As an integral member of the Foundation staff, the Program Officer investigates philanthropic opportunities and develops grantmaking initiatives, from conceptualization through implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. She/he has regular contact with applicants, grantees and community members, and must work with these individuals with consideration, respect, and caring.
The successful candidate possesses excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and analytical skills, and has previous grantmaking experience or other familiarity with private foundations. Senior-level nonprofit governance or management experience is required. Superior written and oral communication skills are imperative.
For a full opportunity description, visit www.rasmuson.org About Us/Employment
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a statement of personal community service to:
Rasmuson Foundation Program Officer Search
Attn: Vice President
301 W Northern Lights Blvd, Ste 400
Anchorage, AK 99503
E-mail: hr@rasmuson.org
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
2. Assists mission staff in establishing collaborative relationships to develop and implement council-wide programs and events.
3. Maintains master council and service-unit program calendar.
4. Implements risk management plan in relevant program activities and ensures compliance with all safety standards.
5. Supports and/or staffs programs and trainings as requested.
6. Ensures Girl Scouting is open to all girls and adults by delivering the message of pluralism and diversity to members and in the community.
7. Fulfills staff work-order/project requests in a timely and accurate manner.
8. Staffs front counter for a portion of the day. Provides prompt, friendly service to all walk in customers and incoming calls and by ringing up sales on cash register.
Qualifications:
• High school degree; Some post-secondary education preferred
• Customer service experience
• Accurate data entry skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers and staff.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to organize and carry out a multifaceted workload.
• Understanding of and commitment to organizational diversity.
PEER EDUCATORS are traditional-aged college undergraduate or graduate students, or those recently graduated. Peer Educators present programs in local high schools to college-bound students using Wasted Youth, our alcohol education program, and the Kristen Stewart-hosted video Speak Out and Stand Up, which provides valuable education in an effort to reduce sexual victimization.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Master’s degree with major study in social work or a closely related field and one year experience in the care and treatment of children.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis treatment philosophies and modalities required.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local residential child care facility, mental health, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis statutes and regulations; community resources; and social service programs.
• Experience in grant writing and budget preparation.
• Demonstrated appropriate decision making skills without direct supervision at all times.
• Demonstrated skill in communication with the mentally ill, disabled, and those who use English as a second language.
• Demonstrated accomplishment of program goals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of computers, data entry, word processing, and spreadsheet
• Ability to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and support personnel.
• Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing personnel administration and government funding.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures that are necessary to maintain a sound organization.
• Willing to work more than 40 hours per week as needed.
• Must possess a valid Alaska driver’s license and have access to an automobile for use on the job.
• Willing to submit to and ability to “pass” a criminal background check.
An application and resume must be submitted to The Salvation Army, Human Resources Dept., 143 E 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501.
Min. Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. AA degree in Human Services or related field is preferred; six (6) months of experience working with individuals experiencing developmental disabilities or mental illness and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requirements: Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.Previous experience working with individuals experiencing developmental disabilities or mental illnesses or related training is strongly preferred. Must have an insured vehicle and current Alaska driver’s license (with no or low points). Must be able to pass a criminal background check under state regulations. Must provide copy of driving record, proof of insurance and proof of educational credentials (if applicable) at time of hire.
The payrate is $11.50/hr + DOE
GREAT BENEFITS!!!
OUR COMPETITIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES: GENEROUS LEAVE POLICY, 12 PAID HOLIDAYS PER YEAR, 401(K) PLAN WITH EMPLOYER MATCH, EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT AND EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION COVERAGE AVAILABLE FOR FULL TIME STAFF EMPLOYEES.
People with and without disabilities are encouraged to apply!
For additional information on these positions, please visit our website at www.assetsinc.org or stop by Assets’ main office located at 2330 Nichols St., Anchorage, AK 99508. AA/EOE.
Assets, Inc., is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities include:
This position performs hands-on janitorial duties along with supervision and quality control at the contract site.Assists in ensuring efficient operation of the work site, ensure employees remain on task, fulfill their work requirements and are provided adequate support. Provide on-the-job training to employees (proper use of equipment, safe use of chemicals, contract quality standards).
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED; 6-12 months janitorial experience required, supervisory experience preferred. Must have general knowledge of operation and maintenance of related equipment and use of various chemicals used in janitorial work. Previous supervisory experience is preferred. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Strong communication and problem solving skills. Must be able to work with individuals with mental illnesses or developmental disabilities. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must pass criminal background check.
Requirements: Valid AK driver's license and insured vehicle.
People with and without disabilities are encouraged to apply!
For additional information on these positions or to apply, please visit our website at www.assetsinc.org or stop by Assets’ main office located at 2330 Nichols St., Anch., AK 99508. AA/EOE.
GREAT BENEFITS!!!
OUR COMPETITIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES: GENEROUS LEAVE POLICY, 12 PAID HOLIDAYS PER YEAR, 401(K) PLAN WITH EMPLOYER MATCH, EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT AND EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION COVERAGE AVAILABLE FOR FULL TIME STAFF EMPLOYEES.
LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY?
Become a Direct Support Professional and work with people with disabilities. Help people with disabilities live satisfying independent lives.
LIFE COACH I (FT & PT) provides daily supports and guidance to served individuals including teaching new living & social skills, building security, community inclusion and crisis intervention.
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess and maintain a current AK Driver's License and insured vehicle. Must be able to pass a criminal background check under state regulations.
Multiple Positions Available!! Apply Today!!
Great benefits!
Applications may be submitted online at www.assetsinc.org or at our main office located at 2330 Nichols Street, Anchorage, AK 99508 during the hours of 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Please reference Life Coach I job #294/6190/GEN. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications listed in this posting.
Assets, Incorporated accepts applications only for those positions currently listed, and only recognizes applicants as those who have completed an Assets, Inc. application form. Resumes are not accepted as applications.
Assets, Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A/A
The Contracts Department is recruiting for a Stocker/Janitor to work at the Commissary site, Elmendorf Air Force Base. This position performs stocking duties to include moving merchandise, stocking shelves and displays, stock rotation, repairing labels, cleaning shelves and fronting merchandise. This position also performs limited aspects of janitorial services which includes but is not limited to, emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, cleaning restrooms, hard floor maintenance, carpet cleaning as well as cleaning the meat market on occasion.
Requirements:
No formal education or experience is required. Six (6) months of prior successful employment or related experience is strongly preferred. High School Diploma or GED preferred.Must have a valid document that establishes identity in order to obtain entrance to worksite due to security requirements. Must have reliable transportation. Employees must be able to comply with the Elmendorf Air Force Base regulations regarding transportation.
Please refer to job # 5043050GEN. The rate is $14.06/hr PT/20-39 hrs/wk Evening shifts at the Commissary on Elmendorf AFB
People with and without disabilities are encouraged to apply!
JOB SUMMARY: 1) This position is responsible for the delivery of services to pregnant clients, their partners, and/or family including counseling, case management, parenting support, foster care coordination and supervision, adoption planning, community education, referral and advocacy. 2) This position also assists with search and reunification requests. 3) Position is responsible for delivery of services to families adopting through Office of Children’s Services (OCS), including home study, education, home visits and support through the home study period. Position works directly within the scope of the OCS/CSS grant for providing family assessments and home studies for the permanent placement of children in the custody of the state of Alaska.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling or counseling psychology, one year of experience in counseling and working with families, and diverse client base required. Masters preferred. Licensed or eligible for licensing desired. Demonstrates maturity, dependability, creativity, flexibility, and possesses strong organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills required. Ability to work flexible hours due to client needs. Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
REQUIREMENTS: Valid driver's license and adequate automobile insurance. Regular and reliable attendance. Must be willing and able to travel within the state of Alaska including transportation in small airplanes to remote locations. OCS Records Clearance and required state and federal criminal background checks; regular and reliable attendance. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Meet licensing and accreditation continuing education requirements.
JOB SUMMARY: Position works directly within the scope of the OCS/CSS grant for providing family assessments and home studies for the permanent placement of children in the custody of the state of Alaska.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Personal: Must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect. Ability to set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries. Must be self-motivated.
Education/Experience: Bachelors Degree in social work or related field. Two years experience in the field of child welfare or human services. Knowledge of the legal and emotional issues of adoption and knowledge of the needs and behaviors of children who have experienced abuse and neglect.
Experience/Skills: oriented to detail, possess good written and verbal skills, and excellent communication and collaborative abilities.
Other Requirements: Must have valid AK driver's license.
Training Requirements: Agency and department orientation.
JOB SUMMARY: Case Managers are responsible for client assessment and case management in a woman’s residential setting. Case Managers ensure that residents receive emotional support when needed (advocating for clients when necessary). Case Managers also provide information and referrals to appropriate community agencies / resources that may assist on the road to independent living. Case Managers maintain a client caseload of approximately one-half of the adult clients. Case Managers meet regularly with clients, more often if needed. Case Managers are responsible to establish goals or case plans suitable for individual needs. They are responsible for documenting case management efforts and informing staff of pertinent information. This position is an integral part of the house management team and may require supervising the operation of the shelter if needed to work alone. This position requires a unique blend of people skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Personal: Must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect. Excellent interpersonal skills; compassion is a must. Demonstrated dependability, maturity and initiative. Ability to gather information and assess client situation rapidly and accurately. Flexibility to deal effectively with a variety of people, situations, problems and changes. Ability to set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries, especially with respect to shelter guests. Ability to accept supervision and work with other staff and community social service workers cooperatively.
Education / Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in sociology, social work, psychology, counseling, human services, or related and one year work experience in human services field preferred. Relevant experience may be substituted for degree on a year-by-year basis. Experience in residential programs preferred. Knowledge of Anchorage area social service agencies is highly desirable.
TITLE: Connextions Program Manager
PROGRAM: Special Needs Services
STATUS: Full-Time/ Exempt
SUPERVISED BY: SNS Program Director
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the direct supervision and management of the Eagle River Connextions site. This program provides group dayhab services for young adults with developmental disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Personal: Must be able to maintain program/consumer/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect. Ability to set and observe appropriate professional limits and boundaries. This person should be pleasant and dependable; display strong customer service skills; self-initiating; able to work well with co-workers, consumers, parents/guardians and other community professionals; provide leadership; be able to direct and perform a variety of activities simultaneously; and be attentive to needs of consumers, providers, families, and the agency.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree and two years experience in the field of developmental disabilities to include Medicaid waivers. Additional work experience may be substituted for the degree. Two years management/supervisory experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; effective oral and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting of 50 lbs.; able to respond quickly and safely in emergency situations which may involve consumers.
Other Requirements: Valid AK Drivers License and good driving record.
Training Requirements: Agency and Department Orientation; CPR and First Aid; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; and Blood borne Pathogens.
JOB SUMMARY: The Care Coordinator is responsible for providing service coordination to qualified Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver and Grant recipients. This includes developing and updating Plans of Care and Individualized Habilitation Plans, monitoring services in the plan, doing regular visits with the consumer and their families.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Personal: Must be able to maintain program/consumer/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect. Ability to set and observe appropriate professional limits and boundaries. This person should be pleasant and dependable; display strong customer service skills; self-initiating; possess an ability to accept supervision and enjoy working with co-workers, consumers, parents/guardians and other community professionals; provide leadership; be able to direct and perform a variety of activities simultaneously; and be attentive to needs of consumers, providers, families, and the agency.
Education/Experience: Bachelors’ degree in human services field with preferred concentration of study areas related to developmental disabilities and social work. Two years of previous social services work experience with case management responsibilities, including one year in the field of developmental disabilities. Any equivalent combination of related education and experiences may substitute for a degree requirement in addition to the two years of social service work experience required above.
*For more information please call 222-7300. All applicants must fill out an agency application which can be found at http://www.cssalaska.org/html/employment.php
STATUS: Part-time or on-call / hourly / non-exempt (evening and weekend hours)
JOB SUMMARY: Shift Monitors provide a safe, secure, clean, and supportive living environment for the teens.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Personal: Must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect. Must be 21 years of age. Ability to set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries. Dependability, maturity, and initiative. Flexibility to deal effectively with a variety of people, situations, problems, and changes.
Education/Experience: Educational background in human services, social work, counseling, or related field and one year work experience in human services preferred.
Skills: Ability to handle crisis situations with minimum supervision. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to relate positively to the Program Director, other employees, and teens. Ability to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate clearly.
Physical Requirements: Ability to climb stairs and to lift or move up to 20 pounds (boxes of supplies).
Other Requirements: valid AK Drivers License.
Training Requirements: Agency and department orientation; 1st aid/CPR; de-escalation techniques; blood borne pathogens.
JOB SUMMARY: Family Support Specialists perform tasks necessary to ensure a safe, secure, clean and supportive living environment for residents and a safe working environment for staff. This position is an integral part of the casework/house management team and may require supervising the operation of the shelter if needed to work alone. This position requires a unique blend of people skills and willingness to undertake and follow on household projects. Family Support Specialists are responsible for doing client assessments, intakes and discharges.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Personal: Demonstrated dependability, maturity and initiative. Ability to handle crisis situations and accomplish tasks assigned with minimal supervision. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to maintain program/resident/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect. Ability to set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries, especially with respect to shelter residents. Ability to relate positively to supervisor, fellow employees and all shelter residents. Flexibility to deal effectively with a variety of people, situations, problems and changes.
Education/Experience: Two years educational background in human services, business administration or related field and one year work experience in human services field required.
OR
Relevant experience may be substituted for degree on a year - by - year basis.
Preferred: Experience in residential programs.
Skills: Ability to gather information and assess client situation rapidly and accurately. Excellent time management skills. Ability to write clearly, correctly spelled, and grammatically correct documentation. Ability to alphabetize files and paperwork as needed, and basic computer knowledge.
Physical Requirements: Ability to climb stairs and to lift maximum of 25 lbs.
(small children/boxes of supplies).
Other Requirements: regular and reliable attendance
Training Requirements: Agency and department orientation; 1st aid/CPR; de-escalation techniques; blood borne pathogens.
TITLE: Direct Care Provider
PROGRAM: Special Needs Services
SUPERVISED BY: Program Manager
STATUS: Part-time- hourly (times vary)
JOB SUMMARY: This position involves general activities necessary for the physical care and behavioral management of individuals experiencing developmental disabilities. Care may be provided at a consumer’s home or an approved provider’s home or out in the community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Personal: Must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect. Ability to set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries. At least 18 years of age and able to relate well to both children and adults; Demonstrate warmth, insight, interest and respect for persons with disabilities; maintain the ability to cope with emergency situations, e.g. accidents, CPR, seizures, etc. in a calm and efficient manner; have and maintain the ability to carefully follow the program and licensing regulations and procedures; and demonstrate unusual patience and positive attitudes towards persons experiencing developmental disabilities.
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent, at least one year experience delivering direct care services either in a classroom, daycare, medical or residential setting, and possess current CPR and First Aide Certificates.
Skills: able to provide accurate documentation and paperwork for all assignments; able to identify and act upon potential needs of consumer and/or family.
Physical Requirements: The ability to lift a minimum of fifty pounds. The ability to perform a two person lift of an individual weighing seventy pounds.
Other Requirements: A minimum of 24 hours of field related training must be obtained each year. The employee must accept 10 hours of assignments per month to maintain employment. The employee must have or obtain training in G-tube feedings, seizures, administration of medications and oxygen. These can be obtained through training videos, workshops and written materials on each subject.
Must have reliable, consistent transportation to work site. If consumer transport is part of job duties, may need own vehicle.
Training Requirements: Agency and department orientation; 1st aid/CPR; de-escalation techniques; blood borne pathogens.
TITLE: Shift Supervisor
PROGRAM: Brother Francis Shelter
STATUS: Full-time / hourly / non-exempt
SUPERVISED BY: Program Manager
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the general welfare and safety of all shelter guests and monitors during shift. This position is also responsible for the supervision of up to eight (8) persons.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Personal: Must have demonstrated maturity, dependability and ability to handle crisis situations with minimum supervision. Must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect. Must be able to cover any shift. Ability to relate to other employees, guests and general public. Flexibility to deal effectively with a variety of people, situations, problems and changes. Serve as a role model for subordinates and encourage productivity by actions.
Education/Experience: High school diploma
OR
GED or willingness to obtain. Life experience may be substituted.
Preferred: Two years work experience, involvement with, and/or knowledge of, the homeless population. Prior supervisory experience beneficial.
Skills: Ability to set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries, especially with respect to shelter guests. Must be able to receive direction and supervision from Shelter Manager. Ability to complete paperwork thoroughly and accurately. Must posses good skills for conflict resolution and be able to insure a positive and harmonious atmosphere in the Shelter. Must be able to act effectively in crowded and stressful situations.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Training Requirements: Agency and department orientation; 1st aid/CPR; de-escalation techniques; blood borne pathogens.
Job Summary: The Program Director is responsible for managing all day-to-day management of the Special Needs Services program, and is involved in staff training and development, program evaluation, and office management. Responsible for facilitating ongoing collaboration with community/state partners and public relations. This position also oversees the Connextions Program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Personal: Must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect. Ability to set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries. Demonstrated leadership, maturity, flexibility, discretion, dependability and motivation. Ability and desire to work with a variety of people to carry out the mission and purpose of the program. Ability to be a team member with program staff, agency personnel, and community service providers.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s in Family Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, Public Health, Social Work, or related field. 2 years Medicaid waiver experience; two years DD experience. 2 years supervisory experience.
Skills: Ability to facilitate high customer satisfaction within the parameters of the program and system.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Other Requirements: Valid Alaska State Driver’s license.
Training Requirements: Agency and department orientation; 1st aid/CPR; de-escalation techniques; blood borne pathogens.
Vehicle, current Alaska driver’s license, required level of automobile insurance, background check and TB test. Must maintain current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Other training may be required.
To qualify, you must have a clean criminal history, have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle, be in good health, and have a stable home environment. Foster parents need to be willing to try and try again to help children succeed. Applicants must complete an application, submit to a background check, and complete all required training.
Interested parties need to complete an application, participate in interviews, submit to a background check, and complete state licensing.
Brief Desciption: This position is responsible for scheduling; coordinating and conducting ARCH intakes after clients have been assessed and accepted into the program. This position is further responsible for working with insurance companies to pre-authorize and recertify services. This will involve soliciting information regarding clients progress in treatment and conveying this information to insurance companies. This position may conduct assessments as needed as determined by the Intake Coordinator/Assessment Specialist.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assessment: May conducts comprehensive chemcial dependency assessment, including bio-psycho-social history. Collects all appropriate supporting data. Administers and scores Alaska Screening Tool.
Presents findings to the agency clinical team, including Treatment Services Director, consulting psychologist and other program staff and makes recommendations for admission to VOA programs.
Intake: Schedules and facilitates intake sessions of new clients and their families. Gathers necessary financial documentation and explains fee structure to clients. Completes all required intake paperwork and begins to orientate clients to the program. Maintains all CARF standards, Medicaid regulations and DBH grants requirements that pertain to assessments and intakes.
Utilization Review: Conducts pre-authorizations for care with managed care and insurance companies. Conducts utilization reviews with manage care companies. Establishes a positive working relationship with case managers and provides required information in a timely and accurate manner. Coordinates recommendation with agency clinical team.
Other Duites: Maintains client confidentiality and safeguards client information as per Federal Regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. Expected to complete all assigned duties in accordance with timelines established by immediate supervisor.
Minimum Qualifacations:
1. A Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, including 1 experience in the human services field.
2. Ability to perform duties and responsibilites described herein.
3. Alaska Driver's License.
Hours/Schedule: 20 hours per week, schedule to be determined based on applicant's availability.
Contact: Submit resume to Karin Schaff, fax 276-5489
Volunteers of America Alaska is a Equal Opportunity Employer
Spring Creek Farm is located on Alaska Pacific University’s 800-acre Kellogg Campus in Palmer, AK. The campus hosts APU’s Masters in Outdoor and Environmental Ed Program and an organic CSA farm (Community Supported Agriculture). We are in the process of developing an Educational Farm on site to benefit our local community and schools, and to enrich the educational opportunities for APU students, local school children, and community members.
The Farm Educator will work directly with and report to the Educational Programs Director and assist in the development of the Spring Creek Farm Educational Farm and related farm-based educational programming and interpretive materials. Summer work will include assisting with hands-on building and farm work when necessary.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Direct teaching in local schools, on-site home-school enrichment program, and occasional workshops, field trips, summer camp sessions, and other educational outreach as necessary.
• Working with the Educational Programs Director in developing and completing an educational children’s garden on-site for use by school groups and individuals.
• Helping plan and manage a demonstration garden in conjunction with the Educational Programs Director and CSA Farmer.
• Helping to develop and run day-long farm-based educational programming for local schools and for the home-schooling community.
• Providing support for existing local public elementary school garden.
• Helping to develop and run week-long farm-based summer camp programming in conjunction with Alaska Pacific University’s Masters in Outdoor and Environmental Ed Program and Trailside Discovery Camps.
• Designing and installing interpretive signage about ecological agriculture and nutrition for display at the Farm.
• Developing community outreach materials on ecological agriculture, health, and nutrition for display at local farmer’s markets.
• Developing targeted professional-development workshops for local educators.
• Working directly with and helping train and supervise a summer Education Intern.
This position is funded through AmeriCorps. All applicants will have to fill out an on-line application with AmeriCorps and fulfill all their hiring criteria, including a background check. Compensation includes a monthly stipend of roughly $1000/month, full medical benefits, and an education award of $4725 presented upon completion of the term of service. Please see www.servealaska.org for details – this position is offered through the Connections program. Housing available on site. Fresh produce available in-season.
Application Procedure
• Send cover letter and c.v. or resume along with the names and contact info of at least two references to Anne-Corinne Kell at ancokell@earthlink.net.
• Phone interviews will be scheduled with qualified applicants.
• Finalists will be expected to complete an on-line application with AmeriCorps. Offers for employment will be made by AmeriCorps staff.
PPGNW is seeking an outstanding Development Officer to join our fundraising team. This position is based in Anchorage, Alaska.
We are a progressive, non-profit organization and providers of reproductive health care, education & advocacy in Alaska, Idaho, and Western WA. This position provides leadership in the development and cultivation and implementation of the regional donor stewardship program by promoting PPGNW’s interests and benefits to donors. Provides decision-making information and recommendations by collecting, analyzing, establishing procedures, providing trends and forecast data and recommending actions; solicits current and prospective donors of $1,000 and above; solicits Focus and Investors of $500-$999 by making personal solicitations, answering inquiries, mailing literature, making personal visits, speeches, and promotions; Razor's Edge exp preferred; grant writing experience required; excellent customer service skills required.
Experience/Skills: Must be computer literate in Word and Excel. Ability to gather information and assess client situation rapidly and accurately. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to write clear, accurate log notes, and complete other paperwork thoroughly and accurately.
Other Requirements: Must have valid AK driver's license. Current CPR/First Aid certification or compliance in obtaining within 60 days of hire. Ability to work flexible hours and days of the week.
Please submit applications, resume and cover letter. Applications at http://covenanthouseak.org or can be picked up at 609 F Street. For more information contact Barb Jewell at 339-4207 or bjewell@covenanthouseak.org
• Plan and conducts classes for youth and adults in art, social skills, community awareness, and safety.
• Assists consumers in entering art shows outside of Anchorage and around state.
• Arrange art shows in-house and in community settings.
• Assist in planning and implementation of art classes and arts related activities.
• Maintain a file of photos and slides of consumer artwork.
• Oversee the Artist in Residence program and plan and conduct monthly meetings.
• Adhere to art program budget.
• Provide for monthly meetings of Artists in Residence.
• Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
• Accurately complete job assignments, agency forms, and written documents within assigned deadline.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Recreation experience or training preferred. At least one year experience working with people with disabilities preferred. Experience teaching adults who experience developmental disabilities. Art training or art background required.
Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Basic computer skills.
Equipment: Ability to drive a van. Operate a ceramic kiln, workshop tools.
Certifications and Clearances: Valid driver's license; clean driving record, Background check, TB test, completion of a defensive driving course given by The Arc, First Aid, CPR, and Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification (If not certified, must certify within 90 days of employment).
Preferred: Experience working with homeless people, and working with diverse rural/urban Alaska Native population. Proficient in IBM Microsoft Work programs.
Salary: $13.79 swing-shift 40 hours per week for 52-weeks/year + full benefits package including medical, vision, dental and life insurance, generous leave accrual, paid holidays and 403(b) and profit sharing retirement plans.
To apply submit a completed RurAL CAP application form, cover letter and resume. Application and complete job description available at www.ruralcap.com or 731 E 8th AVE, Anchorage. Opened Until Filled. EOE
Preferred: BA/BS in Social Work, Psychology or related field plus one (1) year direct service experience in a residential treatment center. Experience working with homeless people, and working with diverse rural/urban Alaska Native population. Ability to establish excellent rapport with people of diverse cultures and belief systems. Intermediate skill level with MS Word and Excel.
Starting salary: $18.36 40 hours per week for 52-weeks/year + full benefits package including medical, vision, dental and life insurance, generous leave accrual, paid holidays and 403(b) and profit sharing retirement plans.
This position is responsible for observing policies, procedures and safeguards to protect the privacy of health information in compliance with the HIPAA Privacy (Privacy Rule).
Essential Functions
• Provides direct care to children ages 1 -5 in a preschool setting.
• Demonstrates an understanding of early childhood development.
• Demonstrates complete familiarity with a client service plans and targeted goals.
• Actively works towards developing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with client’s and their families.
• Teaches and models developmentally appropriate skills.
• Participates as a member of a classroom team to plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities.
• Transports, via private or agency vehicle, client’s to/from home, school, the agency, and community settings as it is part of their treatment program
• Participates in treatment team meeting to develop and review client’s goals.
• Enters client notes into Harmony within 72 hours.
• Follows mandatory reporting laws with all incidents of harm within 24 hours.
• Ensures client confidentiality as prescribed by agency policy and federal law.
• Actively seeks clinical and administrative direction.
• Understands and complies with all agency policy and procedures, plans, program requirements and protocol
Measurement
• Implement the client’s treatment plans through established goals. Adequate performance is determined by timely and quality client notes, billable time spent with client, and client performance.
• Complete all agency training requirements.
• Performance on essential functions as listed above.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists client’s with other services as determined by the treatments team, e.g. vocational, recreational activities, etc.
• Attends and participates in meetings, committees and trainings as assigned.
• Reads and acts in a timely manner on items in paper and electronic mailboxes.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Maintains a positive, professional relationship in the community, e.g. schools, recreational centers, and other offsite activities.
• Assists Case Managers with case management services as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience working with preschool or young school aged children. At least 21 years of age.
Substitution: College level course work in human services, psychology, social work, early childhood education or a closely related field may substitute for the required experience (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equals 1 month of experience).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to maintain positive professional working relationships and to work effectively within a team environment.
• Organized, efficient, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Good written communication skills, including the ability to accurately document events and provide detailed records for consumers.
• Ability to ensure client and employee confidentiality as prescribed by agency policy and federal law
• Proficient with basic operations in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to act decisively and with fairness.
• Ability to read, speak and write in English
• Ability to pass a State and FBI background check in accordance with the State of Alaska Background Checking Unit.
• Ability to complete all training requirements for within the prescribed times.
• Ability to work with a variety of client’s with mental health issues and treat them with dignity and respect.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of client’s in various settings
• Ability to develop sound clinical and therapeutic skills
• Ability to apply developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Ability to learn and utilized the Harmony database system
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply all agency protocol, policy, procedure, plans and program requirements.
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform sedentary work as well as to be engaged in physical exercise with client’s such as running, walking, hiking, etc.. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Visual acuity necessary to utilize a computer monitor throughout the course of a normal workday. Ability to perform repetitive keyboarding activities and operate general office equipment. Ability to communicate verbally, both in person and over the telephone. Ability to wrap arms around and hold a person. Ability to twist and bend frequently. Must have visual and hearing acuity.
Working Conditions: Work is performed at , in schools, in homes and in the community.
Other Requirements: Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification, continual proof of a valid Alaska Driver’s License, maintain current personal vehicle insurance and registration on personal vehicle(s) used for company business, maintain a violation free driving record for the past 1 year, and maintain satisfactory criminal background record.
FULL-TIME POSITION ONLY. APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. VISIT WWW.DENALIFS.ORG TO DOWNLOAD OR CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 222-2313 or 222-2350
Requirements: High School Diploma. Experience: Three year’s experience coordinating programs including supervising volunteers, fundraising, program development, coordinating special events, etc. preferred. Specialized training in smoking prevention, cessation and / or secondhand smoke reduction preferred. Skills: Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and work independently with minimum supervision. Skilled abilities in public speaking, teaching, and educating. High level of computer skills, especially with Word, Power Point, and Excel.
Other: driver’s license, TB test, criminal background investigation .
TO APPLY email resume and cover letter to humanresources@seaviewseward.org or fax to 907-224-7081. For additional info on all open positions see our website www.seaviewseward.org
Vision:
Alaskans who are diagnosed with serious mental illness will have access to a full range of environments and services that change their trajectory from one of chronic disability to health and community inclusion. Soteria-Alaska will be one piece of the behavioral health system that supports this vision.
Mission:
Soteria-Alaska provides a safe, non-coercive, home-like environment where people in Alaska who are diagnosed with serious mental illness recover from acute and long term symptoms and avert the trajectory of chronic disability and poverty. We are an evidence-based, cost-effective alternative to hospitalization that is responsive to individual needs, desires and cultural values.
Seeking FT & PT individuals for the position of Resident Assistant (RA). Soteria-Alaska provides support to individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms such as hearing voices, fear, anxiety, mania, delusions, psychosis, hallucinations, and depression. RA's will participate with residents in the operation of the house (i.e. shopping, cooking, and cleaning). RA's will support individuals with day to day needs (i.e. school, work, medical appointments and with any other activities that residents request support). Qualified individuals will be compassionate, respectful and will honor the personal choices of individuals while acknowledging the needs of the community. Individuals with personal experience with recovery will be strongly considered for this position. Candidates must possess the ability to work independently and unsupervised.
Additional requirements:
Good communication/writing skills
Good judgment
Must pass background check and TB test
Must possess CPR/First Aid certificate or have the ability to obtain certification within 30 days
Duties:
Assist in meal preparation or supervise meal preparation
Housekeeping/House maintenance
Effectively communicate with staff, residents, case managers, family members, care coordinator, guardians, consulting psychiatrist, Soteria House Manager & Executive Director
Other duties as assigned
Position Overview:
The Communications and Outreach Coordinator is an integral part of the ACE Membership Team. The coordinator assists the Membership Director with fundraising efforts and special events coordination, and is responsible for communications, member and public outreach, and volunteer coordination. Primary responsibilities of the Communications and Outreach Coordinator include managing ACE’S public relations through website updates, quarterly newsletter design and production, compiling and disseminating weekly electronic newsletter updates, and overseeing ACE’s phone and field canvass outreach throughout the year. The coordinator ensures consistent organization-wide messaging and works to improve membership relations, fundraising efforts, and volunteer and community outreach in collaboration with the Membership Director.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and successfully meet established benchmarks over time. The successful candidate will possess leadership qualities, grassroots organizing experience, and effective time management and organizational skills. Positive attitude and sense of humor a must. Some experience with communications software (content-based web management, InDesign, Photoshop, Excel, Word, etc.) preferred. Experience with fundraising also a strong plus.
Compensation: $33,000-35,000 DOE; full health and dental benefits
To apply: Send cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and references to:
Closing Date: December 1, 2009
Jessica Cler
Alaska Center for the Environment
807 G St, Suite 100
Anchorage, AK 99501
Fax: 907-274-8733
Email to jessica@akcenter.org (email preferred)