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20 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz September 2004 PEOPLE SERVING PEOPLE Emerging Social Entrepreneurs Honored by Echoing Green Five leaders of three regional nonprofits have been honored as the world’s “Best Emerging Social Entrepreneurs” based upon their innovative efforts to use entrepreneurial practices to create lasting social change. The groups were among nine organizations selected to receive 2004 Echoing Green Fellowships. The local honorees are: • Furman Brown of Generation Schools in Brooklyn; • Patricia Kakalec and Daniel Werner of the Workers’ Rights Law Center of New York (WRLC) in Kingston; and • Tameka Robinson and Risë Wilson of The Laundromat Project (TLP), Brooklyn, NY The Fellows, which were chosen from nearly 700 applicants in 37 countries, receive grants of $60,000 for individuals or $90,000 for partners. All fellows receive technical support, an invitation to fellowship conferences and consulting assistance as they launch their nonprofit organizations. Founded in 1987 with the support of General Atlantic Partners (GAP), a private Got News? equity firm, and The Atlantic Philanthropies (USA), Inc., Echoing Green has invested $22 million to help more than 380 leaders create positive change in 30 countries. Generation Schools is planning to pioneer a new primary school model that offers a 6-to-1 student-teacher ratio by partnering veteran lead teachers with nationally recruited new teacher fellows WRLC is a workplace justice project for low-income and immigrant workers which includes an innovative Small Claims Court project and increased immigrant worker involvement in unions. The Laundromat Project is establishing a laundromat-based arts center in the working class neighborhood of Bedford- Stuyvesant in Brooklyn. “The 2004 recipients represent a new type of community leader that uses entrepreneurial practices to transform communities.” said Dr. Cheryl Dorsey, Echoing Green’s President. Email editor@nynp.biz UWNYC Nonprofit Leadership Development Institute Names Junior Fellows The United Way of New York City’s Nonprofit Leadership Development Institute (NLDI) has announced its first class of Junior Fellows. The Fellows will participate in a 10-week seminar series starting in September and covering such topics as Mission, Strategy and Management, Budgets and Accounting, Boards and Governance, Human Resources, Performance Evaluation, etc. The 25 Junior Fellows are: • Ms. Kristy Apostolides, Program Coordinator, Just Foods; • Ms. Tinisha L. Beckles, Marketing and Customer Service Manager, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Inc.; • Ms. Kathleen Bielsa, Deputy Executive Director, Northfield Community Development Corp. of Staten Island; • Ms. Meggan Jayne Christman, Policy Advocate, Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health Agencies; • Ms. Colleen M. Devery, Director of Special Events, Girls Incorporated; • Ms. Jessyca D. Feliciano, Assistant Director of Childcare Services and Outreach Coordinator, Committee for Hispanic Children and Families; • Mr. Julio C. Grajales, Finance Associate, Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres; • Ms. Annie P. Huang, Associate Program Director, Queens, The Bridge Fund of New York City; • Ms. Steffie Kinglake, Director of Operations, Project FAIR; • Ms. Ilana Rae Miller, Communications Coordinator, Independent Press Association of New York; • Ms. Nancy Miranda, Director of Quality Assurance; Damon House of New York, Inc.; • Ms. Rolinda Ordonez, Residence Director, YWCA of Brooklyn; • Ms. Kathleen A.M. McTigue, The City Farms Program Coordinator, Just Food; • Ms. Anne Rascon, Director of Training, Nontraditional Employment for Women; • Ms. Michele Rattien, Director of Programs, Catholic Big Brothers for Boys and Girls; • Ms. Jacqueline L. Redd, Human Resources Specialist, Steinway Child and Family Services, Inc.; • Ms. Alison L. Ross, Board Relations, Volunteer Services and Special Projects Associate, City Harvest, Inc. • Ms. Amanda V. Sabicer, Senior Project Manager, Brooklyn Workforce Innovations; • Ms. Erica C. Shipstead, Development Assistant, inMotion, Inc.; • Mr. Mark L. Thiry, Assistant Administrator, Project Renewal, Inc.; • Ms. Jill A. Vertes, Program Manager, American-Italian Cancer Foundation; • Mr. Marcus F. Walton, Program Manager, Highbridge Community Life Center; • Ms. Ursula M. Watson, Social Worker, Cobble Hill Health Center; • Mr. Stephen D. Weyer, Director of Outreach Ministry, St. Francis Xavier Mission; • Ms. Alia D. Winters, Assistant to the President/Board Relations, Community Service Society of New York. EVENTS Interboro Foundation Raises Money for College Photo credit: Steve Butera On August 16th “Interboro at the Apollo” featured performing artists Ashford & Simpson, Deborah A. Cox, Meli’sa Morgan, Stephanie Mills and George Faison in a benefit concert for the Interboro Foundation to support “Making College a Reality for Everyone.”
September 2004 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz 21 JOBS JOBS JOBS MSWs Leake and Watts Residential Treatment Center seeks the following: SOCIAL WORKER You will work with a multidisciplinary treatment team, serving as primary therapist and case manager for emotionally disturbed adolescents and their families. These opportunites require basic computer knowledge. Our southern Westchester campus is conveniently located to New York City. We offer a competitive salary and benefits. Please send resume indicating position of interest to: Mr. John Albert Rivera, Recruitment Mgr. Leake and Watts Services, Inc. 463 Hawthorne Ave. Yonkers, NY 10705 Fax: 914-375-8901 Email: jrivera@leakeandwatts.org Project Hospitality, a growing nonprofit serving the homeless and HIV+ populations on Staten Island, NY, located near the ferry, is expanding our administrative infrastructure and seeks committed professionals for the following positions: DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROGRAM AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT New opportunity for highly skilled full time administrator, CSW or related Master's with at least twelve years of management experience, preferably in homeless and housing services. Looking for multi-talented manager with progressively greater responsibilities in program supervision, contract and fiscal management, quality improvement and program evaluation. Must have background with multiple federal, state, city, government funding streams. Fast paced environment requiring excellent written skills as well as decision making and negotiation capabilities. Self directed professional capable of motivating others toward program and clinical excellence as part of a team. Position is part of the executive management structure of the agency. Send cover letter with salary requirements and resume. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND EVALUATION We seek a Psy.D/Ph.D OR Ph.D candidate for an exciting management opportunity to establish outcome measures/benchmarks and audit program services to enhance our quality of care. Experience in statistical testing/analyses required. Experience working with mentally ill, chemically dependent and HIV/AIDS pops. Success with health/mental health care outcome projects important. Computer literacy a must. Salary to $70-80K based on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Send resume to Fax # 718-720-5476 Email Judeutsch@Projecthospitality.org or mail to Project Hospitality HR Director, 100 Park Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302, EOE M/F/V/H. COMMUNITY WORKER F/T – NYC OFFICE Experienced in child welfare and community services. Must have a BA/BS degree. Bi-lingual a plus. Must have valid NYS drivers license. Some weekends required. YOUTH COUNSELORS FULL TIME DAYS P/T WEEKEND SHIFTS Experienced in residential setting. TRAINER – P/T FOR HR DEPARTMENT Flexible Hours – Duties include staff development and training – Prior experience required. NURSE COORDINATOR – F/T Health Center – 2 yrs. Nurse management. Experience including directing and developing staff. RN/BSN required. Must be able to promote a positive professional attitude. Forward resume w/salary requirements to Human Resources, P.O. Box 600, Lincolndale, NY 10540 Fax 914-248-6193 or e-mail Mkrzos@lincolnhall.org LINCOLN HALL Registered Nurses (P/T & F/T) Various positions available in our Group Homes for Teens on S.I., Manhattan, & Bronx. Low caseloads and clinical team approach. Candidate possess NYS RN license & valid driver’s license. Competitive salary for all positions, excellent benefits for F/T. Send resume: Ed Higgins, Director of Human Resources, Catholic Guardian Society, 1011 First Ave, NY, NY 10022, Fax: 212-421-1709 or email: ehigg@ catholicguard.org Equal Opportunity Employer The Children’s Village, a nationally renowned Childcare Agency, has the following position available: TRAINING SPECIALIST The Training Specialist supports the Director of Training and Staff Development in the design and delivery of key training programs. The specialist will help design, facilitate and have accountability for training programs, communicate training activities and deliver assigned in-house training sessions (e.g. CVOT, TCI, etc). The Training Specialist will be the lead TCI instructor and will facilitate other trainings as required by the needs of the agency, while under the direct guidance and support of the Director of Training. Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Psychology, Educ, Org Dev or other rel field. Min1-2 years exp in adult training, group facilitation, and instructional design, or a Master’s degree and some exp. Residential treatment exp and certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention highly preferred. Other certifications (CPR, defensive driving instruction etc.) desirable. Excel benefits, (medical effective 1st of month following employment), on-site day care, excel training. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus. Please send res w/salary req to: HR, TCV, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522. Fax: 914-674-4512 email: recruiter@childrensvillage.org. Visit our website: www.childrenvillage.org. EOE. Encouraging a diverse workforce. Agency: THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NYC Position: JOB DEVELOPER Program/Locations: Bronx and Manhattan Description: MHA of NYC seeks experienced, committed, consumer-centered vocational rehabilitation professional with excellent interpersonal skills for an award winning individualized placement and support (IPS) model program and a new VESID supported employment initiative. Market supported employment programs/participants to the business community. Develop individualized job placements for adults in recovery from psychiatric and/or co-occurring disabilities. Must be able to develop jobs through cold calling if needed. BA/S strongly preferred, ability to function as part of a team necessary. Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation and ability to lead employment skills groups required. Bi-lingual a plus. Having current referral/job bank strongly preferred. Email/Fax/Mail cover letter/resume to: SDudasik@mhaofnyc.org Fax: (212) 964- 7302 Mailing Address: 157 Chambers Street, 9th floor, NY, 10007 c/o Steve Dudasik MHA OF NYC IS AN EO EMPLOYER Adver ertise with NYNP It Works! W 23 PEOPLE NEEDED IMMEDIATELY ! Work from your home ONLINE. flexible schedule. Great pay. $1500 - $7800 per month. PT/FT Email me @ tcruz246@aol.com EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR The Montessori Day School of Brooklyn provides high-quality early education and nurturing care to over 100 children, aged 8 months to 6 years. Responsibilities include: Developing curriculum with teachers, coordinating staff schedules, supervising teachers, organizing in-service training/staff development and steering the school through NAEYC accreditation. Qualifications: MA in Early Childhood Education, NYS certification, four years preschool teaching experience, demonstrated leadership qualities, and ability to work with a diverse mix of staff and families. Send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: Mike Fagan, Executive Director, MDS of Brooklyn, 30 Third Avenue, POB 170556, Brooklyn, NY 11217. mikef@mentalhelp.net CHILDREN’S CENTER GROUP TEACHER Chelsea-based multi-service organization seeks a Group Teacher in our Early Childhood Program for participants ages 2-5. Must have a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, N-6 NYS certification and experience working with children ages 2-5. Salary based on education and experience. MSW GROUP SERVICES COORDINATOR Hudson Guild, a not-for-profit settlement house located in Manhattan’s Chelsea community, seeks an experienced, creative and motivated candidate for group services coordination responsibilities at its Adult Services Program. This unique job will provide an opportunity to impact the lives of hundreds of older adults (55+). Position responsibilities include developing/facilitating groups, increasing roster of enrichment activities and conducting outreach for participation, especially among residents of public housing. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS (F/T) Hudson Guild, a non-profit social service agency in the Chelsea section of Manhattan, seeks Associate Director of External Relations to be fully responsible for day-to-day running of the department; coordinate fundraising; manage staff and consultants. Build strong relationships with donors; create and manage Annual Fund appeal, including trustee solicitations and direct mail appeals; create and oversee all special events. Must have 5-7 years experience in fundraising with specific experience in individual cultivation, institutional gift solicitation, communications, volunteer programming and special events. Excellent writing/verbal skills and strong management capacity. Salary commensurate with experience. IAC/HUDSON GUILD VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Hudson Guild, a New York City settlement house serving more than 11,000 individuals in Chelsea, and IAC/InterActiveCorp (IAC), a leading multi-brand interactive commerce company with future corporate headquarters in Chelsea, seek an individual to develop and run a volunteer program for Hudson Guild. Design and implement specific IAC volunteer program activities for the benefit of Hudson Guild, as well as the Guild’s ongoing volunteer program. Help develop goals, objectives and policies for volunteer program. Interview, screen and assign individual volunteers. Develop and implement strategies for volunteer recruitment on corporate and individual basis; develop resources for volunteer programs; serve as liaison between agency and community to promote volunteerism. B.A. degree; 3 years+ related experience in a not-for-profit community service based setting, must be able to handle multiple projects, work both independently and flexibly as part of a team and meet deadlines. Good interpersonal and communications skills required. Experience in coordinating volunteer-related events a plus. Should have Word and Excel skills. Competitive salary and full benefits. Only qualified individuals will be contacted. Please include salary requirements. DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EVENTS, ANNUAL FUND APPEAL AND COMMUNICATIONS Hudson Guild, a New York City settlement house in Chelsea, seeks creative Development Associate to coordinate Special Events, Annual Fund Appeal and Communications within busy 6-person development team. Work with Director of Development to plan and coordinate agency’s special events, coordinate production of internal and external agency communications, including agency newsletters, promotional materials for special events, fundraising letters, and other items. Update Web site copy, produce appeal mailings and handle daily administrative tasks. B.A. degree, demonstrated ability to coordinate a range of special events, write clearly and persuasively. Must be able to handle multiple projects, work both independently and flexibly as part of a team and meet deadlines. Minimum of 2 years related experience in community service non-profit setting. Should be skilled in Word, Excel and Outlook, knowledge of Publisher and HTML a plus. Competitive salary and full benefits. Only qualified individuals will be contacted. Please include salary requirements. Send cover letter and resume to: jobs2004@nyc.rr.com or fax: 212-924-6872 UNITED WAY is seeking an I & R DATABASE MANAGER to build and maintain a 7-county regional database of health and human service organizations for use by I&R professionals. Position will also be responsible for identifying emerging service needs based on trends analysis. BS in Health and Human Svcs and/or Libríy Sciences with 3+ yrs relíd exper. Windows & Microsoft Off. applications, to include Access required, w/working knowledge of REFER a +. Send res w/ salary requirements to UWWP, Attn. HR- DM, 336 Central Avenue, White Plains, 10606. Fax 914-949-6438. E/O/E orks! CALL 866-336-6967 "
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