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Client Services Coordinator

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:19:10 GMT

Full time position within the Refugee and Therapeutic Foster Care Program to provide support services and training to minors entering the program, preparing to enter independent living, or as otherwise required.

Stewardship Manager

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:58:42 GMT

The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar seeks a Stewardship Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of the Development Department and assist with activities to secure support for the Center. This position reports to the Chief Development Officer.

Pesticide and Workplace Safety Trainer

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:16:10 GMT

This program assists agricultural employers to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency Standards and provides farmworkers with important safety information critical to their health. The Trainer organizes and conducts pesticide safety classes to farmworkers and their families, conducts and develops marketing activities; maintains records, create reports, develops relationships with Virginia Cooperative Extension Agents and agricultural organizations. Frequent travel required. Office location: Richmond, VA

Conexiones Counselor

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:14:17 GMT

Conduct outreach & marketing activities, perform intake and assessment, orient customers to services, and initiate referrals. Assist with employment/training activities, and enter data for reporting. Temporary position for approximately 35 wks, 31 hrs/wk.$13.88/hr. EOE/M/F/H/V Position based on grant funding.

FIELD SUPERVISOR: INTENSIVE IN-HOME

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:04:50 GMT

This position reports to the Director of In-Home Services and is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, managing and evaluating services.

The essential functions of this position include:
--eligibility assessments
--intakes
--small case loads
--direct supervision of In-Home Clinicians
--other responsibilities necessary to ensure program excellence

Interpretation Assistant

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:05:58 GMT

•Assist in the daily operations and interpretation of the Park’s Military Encampment or Tudor Hall Plantation. This work will be performed in period clothing, outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
•Conduct scheduled demonstrations and guided tours following specific program outlines to large and varied audiences.
•Assist with the implementation of living history related programs and activities.
•Conduct programming in support of the Education and Visitor Services Department for large groups of students and adults.
•Become certified in a variety of programs by passing written exams, attending classes and demonstrating competence in public speaking, program delivery, and visitor management techniques.
•Assist in the maintenance of areas used by the department staff.
•Assist other departments and participate in special events as needed.
•Perform other duties as assigned

Education Assistant

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:04:10 GMT

•Become certified in all Park educational programs by passing written exams, attending classes and demonstrating competence in public speaking, program delivery, and visitor management techniques.
•Deliver educational programs adhering to the approved program outlines and Park standards to students (primarily fourth, fifth, and sixth grades).
•Serve at Visitor Services duty stations as needed.
•Maintain a professional appearance consistent with Park standards.
•Work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings, as visitor demand requires.
•Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
•Maintain cordial, cooperative, and professional working relations with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
•Demonstrate outstanding verbal communication skills and business-level written communication skills.
•Demonstrate the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously without close supervision.
•Assist other departments and participate in special events as needed.
•Perform other duties as assigned.

Housing Specialist - HPRP

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:38:19 GMT

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Affordable, permanent housing remains very difficult to obtain and maintain for many in the Greater Richmond and Petersburg Areas. Low-income individuals and families struggle with locating safe affordable housing that meets their needs. Housing barriers make this process even more difficult.

The Housing Resource Center (HRC) is designed to minimize the challenges of obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. The Housing Resource Center is for individuals and families with housing barriers who are trying to locate and maintain housing. The HRC is not designed to take the place of case management services.

This newly created housing specialist position will assist with addressing these barriers utilizing The American Recovery Reinvestment Act’s Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) funding awarded to VSH through the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). This expanded geographic area includes Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Prince George, Hopewell, Hanover, Goochland, Powhatan, New Kent, and Charles City.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The primary focus of this position is the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) component of the Housing Resource Center, but may include, in certain cases, the Shelter Plus Care and A Place to Start (APTS) programs. The Housing Specialist reports to the Director of Housing Access Programs.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the development and operation of the HPRP component of the Housing Resource Center to include, but not limited to the following tasks:
• Complete HQS inspections when required by HPRP funding
• Develop and maintain relationships with landlords in specified community(s)
• Assist with maintaining/populating findhousingva.org with landlords who have affordable rental housing
• Conduct housing barrier assessments with appropriate HPRP households
• Assist with data entry into HCIS system
• Provide housing location services in specified geographic areas
• Assist with screening/intake process, when appropriate, for HPRP program
• Assist other Housing Resource Center housing specialists with triage, information, and referral to other community resources.
• Provide prevention services in specified geographic areas
• Assist with development of Housing Resource Center in expanded geographic areas.

Case Manager - HPRP

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:35:49 GMT

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Affordable, permanent housing remains very difficult to obtain and maintain for many individuals in the Greater Richmond and Petersburg Areas. Low-income individuals and families struggle with locating housing safe and affordable housing that meets their needs. Housing barriers make this process even more difficult.

The Housing Resource Center (HRC) is designed to minimize the challenges of obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. The Housing Resource Center is for individuals and families with housing barriers who are trying to locate and maintain housing.

In partnership with VSH Housing Specialists, this newly created case management position will assist with addressing housing barriers and permanently housing eligible single adults in the City of Richmond who utilize the Cold Weather Overflow Shelter. This part time position is funded through The American Recovery Reinvestment Act’s Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) funding awarded to VSH through the City of Richmond.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The primary functions of this position will be to perform program intake and assessment, determine eligibility for services, develop service plans, monitor participant progress, and provide quality, client-driven case management services to individuals who receive HPRP funds for permanent housing. Eligible participants will actively utilize the Cold Weather Overflow Shelter. The Case Manager – HPRP will also be the primary point of contact for intake into this program, as well as responsible for coordinating with the VSH housing staff and entering data into the Richmond HCIS system.

Construction Control Officer

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:12:50 GMT

Come join our team! Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) is seeking a highly self-motivated individual to work as a liaison between VHDA’s Loan Officers and multi-family developers and general contractors. This person will conduct regular site visits to monitor all phases of construction for both new and/or renovations of multi-family dwellings. Responsibilities include approving construction funding, monitoring construction progress, and general conformance with plans and specifications. Statewide travel is required.

VHDA offers a competitive salary, training, and an excellent benefits package.

Credit, background, and driving record checks will be performed as a condition of employment.

Senior Development Officer

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:28:03 GMT

The Arthritis Foundation, Virginia Chapter is seeking an enthusiastic, results oriented, experienced fundraiser for annual fund, major gifts and high end special event management.

Fund Development and Communications Coordinator

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:11:06 GMT

The Fund Development and Communications Coordinator is a member of the Fund Development and Communications Team and reports to the Director of Fund Development and Communications. This position provides support for the development and implementation of VHCF’s comprehensive fund development, communications, and public relations program.

Application Developer

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:25:49 GMT

The Virginia Housing Development Authority is looking for a qualified Application Developer to join its Information Technology Services Division. This mid-level role will work on assigned project teams providing technical guidance and support. We are seeking a qualified individual that can act as a technical expert while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with other technical staff and the user community.

Background and credit checks will be performed as a condition of employment.

Consultant - Strategic Planning Facilitator

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:23:50 GMT

The strategic planning consultant will work with staff, Board of Directors, key stakeholders, and community constituents to develop the strategic plan complete with strategic goals, outcome measurements and indicators, and supporting strategies to achieve desired outcomes
The process is broken down into 6 phases, with the current search focusing on conducting phase I and II only. This includes the redefinition of the organizational mission and vision statement along with the development of strategic outcomes for FY 2011-2015.
The consultant is responsible for facilitating meetings between the SP subcommitee, reporting back on progress, and helping to summarize and prioritize information from those meetings.

Resource Coordinator

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:07:40 GMT

Seeking experienced human service professional for resource coordinator position. Duties include education, outreach, resource development, leadership in local disability initiatives.

Grant Writer

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:16:30 GMT

ASSIST Student Athletes is seeking for a qualified grant researcher and writer that is experienced in federal, state and local grants as well as private foundations and other sources of funding. We would like someone who would be able to work with our staff closely and share their experience and knowledge. Our organization has a small budget, but we are growing rapidly and would like to continue this growth pattern. The right candidate will be willing to work on a pay-by-proposal basis.

ASSIST Student Athletes is dedicated to helping high school students gain admittance to college. If you feel strongly about this mission, we would like to hear from you today. For more information, or if you’d like to submit your resume and references, please contact Chana Carter at (804) 237-2466, or by email at ccarterasa@yahoo.com ”

www.assiststudentathletes.com

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:04:10 GMT

The CFO is responsible for managing the finances of VSH ($7.5 mil. budget) and its 11 affiliates. The CFO is responsible for all accounting, reporting, contract compliance, and human resource functions, and oversees management of the accounting office. The CFO reports to the Executive Director and advises her/him re financial decisions/condition of the organization.

Outside Business to Business Sales Representative

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:36:57 GMT

Retail Merchants Association is seeking outside sales representatives to grow the membership base and increase revenue to the organization. The sales representatives will continually educate retail businesses through in-person cold calling and referrals, utilizing a success proven sales presentation. The primary objective of the sales representative is to recruit and retain businesses into an annual membership, which ranges in price. This is a full-time dedicated outside sales position.

Team Supervisor - A Place to Start (APTS)

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:39:59 GMT

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: A Place To Start (APTS), a program of Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH), provides permanent housing and comprehensive mental health services to individuals in the Greater Richmond area (City of Richmond, Chesterfield County, Henrico County) who have a history of chronic homelessness and have a serious mental illness. APTS is a housing first model. Housing First is a model of supportive housing that houses persons who are homeless in permanent housing as a first step in service provision. Comprehensive services (in the form of a state licensed Intensive Community Treatment Team) are then offered to program participants for as long as they may be needed. The model has been successful in housing and treating chronically homeless persons with a serious mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. APTS is based on Pathways to Housing, a successful model in New York City and Washington, D. C and replicated in over a dozen urban areas around the nation. Approximately 80% of Pathways’ clients remain stably housed.
Although scheduled clinical activities occur during normal working hours, a clinical staff member is available to program participants via phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The team rotates on-call, weekend, and holiday coverage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: This position is responsible for providing daily operation and clinical oversight of the APTS ICT team. Provides supervision and leadership to a diverse staff. Specific duties include staff supervision, staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage, coordination and provision of mental health treatment services, coordination with VSH housing staff to facilitate permanent housing, supervision of clinical records to ensure compliance with all regulating bodies (Medicaid, DMHMRSAS licensing), coordination with community stakeholders, participation in APTS research and evaluation plan, and monitoring of budget, to include billing, with Director of Housing Access Programs. Performs other work as required. The Team Leader reports directly to VSH’s Director of Housing Access Programs.