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Position Openings

o   The Summa Early Education and Learning Center part time Associate teacher position available this semester.  The position is M-F 3:00- 6:30 in Pre K  It is an entry level position that starts at min. wage. Contact Cindy Usner/Center Director/The Summa Early Education and Learning Center/ 475 Ohio St. /Akron, Ohio /44304/ p. 330.375.6400/f. 330.375.6425

o   http://www.ascainc.org/jobs.html Akron Summit Community Action, Inc. www.ascainc.org Job Summary: In accordance with established program standards, state and federal regulations, as applicable, provide care and supervision for infants and toddlers (6 weeks – 36 months) enrolled in the Early Head Start program and maintain a safe, healthy and compliant environment for care and development (see website for more…).

o   Community psychiatric supportive treatment (CPST) service provides an array of services delivered by community based, mobile individuals or multidisciplinary teams of professionals and trained others. Services address the individualized mental health needs of the client. They are directed towards adults, children, adolescents and families and will vary with respect to hours, type and intensity of services, depending on the changing needs of each individual. The purpose/intent of CPST is to provide specific, measurable, and individualized services to each person served. CPST services should be focused on the individual’s ability to succeed in the community; to identify and access needed services, and to show improvement in school, work and family and integration and contributions within the community.
The successful applicant for this position should have a bachelor's degree in related social services field; experience and aptitude in working with children and families in crisis situations, knowledge of working with youth in adoptive placements, knowledge of working with at risk youth, a demonstrated ability to work well with many different types of people; possess a valid driver's license, a good driving record, the ability to drive to community locations, automotive liability insurance, and a car which is safely maintained. Demonstrates sensitivity and consideration for the cultural differences among the children and families served by Pathway. Demonstrates knowledge of working with birth families. http://www.starkjobs.com/jobseeker/Profile.aspx?JobAdID=656921&sitefromid=2&siteid=252&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed 

Location: Canton, OH;
Job Type: Full Time;Part Time
Salary: $30600.00 to $35600.00/year

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o   Center for Community Solutions - Director of the AIDS Funding Collaborative and Fellow of The Center for Community Solutions, Click here for more info.

o   Recovery Resources   Department: Chester Treatment
Status: Full Time
Reports to: Chester - Program Manager
Position Location: Chester Ave Cleveland, Ohio– Travel within the community

Major Responsibilities: Home Choice (Helping Ohioans Move, Expanding Choice) provides monetary support and transitional services to clients with a mental illness currently residing in nursing home settings. Eligible clients must qualify for a lower level of care and indicate an interest in returning to living more independently in the community. The Home Choice Transition Coordinator at Recovery Resources serves as the bridge between the nursing home and the community, helping the client to leverage available dollars and resources from the state to support their transition. Major responsibilities include: screening for mental health and alcohol and drug concerns, linkages to community resources and housing services, coordination with nursing home staff, assistance with data collection and meeting documentation requirements.

Qualifications: Qualified Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree, excellent knowledge of community resources, and a successful track record of being able to work independently. Candidate must be able to engage clients and provide efficient linkages in order to be successful. Experience with client population, and comfort with technology are a must. LSW preferred but not required.

If you are interested and qualified for the above opening,please contact Peggy Corbin via email.
pcorbin@recres.org

o   Office of Congresswoman Betty Sutton  - Caseworker position – Click here for more info.

o   Adult Guardianship Services, a program of Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries is hiring a FT Guardian Assistant - $29-32K.
A Guardian Assistant serves as an aid to staff guardians, meeting the needs of various wards who live in the community or in a facility.

Essential Job Responsibilities
• Makes regular visits to specific wards to monitor prog...ress and reports back to the staff guardian any concerns or problems identified
• Accompanies wards to doctor visits and other appointments
• Purchases food, clothing and other necessities of wards, as directed by the guardian
• Processes paper work at court or other governmental sites to facilitate the care and maximize the resources of the ward
• Assists staff guardians in closing down apartments or moving wards
• Tracks any expenditures on behalf of the ward and provides receipts
Prepares and maintains, through the data base, a record of all activities and contacts performed on behalf of the ward

Other Job Responsibilities
• Develops productive working relationships with all AGS staff and providers of service
Attends AGS staff meetings and other training, as required
Engages actively in regular supervision
• Completes incident reports, as needed
• Complies with the policies and procedures set forth by the organization
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the mission of the program

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*
• Ability to communications effectively (written and oral)
• Comfortable asserting self in role of advocate
• Works compassionately with difficult clients and situations
• Detail-oriented
• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office applications and internet
• Access to reliable transportation to locations that may or may not be located on a public transportation line and must be able to transport individuals who are unable to use public transportation
• Able to get into and out of buildings which may not be handicap accessible
• Empathetic and caring attitude toward the elderly/mentally ill

*NOTE: The individual must possess these skills and abilities or, using some other combination of skills and abilities, be able to explain and/or demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential responsibilities of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualification Standards
• Two-year Human Services Technician degree preferred
• Two to three years previous experience working with elderly/severely mentally ill
• Knowledge of community based resources

Qualified candidates may send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to:
breid@agscleveland.org or Fax to:
216-696-1153 or mail to:
Beth Reid, Program Director
Adult Guardianship Services- Program of LMM
1468 West 25th Street; Suite 300
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

 

o   Here For You Child Development Center - We have some part time hours available in the infant/toddler room and the preschool room. Only those with passion in child development, social interactions and emotional environment need apply. Thank you, Willa Smith Here For You CDC 5625 Manchester Road Akron, Ohio 44319, (330) 882-5300 http://www.hereforyoucdc.com/

o   ASCA Head Start has several openings in the Early Head Start (Infant Toddler) Program at all levels: go to http://www.ascainc.org/employment.html and click on “job openings” for more details. Positions will remain open until filled.

o   St. Augustine Preschool and Child Care Center is now accepting resumes for part-time and substitute positions.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with children.  The position pays $8 per hour.  I am willing to work around your school schedule.  Send your resume to 633 West Paige Avenue, Barberton, Ohio 44203 or e-mail your resume to fkirtley@gmail.com.

o   Summit Academy Management  Click here for position openings: Summit Academy Schools for children with academic, social & emotional needs

o   West Side Ecumenical Ministry,  www.wsem.org – Position Openings: WSEM > Contact Us > Job Opportunities Submit letter of interest and resume via mail, e-mail or fax to: Kathy Patton, Director of Human Resources, West Side Ecumenical Ministry, 5209 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102, email: kpatton@wsem.org fax: 216 651-4145.

o   Akron Summit Community Action, Inc. Position openings: http://www.aksumcom.org/employment.html

o   More JOB POSTINGS, AKRON area

o   Children's Defense Fund

Career development: Get connected!

o   The NCFR Career Center is your career connector in the family research, practice, and education field. Employers - are you seeking a faculty member or other family professional?  If so, the NCFR Career Center has a deal for you!  Employers - and job hunters - find more information here:  http://www.ncfr.org/pdf/zippy_news/Career_Center_ad_2010_with_border.pdf

 

·       Advice on how to get a job in a tough economy: http://www.apa.org/science/psa/jun09-jobs.html

·       Advice and assistance with resumes, cover letters, and other job searching essentials: go to UA Center for Career Management http://www.uakron.edu/ccm/ 

·       Check out Linked In, a professional networking service online: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=2305218&trk=anet_ug_hm.

 

·       Internship/Volunteer Opportunities: Looking for a community agency? http://www3.uakron.edu/schulze/401/agencies.htm

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Interested in becoming a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE)?

Pre-registration is required. Information on the exam format, content, the Exam Application form, sample questions and more can be found at  http://www.ncfr.org/cert/become/app_reg.asp

All candidates must complete the CFLE Exam Application form. Candidates pursuing Full Certification must also complete the Family Life Education Work Experience Summary, and Employer Assessment and Verification form.   Contact Dawn Cassidy at dawncassidy@ncfr.org  or 763-231-2882 with questions.

 

Announcement:  CUR Registry of Undergraduate Researchers

 

The Council on Undergraduate Research hosts a Registry of Undergraduate Researchers. 

The purpose of this registry is to facilitate matchmaking between undergraduates who have research experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, with graduate schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research.  The Registry is open to students and graduate schools in the fields of Anthropology/Archaeology, Arts/Humanities, Biology/Biochemistry, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Economics, Engineering, Geosciences, Health Professions, Mathematics/Computer Science, Physics/ Astronomy, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology. 

 

Any undergraduate may go to www.cur.org/ugreg/ to fill out a simple curriculum vitae form.  There is no charge to the student and records will be made available to bona fide Graduate Schools that contract with CUR for this service.  Organizations or companies seeking the students’ information for other marketing purposes will not be granted access.  Graduate School representatives may contact students to invite applications or

visits to the campus and laboratory, or to share information about their research programs and financial support opportunities.

 

CUR believes that this service will be a great benefit for both students and graduate schools by narrowing the search for the right match.   Be sure to include a statement of your research interests, as this will be important for making the match.  For further information, contact Robin Howard, Senior Director, Membership Services, CUR, robin@cur.org

 

 

 

Scholarship Opportunities

 

 

Extra Credit Opportunities for Child Development (265) Students: http://www3.uakron.edu/schulze/265excred.html

 

Student Support and Services

 

    • WRITING HELP AVAILABLE The University of Akron Writing Lab offers free writing assistance to students! Locations:

Carroll Hall 212 - Call ext. 6548.
Polsky 110 -  Call ext. 6984.
Buckingham Center 5 - Call ext. 2656.
Also available are in-class workshops on topics such as "Demystifying APA Documentation" and "Overcoming Comma Confusion, etc. Call Marjorie Keil, coordinator, for further information at ext. 6549

o   PEER TUTORING AVAILABLE Free peer tutoring is offered for all general education classes and in many foundation courses of various disciplines in Carroll Hall 215A.  Call 972-6552.   All tutors are certified according to the criteria established by the College Reading and Learning Association.

    • University of Akron Calendar
    • HIV Testing: free anonymous HIV testing. Call Jim Chillemi, Risk Reduction Specialist with the Community AIDS Network, at 330-375-2000 to schedule an appointment to be tested at 667 N Main St., Akron.  The Ora Sure test will be used; this test requires no needles or blood.

Parenting Issues, Advice, and Resources

 

 

Other Announcements

 

o   The Tenth Anniversary of the International Year of the Family

 Dr. Schulze's webpage
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