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[Full-time] Client Services Specialists at Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento

2010-03-23 01:10:01

Location: Sacramento, CA
Description:

Client Services Specialist – Full Time

Position Summary:

The Client Services Specialist is responsible for the care and supervision of children in the directed area, including but not limited to, direct care, coordinating and screening visitations and phone calls, preparing allowances and completing necessary client documentation. Responsible for directing all incoming inquiries, greeting guests, donors and visitors and interacting with the public. As part of the Front Office Team, he/she contributes to the public perception of the Children’s Receiving Home, both in person at the front counter and over the telephone. As such, the incumbent must be keenly customer-focused in manner and attitude, and be able to assist individuals with a variety of agency related inquiries. This position comes in contact with confidential information and as such must maintain the agency’s standard of strict confidentiality.

Position Schedule:
This position is scheduled to work Thursday thru Monday from 1:00pm-9:30pm with Tuesday and Wednesday off. Please make sure that you will be available to work this shift.

Qualifications:

A High School diploma or GED is required, additional education or experience working with children is preferred. A minimum of one-year receptionist and/or related customer services or clerical experience is required.

All positions require a valid California Driver License, acceptable DMV record and that you be 21 years of age or older.

If you are interested in the position listed above, please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@crhkids.org or stop by the Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento to fill out an application. Our address is: 3555 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95821

The Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento is an EEO employer.

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[Full-time] Program Coordinator at California Mentor

2010-03-23 01:08:49

Location: Sacramento, CA
URL: www.thementornetwork.com

Description:

California Mentor, a partner of The MENTOR Network is looking for talented, dynamic, hardworking individuals with a friendly and engaging personality

Make a difference in the lives of others and join our growing team!

The MENTOR Network, a human services organization, is about helping people. We serve people with developmental disabilities by offering community-based host home living option.

We are currently seeking a Program Coordinator to join our SACRAMENTO FHA Office.

As a Program Coordinator you will be responsible for the development and implementation of services/treatment provided to individuals with developmental disabilities. The Program Coordinator oversees all services provided to individuals and families, monitors the quality of care delivered, supports and educates mentors/staff, and monitors corporate and regulatory program compliance.

The ideal candidate must be a team player and problem solver, with great interpersonal skills, and outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

REQUIREMENTS:
BA in Social Services or related field
Experience working with individuals with development disabilities
Valid CA Drivers License w/clean DMV record
Ability to pass criminal background check

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to Full Time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Vacation and Sick Time. EOE.

Don’t miss out the opportunity to become a part of a dynamic organization dedicated to quality of care!

APPLY TODAY!
E-mail resume to cacareers@thementornetwork.com

Visit our website at www.thementornetwork.com

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[Full-time] Program Officer at Company

2010-01-13 01:13:43

Location: Washington, DC
URL: www.amideast.org

Description:

POSITION TITLE: PROGRAM OFFICER
POSITION LOCATION: WASHINGTON, DC
DEPARTMENT: PROGRAMS
PRIMARY SUPERVISOR: VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Officer supports program work throughout AMIDEAST’s network of field offices. Key responsibilities include review of financial reports for English language, institutional strengthening, and other programs on a regular basis and liaising with field office personnel regarding questions and corrections; tracking fulfilment of deliverables for program sponsors (including reporting requirements); and providing program backstopping and liaison with AMIDEAST’s Finance and Contracts and Grants programs as necessary. The Program Officer will also work closely with the Director for Education Program Development and be supervised by him for work on university preparatory programs in the region, including coordinating teacher recruitment activities, preparing and compiling reports; and providing deployment and on-going administrative and logistical support to field-based. Involvement in proposal development is anticipated.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Regular review of financial data for ongoing programs
• Liaising with field-based staff for program implementation and financial monitoring purposes
• Monitoring program compliance and deliverables, including fulfilment of reporting requirements
• Coordinating with AMIDEAST’s Finance and Contracts and Grants functions as necessary
• Developing and monitoring program budgets
• Contributing to and/or drafting program reports, website material, promotional materials, newsletters, and other written materials
• Supporting teacher and other staff recruitment for in-region program delivery, including advertising, screening CVs, coordinating interviews, ongoing communication with candidates, and deployment support
• Participation in research and writing for new program development and proposals
• Providing other assistance as needs evolve.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Prior experience providing personnel and management support
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant program support experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and Word
• Budgeting and budget monitoring experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize
• Self-starter

Preferred:

• Previous experience living and/or working abroad and in the Middle East in particular
• Arabic language proficiency
• Teacher recruitment experience
• Administrative experience in educational institutions
• Teaching and/or administrative experience in programs teaching English to speakers of other languages

TO APPLY:

Please visit the our website, www.amideast.org, and submit your cover letter with salary requirement and resume via our on-line application system. No Phone calls please

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[Full-time] Grassroots Organizer at The Utility Reform Network

2010-01-10 19:42:29

Location: San Francisco, CA
Description:

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Grassroots Organizer

Position Summary

The Utility Reform Network (TURN) is California’s leading statewide advocate for electric, gas, and phone customers of utility companies regulated by the state’s Public Utilities Commission. TURN makes use of legal proceedings, policy advocacy, and grassroots mobilization to promote affordable utility bills, sustainable energy policies, and regulation of the utility industry in the public interest.

The Grassroots Organizer is responsible for coordination and hands–on implementation of organizing campaigns that mobilize grassroots, organizational, and political resources to promote utility policy that serves the public interest. A key component of this position is to develop and coordinate a system for individual consumer advocacy that integrates the resolution of individual complaints as part of a larger strategy to involve consumers in organizing campaigns. This position will partner with a team of staff and volunteer organizers to develop grassroots and institutional support for TURN’s agenda to win consumer–oriented energy and telecommunications policies.

Areas of Responsibility

— Develop and coordinate a system for individual consumer advocacy that integrates the resolution of individual complaints as part of a larger strategy to involve consumers in organizing campaigns.
— Develop and manage organizing strategies and campaigns to build public support for TURN regulatory and legislative activities.
— Coordinate membership recruitment and grassroots mobilization activities including doorknocking, housemeetings, phone banking, public meetings and demonstrations.
— Implement a leadership development strategy to build the capacity of TURN activists to become leaders in recruiting other members, volunteering their time, and representing the organization to the media and the public.
— Cultivate and mobilize support and campaign participation from allied organizations throughout the state.
— Participate in resource development from funding sources by designing programs and drafting grant proposals.
— Solicit support for TURN policy agenda from elected officials and opinion leaders through organizing delegation visits, policy briefings, educational materials, and regular contact.
— Participate in developing and coordinating an online advocacy strategy to mobilize letters of support and participation in TURN events, and drive traffic to the website.
— Write articles and reports for TURN publications and produce program related materials.
— Other organizational activities as assigned by supervisor.

Reporting and Supervision
— The Grassroots Organizer reports to the Organizing Director.
— Assists in supervising organizing interns and volunteers.

Qualifications
1. Minimum of two years experience as an organizer implementing organizing campaigns, recruitment drives, leadership trainings, direct actions.
2. Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and progressive social change and experience working in multiracial and multilingual organizations.
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
4. Flexibility to work on evenings and weekends as necessary, valid drivers license, and willingness to travel within California and nationally.
5. Bilingual Spanish–English verbal and writing skills are highly desirable.

Salary
$35,000–$45,000 depending on experience, plus generous benefits package, including 100% employer paid premium for family health, dental, and vision, and employer paid pension plan.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: turnjobs@earthlink.net

Position is open until filled.

The Utility Reform Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and people of color are especially encouraged to apply.

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