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May 14, 2008
Care Manager Needed for Independent Contract Work

Bachelor’s or Master’s in social work, mental health or nurse care mgmt. 

Requirements include:

• Flexible schedule
• Knowledge of Jewish customs including Kashrut
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills
• Knowledge of senior citizen community resources a plus.

 To provide coordination of community services and home visits. 

Email resume to lcanter@jfsbroward.org or mail to:
L. Canter
Jewish Family Service of Broward
100 S. Pine Island Rd, #230
Plantation FL 33324

May 14, 2008
Job Opening

We are looking to fill the position of Community Education Coordinator/ Multicultural Outreach. Here is the description.

The Multicultural Outreach Coordinator/Community Education Coordinator is a Chapter services generalist whose responsibilities include (but are not limited to) Multicultural Outreach, professional and caregiver education, community outreach and awareness, support group services, law enforcement training and all reporting related to these areas.  Provide service through support and education to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and to increase access to support services in English and/or Spanish. Provide all reported data required by the Multicultural Grant. 

Please share with anyone who may be interested.

Thank you.

Barbara Grasch, LMFT
Director of Program Services , Alzheimer's Association  Southeast Florida Chapter
North Broward Medical Center
201 E. Sample Road
Deerfield Beach, Fl 33064

24 Hour Helpline 1.800.272.3900
Safe Return(R)   1.800.272.3900
Phone            1.800.861.7826
Fax                954-786-1538
Email     barbara.grasch@alz.org
Web      www.alz.org/seflorida
              www.MemoryWalks.com

April 24, 2008
Certified Addiction Professional
The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs

The Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) is responsible for providing specialized individual and group therapies for those patients whose diagnosis includes the presence of an alcohol and/or other drug abuse or dependence diagnosis. He or she is also responsible for conducting Chemical Dependency Evaluations and working closely with other treatment team members to address the patient's alcohol/drug issues. He/she will conduct psychosocial assessments, screenings, and assist in outpatient admissions process as needed. He/she has primary responsibility for maintaining communication with the referral source and other service providers as needed. He/she functions under the guidance of their licensure, registration and/or certification and in accordance with the regulations, rules, and requirements of State of Florida and Federal government; and accrediting organizations.

Local candidates desired. No relocation offered. The Watershed Treatment Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

A minimum of 2 years experience with chemical dependency and/or dual diagnosed patients, preferably in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a health-related degree. Bachelors Degree required. Current Florida CAP certification.

Please e-mail resume to:  jobs@thewatershed.com .
For more information, visit:  www.thewatershed.com

April 24, 2008
Therapist – Substance Abuse / Behavioral Health
The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs

The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs, Inc, based in Palm Beach County, Florida is seeking caring, insightful therapists from a variety of professional disciplines to provide care for patients in our Intensive Inpatient Treatment Programs. Our facilities, located in Boynton Beach and Boca Raton, offer our patients comfortable and safe surroundings to begin their journey of recovery.
The Therapist is responsible for coordinating and providing individualized case management, group therapy & bio-psychosocial assessment services including group & family counseling for patients within the facility. Demonstrates expertise in case management, development of patient resources, vocational counseling, discharge/continuing care planning, and placement of patients. We strive to ensure that all of our patients receive the most comprehensive care to address the issues that may impede their recovery.

Submit your curriculum vitae and/or Resume to:  jobs@thewatershed.com . For more information, please visit our wesite: www.thewatershed.com

The Watershed is JCAHO accredited and fully licensed by the State of Florida.

Masters required, License and/or Chemical Dependency experience a plus.

April 24, 2008
Research and Evaluation Specialist - Miami, FL

Purpose:

The Research and Evaluation Specialist is a critical member of both cross- and inter-departmental teams at The Trust who engages in proactive problem-solving and critical thinking/analysis related to particular child, youth and family program areas and populations. Primary responsibilities
include: identification and critical review of evidence-based/best practices in specified program areas; assistance for funded service providers and Trust staff on development of outcomes, performance measurement and evaluation designs; oversight of reporting methods for capturing program performance, monitoring and outcomes; regular appraisal of basic program performance summary statistics and data analyses; contribution to reports that explain initiative results to a variety of audiences; capacity-building to improve program performance; and systems enhancement to ensure accountability.

Reporting Relationships:

This exempt, salaried position works under general supervision and support of the Research and Evaluation Manager. Work performance is review by the Manager through conferences, reports and observation of results achieved.

Accountabilities:

1. Identifies, critically reviews and clearly synthesizes evidence-based/best practices program models related to specified program areas of child, youth and family services, using academic search tools, the world wide web, professional evaluation resources, and direct contacts with model programs.

2. Researches information on appropriate outcomes and evaluation resources to be included in Requests For Proposals (RFP), Invitations to Negotiate (ITN), external evaluation bid requests, and other bid solicitation processes for specified program/evaluation areas to be funded by The Trust.

3. Reviews and rates applications for funding for evaluation appropriateness, quality and content, including programmatic and research/evaluation proposals or bids.

4. Assists in contract negotiations through the review and development of outcomes, performance measurement and evaluation designs to be implemented by funded organizations.

5. Identifies and reviews measurement tools for use in process and outcome evaluation within specified program areas, and makes recommendations for use by funded programs, with attention toward facilitating cross-program analyses. When necessary, designs basic survey, interview, focus group and structured field observation tools.

6. Collaboratively develops quality assurance, performance review, program monitoring and reporting tools in specified program areas for the collection of system, strategy, program, and participant-level data, and for use in assessing provider functioning and success.

7. Actively participates in team meetings and discussions related to programs' reviews, performance, monitoring, and courses of action.

8. Provides training and technical assistance to funded agencies and other Trust staff to build capacity for continuous self-assessment (e.g., logic models, evaluation design, data collection and reporting, interpretation and utilization of evaluation results, continuous quality improvement).

9. Regularly appraises program performance summary statistics and data analyses in specified program areas, at both the individual contract and cross-program levels, including analysis and synthesis of results and annual report summaries. Performs basic data management by creating and maintaining key information in spreadsheets and databases.

10. Contributes to various reports and presentations that communicate initiative results in specified program areas to a variety of audiences/stakeholder groups by summarizing data and findings through written reports and verbal presentations.

11. As needed, participates on committees and groups that involve child and family research and evaluation projects, and in local, state, and national research efforts.

12. Other duties as assigned.

Special Skills and Education and Experience:

The incumbent will possess a 4-year/Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Sciences, Education, Public Health, or related field plus advanced or specialized training or Master's degree; at least five (5) years of directly related experience in conducting program process and outcome evaluation and/or research in the social sciences related to children and families. Must possess solid proficiency in the use of basic office software applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as database and statistical programs (including Access, SPSS). Additional skill requirements include demonstrated ability to manage complex program evaluations; knowledge of logic models, research design, statistical analysis, and qualitative and quantitative research methods; experience in developing and maintaining data management systems. He/she must have demonstrated ability to work effectively on several projects simultaneously; compose accurate and clearly written reports and documents; work independently given basic guidelines and parameters; gather and analyze available data and draw logical conclusions; establish and maintain effective cross- and inter-departmental collaborative working team relationships with co-workers, community groups and providers; engage in proactive problem-solving and critical thinking/analysis; and, demonstrate effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions:

The incumbent performs duties in a normal office environment with comfortable air temperatures and adequate lighting and ventilation. In the course of daily work, the incumbent alternates physical activities such as sitting and walking around the various areas of the organization. He/she may travel to off-site facilities in visiting funded programs and participating in off-site meetings and therefore must have access to personal transportation. In addition, extensive use of computers, to include sitting for long periods of time and consistent, repetitive hand motion use of computer keyboard is essential to the position.

Scope of Responsibility:

The Research and Evaluation Specialist, in collaboration of with a broad array of professionals, contributes to the development and execution of all phases of evaluation projects, including planning the design and implementation of systems, strategies, and programs evaluations. Under direction from the Research and Evaluation Manager, he/she applies research and evaluation skills and is accountable for ensuring the cost effective and efficient attainment of The Trust's organizational objectives and conformity to board and internal policy, procedures, direction and protocol. Errors of fact, interpretation or judgment can result in significant monetary and human resources losses and undermines the financial effectiveness and overall success of The Trust. The incumbent has access to the most proprietary information regarding The Trust's strategy, information technology systems and internal information, and is expected to demonstrate the highest levels of discretion and business conduct and ethics.

Interested candidates please contact:
Kathleen Dexter, LCSW
The Children's Trust
3150 SW 3rd Avenue, 8th Floor
Miami, Florida 33129
phone: (305) 571-5700 extension 286
fax: (305) 857-9592

March 20, 2008
Strategic Therapy Associates Openings

Attention MSW students – Work with Children and Families.  Get Valuable Training & Supervision.  Work in a Warm, Team-Oriented Environment.  We develop family therapists skilled at preserving families, preventing the unnecessary institutionalization of children, and putting families in loving charge of their children.  We help protect children, prevent abuse, and strengthen families.  Our team of warm, creative, enthused, and energetic home-based therapists is growing rapidly.  We are looking for compassionate, hard working therapists eager to learn and develop their skills as family therapists.  Positions are available in Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Danville, Virginia.

To get valuable experience in your field and make a difference in the life of a child, send your resume to:
Strategic Therapy Associates, Inc.

Attention: Personnel #1068
108 Duncraig Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502

March 17, 2008
Position available in Healthy Families

Job available for person with MSW, 40,000 per year +

Yolanda M. Falcone, Executive Administrative Assistant
Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Inc.
915 Middle River Drive, Suite 120
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Telephone: 954.561.9681
Facsimile:  954.561.9685
E-mail: yfalcone@brhpc.org

Committed to delivering health and human service innovations at the national, state and local level through planning, development, implementation, evaluation and organizational capacity building.

STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY

The contents of this e-mail message and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for addressee. The inforrmation may also be legally privileged. This transmission is sent in trust, for the sole purpose of delivery to the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, any use, reproductions or dissemination of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the inteded recipient, please immediately notifiy the sender by reply e-mail or at 954.561.9681, extension 202 and delete this message and its attachments, if any.

Please visit our website at www.brhpc.org

March 06, 2008
Job Posting

THERAPISTS/CASE MANAGERS/BEHAVIORAL TECHS. wanted  for Mental Helath Center located in Martin County to work with Children & Families in Treasure Coast & Okeechobee Counties. FT/PT, Bilingual Preferred, Flex. Hours, Good Pay, Travel.
Fax Resume to 772-597-0412 or e-mail to Legacybhc@onearrow.net.

February 05, 2008
Volunteer Opportunity

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN EXPERIENCE IN INTERVIEWING, FACT GATHERING & VERIFICATION AND REPORT WRITING

FUNCTION:
The Broward Public Defender’s Office in Fort Lauderdale is looking for volunteers to assist attorneys in preparation for sentencing hearings for clients with substance abuse issues and mental health issues. Work would include conducting clinical interviews of clients (either in the Broward county jails or the Public Defenders Office in Fort Lauderdale), contacting and interviewing family and friends, gathering and reviewing records, preparation of social history and briefing attorneys.

TIME REQUIREMENT:
This work requires a minimum of three hour blocks of time, once a week for a minimum of eight weeks.

CONTACT:
Susan Porter, Chief Assistant Public Defender, Law Office of the Public Defender, 201 SE 6 Street, Suite 3872, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33301
954.831.6752
sporter@browarddefender.org

February 01, 2008
GALs Needed

Every day, abused, neglected and abandoned children in our community are removed from their homes and placed in foster care because their parents cannot or will not take care of them. A Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) is a volunteer advocate, specially trained to be a powerful voice for the children’ best interests in court and in the community. Their impact can make a life long difference for a vulnerable child.

• Can you imagine being removed from your home and familiar surroundings, being pried from your community and culture?
• GAL’s represent children from many different races/ethnicities/cultures/religions; ranging from newborn – 18 years old
• Each child deserves to have a GAL and each of us can make this happen. Today we have approximately 330 active GAL volunteers in Broward County. We need 390 more GAL’s in order for each child to be represented. There are approx. 2,400 children appointed to the GAL program. At this time 800 children do not have an active GAL of their own.
  

In the spirit of social justice, what better way then to help heal one child at a time, by advocating for this child, as we would do for our own children.

What are some of the roles of a GAL:

Information Gatherer: who collects all pertinent information and interviews family, foster parents, teachers and other persons involved in a the child’s life.

Community Advocate: The guardian works with the community partners to ensure that the child is receiving the assistance and support needed to succeed.

Courtroom advocate: Based on the information gathered, the GAL makes independent recommendations to the court and becomes the voice of the child, communicating the best interests of the child to all involved. The court depends on the recommendations of the GAL.

How do you become a GAL:

Call our GAL Recruitment director Drew, and set up an interview. Drew Korenvaes at 954 831-6477 Drew.Korenvaes@Gal.Fl.Gov

Register for a training class - the next one is: March 29th, April 4th and 5th

The training class involves 30 hours of training and 6 hours annually of continuing education provided by the GAL program. There is no previous training or legal background necessary.

Please visit the GAL web site and take the time to watch the video to further understand what being a GAL really means.

January 29, 2008
Clinical Therapist Position

Clinical Therapist
Trinity Harbor is a new and growing company currently looking for therapists.
We are actively seeking qualified and energetic professionals to join the team at our Coral Springs, Florida agency. Applicants with strong clinical skills and the ability to manage a caseload of 20-25 clients will provide individual, group, and family therapy for our clients.

We are seeking applicants who are visionary, motivated, and growth-oriented. The qualified candidate will possess a Masters degree in Social Work and will be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Florida. Bilingual a plus!

If interested, please contact Chris Gordon at: info@trinityharbor.com, or send resume and cover letter to:
Trinity Harbor Therapeutic Services, 7401 Wiles Road, Suite 149, Coral Springs, FL 33067 or fax it to: (480) 287-9456

December 17, 2007
Job Announcement: Field Director
Location: Miami, FL

SAVE (Safeguarding American Values for Everyone), a progressive South Florida grassroots organization in Miami, Florida that works for equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, is looking for an experienced Field Director.

The Field Director will work primarily on recruiting a large team of volunteers.  SAVE’s goal is for its large volunteer team to talk one-on-one with South Florida voters to defeat an anti-gay measure that will be on the ballot in November 2008.  The heart of the job is volunteer recruitment and training.

Top Job Priorities Include:

• Recruiting and motivating a large team of volunteers: Goal is 50-100 volunteers mobilized each week and up to 500 for major events such as election day
• Develop and organize volunteer recruitment activities
• Train volunteer leadership to build a stronger and effective organization
• Create a field budget and action plan for 2008 calendar year
• Work with the Volunteer Committee to plan and organize voter contact including talking to voters at the polls and door-to-door; phone banking; voter registration and get-out-the-vote drives; and all other forms of voter persuasion and identification
• Readiness to assist with fundraising and fundraising activities is a key part of the job
• Other responsibilities include supervising field staff and public speaking. 

Qualifications

• Extensive experience and interest in volunteer recruitment and management
• Demonstrated experience in grassroots organizing including tactics such as in-person volunteer recruitment, VoterID  and phone banking
• Enormous drive to achieve measurable progress towards meaningful social change
• Enthusiastic desire to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, energetic, hard working, knowledgeable about politics and eager to learn
• Must be able to work nights and weekends with a flexible schedule and have reliable transportation
• Excellent English writing, verbal communication, and public speaking skills are required
• Written and verbal fluency in Spanish a plus
• Experience working on LGBT issues a plus
• Experience with fundraising is a plus.  Fundraising training will be provided

Compensation:  $35,000 – $50,000 annual salary, dependent on experience

How to apply: Please send resume and cover letter to field@savedade.org.

SAVE is an equal opportunity employer.

For social work jobs around the USA, see http://www.socialworkjobbank.com

For Social Work jobs around south Florida, see also http://www.naswfl.org/employment/south.asp.

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