Must be willing to participate in employer required trainings and staffings. You will work for a nonprofit social services agency with a team of other social services and youth services counselors in a delightful rural setting - in the Central Pierce Greenbelt (Summit-Waller) just 5 minutes from the South Hill Park N Ride, 10 Minutes from Downtown Tacoma and one block off Hwy 512.
We can accept some internship positions - but these are unpaid unless and until the intern has completed training.
Primary Duties:
• Ensure safety measures are in place and followed.
• Understand child development needs and provide for them during visitation & exchange.
• Observe parenting sessions and exchanges.
• Schedule visitation times and intakes.
• Appropriately intervene during parenting sessions as necessary.
• Contact necessary authorities & respond to emergency situations appropriately
• Comply with reporting requirements of GATEWAYS for Youth & Families policies & jurisdiction
• Record accurate and appropriately detailed observation notes of visitations and exchanges.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate and interact with other staff concerning service participant and program needs.
This is an advanced position which acts in a confidential capacity assisting the Human Resources Manager (HRM) with the preparation of labor negotiations, the maintenance of personnel files and other confidential files, employee background checks, etc. This position also involves recruting providers as needed and assisting the Human Resources Manager in legal matters and employee relations.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED, Associate degree in Human Resources or PHR Certification. At least 2 years experience in the HR field. Typing ability of 45 words per minute. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources. 4 years Human Resource experience. Experience within a Community Health Center. Bilingual (English/Spanish) capacity. Extensive computer knowledge. Experience with IBM PC, and word processing software such as Word Perfect and Word for Windows, etc.
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt, according to Fair Labor Standards
SALARY RANGE:
DOE
BENEFITS:
Agency provides fully paid dental, employee is responsible for small portion of medical premium, and employer fully paid life insurance, long and short term disability insurance; partially paid dependent medical and dental insurance. Retirement plan available; ten days annual vacation to start.
JOB SUMMARY: This professional position is responsible for assisting people in need of employment, financial stabilization, and housing information. The case manager/job developer will provide counseling, employment & training information, job search skills, job placement & follow-up, and referral to other community resources.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Follow program guidelines to ensure success of participants enrolled in program
2. Accept referrals from agency partners
3. Maintain accurate, detailed records and reports, and case notes
4. Be responsible for wrap around case management
5. Create housing and financial stabilization plans for participants
6. Provide job preparation training
7. Develop job sites for client placement
8. Track and do follow-up on all services provided
9. Enter accurate information into HMIS and TCH database systems
10. Attend partner meetings
11. Maintain accurate, detailed records and reports
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: B. A. desired
Skills: Possess excellent organizational, decision-making, and critical thinking skills
Ability to work with community partners
Ability to work in team situations and independently with little supervision
Ability to work under deadlines
Knowledge of Pierce County resources for low income population
Knowledge of HMIS system desired
Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing
Outgoing, positive, and enthusiastic personality
Valid driver’s license and automobile
Experience: At least three years documented experience 1) working in counseling and employment/training programs; 2) working with persons from diverse educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds
At least two years experience 1) establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employers; 2) executing program guidelines; and 3) accurately entering and using database information
APPLICATION Send resume and cover letter November 6, 2009 to Diane Giannobile
PROCESS: dgiannobile@tacomacommunityhouse.org or PO Box 5107; Tacoma, WA 98415 by 5:00 PM.
Salary range: $2,822 plus benefits
Tacoma Community House is committed to increasing the diversity of its staff and clients and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the agency. TCH is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, national origin, political or union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, Vietnam era veteran status or other non bona fide job requirement. Applicants in need of accommodations are encouraged to call (253) 383-3951.
A career at Tacoma Goodwill allows you to apply and develop your professional skills, while contributing to a mission that changes lives and communities.
The ESL Program Assistant is responsible for ESL Program Administrative Assistance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain ETO database with ESL participant information.
Compile file research for Program Coordinator’s analysis and synthesis.
Create spreadsheets and modify existing templates/forms for participant tracking.
Assist with creation of technological and three-dimensional manipulatives and assemble materials, resources, forms, etc. for participants and adjunct/intern/volunteer instructors.
Filing, photocopying, scanning.
Education and/or Experience:
AA degree required and BA/BS degree preferred.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Attention to detail is required. Bilingual preferred.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent; and to create and interpret bar graphs.
Technology Skills:
Advanced Microsoft Suite experience required, intermediate to advanced database experience preferred, intermediate electronic whiteboard proficiency preferred, and must type 40 WPM.
This position works four ten hour days with a schedule of Monday-Thursday 8:30-7pm. To be considered for this opportunity, submit a letter of interest outlining your qualifications for the position and a resume listing your related work experience/training and salary requirements to resume@tacomagoodwill.org.
All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a drug screening and criminal history background check.
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Pharmacist
The Pharmacist works under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Medical Director and is responsible for the day to day operations in the Agency’s Pharmacy. Under minimal supervision, completes the duties of the position. Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. State of Washington Licensed Pharmacist; Must be credentialed. 1-3 years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Computer experience, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment. Ability to be an effective team member. Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Problem solving skills. Ability to work well with others, especially during peak times of stress. Excellent Customer Service Skills. Experience in community health care setting, Bilingual capacity, and Knowledge of Federal 330 and private grant requirements preferred.
Registered Nurse:
The Clinic RN performs a variety of activities within the office and clinical scope of work. These include but are not limited to ensuring that necessary data is collected and reported in a timely manner, assisting in the coordination of patient care within and outside of Community Health Care, direct patient care, immunization assessment/administration, collection of lab samples (including venipuncture), triage, both in the office and on the telephone, of patients with illness concerns and questions, patient education, and quality assurance. High school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Current Washington State RN license. One year of recent clinical nursing experience. Preferred qualifications include: BSN level of education. 1-3 years Previous Urgent Care setting experience. Previous supervisory/leadership experience. Experience in Labor and delivery in a managed care or community health care setting and/or ambulatory care nursing experience. 1-2 years office experience desirable. Bilingual capacity.
Dental Assistant:
Primary responsibilities will include sterilization, procedures, cleaning, placing temporary fillings, temporary crowns, etc. Requires High School diploma or equivalent. Graduation from a State approved DA Program. Registered Dental Assistant with the State of WA. Previous experience working chair side. Ability to operate and maintain proficiency in computer operations. Familiar with rotation process in equipment service and maintenance of x-ray development autoclaves, compressor, hand pieces, etc. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Certification and bilingual capacity preferred.
Medical Assistant:
Assists providers by performing a variety of clinical, reception and clerical duties for various agency clinics and programs. Requires graduation from a State approved Medical Assistant Program. Must meet minimum eligibility requirements to be certified in the state of Washington. Managed Care experience/Community Health Care experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Bilingual capacity in Spanish language preferred.
RESPONSIBILITITES: As Program Specialist to provide case management, life skills training, housing advocacy, and employment services and property management for the Bright Futures Transitional Housing Program.
CASE MANAGEMENT:
1. Interview homeless families for eligibility in HHH program.
2. Establish time to move family into housing.
3. Prepare lease and complete paperwork.
4. Provide assessment of client families needs
5. Schedule and maintain appointment with client families on consistent basis.
6. Have weekly contact and schedule extensive time with client families (i.e. listening time, goal setting, referral assistance, and building of trusted mentoring relationship)
7. Consistently evaluate and access clients needed length of stay.
8. Manage disgruntled/troubled clients and situations.
9. Ensure Helping Hand House rules and regulations are being observed.
10. Maintain files with case notes and all needed paperwork and documentation.
11. Responsible for collection of rents, deposits and fees due from resident families. This includes adjusting rental amounts as necessary, and ensuring that all income due from tenants is received and recorded accurately.
12. Provide a monthly rental report of rental activity to Executive Director and Finance Director.
13. Ensure that HHH follows HUD rules, and Landlord Tenant Policies which protect the rights of tenant families.
14. Ensure that all funding requirements and documentation are satisfactorily maintained, and services are provided within program budgeted amount.
15. Maintain contact with client for one year after client moves to other housing.
16. Meet with Executive Director for supervision of work with families.
17. Complete all reports required by funders and provide consistent data as requested by Development Director, Finance Director and Executive Director in timely manner.
Including CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES:
1. Identify services for which the client is eligible and assist in referral process.
2. Locate all possible in-kind supports useable by families.
3. Develop working relationship with DSHS, Work First, schools and other collaborative resources and participate in referral process and follow up as needed.
4. Provide and assist with transportation resources for clients.
5. Maintain client confidentiality.
Including UNIT SUPPORT:
1. Completely clean and prepare unit to pass internal staff inspection prior to moving family into unit.
2. Maintain cleanliness of units during families stay in program.
3. Assist in furnishing of units.
4. Provide information to Ex. Dir. regarding maintenance and repair needs and work with maintenance manager to insure completion.
Including COMMUNITY RESOURCES/CONTACT:
1. Develop and maintain working relationship with all known agencies providing
referral services that will assist our families.
2. Provide presentations on an as needed basis to the public to promote Helping Hand House as required by Executive Director.
LIFE SKILLS TRAINER:
1. Provide one on one life skills training as needed for specific issues.
2. Arrange and teach life skills training classes for Bright Futures Program participants as needed.
3. Provide documentation of participants and evaluation of each group life skills training class.
HOUSING ADVOCATE: .05FTE
1. Provide written letter of support for families searching for housing.
2. Talk with possible landlords as appropriate.
EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST: .05FTE
1. Schedule time for client to complete Bridges Assessment at HHH office.
2. Arrange referral with WWEE, or other career assistance programs.
3. Discuss education opportunities with client and encourage their participation
4. Provide format and basic assistance in the development of a resume for program
participants.
5. Assist client in setting realistic employment goals.
6. Work with client to prepare for interview (clothing, timing, verbal and nonverbal language).
7. Practice interviewing with client at their request, or set up practice interview with Development Director.
8. Maintain documentation regarding all services provided to client family regarding employment assistance.
SUPPORT TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
1. Consult with Executive Director regarding status with all families in Helping Hand
House Bright Futures program.
2. Consistently keep Executive Director informed of all program needs, concerns or issues.
3. Complete and provide all monthly, quarterly and yearly reports.
WORKING CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
1. Employment at will.
2. Must be willing to clean rental units. Position requires the ability and willingness to move furniture. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
3. 40 hours per week. Pay period 15th and last day of month
4. Annual performance evaluation.
5. Report to Executive Director.
6. Abide by confidentiality and social work code of ethics.
7. Able to work in crisis situation.
8. Bondable.
9. Maintain a registered counselor’s license.
10. Must have own transportation.
11. Current Wash. State Driver’s license and auto insurance.
12. Attendance at annual banquet, staff board retreat, annual picnic and ASK breakfast.
13. Work in cooperation with all staff, board and volunteers.
14. Attend all staff meetings as scheduled by Executive Director.
15. Provide documentation and verbal assistance for necessary reports regarding Bright Futures program.
16. Bachelors degree in appropriate field, or equal work experience of similar type
17. Must carry pager 24 hours per day 7 days per week.
Essential Functions
o Planning and production of new curriculum projects assigned by the Director of Medical Education (Symposium, Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP), Advance Practice Modules, Webinars, Publications, etc)
o Collaboration with the IFM curriculum committees in planning, production and development of curriculum for continuing medical education (CME) related education events
o Ensure that educational content is of high professional quality and meets the standards set by ACCME for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.
o Ensure the educational event materials and program schedules are available to IFM Marketing Departments on schedule.
o Oversee faculty Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and work directly with Program Assistant to create program materials for event attendees.
o Directly responsible for execution on details (content & production) for CME education activities
o Coordinate and execution of faculty contracts
o Collaborate with faculty to ensure high level of professional presentations.
o Collaboration in revision, planning and responsibility for production of CME event curriculum
o Work with Program Assistant to ensure all event materials are available and on-site for the education event.
o ACCME related activities and recertification
o Gain in depth knowledge of ACCME rules and regulations for recertification
o Assist in the ACCME recertification project
o Outreach support to medical professionals and education institutions and faculty (ND, DC, as well as schools for nutritionists/dietitians and pharmacists, etc.)
Other Functions
o Assist in the supervision of program and event assistant personnel.
Qualifications
Education/Training
• Medical Doctor (MD)
• 2-4 years experience in teaching and education
• Experienced clinical skills in functional medicine
• Maintain current knowledge of clinical trends in integrative/functional medicine
• Maintain current knowledge in clinical medicine
• Knowledge of CME rules and regulations
1. Receive and investigate requests for maintenance in apartments, common areas, commercial tenants and the exterior of buildings.
2. Complete and track maintenance work orders and request forms.
3. Work in conjunction with Program Directors to make vacant units ready for occupancy within 10 days of vacancy.
4. Perform maintenance repairs or contract with outside vendor. Remedies may be in the form of plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, lock repair/replacement, etc. Types of repairs include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Interior and exterior painting and touch-up.
• Exterior power washing as needed.
• Minor electrical repairs, such as replacing fixtures and switches.
• Minor appliance repairs and/or recommendation of replacement.
• Minor plumbing repairs, including toilets, faucets, and auguring drains.
• Electronic key programming.
• Replace filters, oiling and cleaning parts.
5. Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for equipment and systems, as appropriate and needed.
6. Perform weekly, monthly and annual maintenance inspections and complete all necessary paperwork as designated in On-site Property Management Manual.
7. Understand the functions of all systems, including water, pump, electrical, fire, and airflow. Routinely observe and/or test these systems to determine that they are working properly and educate other staff members as needed about the functioning of these systems.
8. Perform routine grounds maintenance to ensure a pleasant curb appeal. This may consist of sweeping/blowing grounds, picking up garbage and removing graffiti.
9. Oversee interior and exterior janitorial duties performed by residents.
10. Move furniture and assist tenants with hanging shelves in their apartments under the direction of the Program Directors.
11. Educate tenants as to the correct use of apartment amenities. Communicate with tenants and staff for the purpose of understanding their concerns about the maintenance of their apartments and the building as a whole.
12. Complete weekly janitorial duties as assigned.
13. Respond to janitorial emergencies i.e., accidents in public areas, plugged toilets, etc.
14. Carry pager and respond quickly to emergency calls. Take rapid action(s) to solve urgent problems and damage or harm to buildings and/or tenants.
15. Alert Program Directors to non-maintenance and housekeeping areas of concern.
16. Purchase/order supplies, equipment or services, to meet routine maintenance/janitorial/grounds needs and for special projects.
17. Attend staff meetings regularly.
18. Contribute to the mission of the Archdiocesan Housing Authority and Catholic Community Services.
19. Support a positive, team-oriented work environment.
20. Other duties as assigned.
SITE MONITORING
1. Monitor interior and exterior of building after hours.
2. Conduct perimeter checks nightly.
3. Respond to disturbances as needed.
JOB CONDITIONS
This position requires the employee to work in an environment where there may be exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious material. Other exposures could include cleaning supplies, chemicals involved in pest control, paint and other materials used in building maintenance, building temperature fluctuations, dust, noise, and odors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Qualifications which applicant must possess to be considered for the position.)
1. Two years maintenance experience.
2. Working knowledge and experience with plumbing, electrical, and electronic lock systems.
3. Working knowledge and experience with repair of plaster, wall repairs, and painting.
4. Willing and able to learn fire control, HVAC, and gearless elevator systems.
5. Good technological aptitude.
6. Ability to learn pest control techniques.
7. Willing and able to learn energy efficiency and commit to environmental preservation.
8. Ability to work independently, prioritizing work tasks, and follow through to the completion of the task.
9. Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
10. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and support up to 100 pounds.
11. Ability to work within the mission, goals and objectives of Catholic Community Services.
SUBSTITUTE QUALIFICATIONS: (Qualifications that may be substituted for the required item indicated.)
May be substituted for one year of maintenance experience.
1. Certificate of completion from a technical college in general building maintenance.
2. Certificate of completion from a technical college in plumbing and electrical systems.
