OUR MISSION
Summer Search is a dynamic national non-profit organization that finds resilient low-income high school students and inspires them to become responsible and altruistic leaders by providing year-round mentoring, life-changing summer experiences, college advising, and a lasting support network. Our leadership development program is committed to providing ongoing and long-term support for low-income high school students. We give our students the opportunities and support they need to transform their lives, achieve their own potential, and create change as role models and everyday leaders.

Founded in San Francisco in 1990, Summer Search now operates seven offices nationwide helping to place more than 1,100 high school students and 2,200 alumni annually on a path of positive change. Summer Search Philadelphia was founded in 2006 and is in its 3rd year now serving 95 students from 10 high schools in the Philadelphia area.
For more information about Summer Search visit our website at www.summersearch.org.

Job Summary
Program Associates are mentors who help build the resiliency and capacity of urban teen leaders. They contribute to the success of the organization by working directly with students to reach short, mid and long-term outcomes through three domains: addressing student needs by building relationships that promote personal/social development and life skills, aid in successful summer program placement and preparation ,and ensure college/career-readiness.

Principal Accountabilities
Relationship-Building
• Builds individualized relationships with students based on Summer Search’s mentoring model by utilizing listening skills, providing direct feedback, creating opportunities for introspection and holding students accountable to what they are capable of achieving.
• Organizes and coordinates small and large-group interactions: school lunches, sophomore and college workshops, and Spring/Fall Events

Increasing Resiliency
• Uses an internally developed model of assessment called RAP that Identifies qualities of resiliency: Reflection, Altruism, and Performance (RAP).
• Works with students in an ongoing way to develop those RAP qualities over time, noticing patterns of thinking and behavior.

School Attachment/College Readiness
• Understands college readiness requirements and work collaboratively with students and Summer Search’s college and financial aid counselors to ensure students create post secondary education options for themselves and ultimately matriculate to post-secondary education.

Summer Program Preparation and Integration
• Collaborates with Program Manager and Summer Program Coordinator to ensure that each student is appropriately placed on a trip that will challenge them and set them up for success.
• Works with each student who has passed the 4 week self-selection period to ensure that they are physically and emotionally ready for both their first and second trips; works with each student to celebrate successes on their trips, reflect on learning opportunities and reintegrate their experiences through writing essays, weekly mentoring conversations and group interactions with fellow students.

Program Data Tracking
• Enters and tracks data accurately on a daily basis, for now in Raiser’s Edge donor database and then in Efforts to Outcomes student database, so data can be used to assess student progress, staff evaluations, and organizational learning.
• Works with Program Manager and Senior Mentors to consistently assess and measure own results of program activities.
• Utilizes data tracking and analysis as a learning opportunity, including oral presentations of student assessments and observations.

Administrative
• Assist with general administrative duties including answering phones, processing mail, routing information, program logistics and events, and filing.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
• A Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of work experience after college
• Previous work with adolescents, teaching or non-profit experience a plus.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Self-starter who is comfortable in a close-knit team-oriented setting
• Flexibility and eagerness to learn and work on different tasks as needed
• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with database operations
• Bi-lingual a plus

Benefits
Summer Search is committed to creating an environment that is supportive of learning, growth and staff development. Our intense investment in staff includes:
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, life and disability insurance
• 401 (K) Plan and employer matching program after 6 months of employment
• Paid holidays and vacation

OUR MISSION
Summer Search is a dynamic national non-profit organization that finds resilient low-income high school students and inspires them to become responsible and altruistic leaders by providing year-round mentoring, life-changing summer experiences, college advising, and a lasting support network. Our leadership development program is committed to providing ongoing and long-term support for low-income high school students. We give our students the opportunities and support they need to transform their lives, achieve their own potential, and create change as role models and everyday leaders.

Founded in San Francisco in 1990, Summer Search now operates seven offices nationwide helping to place more than 1,100 high school students and 2,200 alumni annually on a path of positive change. Summer Search Philadelphia was founded in 2006 and is in its 3rd year now serving 95 students from 10 high schools in the Philadelphia area.
For more information about Summer Search visit our website at www.summersearch.org.
Job Summary
Program Associates are mentors who help build the resiliency and capacity of urban teen leaders. They contribute to the success of the organization by working directly with students to reach short, mid and long-term outcomes through three domains: addressing student needs by building relationships that promote personal/social development and life skills, aid in successful summer program placement and preparation ,and ensure college/career-readiness.
Principal Accountabilities
Relationship-Building
• Builds individualized relationships with students based on Summer Search’s mentoring model by utilizing listening skills, providing direct feedback, creating opportunities for introspection and holding students accountable to what they are capable of achieving.
• Organizes and coordinates small and large-group interactions: school lunches, sophomore and college workshops, and Spring/Fall Events

Increasing Resiliency
• Uses an internally developed model of assessment called RAP that Identifies qualities of resiliency: Reflection, Altruism, and Performance (RAP).
• Works with students in an ongoing way to develop those RAP qualities over time, noticing patterns of thinking and behavior.

School Attachment/College Readiness
• Understands college readiness requirements and work collaboratively with students and Summer Search’s college and financial aid counselors to ensure students create post secondary education options for themselves and ultimately matriculate to post-secondary education.

Summer Program Preparation and Integration
• Collaborates with Program Manager and Summer Program Coordinator to ensure that each student is appropriately placed on a trip that will challenge them and set them up for success.
• Works with each student who has passed the 4 week self-selection period to ensure that they are physically and emotionally ready for both their first and second trips; works with each student to celebrate successes on their trips, reflect on learning opportunities and reintegrate their experiences through writing essays, weekly mentoring conversations and group interactions with fellow students.

Program Data Tracking
• Enters and tracks data accurately on a daily basis, for now in Raiser’s Edge donor database and then in Efforts to Outcomes student database, so data can be used to assess student progress, staff evaluations, and organizational learning.
• Works with Program Manager and Senior Mentors to consistently assess and measure own results of program activities.
• Utilizes data tracking and analysis as a learning opportunity, including oral presentations of student assessments and observations.

Administrative
• Assist with general administrative duties including answering phones, processing mail, routing information, program logistics and events, and filing.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
• A Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of work experience after college
• Previous work with adolescents, teaching or non-profit experience a plus.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Self-starter who is comfortable in a close-knit team-oriented setting
• Flexibility and eagerness to learn and work on different tasks as needed
• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with database operations
• Bi-lingual a plus

Benefits
Summer Search is committed to creating an environment that is supportive of learning, growth and staff development. Our intense investment in staff includes:
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, life and disability insurance
• 401 (K) Plan and employer matching program after 6 months of employment
• Paid holidays and vacation

How to Apply
To apply to Summer Search, please attach your resume with a cover letter that speaks to why you are applying to Summer Search. Include in your letter your track record of performance, your desire to learn, and your ability to overcome challenges. Send your application to Sarah Ham in Human Resources at philadelphiahire@summersearch.org.
No phone calls please.

Title: Stabilization Case Manager - Bilingual - Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing
Reports To: Crisis Center Program Manager

“La Casa Norte is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for homeless and abandoned people, where they will benefit from a comprehensive program of education, guidance and counseling in a community setting.” La Casa Norte’s mission and philosophy of service is to impact the social issues of homelessness at the individual and community levels.

This is a full-time position working Tuesday through Saturday. Some evening hours are required.

Expected Goals and Objectives

Goal One: To assist clients in obtaining stable, safe, affordable housing by:
---Working consistently within LCN’s mission, vision, philosophy of service and team approach.
---Performing case management assessments to identify clients’ service needs, strengths and resources.
---Assessing client’s eligibility for short or medium-term financial assistance.
---Developing and implementing service plan with client outlining clear goals and tasks along path to clients’ housing stability and financial self-sufficiency.
---Requesting rental and utility assistance payments on behalf of client; conducting reassessment if client is in need of additional financial assistance.
---Utilize clinical skills and knowledge to guide case management sessions and to intervene or refer as appropriate.
---Providing clients with the motivation, support and encouragement needed to empower themselves.
---Counseling and mentoring clients in both individual and group settings.
---Delivering life skills training through both formal and informal techniques to address important skills such as conflict resolution, financial management and budgeting, health and nutrition, mental and emotional health, safe sex, etc.
---Provide quality internal referrals to Housing Locator, Housing Inspector/Follow-Up Specialist, Placement Manager, and Curriculum Specialist.
---Conduct home visits as needed to assess clients’ ongoing stability.
---Provide crisis intervention as needed.
---Maintaining excellent and open communication with clients and following-up with clients on a regular basis
---Documenting all services in a timely and accurate manner.
---Utilizing Homeless Management Information Systems database to enter client information and to document services.

Goal Two: To connect clients to community resources:
---Conduct client advocacy via in-person, phone, and/or letter for various participant needs; conduct advocacy to third party public benefit and service providers such as IDHS, Social Security, doctors, schools, etc.
---Referring clients to other supportive services as needed, including housing, food pantries, clothing closets, legal aid services, substance abuse and mental health counseling.; coordinating these services as needed to obtain wrap-around support for clients.
---Educating clients regarding positive uses of financial institutions & credit, payday loan alternatives, and credit repair services.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, all La Casa Norte employees are responsible for contributing to the overall success of La Casa Norte by:
---Attending weekly staff meetings and other staff trainings.
---Participating in La Casa Norte’s fundraising events.
---Working in team approach to develop new programs.
---Assisting with data collection and completion of program reports.
---Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications
---Bachelors Degree in social work, psychology or counseling.
---Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
---Must be available to work Saturdays and evenings.
---Experience working with homeless and at-risk populations.
---Knowledge of Chicago’s housing and human services system.
---Knowledge of resources for homeless or at risk families such as housing, public benefits, mental illness and substance use.
---Demonstrable written and oral communication and group facilitation skills.
---Computer proficiency required.

La Casa Norte is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to the following:
Email: info@lacasanorte.org OR Fax: 773-342-4253
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Job Summary:

Great opportunity to become part of an innovative Community Rehabilitation and Treatment Program, working as part of a team in a congregate setting. Excellent way to gain experience in the mental health field working with adults in the community. Primary responsibilities include providing guidance, education, supervision, and direct supports to assist individuals served with maintaining their physical and emotional health, living safely in the community, and developing the skills and resources necessary for successful independent living. Services are designed around each person's strengths and interests, with a focus on promoting resiliency and recovery for all participants. Interactions will be guided by an appreciation for those being served as unique individuals and adults, with the expectation and goal of mutual learning and growth. Training and supervision provided.

Positions available in Wakefield, Reading, Melrose, Dedham and Hopedale, MA.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree preferred. High School Degree and one year related experience required. Must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in the English language) required. Ability to work evening and weekend hours 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.

About Riverside:

Riverside Community Care has been a vital resource in Massachusetts for more than four decades. We offer a broad range of health and human services, including mental healthcare, developmental disability and traumatic brain injury programs, substance abuse treatment and early childhood services. Each year, more than fourteen thousand adults, children and adolescents seek Riverside's help in over 60 communities in eastern and central Massachusetts. Riverside is well known for high quality services, excellent staff training, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits. For additional information about Riverside visit our web site at www.riversidecc.org.

Riverside Community Care believes diversity strengthens the vitality of communities and workplaces.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Handicapped/Disabled/Veterans are all encouraged to apply.

Apply for this position using the contact information and reference code below. To apply on line, visit our employment page at www.riversidecc.org/employment.html.

Organizational Profile:
Partners In Health is a non-profit corporation based in Boston, Massachusetts, whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. Through service delivery, training, research, and advocacy, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern science to those most in need, and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH currently has programs in Haiti, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, Russia, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, and Boston.

Job Description Overview:
Partners In Health is looking for a qualified individual to manage the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) program for its Lesotho project, leading a diverse team of staff dedicated to improving clinical care and supporting PIH program activities with the EMR. He or she will build capacity within the EMR team, supporting the work at existing sites, and design and manage new features. The EMR Manager will also support PIH's Lesotho-based IT team and may take on additional duties as the program requires, including oversight of data entry and management activities.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Supervise the existing EMR implementation in Lesotho
- Manage PIH's Lesotho EMR team, including recruiting and training of new staff
- Mentor Lesotho staff to assume roles of increasing responsibility and autonomy over time
- Collaborate with the Lesotho Ministry of Health (MOH) and other Lesotho-based organizations at a national level on developing standards for EMR systems in Lesotho
- Work closely with PIH staff in Lesotho and Boston, and the MOH, to design new EMR features
- Improve standards for data quality and EMR workflows and processes
- Overall data management activities, including supervision of data entry staff
- Ensure that output from the EMR program matches expectations set by the team
- Support PIH's Lesotho-based IT team in managing computer systems, networks, solar and generator power systems and VSAT communications
- Oversee PIH's budget for EMR and IT activities in Lesotho

Organizational Profile: Partners In Health is a non-profit corporation based in Boston, Massachusetts, whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. Through service delivery, training, research, and advocacy, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern science to those in most in need, and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH currently has programs in Haiti, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, Russia, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi and Boston. The IHSJ at Partners In Health was founded to perform scholarly analysis that will lead to informed advocacy and policy change. As such, the Institute is actively involved in the discussion of the root causes of suffering--oppression, structural violence, social and economic inequality.
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Overall Responsibilities: The Project Coordinator for the IHSJ will be based in Boston and will support the Director of the IHSJ, the Policy and Advocacy Director, and Research and Administrative Assistant by tracking legislative activities related to Haiti, food security, global health funding and health systems strengthening. S/he will collaborate with Development and Communications’ teams on outreach to increase membership for PIH’s on-line community. In addition, there will be a strong research and writing component to this position.

Specific Responsibilities:
I. Research and Writing
1. Assist with the production of scholarly manuscripts, articles and books (conceptualizing, planning, researching, writing, editing, etc.). Assume primary responsibility for scholarly documentation and manuscript preparation. Take lead on establishing and meeting deadlines; facilitate communication among co-authors, editors, and publishers.
2. Track, organize, and publicize 4-pillar manuscripts, abstracts, conference presentations
3. Proactively gather and disseminate relevant information from a variety of online and library sources to keep abreast of current events and scientific developments that pertain to and inform Partners In Health’s work.
4. Contribute to, review, edit, and design internal and external documents (e.g., grant applications, project reports, newsletters, manuscripts from colleagues, press releases, promotional and advocacy materials).
III General IHSJ Activities
5. Track U.S. legislation on foreign aid and develop appeals for use on the PIH on-line network. Alert PIH staff to new legislation related to IHSJ priorities.
6. Attend all IHSJ related meetings at PIH and help with note-taking and follow-up
7. Provide outreach to on-line communities interested in advocacy activities including developing action alerts, notifying communities of upcoming events, etc.
8. Collaborate with other PIH staff on organizing student activities
9. Provide support to PIH internship program