Off Campus Jobs

Two Part-Time Youth Director Postings:

 The Aloha and Christ United Methodist Churches near Beaverton, Oregon are each hiring a Youth Director for approximately 15 hours per week.  These are separate positions, but the two candidates selected will be working closely together to continue leadership of a vibrant, cooperative youth ministry.  The weekly schedule is flexible, but the duties include leading a team of volunteers in implementing a youth ministry program on Sunday evenings, meeting regularly with Church leadership, attending Sunday morning worship services to interface with youth, staff and families and promoting and encouraging youth in leadership roles. 

Prior experience with youth ministry is required. 

Pay range is $600 to $900 per month with no benefits.

Both sites are accessible via Tri-Met Bus.

Please send cover letter and resumes to Christ United Methodist Church.c/o Cooperative Youth Ministry  12755 NW Dogwood St.  Portland, OR  97229or umcyouthministry@yahoo.com . 

You will then receive an application to complete and background checks will be initiated.Anticipated start date is September 1^st and application deadline is July 31^st.

Please note that applications are required for each position that an individual wishes to apply for.

SURVEY DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIP- Engineering Division- Closes July 3

PUBLIC AFFAIRS INTERNSHIP – Public Affairs Division- Closes July 8

CLIENT TECHNICAL ANALYST - Information Technology- Closes July 8

TECHNICAL REFERENCE CENTER INTERNSHIP – Engineering Division- Closes July 10

Please see our website http://www.portofportland.com/Career_Home.aspx for details on our current job openings and instructions for applying.

 OREGON CAMPUS COMPACT VISTA PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Title:                AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Assistant

Supervisor:      Oregon Campus Compact Executive Director

Purpose:          The AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Assistant provides support to the Executive Director, coordinating elements of the AmeriCorps VISTA program, and assisting with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program. The AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Assistant will work collaboratively with campuses across the state to support AmeriCorps*VISTA members.

Position responsibilities:Campus Site Support

• Coordinates competitive sub-grant processes;
• Conducts site visits to campuses throughout year;
• Supports campuses throughout the member recruitment and placement process;
• Assists in identifying and assembling subject matter for training of campus supervisors and schedules time and space for training;
• Trains and orients campus supervisors.

Member Support

• Provides oversight and guidance to the VISTA Leader;
• Runs a recruitment campaign for members;
• Supports candidates throughout the member recruitment and placement process;
• Assists in identifying and assembling subject matter for training of AmeriCorps Members and schedules time and space for training;
• Trains and orients AmeriCorps Members.

Evaluation and Communication

Collects and gathers data and stories on these programs to inform and highlight the program to funders and constituents via required federal reporting, media releases, and online communication outlets.

• Develops and maintains record keeping systems for the program;
• Corrects and completes computerized data relating to the program;
• Contributes to and assembles program related reports;
• Attends meetings and workshops to increase awareness and understanding of the program and its functions;
• Prepares and assists in the preparation of written materials for printing and distribution (e.g., flyers, newsletters, promotional advertisements, posters, press releases);
• Gives public presentations through local media, fairs, shows, information booths, classroom presentations, community organizations to increase awareness of program;
• Organizes promotional activities (e.g., schedules events and rooms, arranges for materials, obtains required staffing);
• Respond to questions from members and constituents regarding the program;
• Work closely with the Oregon office for the Corporation for National and Community Service;
• Assists in coordinating alumni efforts for the AmeriCorps*VISTA program.

Other

• Contributes to other areas within ORCC, including assisting with events and program assistance as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired knowledge/skills

·                     Commitment to the ORCC and AmeriCorps*VISTA mission

·                     Experience with AmeriCorps*VISTA or national service programs is desired.

·                     Knowledge and/or experience with service-learning, higher education/community partnerships

·                     Program coordination

·                     Event planning, training/adult education, media/public relations

·                     Excellent organizational and communication skills

·                     Ability to work as member of a team

Education RequirementsBA/BS with 1-3 years of related national service program experience.Parameters

§  This position is determined by grant funding. Salary DOE.

• Full-time with benefits.

§  This position requires travel out of state, as well as in state.  Reliable transportation is needed.

• No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relationship With Others

Employees have regular contact with the public, in person, via email, and by telephone, to promote awareness of and interest in the AmeriCorps*VISTA program and to persuade the public to take an active part as AmeriCorps Members or participating sites. There is regular contact in person, via email, and by telephone with users and potential users of program services to answer questions concerning programs and explain projects and with new employees, student workers, and AmeriCorps Members to train and orient them to the program. Employee will have occasional contact in person, via email, and by telephone with members of the media or legislature to promote awareness of a program, project, or event.

Supervision Received

Employees receive general supervision from the Executive Director who reviews the work through daily informal personal contact and/or weekly or monthly meetings and conferences. Work is reviewed to assess progress and conformance to program goals and objectives. Work is also reviewed through written narrative reports and observation of written program documents to

determine effectiveness and conformance to agency/program procedures. Employees use agency policies and procedures, State and Federal rules and regulations, and program procedural manuals as guidelines in providing program services and dealing with the public.

To applyPlease send cover letter, resume, 3 references, and salary requirements to Emily Gilliland, Executive Director, Oregon Campus Compact, PO Box 751, Portland, OR 97207 or electronically to info@oregoncampuscompact.org with VISTA Program Assistant in the subject line.Oregon Campus Compact (www.oregoncampuscompact.org) is an affiliate chapter of Campus Compact, a national coalition of college and university presidents committed to the civic purposes of higher education.

Summer Experience Internship 

VTM’s Summer Experience internship exposes students to business, community service and scholarship. We believe that a well-rounded education isn’t limited to classroom experiences. Hands-on training in the business world, community and school are vital to a scholar’s full experience. Our internship gives students the chance to not only shadow members of VTM’s elite team but additionally the opportunity to make a difference on their college campuses and within their communities.   

The program offers a $300 stipend and allows interns the chance to compete for a $1000 scholarship to be applied to his or her 2010 winter term. While the internship is unpaid, the Summer Experience offers immense flexibility, allowing students to work and/or take summer classes simultaneously if they choose to do so.

A successful intern at VTM will:

- Commit 40 hours to shadow members of VTM’s team

- Complete an 80 hour community service project culminating in a 20 minute presentation

- Become a leader in their community and college campus

Skills required to succeed in VTM’s internship program: Intermediate (or better) knowledge of the MS-Office Suite.  Strong verbal and written communication experience.  Superior project and time management skills.  Attention to detail, judgment to prioritize, and the ability to work independently are crucial.

If you are interested in becoming a part of VTM’s Summer Experience please email your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts to lifesbetter@vtm-inc.com.  

For more information about the VTM group of companies please visit www.vtmgroup.com.

SPANISH SPEAKING LEGAL ASSISTANT

Law Office of Nicole T. Dalton, PLLC 100 E 13th Street, Suite 2, Vancouver, WA  98661- www.daltonlawoffice.net

I am hiring a part-time to full-time legal assistant to replace my current assistant who is going to have a baby and will be leaving.  The position is a possible partial job share, depending on candidates and skill sets. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:  Written and spoken Spanish and English and some previous office experience are required.  Prefer fluency in both Spanish and English but may consider strong conversational Spanish skills.  Past legal experience will be highly valued and substantial lower and upper divisions college credits or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

I need a highly organized and efficient person to help with my solo practice focusing on criminal defense.  I need someone who will be diligent and dependable, professional, and who is able to handle a wide variety of tasks and manage deadlines and calendars efficiently and accurately.  I strive to provide compassionate and aggressive criminal defense services to people accused of crimes, from minor misdemeanor charges to serious felonies.  If you question whether you could feel enthusiastic about defending and working with “criminals,” please be honest with yourself and with me and do not apply.  My clients deserve to be treated as human beings and deserve compassion and respect regardless of the problems they may have. 

Job responsibilities will include: general office support; calendaring; answering phones; doing merge documents; drafting simple motions; court filings; communications with clients; correspondence; case management; and additional legal support tasks.  Additional duties may be assigned in accordance with need and ability. 

PLEASE SUBMIT cover letter, resume and writing sample by E-MAIL to nicole@daltonlawoffice.net or by FAX to 360-213-0714.  

Your writing sample should be in English and may be a school paper or other academic or professional quality work. 

PLEASE STATE IN WRITING ANY MINIMUM HOURLY WAGE REQUIREMENTS.

Hourly Rate:  DOE. 

Deadline:  Materials requested by July 15, 2009, interviews will be scheduled in late July or early August, with possible second interviews in mid-August.  Expected start date will be late August to begin training, possibly sooner.

Oversee the Instructors Team at PYB and work with teachers in the areas of curriculum development and

Responsible for PYB course offerings, academic scheduling, teacher performance evaluation, coordinating

Develop, fine tune, and oversee systems at PYB that support student high school completion via High School

Coordinate all PYB post-secondary educational programming

Support facilitation of integration across PYB program elements

Work closely with PYB College Success Coordinator to support PYB partnership with Portland Community

 Cover letter and application required.

Application and a complete position description are available on our website: www.outsidein.org/employment.htm 

Case Manager — Open Until Filled, First Review 6/13/09

Exciting work with innovative, skilled inter-disciplinary team to engage, assess and support culturally diverse homeless young people ages 16-24. Specialize in work with youth residing in Transitional Housing. 32 hrs/wk, Sunday-Thursday. Minimum qualifications: Bilingual Spanish/English. MSW/MA in counseling plus 2 years relevant case mgmt experience, MH, A/D, and adolescent experience. BA in relevant field and additional experience may be considered in lieu of master’s degree. Salary DOQ + full benefits. 

Bilingual Clinic Coordinator - Open Until Filled

Coordinate front desk reception and patient intake for high-volume homeless and youth clinic. Provide assistance and referrals to a diverse population of clients as a part of a multi-disciplinary, harm-reduction medical team. Required qualifications: Spanish/English or Mandarin/English proficiency, experience working with under-served populations, ability to multi-task and retain accuracy and attention to detail. Medical background preferred. Two positions open, 40 hrs/wk and 30 hrs/wk. $13/hr + full benefits. 

Clinic Administrator - Open Until Filled

Clinic administrator to oversee back clinic operations for integrated primary care clinic serving diverse population of homeless and low-income clients. Self-directed, innovative, detail-oriented, computer skills. Admin or clinic experience required. Previous experience with homeless or medical preferred. Some evenings required. 40 hrs/week. $13.25-14.00/hr + full benefits. 

Quality Assurance & Compliance Coordinator- Open Until Filled

Responsible for agency-wide quality assurance & compliance, including maintaining certifications, compliance with funder and gov’t requirements, continuous improvement of operations, and overseeing large data reports. Reqs: strong management and computer skills, exp. in healthcare and/or social services setting, exp. w/similar work. Diversity valued. 0.75 FTE. Salary: $23,400-24,960 DOQ + full benefits.  

Primary Care Physician - Open Until Filled

Primary Care Physician to provide primary care for diverse population of homeless and low income children and adults. 20-40 hrs/wk through Outside In’s Medical Clinic and Medical Outreach Program. Experience with homeless & high risk population highly desirable. Must be licensed to practice medicine in Oregon. Salary DOQ. 

Medical Assistant- Open Until Filled

Integrated allopathic/naturopathic primary care clinic serving a diverse population of homeless & uninsured seeks self-directed, innovative medical assistant. Provide medical care and advocacy for homeless and marginalized patients. Must have or be able to attain AAMA or CCMA certification. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. 40 hrs/wk. $13/hr + full benefits. 

Psychiatrist/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner  - Open Until Filled

Psychiatrist or PMHNP to provide psychological evaluations and med. mgmt. to homeless and low income adults 18 yrs and older. 16 hrs/wk through Outside In’s Medical Clinic and the YWCA counseling program, potential for job share if needed. Supervised by Clinic Manager and Psychiatrist. Experience with homeless clients, substance abuse and cultural/ethnic diversity highly valued. Must have Oregon licensure. Salary DOQ. 

 We are looking for Very Outgoing, Bubbly, Energetic and Dependable Females & Males that are looking to make some extra cash this summer working with a Promotional Events Company all over the Yakima area!!Qualifications:

Johnny Gonzalez

Staffing Coordinator/Recruiter

Marketing Concepts Group, Inc.

(562) 495-9701 ext. 233 office

jgonzalez@mcmconcepts.com

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IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:   Program Manager- Transitional Opportunities Project (TOP)- Downtown Center

STARTING WAGE/SALARY:   $11.00 per hour- 16 to 40 hours per week -graveyard shift 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

JOB OPENING DATE: June 9, 2009

APPLICATION CLOSURE DATE: open until filled 

A YWCA job application form is required, please. Resumes are welcomed but are not accepted in place of the YWCA job application form. Application forms are available at 1111 SW 10^th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 or www.ywca-pdx.org. Click on “About Us”; click on “Employment Application” from the drop down menu.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides clerical and operational support to TOP and Transitional Housing staff.  Provides supervision and pro-social support for female residents.  Promotes resident self-efficacy and self-sufficiency through role modeling and reflective listening.  Has general responsibility for monitoring, crisis intervention, rule and procedure enforcement.  Functions as a team member with other staff to facilitate the smooth operations of two residential programs..

JOB DUTIES:

1.                  Arrive to and depart from shift in a manner that allows appropriate shift change procedures

.2.                  Ensure maintenance of 24/7 supervision of program by never departing from facility without assuring that staff coverage is in place.

3.                  Provide desk coverage for breaks and meal periods. May occasionally fully cover a shift in the event of absence.

4.                  Supervise compliance of residents to program rules and regulations.

5.                  Ensure safety and security of residents and program.

6.                  Perform regular security checks within the facility.

7.                  Maintain written records and logs tracking residents’ performance, as required.

8.                  Participate in residential accountability program by completing incident reports, assigning and enforcing sanctions per contract procedures.      

9.                  Perform clerical support functions including filing, copying, word processing and spreadsheet maintenance.

10.              Facilitate the turnover of resident rooms. This may include packing up personal property; cleaning rooms; setting up intake packets and personal bedding and similar tasks. May conduct facility tours for applicants and hold orientations for new residents.

11.              Stock supplies, fill cleaning solutions and manage program inventory.

12.              Research and update resources.

13.              Conduct observed urine collection from and give breathalyzer to residents in accordance with TOP procedures.

14.              Conduct room inspections, room and individual searches, head counts.

15.              Communicate shift occurrences accurately and fully to incoming staff.

16.              Conduct and participate in evacuation drills, maintaining logs as required.

17.              Attend scheduled meetings and trainings.

18.              Use best practices, including but not limited to reflective listening, motivational interviewing, strength-based learning, to assist residents in meeting goals.

19.              Protect all client information as strictly confidential and only available on permitted need-to-know basis.

20.              Other related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Requires high school diploma or GED. Minimum of one-year’s experience working in a shelter, residential or emergency service setting. Education may be substituted for experience. Should be interested in or interested in learning about women’s issues. Must be reachable via telephone.Requires current certificates for CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s card. 

Able to work with women of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. Able to use / learn cognitive reflective skills, perform with a positive team attitude in the workplace, attention to detail, good verbal and written communication skills. Requires exceptional computer skills for report writing, data entry, email, etc. May be required to work nights or weekends.  Must pass a criminal background check (conviction of a crime may preclude employment due to contractual requirements.) Must be able to perform this job without direct threat to oneself or others. 

Office setting with some local travel possible; occasional verbal outbursts from clients. May be only staff on duty. 

General good health.  Hearing, speech and sight within normal limits with correction. Ability to walk length of building, regularly climb one flight of stairs, and a maximum of four flights of stairs in an emergency. Must occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.