Opportunity: Program Director
Agency: Drop-in Children Center
Description: Full time Program Director needed for a Childcare Center licensed
to serve 84 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Position includeds developing
and implementing age appropriate programs and activities for all children in our
Center. Also includes supervising and evaluating the staff, hiring new teachers,
and insuring compliance with all OCFS regulations and requirements.
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education and at least 3 years of supervisory
experience, preferably in a licensed Center, required.
Contact: For more information please contact David Scovronick Executive Director
Drop-In children's Center 506 First street Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone: 607-272-7117
Email: drop-in@clarityconnect.com
Opportunity: Adult Sexual Assault Counselor-Advocate
Agency: The Advocacy Center
Deadline: March 28, 2008
Description: The Adult Sexual Addault Counselor/Advocate will work with adults
impacted by rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment as a primary service population,
and will provide services to our domestic violence and youth sexual abuse program
clients as needed. Client services are provided one on one and through support
groups. The Counselor .Advocate will provide telephone and in-person crisis and
ongoing support services for clients, accompaniment to services such as hospital
based SANE sxams, accompaniment to meetings with law enforcement and prosecutors,
and court accompaniment. The Counselor/Advocate will attend meetings of a mult-disciplinary
case review team as needed. The Counselor/Advocate will share in the coverage
of after-hours on call (nights, weekends and holiday shifts). As funding permits,
after-hours coverage will be paid. The Counselor/Advocate will promote the services
of the adult sexual assault programming of the agency by collaborating with the
Education Department on public events, and by reaching out to and working with
staff, students advisors and students at Cornell University, Ithaca College and
Tompkins Cortland Community College.
Contact: For more information pleace contact Louise Miller director of programming
Advocacy Center Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse Services P.O. Box 164 Ithaca,
New York 14851 Phone: 607-277-3203 ext 312 Email: Lmiller@theadvocacycenter.org
Opportunity: Reality Check County Coordinator
Agency:Cornell Cooperative Extension Topkins County
Deadline: March 28, 2008
Description: This is a full time position with CCETC 4-H program implementing
grant-funded anti-tobacco company movement for teens. BA/BS & 3 years experience
in youth development, marketing, and/or administration preferred.
Contact: For more details visit www.ccetompkins.org. Submit cover letter, resume & application to CCETC, 615 Willow Avenue,
Ithaca 14850.
Opportunity: Part-time Outreach Coordinator
Agency:Ithaca Health Alliance
Deadline:April 12, 2008
Description: In cooperation with the Office Manager, Clinic Coordinator, board
of directors and organizational volunteers, the Outreach Coordinator will take
the lead in several efforts to promote the organization and its projects (Ithaca
Health Fund, Ithaca Free Clinis, Health Education) for persons who will benefit
from services offered , and also raise awareness of the organization with the
general public and contributors to the IHA mission. An ability to speak and write
clearly for varied audiences is essential. The successful candidate will be able
to become familiar with the organization quickly on-the job (if not already familiar)
in order to represent IHA to the public. The Outreach Coordinator will manage
several concurrent outreach strategies, and coordinate volunteer contributions
to these projects. Experience commensurate with position responsibilities is
desired.
Contact: Send applications to Ithaca Health Alliance Outreach Coordinator search
PO Box 362 Ithaca, NY 14851 or email Office@ithacahealth.org
Opportunity: Free Clinic Coordinator
Agency: Ithaca Health Alliance
Deadline: April 12, 2008
Description: A clinic coordinator must be able to work efficiently with a high
level of self-direction and discretion. The coordinator needs to communicate respectfully
and efficiently with a wide range of people, including volunteer practitioners
from conventional and complementary/alternative medical fields, clients, board
members, donors, partner agnecies and the community at large. Responsibilities
include recruiting and scheduling health care volunteers to serve clinic patients,
oversight of clinic open sessions, supervision and training of volunteers, fundraising,
ongoing planning and development. Must have solid administrative experience,
with knowledge of medical terminology and practice desired. the position is 30
hours per week.
Contact:Send Applications to Ithaca Health Alliance Clinic Coordinator Search
PO Box 362 Ithaca, NY 14851 or email office@inthacahealth.org
Opportunity: Child Care Specialist
Agency: Day Care and Child Development Council of Tompkins County
Description: Responsibilities include enrollment and inspection of child care
in provider's homes. Support developing quality child care programs; advocacy
and guidance regarding state regulations. Bachelor Degree in Child Development,
Early Childhood Education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, computer literacy, reliable vehicle,
clean driver's license essential. Position open in mid-March. Base salary $25,
000 and a cafeteria benefit plan. Full time job (35hrs).
Contact: For more info and application on website, visit www.daycarecouncil.org. No phone calls please. Deadline Feb 29. Send cover letter and resume to Day
Care and Child Development Council, 609 W. Clinton St. Ithaca NY 14850.
Opportunity: CUSLAR part-time Coordinator Job
Agency: Committee on U.S. Latin American Relations
Description: CUSLAR is looking for a part-time coordinator who will lead the
organization through a transitional period. The primary responsibility of the
coordinator will be to seek funding. The coordinator will also work with the CUSLAR
Advisory Board and work-study students to support program activities including
the film series, Spanish and Portuguese classes, and the annual Spanish for Activists
Camp. He or she will also collaborate with CUSLAR subcommittees, for instance,
on the newsletter. Fundraising experience, as well as strong organizational, outreach,
and networking skills are sought.
Hours: 10hrs/wk for 6months (spring through summer 2008) with the possibility
of renewal.
Contact: If interested, please send a cover letter outlining why you are interested
in working for CUSLAR and the skills you would bring to the position; a resume;
and contact info for 3 references to CUSLAR by March 3, 2008. For electronic submissions
to ravr084@gmail.com, indicate "CUSLAR position" in the subject line.
Opportunity: Part-time temp masters level clinician
Agency: Liberty Resources
Description: Liberty Resources, a Social Service Agency located in Syracuse,
NY, is looking for a part time temporary masters level clinician to work in our
Ithaca office. Job duties include providing therapy to individuals and families
who have open casaes with Tompkins County Department of Social Services. Additional
duties include completing psychosocials, and providing mental health consultation
and services to Tompkins County Family Treatment Court.
Contact: If you are interested, please visit www.liberty-resources.org or contact
Paul Rhudy L.C.S.W. (prhudy@liberty-resources.org) at 607-279-9949.
Opportunity: CUSLAR Administrative Aide
Agency: CUSLAR
Description: The CUSLAR work-study student will help organize and maintain track
of the language classes offered by CUSLAR, assist in developing a newsletter,
and provide administration support to the organization. This will include, among
other duties, responding to email inquiries, answering telephones, planning and
publicizing events, and developing flyers, leaflets and other materials. The student
will
also help staff information tables at the Latin American Studies film series and
other educational events.
Salary: $8/hr, 10hrs/wk
Contact: For more info, please contact Richard Landsdowne (rl369).
Opportunity: Center Program Assistant
Agency: Public Service Center
Description: Center Program Specialists serve as a knowledgeable reference source
for all aspects of the Center and the offices front line of introductions. Greet
and assist visitors and provide administrative and programmatic support to student
programs and staff of the Center. Handle walk-in, telephone, and written inquiries.
Promote volunteer opportunities available with local non-profit organizaions and
Center programs, as well as regional and national opportunities. Provide one-on-one
assistance to individual students and groups interested in public service initiatives.
Work on special projects and events and provide support to the front office administrative
staff to ensure the smooth running of the office.
Salary: $.8.50/hr, 39 hrs/wk
Start: June 2 to August 20
Contact: For more info, email Renee (rcf1). Complete a PSC application and attach a resume.
Opportunity: Emergency Management Intern - GIS Data Project
Agency: The Community Science Institute
Description: This project will result in a digital map crucial to the Fire Department's
ability to respond to disasters and other emergencies. The data will be used to
pre-plan for emergencies, respond to and recover from emergencies as well as mitigating
their impact on the residents of the community. Student will work with the GIS
Administrator to design a methodology for collecting data in the field on the
existence and location of knox boxes and stand pipes which are used in fighting
fires. Student will GPS locate and describe these features on the map using ArcGIS
software. Project may include other GIS tasks such as mapping as time allows.
Good work habits, attention to detail and being independently responsible for
the quality of the work are required. Special requirements: Must be familiar with
ArcGIS or MapInfo software or working knowledge of CAD software or GPS collection
is required. MSAccess software or field data collection project experience helpful
in addition to one of the above. Start immediately.
Hourly rate: $11.00.
Contact: www.communityscience.org
Opportunity: Data Entry and Data Management Assistant
Agency: The Community Science Institute
Description: Reporting to project director and data manager, enter water quality
data in MS Excel spreadsheets, help update watershed databases, and assist with
graphing and analyzing data, as needed. Hours are flexible. The position is located
in the Cornell Business and Technology Park near the Ithaca-Tompkins Regional
Airport. Bus and shuttle service are available from campus. Occasionally it may
be possible to work from home.
Hourly rate: $9/hr, 6-10 hrs/wk.
Contact: www.communityscience.org
Opportunity: Office Manager in the Institute for Circlework
Description: The Institute for Circlework is accepting applications for the position
of office manager to work 10-15 hrs/wk in our office in downtown Ithaca. Hours
could increase over time. We're looking for an affable team player, who loves
people; is detail-oriented; self-motivated; has excellent communication, organizational,
and computer skills; and can work independently. Hours vary and may include occasional
evenings and working at home.
Opportunity: Chemical Dependency Clinician
Agency: Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County
Description: LCSW or BA with CASAC needed. Full time opportunity provide evaluation,
referral, individual and group chemical dependency counseling to a diverse client
population including clients involved in the criminal justice system. Excellent
benefits. Exciting opportunity for professional development.
Contact: Send resume to Kathleen Blair, Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins
County, 201 E. Green St, Suite 500, Ithaca NY 14850.
Opportunity: Working Toward Wellness, Inc Program Assistant
Agency: Compos Mentis
Description: We seek to create a healing environment for participants (whom we
all apprentices) and help them ease their transition back to school, work, or
other personal goals. We do this by outdoor activities, especially organic farming
and gardening, conversation, and other soothing activities. Compos Mentis gives
apprentices the time they need to adjust to a diagnosis of mental illness and
the skills to prevent future mental health crises and hospitalizations.
Contact: For more info, visit www.composmentisithaca.org or contact them at 607-229-6392.
Opportunity: full-time master level clinician
Agency: Multisystemic Therapy (MST) program
Description: Liberty Resources currently has an opening for a full-time master
level clinician in our MST program in Tioga County. MST is an intensive family
and community based treatment that targets youth who are risk of out-of-home placement
due to delinquent or PINS type behaviors.
Contact: If you are interested, please visit www.liberty-resources.org to learn more about the program and job description. You can also contact Human
Resources Dept in Syracuse at 315-424-0577 or Paul Rhudy (prhudy@liberty-resources.org) at 607-279-9949.
Opportunity: Assistant Director at Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS)
Agency: University of Maryland School
Description: SWCOS is a leader in community-university partnerships, training
graduate students for community practice and social change, and an innovator in
solving community problems. The Assistant Director oversees field education and
direct services, monitors existing programs and assists in developing new ones,
develops budgets, insures accountability, assists in fundraising, and reports
to funders. The Assistant Director takes a lead in intern recruitment and support,
developing placements, supporting Field Instructors, and working with the Field
Education Department. Qualifications include MSW with five years experience in
community practice with diverse populations, supervision, administration, strong
clinical skills and resource development including grantseeking. Prefer candidate
with Social Work License. Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
Contact: Address cover letter to: SWCOS SEARCH COMMITTEE. Email it along with
resume and salary history to elewis@ssw.umaryland.edu.
Opportunity: Program Director at Drop-In Children's Center
Agency: Drop-In Children's Center
Description: Candidate must have a B.A. at least 12 credits in early childhood
education, and supervisory experience. Salary based on experience. Health insurance
and benefits offered.
Contact: David at 607-272-7117 or email resume and cover letter to drop-in@clarityconnect.com.
Opportunity: Gulfsouth Youth Action Corps
Agency: Gulfsouth Youth Action Camp
Description: The Gulfsouth Youth Action Corps is comprised of a national network
of college students who are dedicated to rebuilding youth services and opportunities
in the hurricane affected areas of the Gulf Coast region. Corps members commit
to a summer of service engaging, inspiring, and empowering local youth through
the Gulfsouth Youth Action Camp. The camp is an intensive 8-week (beginning late
May through early August), holistic, cutting-edge, youth leadership program designed
for students entering grades 5-8 (middle school) that focuses on: social justice,
youth empowerment, youth philanthropy, and service-learning. Corps members serve
for either a 10month commitment or a summer of service. Corps members receive
a living stipend and post-education award; the amount is depending on the length
of the term.
Contact: For more info, please contact David Magee (dmagee@thegyac.org) at 529-1922x104 or visit www.thegyac.org
Opportunity: Consultant
Agency: Tompkins Community Action
Description: Provides professional mental health services to the TCAction Head
Start program. The specific hours and schedule of the consultant will be determined
on a yearly basis. For a more detailed job description, please see contact:
Contact: Joanie Slatoff at 273-8816x123 or visit www.tcation.org. Mail, fax,
or emal resume with cover letter to HR Director, Tompkins Community Action, 701
Spencer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850; fax# 273-3293; email jobs@tcaction.org. TCAction
is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities are
encouraged to apply.
Opportunity: Administrative Assistant
Agency: South American Explorer's Club, Inc
Description: Assist the office manager for South American Explorer's, a non-profit
organization
that helps independent travelers. Responsibilities of the position will include
corresponding with clubhouses in South America, members, book and map suppliers,
data entry, research, putting together the monthly e-newsletter, creating renewal
letters, and generally running the U.S. office.
Hours: flexible Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; 8-15hrs/wk
Wage: $9/hr
Contact: Don Montague (don@saexplorers.org) at 277-0488
Agency: Drop-In Children's Center
Description: The Drop-In Children's Center is looking for part time afternoon
childcare
workers. State clearance and work experience is preferred but not necessary. We
will train interested and enthusiastic applicants who have no previous experience.
Contact: Please call David at 272-7117 or email them at drop-in@clarityconnect.com
