Off Campus Jobs

Job Title:  Office and program assistant

Employer:  Portland Parks & Recreation

Location: Alice Ott Middle School        12500 SE Ramona        Portland, Ore  97236 

Wage:            $11 per hourHours:          

Tuesday evenings 5:30pm- 9:00pm

Start Date:     October 2009

Job Description: Tuesday evening assistant needed.  Skill working with Word software, able to learn new software for data input, word documents, telephone reception. Monitor building. Public relations working with staff and the public.

Qualifications: computer skills, public relations, telephone reception .

Application process: Send resume and cover letter to Steve Boquist sboquist@ci.portland.or.us

Portland YouthBuilders is recruiting for GREENBUILD CAPACITY DEVELOPER, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP COORDINATOR, TECHNICAL SUPPORT & REFURBISHING COORDINATOR, and OPERATIONS COORDINATOR.   View details and application instructions on our website at http://www.pybpdx.org/jobopenings.htm

Target Stores

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AmeriCorps*VISTA Member Position Announcement 

Site:               Concordia University

Location:    Portland, Oregon 

Community Need- Concordia seeks to “prepare leaders for the transformation of society.” During the past three years, Oregon Campus Compact VISTA members have developed and expanded co-curricular and curricular service programs to help the University better fulfill its mission and to improve K-12 education in Northeast Portland. Activities

• Coordinate service events with agencies that address poverty, including Alternative Spring Break trips for 2-3 teams of students.
• Implement student leadership development curriculum.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and administration to create the human infrastructure to support service-learning and to make all service programs sustainable.
• Assist faculty in the colleges of Education, CTAS, and Management with the development and creation of high-quality service-learning courses.
• Collect data to capture the extent and impact of campus civic engagement.
• Establish and/or strengthen campus-community partnerships with agencies that address poverty.

Objectives

• Curricular and co-curricular service programs will be self-sustaining.
• A Service Learning Committee will be established
• Student participation in service will increase by 10%.
• 10 new service-learning courses will be created.
• Participation in the Students In Service program will increase by 30 students.
• 33 new partnerships with community organizations will be formed.

To Apply:Please submit an online application from http://www.oregoncampuscompact.org/FullTimeVISTA.htm. Send an email to info@oregoncampuscompact.org  expressing your interest in the Concordia University position.

Quality Assurance & Compliance Coordinator - posted 5/22/09 - Open Until FilledResponsible 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 - posted 5/21/09 - Open Until FilledPrimary 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 + full benefits.

Resource & Activity Specialist - posted 5/6/09 - Open Until FilledProvide individual and group skill-building services in a dynamic and creative program. Focus is on engagement, case planning, and follow-through with youth. Excellent organization, tracking and communication skills a must. Bilingual Spanish/English a plus. Position prefers 2 years experience with homeless or at-risk youth or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Internships pays $10/hr, has a 6-month duration at 20 hrs/wk, and includes a $1000 bonus upon completion of 500 hours. Position to start June 21 - July 1

Medical Assistant - posted 4/30/09 - Open Until FilledIntegrated 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 - posted 3/10/09 - Open Until FilledPsychiatrist 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.Cover letter and employment application required. 

Application instructions: www.outsidein.org/employment.htm 

OUTSIDE IN IS A NON-PROFIT HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY THAT SERVES A DIVERSE CLIENTELE. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HIGHLY VALUE DIVERSITY AMONGST OUR STAFF. 

YWCA of Greater Portland

1111 SW 10th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205

Telephone (503) 294-7470 Fax (503) 294-7399

www.ywca-pdx.org 

Job Opening Announcement SHELTER ADVOCATE—Graveyard Shift

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Manager- Yolanda House 

STARTING WAGE/SALARY: $11.00 per hour32 hours per week, 12:00 midnight to 8:00a, a.m. with benefits.                                                                                   

JOB OPENING DATE: May 15, 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”; use the drop down menu to click on “Employment Application.” 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide para-professional support to case managers, supervision and pro-social support of residents. Provide 24/7 crisis line assistance and orientation of pre-screened survivors entering shelter. Promote resident self-efficacy and self-sufficiency through role modeling and reflective listening. Have general responsibility for monitoring, crisis intervention, rules, procedures, facility operations and routine maintenance. Function as a team member with other staff.

JOB DUTIES:

1.                  Answer crisis line, assess need for service, and provide information and resource referral as appropriate.

2.                  When space is available, conduct phone screening for intake, determine eligibility, and schedule shelter admission when appropriate.

3.                  Do complete orientation with new residents including but not limited to: giving tour of facility, instructing on emergency evacuation procedures, issuing supplies, etc.

4.                  Report on compliance of residents to program rules.

5.                  As part of team, provide support pursuant to resident’s Safety Plan and Weekly Targets. 

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

7.                  Conduct urine collection from residents in accordance with Yolanda House procedures.8.                  Instruct residents in community responsibilities and encourage community good citizenship.9.                  Conduct room inspections and searches as authorized by protocols.

11.              Conduct facility safety and sanitation checks throughout shift.

12.              Clean rooms after resident departs in preparation for new resident.

13.              Clean facility and facility equipment as necessary to maintain safe and healthful conditions.

14.              Set alarms per protocols.

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

16.              Maintain written records, logs, incident reports, and statistics as required.

17.              Attend scheduled meetings and trainings.

18.              Perform clerical support functions including filing, record keeping, copying, and word processing.

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

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

21.                Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Minimum high school diploma or GED preferred. Minimum of one-year experience working in a shelter, residential or emergency service setting or education equivalent. Education/training in crisis intervention, problem solving, social services preferred. Must have access to telephone. Must be able to complete CPR, First Aid, timely completion of contractually required 40-hours training in domestic violence. Able to work with people of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. Able to use/learn cognitive reflective skills, motivational interviewing techniques, perform with a positive team attitude in the workplace, attention to detail, good verbal and written communication skills. Able to use computer for report writing, data entry, email, timesheets, etc. May be required to work nights or weekends. Must be able to perform this job without direct threat to oneself or others. 

Shelter-based office, occasional verbal outbursts from clients. May be only staff on duty. 

Must pass a criminal records check (conviction of a crime may preclude employment due to contractual requirements).  

General good health. Hearing, speech and sight within normal limits with correction. Ability to walk length of building, regularly climb one flight of stairs, must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Zuelke & Associates, Inc. 

2030 Tanner Creek Ln
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 723-0200

Position: Office Assistant

Small West Linn consulting firm has immediate opening for part-time person (9 hours a week).

Qualifications: We value good communication, ambition, involvement, organizational skills and self motivation. Good computer skills (Word, Access, Excel), good telephone skills and excellent spelling, math, and filing skills required.

Fax resume to (503) 723-0203. 

Looking for a Summer Job?

The Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s student internship program NAILS is looking for some hardworking students who would like to gain great work experience as well as develop some practical skills over the course of this summer. They have several summer time positions open with locations all over the northwest. If this opportunity sounds like a good fit please visit http://www.lcef.org/services/nails/enrolling_in_nails.cfm to discover all of details about this opportunity.  If you are interested then please download and print an application today

Nails application form: http://www.lcef.org/downloads/literature_rack/student_enroll_s00608_2008_08_25_ia.pdf

NAILS is a simple idea. Students sign up to work for an LCMS congregation or organization constructing its own facilities. NAILS  helps arrange living accommodations with the participating congregation.Students are paid minimum wage as an employee of the congregation or organization constructing its facilities, and work under the supervision of experienced construction workers and managers, who also willingly work for minimum wage as a ministry service to the congregation/organization.As part of the NAILS team, students will:

• Travel to other parts of the country
• Work as a team with other students
• Help churches save money
• Gain valuable experience
• Grow and be renewed spiritually and
• Put their God-given skills to work.

1111 SW 10th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205

Telephone (503) 294-7470, Fax (503) 294-7399, www.ywca-pdx.org 

Job Opening Announcement: Director of Finance and Administration

Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director Starting Salary: $65,000- $75,000 per annum, full time, exempt

Job Opening Date: April 28, 2009

APPLICATION CLOSURE DATE: Deadline for receipt of application materials: May 12, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

APPLICATION METHOD: Please submit resume and cover letter describing your experience and background relative to the responsibilities, duties and qualifications that are listed below, to: employment@ywca-pdx.org 

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Overall responsibility for maintaining the financial and administrative management of the non-profit organization: Finance, IT, Facilities and Human Resource Departments.
• Work closely with the Executive Director to assess the overall financial strategy and ensure that it aligns with the overall strategic direction of the company.
• Create and update a financial plan with both short-term and long-term goals (strategic and tactical).
• Assess and manage company risk, liability and budgets.
• Provide expertise, guidance, and oversight to administrative departments of Facilities, IT and Human Resources, to ensure that departments are operating efficiently and effectively.
• Mentor and develop direct reports, manage productivity and performance expectations. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Oversee the financial and administrative operations of the YWCA, including banking, accounting functions, payroll, budget preparation, information technology, facilities, human resources and administrative services.
• Assess organizational performance against both annual budget and the organization’s long-term strategy, and alert the Executive Director to areas of concern while providing actionable data for problem resolution.
• Supervise the accurate and timely recording of all financial information; ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the recording of cash receipts and disbursements, payables and receivables, all payroll and benefits records, all journals and the general ledger.
• Responsible for full P&L and Balance Sheet oversight, including preparation of monthly consolidated financial reports. Responsible for month-end closing of books, accuracy of financial statements, and implementing/maintaining financial controls.
• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the Executive Director and Board Finance Committee.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports for the Board of Directors, and financial reports for governance agencies and foundations.
• Develop and monitor budgets, cash flow projections, long-term financial plans, investments and financial statements.
• Manage all aspects of the annual audit, including closing the books, accruals, reconciliation, preparation of schedules, providing answers to auditor questions and leadership to implement auditor recommendations approved by the Board.
• Engage the Board Finance, Audit and Investment Committees around issues, trends, and changes in the operating models and operational delivery.
• Ensure that all financial records are within generally accepted accounting practices; ensure that the independent CPA firm audits the YWCA annually; ensure that all YWCA financial records meet or exceed minimum audit standards.
• Supervise the Building Engineer to ensure that the physical operations of the building and all mechanical equipment are operating smoothly, and that any issues are identified and quickly resolved.
• Supervise the Computer & Telecommunications Network Manager to ensure maintaining and improving the current networks and communication systems.
• Supervise the Human Resource Manager to ensure successful oversight of all personnel policies and procedures, including payroll.
• Supervise the accounting staff.
• Ensure the accurate annual inventory of all YWCA property and equipment.
• Monitor all contracts and agreements for financial compliance and appropriateness.
• Ensure that Program Directors have accurate and appropriate financial information on a timely basis to manage their programs to budget limitations.
• Provide necessary training for management staff’s proficiency with budgets, management of program finances, purchasing, etc.
• Serve as liaison to the Board Finance Committee, providing guidance on budgets, financial management, and financial policies. Serve as staff liaison to the Investment Sub-Committee.
• Support the mission of the YWCA. Actively work toward the implementation of the YWCA strategic plan, including the strengthening of programs, increasing visibility of the YWCA, ensuring advocacy for women, families and children, and developing a strong financial base.
• Ensure fiscal compliance with relevant laws, contracts, and donor requirements for all YWCA funding.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:1. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8 – 10 years demonstrated in-depth financial leadership experience.
• Extensive experience in handling complex finance issues.
• Experience in managing a non-profit accrual financial system with a budget in excess of $4 million.
• Experience in managing diverse government funds required.
• Strong operations and overall administrative management experience desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communications and problem solving skills.

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS:

• Ability to analyze and make sound recommendations on complex financial data and operations.
• Ability to anticipate accounting and operational issues, assess their implications and determine a practical solution.
• Should be able to clearly articulate financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills to coach, motivate, develop team, and address performance issues as they occur.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of the organization.

• Working knowledge of Fundware financial software and Raiser’s Edge software is required.
• Technical understanding of WANs, hardware/software installation and technical communications needs.
• Knowledge of general facilities management and human resource management desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Office setting, occasional local travel required. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  General good health, speech, vision and hearing. Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time. Must be able to perform this job without direct threat to oneself or others.