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Community Foundation Manager Job # 01-008-2008
Group Facilitator (Male, Spanish Speaking)
Job Posting #08-004-2008
Childcare Worker Job Posting #08-005-2008
Counselor I Job Posting #08-006-2008
EHS Education Coordinator Job Posting #08-007-2008
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Position	Community Foundation Manager 01-008-2008
Location	Walla Walla, WA
Salary Range	DOE
Reports To	Vice President, Resource Development
Background	Children's Home Society of Washington seeks an individual with uncommon energy and a passion for serving children and families to be a leader within a growing development team. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a successful record of fundraising and management achievement for a minimum period of seven years, including suitable knowledge of major gift concepts; campaign experience; background in leading staff; strong communication skills, be team-oriented; and have an appreciation for the mission of a social service organization serving children and families. Competitive salary and benefits package.
Position Summary	The Community Foundation Manager directs the major gift program in the Walla Walla area of the state, representing the breadth of Children's Home Society in that area. This individual will develop and execute long and short-term strategies to secure major and planned gifts ($10,000 or more) in concert with Community Service Managers and the CHSW Resource Development team. Primary responsibilities will be implemented through regular and frequent visits with constituents throughout the Walla Walla community. Participation in evening and weekend activities will be an important part of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities	Prepare an annual plan in consultation with the Resource Development Team with an emphasis on adding value to efforts in the region; Implement major gift and special event activity in the local community and take action to increase both as appropriate with the goal of increasing local giving by 10-15% annually and to increase local donor base to 1,000 or more constituents; Aggressively identify and qualify new major and planned giving prospects; Coordinate and facilitate activity in the community that will directly result in prospect identification, engagement and successful solicitations, including advising the VP for Resource Development and the Director of Major Gifts on the culture, expectations and needs of CHSW's constituents in that community; Staff the Foundation Community Council for the community and recruit and sustain a strong volunteer network in the region to multiply efforts in prospect identification, cultivation, and solicitation as well as to provide expanded opportunities for key prospects to engage with CHSW leaders and one another; Provide input on Foundation Community Council recruitment efforts; Lead the major and planned gift solicitation process in the community by focusing on prospects under personal management and by supporting and facilitating solicitations directed by other staff; Coordinate donor cultivation and stewardship activities in the community. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience; Five or more years of development experience, with at least 2 years of major gift experience. Experience in higher education preferred; Sound knowledge of laws, practices and philosophy of charitable giving; Demonstrated track record of financial development and/or sales productivity in a complex work environment; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse array of personalities under pressure and deadlines. Proficiency in MS Windows, Office Suite and Outlook.
Application Process	CHSW is implementing a new online application process. You will be linked to an online application with ability to attach resume and cover letter. Click here to apply for this job. Thank you for your interest in Children’s Home Society of Washington. Children's Home Society of Washington provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, disability, or veterans' status.
Hours	37.5 hrs/week
Closing Date	Until Filled
Children's Home Society of Washington provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran's status.

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Position	Group Facilitator (Male, Spanish Speaking) 08-004-2008
Location	Walla Walla, WA
Salary Range	DOE
Reports To	Outreach/Site Coordinator
Background	Children’s Home Society of Washington is the state’s oldest statewide, private, not-for-profit organization serving children and families. Our mission is to develop healthy children, create strong families, build engaged communities, and to speak and advocate for children. Each year, the Society serves thousands of children and parents across Washington through a variety of programs. We are seeking an individual to join CHSW who believes in its mission and is passionate about the services we provide to our consumers. The person must be eager to call into play his/her skills to make a difference in the lives of children and families.
Position Summary	This individual will be trained in a core curriculum developed by Dr. John Gottman, aimed to enhance relationship quality for married and unmarried couples with a lower income and who are eligible for Head Start/Early Head Start. This core curriculum consists of 12 weekly groups of 8 - 10 couples meeting each week for 2 hours. Each session will consist of facilitating discussion, providing information and teaching a new skill to integrate into their relationship. Areas targeted by this curriculum are building intimacy, reducing conflict, coping with stress, kids, and creating shared meaning in their relationship. Groups will be lead by a male and female facilitator team.
Duties and Responsibilities	Co-facilitate the 12-week core curriculum for couples, with annual booster sessions Through the curriculum, provide couples with the information and skills to help improve their relationship. Serve as a resource and support for couples during each group. Videotape all group sessions. Record attendance at each group session. Follow-up with absent members to encourage continued participation, offering make-up sessions when appropriate. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications	Master degree or equivalent in psychology or related field. Must be male and speak fluent Spanish. Must have relevant interviewing experience. Experience conducting therapy with couples or groups, preferred. Must be able to work well in a team and work with individuals from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds. Solid problem-solving skills. A demonstrated ability to respond quickly and appropriately to difficult situations. Experience working with lower income couples and children, preferred.
Application Process	CHSW is implementing a new online application process. You will be linked to an online application with ability to attach resume and cover letter. Click here to apply for this job. Thank you for your interest in Children’s Home Society of Washington. Children's Home Society of Washington provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, disability, or veterans' status.
Hours	Part-Time; Variable
Opening Date	05/23/08
Closing Date	Until Filled
Children's Home Society of Washington provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran's status.

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Position	Childcare Worker 08-005-2007
Location	Walla Walla, WA
Salary Range	$8.15-$8.88 per hour
Reports To	Program Coordinator/Program Manager
Background	Children’s Home Society of Washington is the state’s oldest statewide, private, not-for-profit organization serving children and families. Our mission is to develop healthy children, create strong families, build engaged communities, and to speak and advocate for children. Each year, the Society serves thousands of children and parents across Washington through a variety of programs. We are seeking an individual to join CHSW who believes in its mission and is passionate about the services we provide to our consumers. The person must be eager to call into play his/her skills to make a difference in the lives of children and families.
Position Summary	Provides childcare for multicultural, varied-age children during parenting classes and groups. Also, supervises and helps train childcare volunteers. May plan and lead a variety of activities for summer youth program.
Duties and Responsibilities	Childcare Provides childcare during parent classes and groups. Helps supervise and train childcare volunteers. Completes necessary reports for Center records. Summer Youth Program (if applicable) Plans age appropriate arts, crafts, games, and activities for Summer Youth Program. Prepares and cleans up for daily activities. Interacts positively with program participants, volunteers and children. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications	HS Diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum 1-2 years' childcare experience, programming and/or summer recreation experience is desirable. Developed sense of responsibility to follow through on commitments. Must be 18+ years of age. Enjoy working with children. Ability to follow spoken and written instructions. Dependable transportation. Some Early Childhood education desirable. Experience working in multicultural settings. Knowledge of First Aid and CPR procedures. Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Application Process	CHSW is implementing a new online application process. You will be linked to an online application with ability to attach resume and cover letter. Click here to apply for this job. Thank you for your interest in Children’s Home Society of Washington. Children's Home Society of Washington provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, disability, or veterans' status.
Hours	Up to 37.5 hours weekly
Opening Date	06/10/08
Closing Date	Until Filled
Children's Home Society of Washington provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran's status.

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Position	Counselor I 08-006-2008
Location	Walla Walla, WA
Salary Range	DOE
Reports To	Program Coordinator/Program Manager
Background	Children’s Home Society of Washington is the state’s oldest statewide, private, not-for-profit organization serving children and families. Our mission is to develop healthy children, create strong families, build engaged communities, and to speak and advocate for children. Each year, the Society serves thousands of children and parents across Washington through a variety of programs. We are seeking an individual to join CHSW who believes in its mission and is passionate about the services we provide to our consumers. The person must be eager to call into play his/her skills to make a difference in the lives of children and families.
Position Summary	Provides a range of clinical and case management services to a diverse CHSW consumer population including participation in assessment of consumer needs. Contributes to the implementation of treatment/service plans.
Duties and Responsibilities	Provides key input to the initial assessment of consumer need and development of treatment/service plan. Develops a treatment/service plan for selected consumers by providing a variety of clinical, educational and recreational services. Maintains consumer records and ensures confidentiality. Performs routine administrative and maintenance duties associated with specific clinical settings. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with appropriate community resources. May perform the following duty: Provides extensive case management to children in foster care or mental health. Provides backup to supervisor with other related activities/duties as required. Maintain FIS. Provide mentorship to new employees and interns (if applicable.) Performs other related activities/duties as assigned by the supervisor. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work or related field is required or 4 years experience in direct service to children, youth and families. Proficient in MS Windows, Office Suite and Outlook. Understanding of child, adolescent and family development and of various treatment principles and interventions. Requires current Washington State Counselor registration. A valid Washington State driver’s license is required. CPR, First Aid Certifications, Mantoux TB test record (within first 90 days). Bilingual Spanish a plus.
Application Process	CHSW is implementing a new online application process. You will be linked to an online application with ability to attach resume and cover letter. Click here to apply for this job. Thank you for your interest in Children’s Home Society of Washington. Children's Home Society of Washington provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, disability, or veterans' status.
Hours	Up to 37.5 weekly
Opening Date	06/10/08
Closing Date	Open Until Filled
Children's Home Society of Washington provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran's status.

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Position	EHS Education Coordinator 08-007-2008
Location	Walla Walla, WA
Salary Range	DOE
Reports To	Program Manager
Background	Children’s Home Society of Washington is the state’s oldest statewide, private, not-for-profit organization serving children and families. Our mission is to develop healthy children, create strong families, build engaged communities, and to speak and advocate for children. Each year, the Society serves thousands of children and parents across Washington through a variety of programs. We are seeking an individual to join CHSW who believes in its mission and is passionate about the services we provide to our consumers. The person must be eager to call into play his/her skills to make a difference in the lives of children and families.
Position Summary	With the Early Head Start Program Manager, oversees the program development, management and service delivery for Early Head Start services to children and families in the local community. Provides guidance and leadership to staff members who work both in a child center setting and home environments. Ensures the effective and efficient utilization of Early Head Start staff, fiscal resources and facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities	Provides leadership, direction, and supervision to Home Visitors and Advocates. Works with EHS staff and families on the provision of comprehensive quality Early Head Start services. Provides for quality assurance in center-based and home-based services, including a parent evaluation component. Works closely with a variety of community organizations to ensure a coordinated family/child plan for EHS families and coordinates service planning and provisions with participating service providers. Assists Program Manager in organization and implementation and appropriate operations of program systems, i.e., intake, case assignment to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. Participates regularly in management team meetings. Completes required documentation and reports for grant reporting purposes; information; compiles information for quarterly reports. Participates in assessing community needs. Coordinates with other agencies. Promotes program activities that increase program visibility in community. Supervises staff including interviewing, hiring, orientating, and training, appraising, and disciplining. May also supervise volunteers, students, and interns. Conducts weekly supervisory meetings with child development and family support staff to review case management and work assignments. Maintains a working knowledge of children’s learning plans, individual family plans and activities for all family participants. Provides regular performance evaluations of staff. Assesses training needs and coordinates ongoing staff training for child development and family support staff. Assists staff and parents in facilitation of Parent Committee meetings. Oversees day-to-day programmatic requirements and. ensures that EHS staff maintain appropriate security procedures while performing duties at either the family support centers or in individual home visits. Ensures that all records and statistics are appropriately maintained and reported to ensure compliance with governmental grant regulations. Make recommendations to the EHS Program Manager for purchase of equipment and supplies for the child development site. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or related field plus five years’ experience providing direct child care staff supervision/training and developing education curriculum or a Master’s degree in education, social work, or related field. Minimum five years' supervisory experience. Experience working directly with children and families of targeted population. Demonstrated supervisory experience, which reflects progressive responsibilities in hiring, firing, training, performance appraisal, conflict resolution, and disciplinary counseling. May require additional specialized training in early childhood development and family development. Demonstrated successful community organizing or ethnic community outreach experience. Possess strong human relation’s skills to communicate effectively with diverse staff, volunteers, and the community. Proficient in MS Windows, Office Suite and Outlook. Requires an ability to work independently, organize and prioritize responsibility.
Application Process	CHSW is implementing a new online application process. You will be linked to an online application with ability to attach resume and cover letter. Click here to apply for this job. Thank you for your interest in Children’s Home Society of Washington. Children's Home Society of Washington provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, disability, or veterans' status.
Hours	37.5 hours per week
Opening Date	06/13/08
Closing Date	06/20/08
Children's Home Society of Washington provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran's status.

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