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Human Resources Recruitment Bulletin #1773
March 05, 2010

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TEACHER ASSISTANTS
Head Start and Children's Services - Citywide

Participate in the day-to-day operation of the center. Assist classroom teachers in providing children with a nurturing, safe, and healthy environment to help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development in relationship to the overall goal of social competency. Develop long and short time goals for each child. Record classroom activities, assist with special projects, and participate in staff development trainings. Implement tasks to ensure the safety of the children, and move and lift them as needed. Assume the role of the teacher as necessary. Perform other related duties as required.

Good interpersonal skills required. Bilingual skills preferred. Minimum of a high school diploma or GED, with up to twelve months of relevant experience working with infants and toddlers required. Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with at least one year of relevant experience preferred. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with children and families of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

FAMILY CASE MANAGERS
Head Start and Children's Services - Citywide

Recruit and enroll families of eligible low-income children into the program. Make periodic home visits to develop relationships, follow up on attendance, and provide necessary support services. Involve parents in the program’s training and planning activities. Work with component staff and community resources for referral and follow-up services regarding health, nutrition, mental health, special needs, and social needs. Ensure enrollment and services are in accordance with federal and state guidelines. Maintain case files with required information on each child or family. Share records with component staff using the agency's case management system, while maintaining confidentiality of all information in accordance with agency policy. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED, with the willingness to pursue a college degree required. Must have at least one year of experience in social services or a related field. Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or a related field, and at least one year of related experience preferred. Knowledge of the neighborhoods served by Head Start and relevant city-wide services required. Must have proven ability to keep accurate written records and documentation. Familiarity with word processing and data entry computer programs required. Must be able to attend and participate in community activities, trainings, and night meetings as needed. Ability to speak or write a relevant language preferred. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with children and families of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

VOLUNTEER AND OUTREACH SPECIALIST - SHINE - ARRA
Elder Services - Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders (SHINE)

Develop and implement an outreach plan for the SHINE program in the Boston community, assist with volunteer recruitment and retention, and provide SHINE services to clients. Provide leadership to SHINE counselors to implement a community outreach strategy in each neighborhood. Conduct presentations to community groups about the SHINE program and establish partnerships with pertinent community agencies. Provide technical assistance and monitoring to new and ongoing SHINE counselors. Develop internal structures for volunteer expansion, including updating office and scheduling procedures, job descriptions, and the volunteer manual. Create and implement a volunteer retention strategy. Provide health insurance counseling services in compliance with SHINE procedures. Participate in continued training by attending monthly meetings and recertification as required by the SHINE program. Complete data entry requirements as needed. Perform other related duties as required.

Strong computer, presentation, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills required. Willing to learn and retain information relevant to health insurance matters. Must be mature and sensitive to the senior citizen population. Ability to work independently with some supervision, and travel throughout Boston as required. Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. At least one to three years of relevant work experience. Associate’s degree in Human Services or a related field preferred. SHINE certification preferred. Bilingual skills a plus. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

Please note: this position is funded under the American Recovery and Re-investment Act (ARRA) and is temporary through September 30, 2010.

How to Apply

Email: hr@bostonabcd.org (Please indicate the job title you’re interested in the subject line! Attachments in Microsoft Word ONLY, please.)

Please direct resumes and inquiries to:
Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.
Human Resources
Department 161
178 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02111 

PHONE 617-357-6000
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