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Executive Assistant/Office
Manager (VA)
Community Development Specialist
(NM)
Recovery Specialist (MA)
DSM Program Assistant (VA)
Recovery Specialist (Mental Health Counselor)
(VA)
Executive Director, Ohio Empowerment
Coalition (OH)
Statewide Trainer & Community Organizer (NY)
Executive Assistant/Office
Manager
American Council of the Blind (VA)
Posted 8/22/2010
The American Council of the Blind is seeking an individual to serve as
Executive Assistant and Office Manager in our Arlington, Virginia office. This
individual will work forty hours per week and will report to the ACB Executive
Director.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides administrative support to the Executive Director and, when
appropriate, to volunteer or contract personnel.
- Researches grant databases, manages ACB’s donor databases, assists the
Executive Director with preparation of correspondence related to resource
development, and provides general support for ACB’s fundraising activities.
- Answers telephones and fulfills requests for information.
- Insures that written materials for use by members or staff who have
visual impairments are available in appropriate alternate formats.
- Oversees procurement of office supplies, arranges for maintenance of
equipment, and otherwise manages general office operations in consultation
with the Executive Director.
- Coordinates activities associated with the ACB scholarship and student
internship programs.
- Provides staff support, including maintenance of financial records,
banking, and general bookkeeping, to the National Alliance of Blind
Students.
- Assists with site selection, preparation of materials, and other
arrangements for annual Legislative Seminar and other meetings held in the
Washington Metro area.
- Accompanies executive director and other managers to meetings and
conferences.
- Assists other staff members with projects as needed.
- Attends annual conference to provide administrative support to ACB's
Board of Directors and the Executive Director.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to respond appropriately to a high volume of telephone calls;
- Experience with database development and management;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Attention to detail;
- Ability to read aloud;
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks appropriately;
- Ability to move quickly between tasks and respond promptly to deadlines;
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Knowledge of Braille and familiarity with assistive technologies used by
people with visual impairments are preferred.
Individuals wishing to be considered for this position must submit a resume,
salary requirements, and three references. Applications may be submitted by
email to staffsearch@acb.org, or mailed
to American Council of the Blind, 2200 Wilson Blvd. Suite 650, Arlington, VA
22201, ATTN: Staff Search. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm Eastern
daylight time, on September 3, 2010. ACB is an equal opportunity employer.
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Community Development
Specialist (NM)
Posted 5/18/2010
For FY2011 the New Mexico Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA) has openings for
Community Development Specialist positions. A Community Development Specialist
must have the ability to connect with a wide variety of stakeholders in
communities and collaborate in a professional manner with individuals. These
positions are available to Adult Consumers of Behavioral Health Services, either
past or present. Strong preference will be given to Certified Peer Support
Worker, or in the process of obtaining this certificate.
Potential candidates for this position will have a computer knowledge base
with Internet accessibility, excellent communication skills (both written and
verbal), ability to work well with supervision. In addition, a car in good
working order is necessary as statewide travel will be required and individuals
will need to be flexible. Some of the deliverables for this position include:
responds to emails and phone calls on a timely basis; documentation and
reporting requirements and many others. Tasks for this position will include,
but will not be limited to: assist in determining what communities will be
developed in FY11 as an initial pilot; assist in the development of the OCA
advisory board, work closely with the OCA in developing communication, and
assist in the overview of the Community Organizers.
Interested Candidates need to write a letter of interest and submit it
along with a current resume no later than June 4th, 2010. Decisions will be
made and announced by June 30th. Please submit all documents to the attention of
Shereen L. Shantz; Program Manager of OCA
Shereen.Shantz@state.nm.us via
fax to 505-476-9277.
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Recovery Specialist – Wakefield, MA
Posted 5/17/2010
Exciting opportunity to join a new and innovative Community Rehabilitation
and Treatment Program that provides a comprehensive variety of services to
adults. Services are designed to be flexible and to promote resiliency and
recovery for all participants. Working as a member of a Mobile Team, the
Recovery Specialist will provide education to individuals and Team members,
advocacy, and direct service, using their own recovery experience as a positive
model. Through both individual and group conversations, the Recovery Specialist
will help to inspire hope that recovery is possible, guide individuals through
their own recovery process, and assist individuals with learning about and
accessing recovery resources and communities. Orientation and supervision
provided.
Qualifications: Must have a lived history in the context of mental
illness. Related work experience and the ability to articulate wellness/recovery
focused values and principles are required. College degree preferred. High
School Degree/GED and at least six months relevant experience required.
Certification as a Peer Specialist (CPS) preferred. Must have a demonstrated
ability to work effectively in a team environment. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills (in the English language) required. Must have valid
driver's license and available, dependable transportation and be willing to
provide transportation to persons served in personal vehicle, as needed.
Please send cover letters and resumes to Katie Brown at
kbrown@riversidecc.org, or fax to
781-320-3603.
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DSM Program Assistant (VA)
Posted 5/13/2010
Division/Department: Division of Research/APIRE
Worksite: Arlington VA
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The DSM Program Assistant is responsible for
assisting with the coordination and execution of a variety of tasks supporting
DSM related activities.
DUTIES: Serve as a staff liaison to assigned DSM-Related Workgroups
- Coordinate logistical aspects of assigned DSM-V-related conferences and
meetings such as developing draft agendas, conducting site visits,
scheduling conference calls, tracking participant availability, organizing
travel arrangements and drafting and compiling meeting materials.
- Work closely with the Task Force and workgroup chairpersons, DOR
leadership, and other administrative staff members to assist in executing
successful workgroup formation and administrative processes.
- Assist with management of various administrative activities, such as
implementing and/or maintaining databases, tracking appointments, scheduling
of meetings, preparation and dissemination of draft agendas, developing
minutes and meeting materials.
Coordinate aspects of the development of DSM and DSM related
products/projects.
- Provide extensive administrative support for the activities of the DSM
Task Force and their workgroups and DSM Research Planning Conference Groups.
- Track, distribute, and occasionally assist in the copyediting process of
papers, chapters, books, and documents that arise from DSM efforts relevant
to DSM-relevant groups incumbent is charged with staffing.
- Work with Work Group chairmen and DOR to search and review contact
information and area of specialization of proposed workgroup members.
- Contribute to the development of articles and other publications on DSM
Development activities.
- Assist in compilation of materials for grant proposals, grant renewals,
and grant progress reports for DSM.
- Adhere to timelines and monitor work flow of conference group
presentations, paper drafts, commentaries, and publications.
- Assist in the coordination of the review and dissemination process for
work products relevant to groups incumbent is charged with staffing.
- Assist in the coordination of product publication with APPI and DOR
staff.
Assist with DSM and nosology/classification - related coding issues.
- Assist Associate Director for Diagnosis and Classification and Assistant
Director for DSM Operations with coordination of APA activities related to
international coding and classification projects (e.g. implementation of
periodic updates in ICD coding relevant to DSM, and DSM Z Coding revisions).
- Assist in monitoring ongoing ICD-10 and ICF activities as they relate to
DSM and DSM Development.
Click here for
full job description (PDF, 125KB, 3 pages)
WHERE TO APPLY:
Via Email: HRAPPS@psych.org
Via Mail or Delivery:
Department of Human Resources
American Psychiatric Association
1000 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 1825
Arlington, Virginia 22209-9998
ATTN: DSM Program Assistant
Via Fax: (703) 907 - 1088
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Recovery Specialist (Mental Health Counselor)
(VA)
Mental Health Services,
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board
Job #10-0387
$42,252 to $56,336 (Grade S20)
Posted 4/30/2010
Description: Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)
This unique program based in the Mt. Vernon area of Fairfax County provides
the opportunity for the Mental Health Counselor (Recovery Specialist) to combine
recovery experience with professional mental health training to assist clients
in developing and practicing community living and empowerment skills necessary
for recovery. The selected applicant will provide problem-solving, life skills
training and case management assistance to persons with mental illnesses,
helping them to achieve personal goals and live meaningful lives in the
community. Examples include: facilitating personalized recovery plans; directly
assisting individuals to seek, get, and keep employment and housing; teaching
individuals about how to get involved in their local communities. Program
Description: The Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is a 14-member
interdisciplinary team including psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists, vocational
and substance abuse specialists, and other case manager/therapists serving up to
100 persons in a non-traditional, flexible, out-of-office format of care. This
national team-based model brings comprehensive treatment, outreach, life skills
training, home-based support, treatment of co-occurring substance abuse, and
vocational services to individuals in the community.
Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience, and
training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related
field.
Special Requirements: CPR, First Aid and Medication training required
within 90 days of hire. The appointee to this position will be required to
complete a criminal background check and OIG to the satisfaction of the
employer. Valid motor vehicle driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications: Peer Specialist Certification (CPS),
Certification as a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Facilitator. Knowledge
of the PACT model. Work experience providing outreach to persons with serious
mental illness. Completion of the Consumer Empowerment and Leadership Training
(CELT). Completion of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Peer-to-Peer program.
Selection Procedure: Panel interview.
Note: For further information about this position or PACT, contact the
PACT Manager, Jean Hartman, at 703-317-1520.
To Apply: Submit your resume on-line through the AIMS system. If this
is the first time you have used AIMS, you will need to create an account.
Fairfax County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable Accommodation upon
request. Closing Date: 5/14/2010
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Executive Director, Ohio Empowerment
Coalition
Posted 4/13/2010
Experience as Chief Executive Officer, or significant experience with
administration in providing effective, successful management in nonprofit
environments. Proven ability to manage and direct all activities of a statewide
consumer organization and develop a shared vision for it. Must be a voice for
Ohioans with mental illness and be willing to work with affiliates and
consumer-operated services in all 88 counties. Self-identified mental health
consumer preferred. Promote and demonstrate recovery, resiliency and advocacy.
Key responsibilities and skills in administration, program management, resource
development, community outreach and consumer leadership. Competitive salary and
benefits based on experience and qualifications.
Fulltime position based in Columbus. Email resumes with references to
ohioempowermentcoalition@gmail.com by 4/26. EOE
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Statewide Trainer & Community Organizer (NY)
Posted 1/21/2010
Full Time Position
Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
Based in Albany, NY
The Mental Health Empowerment Project, Inc. (MHEP) is a not-for-profit agency
organized in 1988 to develop and strengthen self help and mutual support
activities throughout New York State. MHEP is generally focused on offering
skill building activities and education related to self help, mutual support and
recovery; organizing people to create desired change in their own lives and in
their communities; creating and delivering workshops and skill building seminars
that help individuals find and connect with their personal power and the power
of self help. At this time, MHEP has a job opening for a statewide
trainer/community organizer. This person will be responsible for:
- Training and mentoring people who use mental health services to have an
impact on policy development, planning and implementation of new initiatives
within the mental health system;
- Engaging in community organizing efforts that will cultivate and support
meaningful and substantial forms of personal growth and community
connectedness;
- Cultivating, supporting and role modeling meaningful and substantial
forms of systems advocacy;
- Facilitating skill building activities around the state that assist
people to find and connect with their personal power and the power of self
help.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated experience as a
seasoned trainer, public speaker and curriculum developer. This individual will
also have event planning experience and knowledge related to the general
principles of community organizing. Additional requirements of this position
include computer literacy, excellent written and oral communication skills, a
clean, valid NYS drivers’ license, and a personal vehicle. Since MHEP highly
values the benefits of peer support and self help, our ideal candidate will also
be a person who has been given a psychiatric label and has personal experience
with the mental health system.
To Apply
MHEP is an equal opportunity employer. We actively recruit and hire qualified
people who may have disabilities and without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, or sexual orientation.
To express interest in this position, please email, fax or send resume, cover
letter and salary requirements to:
Pam Maxim, Administrative Director
MHEP
116 Everett Road
Albany, NY 12205
Fax #: 518/434-3823 - Email:
mhepinc@aol.com
Resumes received without cover letters will not be reviewed, no phone
calls, please. Resumes must be received by February 8, 2010
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