULI’s policies and procedures and that the district council’s goals and objectives are met. The strongest candidate will be a highly-organized, energetic people-person able to multi-task effectively with responsible follow-through.

The Associate’s overall responsibility is to coordinate and facilitate the district council’s goals and objectives. This entails working closely with the executive director, director, administrative assistant, advisory board and other committee members to meet the goals of the district council. For more information on ULI Northwest, please visit http:northwest.uli.org. Highlighted responsibilities include:

Committee Support

• Support committees by sending meeting notices, tracking RSVPs, updating committee lists, assisting with recruiting and retaining volunteers, and preparing for committee meetings
  
• Work with committees to ensure individual assignments are accomplished between committee meetings
  
• Attend advisory board and committee meetings, produce minutes, and disseminate to committee members and ULI staff
  
• Assist committees in producing and implementing their annual plans
  

Programs

• Assist with producing and distributing flyers promoting upcoming district council events
  
• Prepare event hand-outs and visuals (i.e. agendas, speaker bios, PowerPoint slideshows)
  
• Assist director with all meeting logistics
  
• Keep list of potential member volunteers and manage volunteer assignments to support events
  

Leadership/Operations Support

• Assist in developing and maintaining key external strategic alliances with other professional, academic, public sector, and non-profit organizations
  
• Support the executive director, director, chair, and management committee in its administration and in leadership development and succession
  
• Assist membership chair to provide opportunities for active member engagement in our program of work
  
• Assist in managing all logistical aspects of planning and implementing regional and statewide programs
  
• Assist in developing and implementing community outreach initiatives that are aligned with the ULI mission and district council’s 5-year strategic plan
  

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: BA/BS degree
  
• Content knowledge: 1-3 years of related experience; preferably in real estate, land use, or related field
  
• Communication skills: Professional oral and written communication skills, including exceptional spelling and grammar
  
• Interpersonal skills: Highly developed interpersonal skills to work with senior executives in the private and public sectors
  
• Detail-oriented: Meticulous attention to detail
  
• Initiative: Ability to initiate tasks and assume responsibility, and to work with minimal supervision in a high production position
  
• Multi-tasking and follow-through: Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple tasks concurrently and completely, and complete tasks on time, with responsible follow-through
  
• Time management: Strong time management skills
  
• Organizational skills: Strong organizational skills
  
• Computer skills: Strong computer skills, including advanced facility with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe products; minimum 60 words per minute keyboard skills
  
• Flexibility: Ability to attend early morning and evening events, and events in other cities across the region and North America
  
• Vehicle: Use of personal vehicle
  
• Strength: Ability to lift 30 pound boxes during event preparation and set-up
  
• Grant writing: Experience in researching and writing grant applications (desired)
  
• Graphic design: Ability to produce collateral material of a professional quality by using Adobe InDesign or similar software program (desired)
  
• Event management: Prior experience in event management (desired)

How to apply

Please submit your resume and letter of interest to jobs@uli.org, with the subject line “NW Seattle Associate”. No phone calls, please. For a full job description, please visit www.uli.org. ULI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Residential Counselor Lacey - New Vision Programs (Carpenter and Mullen)

Residential Counselor Lacey (Carpenter and Mullen)

New Vision Programs believes in an individualized approach to working with behaviorally challenged youth, located in the Lacey area.

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
• Work in a residential setting with adolescent males ages 11-18.
• Counselors available at variable hours to work with residential clients.
• Successful applicants are those who can work in an environment demanding creative problem solving skills for dynamic situations.

Typical skills include; multi-tasking between jobs such as: de-escalating residents and teaching anger management skills, preparing meals and teaching meal preparation, transporting residents to appointments, documenting mental health notes, discussing treatment with therapists and psychiatrists, and assisting clients with their learning skills and school work. Many of these children have behavior issues. This position requires individuals who have a strong ability to deal with anger and aggression from youth. A Bachelor's Degree.

$10 - $12 per hour depending on experience

OVERNIGHT STAFF
• New Vision Programs has group homes that houses community kids in Lacey. We are in need of an overnight staff (12am-8:30am) 5 days a week. Duties include: house cleaning, security checks, assisting residents with morning duties and medication administration. An example of a normal shift would be: 1-2 hours of cleaning with 30 minute check in on residents, 5 hours to prepare meals for the following day., 6 am residents wake and prepare for school (breakfast, cleaning rooms, medication) 7:50a-8:30a general clean up of morning mess (loading dishwasher, vacuuming etc.)

$9.50 - $11.00 depending on experience

Requirements: Passion to help kids progress and achieve self-reliance, outgoing, people friendly, energetic.

Check us out at www.newvisionprograms.com

Please respond with your resume and position of application.

• Location: Carpenter and Mullen
• Compensation: $10 - $12 per hour
• This is at a non-profit organization.
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Director of Programs - SE Works (SE Portland)

Director of Programs (SE Portland)

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Programs will be responsible for the program operational success of SE Works, ensuring seamless team management and development, program delivery, and quality control and evaluation for three Centers located at SE Works: The Youth Center, Reentry Employment Center and WorkForce Development Center.

In this newly established role, the Director of Programs will directly manage a staff of 3 Managers who have 25 direct reports.

Responsibilities
• Leadership
• Team Management and Development
• Program Oversight

Qualifications
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual with team management experience to grow and further enhance proven programs. The successful candidate will lead programs, partner with the ED and work collaboratively with a high-performance management team.

Specific requirements include:
• BA, BSW, MA preferred
• At least 5 years' experience in Workforce development with three of those in a team management role
• Demonstrated success developing and evaluating program models, and selecting and successfully operationalizing innovative programs
• Proficient in using technology as a management reporting tool
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multi-faceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth
• Strength in hiring, recruiting, managing, developing, coaching, and retaining individuals and teams, empowering them to elevate their levels of responsibility, span-of-control and performance
• Deep understanding of human resources and budgets
• Demonstrated results in managing through complex systems and proven experience negotiating win-win agreements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the alleviation of poverty.

Submit a cover letter and resume to hr@seworks.org by June 22nd.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

SE Works is an equal opportunity employer. SE Works does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

• Location: SE Portland
• This is at a non-profit organization.
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Special Needs / Mental Health Manager - Denise Louie Education Center (Seattle)

Job Title:           SPECIAL NEEDS / MENTAL HEALTH MANAGER

Reports To:       Director of Child Development and Disabilities

Salary Range:   Grade 6 – Starting wage $17.00 to $18.32 per hour – 25 hours per week

General Description of Duties:

The Special Needs / Mental Health Manager will work to ensure those children with special needs and/or mental health concerns and their families, and families with special needs and/or mental health concerns have their individual needs addressed and met in a culturally sensitive, linguistically appropriate responsive and timely manner.

Specific Job Qualifications for this position:

·         BA or above in Psychology, Counseling, Education, or related field

·         One year experience in providing family support services, counseling, special education or related services

·         Valid Washington State driver’s license and daily access to a personal, legally licensed vehicle with proof of current automobile insurance.

·         Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as required.

·         Computer software proficiency: Word, Excel, Publisher, other applications.

·         Knowledge of basic office equipment: copy, fax, voice mail, etc.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·         Excellent organizational and time management skills.

·         Those skills and abilities which meet generally accepted levels of management; including professionalism, monitoring, organization, analysis, and presentation.

·         Knowledge of community resources available to low income adults and English as a second language adults.

·         Bilingual in English and language(s) as determined as needed by DLEC preferred.

Job Duties

Identification, Referral and Follow-up

1.   Establish, implement, maintain and evaluate a process for recruiting and enrolling into DLEC programs children and their families with identified or suspected Special Needs and Mental Health concerns by:

·         Establishing working relationships with community agencies from which referrals can be made.

• Creating an active, ongoing process to recruit, support and facilitate the DLEC enrollment process for children with Special Needs/Mental Health concerns and their families.
• Recruiting, enrolling and maintaining 10 % of the total funded enrollment with children with diagnosed Special Needs as defined in the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Developing, implementing and evaluating a work plan and time line for the above.

2.  With the Community Outreach/Enrollment Manager establish, implement, maintain and evaluate a process for:

• reviewing eligibility applications, EPSDT’s, dental exams, and all other DLEC forms to identify and follow-up on children with diagnosed Specials Needs/Mental Health conditions and Special Needs/Mental Health child and family concerns by:

1.       Prior to Placement, reviewing all file forms for information which needs immediate follow-up and following-up.

2.       Receiving Eligibility Verification authorization.

·         Transmit Special Needs/Mental Health information to the Family Service Manager, Center Supervisor, Teacher and to other appropriate staff; prior to the child’s first day of service, coordinate the development of a Classroom Health Plan and/or a Classroom Integration Plan.

·         Monitor the Classroom Health Plan and/or a Classroom Integration Plan to ensure all accommodations have been made prior to the child’s first day of service.

·         Receive Community Outreach/Enrollment Manager authorization and start date assignment.

3.  Facilitating and supporting the process by which children with identified and/or suspected Special Needs/Mental health concerns can be assessed and receive services by:

·         Establishing a process and training, scheduling regular meetings, facilitating and monitoring teachers and staff in that process to identify and refer children with Special Needs/Mental Health concerns.

·         Establishing a working relationship with Seattle Public Schools (SPS) and their process for assessment and services.

·         Ensuring that all forms and documents needed in the referral process are current and available.

·         Establishing a regular schedule with SPS employees to discuss and implement the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process and any other individuals to assure service.

·         Assisting Family Service Specialists, Teachers and other staff in training, facilitating, attending and supporting parents in the IEP process

·         Assisting Education and other staff in training, facilitating and supporting DLEC staff in the completion and implementation of the IEP, their revisions etc. and coordination and attendance at all Special Needs staffings, Classroom Health/Integration Plans, meetings, etc.

·         Working with these families in an ongoing manner as facilitator/coordinator with their assigned Family Service Specialist, teacher/teaching assistant and other staff as needed.

·         Establishing, implementing, maintaining and evaluating any other relationships with community agencies as needed.

·         Where services are not available from SPS, convene a multi-disciplinary team to determine that IEP services are necessary to meet the needs of the child, coordinate the development and delivery of IEP services directly through DLEC or through the use of other community agencies.

Education and Trainings

1.   Assisting staff and parents in on-going education and training in areas of Special Needs/Mental Health by providing educational materials, arranging for trainings etc. and providing support as requested.

2.   Coordinate with Mental Health consultant and/or conduct classroom observations and establish a regular schedule of follow up to identify and refer children with Special Needs or Mental Health concerns.

3.  With the Director of Child Development and Disabilities, and other Education staff, establish and/or coordinate and/or conduct a regular schedule of classroom observations to identify areas of classroom concern with the environment and children/adult interactions and give feedback to education staff including:

·         Review  and follow-up of DLEC identified developmental screening tool and

·         Support of implementation and evaluation of DECA.

4.   With the Center Supervisors, conduct annual site inspections to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

5.  Providing Special Needs/Mental Health Education and information to teachers and other staff through trainings, individual mentoring and assistance to support the needs of children in the classroom by providing educational materials, arranging for trainings etc. and providing support as requested.

6.   Be an active member of the Health Services Advisory Committee and a voting member of the HSAC Steering Committee.

7.   Facilitate and support the attendance of DLEC parent(s) and other community representatives to the Health Services Advisory Committee.

Information Collection and Reporting

1.   Work with the Program Assistant and other DLEC staff to collect, input and report DLEC information. This includes:

·         Ensuring that all relevant child/family information is correct and accurate.

·         Ensuring that all relevant information is entered into Child Plus or stored.

·         With the Director of Family and Community Partnerships and other DLEC staff, identifying reports needed to ensure quality service delivery, weekly/monthly monitoring and for the purposes of short and long term planning.

·         Submitting accurate, detailed, timely and professional reports as identified/requested.

·         Providing report compilation and analysis as well as problem solving and solution based narratives.

·         Establish and maintain all necessary documentation including:

1.  Maintain confidentiality of Special Needs/Mental Health client information.

2.  Establish and maintain all Special Needs/Mental Health files, notebooks etc.

·         Develop, maintain and revise polices, procedures and Work Plans for Special Needs/Mental Health and Disability Services

2.   Work with the management staff and the parents to review and approve the Special Needs/Mental Health Work Plan yearly.

Other Duties:

 1.      Participate in the annual renewal of the interagency agreement between DLEC and SPS for delivery of special services. Ensure the smooth implementation of the provisions in the interagency agreement.

 2.      Assist children and families with the transition out of Head Start into kindergarten.

 3.      Collect and record volunteer hours and donations for “In-Kind” and DLEC acknowledgement and transmit information to appropriate staff.

 4.      Work as part of the DLEC operations team which includes demonstrated use of generally accepted levels of management; including professionalism, monitoring, organization, analysis, and presentation.

 5.      Attends monthly meetings as required, both individual and group: Family and Community Partnership, Center Supervisors, All Staff etc.

 6.      Contribute to short and long term planning by participating in DLEC Self-Assessment and other groups and activities.

 7.      Assist in the closing of files, binders and other DLEC information at the end of the program year and their storage.

 8.      Identify and attend meetings, conferences, trainings, etc. which relate to the job description and promotes professional development.

 9.      Translation as requested/feasible.

10.      Other duties as assigned.