The July edition (V7.i3) of CIRCLE’s quarterly newsletter, Around the CIRCLE, can be downloaded from http://www.civicyouth.org/?p=376. The newsletter includes a variety of articles including: Federal Policy and Civic Skills; Schoolwide Civic Intervention May Help to Increase Community Participation Among Students of All Backgrounds; CIRCLE’s Social Media Experiments; State 2009 Civic Health Reports Reflect Unique Characteristics Among States; Four Youth Organizations That are Working to Build Civic Skills.

The National Association of Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs will hold its 18th annual conference, October 6-9, 2010 in Portland, Oregon at the Hilton Hotel, Downtown.

“Planting Ideas, Harvesting Health” is the theme to this year’s conference.  Making the connection between good nutrition, local agriculture and health, workshops will include the role of farmers’ markets in a sustainable food system; how farmers’ markets can be a catalyst for sustainable food purchasing in health care institutions; senior nutrition; WIC cash value voucher implementation and farmer training; grant writing and farmers’ market promotions.  The annual meeting for the association will be held in conjunction with the conference on Friday, October 8th from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.

A screening of the movie “Good Food” will take place on Thursday evening, October 7th. Good Food visits farmers, farmers’ markets, distributors, stores, restaurants and public officials developing a more sustainable food system for all in the Pacific Northwest.  The conference will conclude on Saturday, October 9th with visits to Farm Works Farm on Sauvie Island and the Portland Farmers’ Market at Portland State University.

A complete agenda, including workshop descriptions and registration details, can be found on the association’s website, http://www.nafmp.org.

The National Association of Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs is a non-profit corporation founded in 1992.  It is the nation’s only organization that links states, the District of Columbia, Indian Tribal Organizations, Territories and others with a stake in USDA’s WIC and Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs with a shared mission

About the USDA Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs:

Through two federal programs, checks or coupons are provided to eligible WIC families and seniors to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. (For the Senior FMNP, states may also allow honey as an eligible food).  The programs expand the awareness, use of and sales at farmers’ markets, roadside stands and/or community supported agriculture farms.

New Jersey nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for $150,000 in total grants from the Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications, to support technology-based programs that bolster efforts to combat domestic violence through awareness, prevention, and recovery in underserved communities across the state.

The foundation will award grants to agencies that develop programs that use technology to prevent and raise awareness of domestic violence prevention. The funds can be used to enable the agencies to reach the communities they serve more effectively, to provide strategies for enhancing the safety of victims, and to offer job-related, training technology for individuals participating in the programs.

To be eligible, a grant applicant must be a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in New Jersey. Proposals should focus on underserved communities such as low-income, ethic, minority, limited-English speaking, and disabled groups in rural, suburban, and inner-city regions.

All grant applications must be submitted through the Verizon Foundation’s Web site using invitation code VZNJDV.

Visit the Verizon Foundation for guidelines and application.

http://www.verizonfoundation.org/

Pennsylvania’s twenty-nine district library center organizations are invited to compete for a total of $150,000 in grants from the Verizon Foundation to support literacy initiatives that incorporate Verizon Thinkfinity.org resources into their programs.

The foundation will award grants of up to $15,000 each to district library center organizations that best use Thinkfinity.org resources to enhance existing programs, or launch new ones, for library patrons. Thinkfinity.org offers free, online educational and literacy resources for teachers, parents, and students provided in partnership with leading educational and literacy organizations.

To be eligible, grant applicants must be Pennsylvania nonprofit district library center organizations.

Proposals must be submitted online at the Verizon Foundation’s Web site.

http://www.verizonfoundation.org/apply

U.S. Soccer Federation Field Grants support projects throughout the U.S. that focus on keeping children in vulnerable communities active, healthy, and safe from the dangers of the streets. The foundation awards grants to help pay for field development, uniforms, player equipment, travel costs, facility rental, registration costs, and training for players, coaches and referees. Maximum award: varies. Eligibility: not-for-profit organizations, schools, municipalities, colleges or universities, public schools, or sovereign tribal nations that meet the established focus for the 2011 grant cycle, which is the development of players, coaches, and referees in economically disadvantaged urban areas encompassing populations of 50,000 or more. Deadline: October 29, 2010.

http://www.ussoccerfoundation.org/site/c.ipIQKXOvFoG/b.5482625/k.CF87/Annual_Program__Field_Grants.htm

As America’s aging and highly-educated workforce moves into retirement, the nation must rely on young Americans. A report from the College Board finds that among developed countries, the U.S. ranks 12th in college completion for citizens aged 25 to 34, where once we ranked first. For this key demographic, Canada, Korea, the Russian Federation, Japan, New Zealand, Ireland, Norway, Israel, France, Belgium, and Australia surpass us. To achieve the goal of 55 percent college attainment by 2025, growth in degree attainment must increase significantly over the next 15 years. Toward achieving this, the commission recommends a 10-part action agenda. First, provide a program of preschool education universally available to children from low-income families. Second, improve middle and high school counseling. Third, identify students at risk of dropping out early and provide a safety net. Fourth, align K-12 with international standards and college admission expectations. Fifth, improve teacher quality, focusing on recruitment and retention. Sixth, clarify and simplify the college admission process to encourage first-generation students. Seventh, provide more need-based grant aid while simplifying financial aid processes. Eighth, keep college affordable by controlling costs and insisting that state governments meet funding obligations. Ninth, increase college completion rates by reducing dropouts, easing transfer processes, and using data-based approaches to improve completion rates at both two- and four-year institutions. And finally, provide postsecondary opportunities as an essential element of adult education programs, supplementing basic skills training with a new “honors GED” and with better coordination of adult education, veterans’ benefits, outreach programs, and student aid.

See the report: http://completionagenda.collegeboard.org/reports

A new report from the Achievement Gap Initiative (AGI) at Harvard University looks at 15 outstanding public high schools from Massachusetts, Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, Texas, and Washington, D.C. These high schools were featured at the fifth annual conference of the AGI in June 2009, where teams from each school made presentations and then faced questioning from experts about the methods by which they had achieved progress, such as high value-added test score gains on statewide assessment tests and narrowing test-score achievement gaps. The main lesson from the presentations was that student achievement rose when leadership teams focused on improving instruction. Leaders took public responsibility for raising achievement, and stakeholders drafted mission statements to help schools stay on track. Schools carefully organized learning experiences for teachers, and clearly defined criteria for high-quality teaching and student work in ways that engaged entire faculties. As leaders implemented plans, schools monitored student and teacher work to continuously refine approaches. Leadership teams demonstrated commitment through hard work and long hours, studying research-based literature to expand knowledge and competence, and found ways to remain respectful of peers, even when asking them to improve their performance. In these ways, leadership teams earned the respect of their colleagues and gained authority to push people outside their comfort zones.

See the report: http://www.agi.harvard.edu/events/2009Conference/2009AGIReport.php

APA’s Food Interest Group (FIG) invites you to submit a proposal for a session, training workshop, poster, facilitated discussion, or technology showcase related to at least one of the following topics:

* Food systems planning and sustainability
* Food systems planning and public health
* Food systems planning and economic development
* Regional food systems planning and rural-urban linkages

All proposals must be submitted online by August 24, 2010.

For more information and instructions on how to submit a proposal, please visit http://www.planning.org/conference/proposals.htm. For information about food systems planning and APA’s Sustaining Places Initiative, visit http://www.planning.org/nationalcenters/health/food.htm and http://www.planning.org/sustainingplaces/.

Please distribute this information to anyone you think would have an interest in submitting a proposal related to food systems planning for the 2011 conference.

(Note: Proposals must be submitted by an APA member; however non-APA members are welcome to be speakers and included in session, workshop, and facilitated discussion proposals.)

Please join us in San Francisco, November 2-5, for OFN’s 26th Annual Conference: Capital. Justice. If Not Now, When?

This year’s Conference offers dozens of breakout sessions providing opportunities to learn new skills, discuss current issues, and engage with peers, as well as session tracks including small business finance, housing finance, risk management, partnerships and collaborations, research and evaluation, and more.

Additionally, the Conference will feature:
* The unveiling of OFN’s 2010–2025 strategic plan.
* Announcements of The Wachovia Wells Fargo NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance, The Native Awards, and The Ned Gramlich Lifetime Achievement Award.
* A keynote speech by Janet Yellen, The President of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Nominee for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors Vice Chairman.
* Community development finance tours showcasing the impact CDFIs are making in and around San Francisco, and recreational tours (including one to Napa Valley!)

Look for your conference brochure in the mail this month.

Visit our Web site today for a complete, up-to-date list of all sessions, and to register for the Conference.

http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=d22209d6-294f-4605-9a0b-3a49068b68a4

Last day to apply: August 31, 2010

Description:

SUMMARY:
White-Williams Scholars is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to serve as the initial contact for a fast-paced, student-centered organization. The Administrative Assistant will manage the reception area, direct incoming calls, greet students and visitors, respond to external inquiries, and perform data entry duties. The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to the entire office.

White-Williams Scholars has been serving Philadelphia youth for over 200 years. We provide academic, social and financial support to high achieving Philadelphia public high school students of limited financial means to build a foundation for success in college.

SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-2:30pm

SUPERVISOR: Operations & Development Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Answer the main phone line in a prompt and friendly manner. Screen calls when necessary, respond to requests/questions whenever possible and take and retrieve messages.
• Open, date stamp and distribute incoming mail.
• Travel to CAPA High School once per week, preferably Wednesdays to pick up other incoming mail (mostly applications and supporting documents) for the office.
• Maintain an inventory of office supplies, and notify Operations & Development Manager of ordering needs.
• Maintain office calendar of events.
• Compose and revise documents in MS Word and Excel.
• Copy, mail and fax documents as requested.
• Maintain files and records with the utmost respect for privacy and professionalism.
• Assist in securing Board and committee meeting logistics and copying of materials for distribution.
• Assist with the entry of applications into ETO data management system for WWS and Ellis programs.
• Enter incomplete statuses in ETO and mail letters for Ellis program.
• Distribute Ellis gift cards and other awards according to distribution procedure.
• Assist program associates with mailings and fielding calls from students and schools.
• Record check receipts daily to be given to Development Associate for processing.

Minimum Experience: 1+ years of experience in a professional office environment handling light clerical and operational support duties; Experience in office management is preferred.

Minimum Education: AA degree required; BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Suitable combination of education and work experience may be considered in lieu of a BA/BS Degree.

How to Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Christine Matulewicz, Operations & Development Manager at cmatulewicz@wwscholars.org

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Arnold, Brownberry, and Oroweat Breads, brands of Bimbo Bakeries USA, have announced the inaugural Get Ingrained Grants Program. The program will award two grants of $15,000 each to people or organizations in the United States committed to bettering the health of their neighborhoods, towns, or cities.

To be considered for a grant, entrants must submit a brief essay describing a personal or organizational mission to improve health and wellness in their community through nutrition-based initiatives. Entries must include a budget explaining how a grant would help to implement a new project, or expand or complete a project that is already underway. Examples of eligible programs include a community fruit and vegetable garden or nutrition workshops for children.

The grants program is open to U.S. residents 18 years and older who lead or inspire health and wellness initiatives in their communities.

The company will choose five finalists to be posted on the program’s Web site, and will then invite the public to vote to select the two grant winners.

For information, visit the Get Ingrained Grants program Web site.

http://www.getingrained.com/

Last day to apply: September 28, 2010

Description:
Provide and ensure mission-focused vision and leadership within the Children’s Educational Services Program of our Emergency Shelter. The Educational Services Program provides trauma informed child care services for pre-school children and a summer camp program for elementary children age K-6. The Children’s Educational Services Manager will assess our current learning center program, and develop an after school program for elementary age children grades K-6, teen support programming for youth grades 7 – 12 and expand our therapeutic services. The Manager will also be responsible for: program development, curriculum development and implementation; program enrollment and intake; coordinating and expanding therapeutic educational services and programs offered to the children and their families; program documentation and reporting; and the management/supervision of the Early Childhood Specialist and 2-3 after school master’s level interns (2-3 per semester).

Hours: full time with core hours Monday thru Friday, flexible schedule between 8 am and 8 pm. Salary: commensurate with experience as well as a generous full benefits package.

Additional Qualifications:
• Masters of Education or related Master Degree
• A minimum of (2) two years experience in urban education
• Two (2) years supervisory experience
• Prior experience with K-6 education program and/or curriculum development
• Classroom experience in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities for elementary aged students K-6
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Demonstrated experience working with populations impacted by trauma
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with individuals from diverse populations
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication, both verbal and in writing
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills (MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, etc..)
• Some experience in working on domestic violence issues is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of child development and learning styles a plus
• Experience in social services preferred
• Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Must satisfactorily pass criminal (state & FBI) and child abuse clearances

How to Apply:
For consideration please send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Human Resources, recruiter@womenagainstabuse.org.

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The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and its program partner organizations seek proposals for projects that assist organizations to be effective co-stewards of the United States’ natural resources within the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Grants will be provided to assist starting refuge Friends organizations, to strengthen the capacity of existing refuge Friends organizations, and to fund specific projects. In addition, this year’s program will prioritize those proposals that initiate or improve birding opportunities for refuge visitors. Competitive proposals will specify particular benefits to refuge birders and visitors who enjoy birds.

The grant program provides competitive seed grants of $1,500 to $5,000 for creative and innovative proposals that seek to increase the number and effectiveness of organizations interested in assisting the Refuge System.

Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or organizations that have applied for nonprofit status, including refuge Friends organizations, Cooperative and Interpretive Associations, Audubon Chapters, and other citizen support organizations interested in assisting a National Wildlife Refuge or group of refuges and the Refuge System as a whole. Applicants must be nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, or be in the process of applying for 501(c)(3) status.

The application kit is available at the NFWF Web site.

http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Charter_Programs_List&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=16615

The Kids In Need Foundation offers grants to help K-12 educators in the United States implement innovative learning opportunities for their students. The Kids In Need Teacher Grants are funded by retail and education credit union sponsors.

All certified K-12 teachers in the U.S. are eligible. Applications are judged on the basis of innovativeness and merit, clarity of objectives, replication feasibility, suitability of evaluation methods, and cost effectiveness.

Grant awards range from $100 to $500 and must be used to finance creative classroom projects. Typically, two hundred and three hundred grants are awarded each year.

Retail sponsors and designated education credit unions make the grant applications available at their outlets during the back-to-school season. Applications from the sponsors are also available on the Kids In Need Foundation Web site.

http://www.kidsinneed.net/grants/

Last day to apply: October 3, 2010

Description:
About Jumpstart
Jumpstart is a national early education organization that works toward the day every child in America enters school prepared to succeed. By pairing nearly 4,000 trained adult mentors with underserved preschoolers for a full school year, Jumpstart helps children develop the language, literacy, and social skills they’ll need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. Working alongside parents and families, Jumpstart is currently serving nearly 15,000 children across 20 states, in partnership with more than 300 early learning centers and 74 universities and colleges throughout the country. Jumpstart’s national sponsors include American Eagle Outfitters, AmeriCorps, Pearson, and Sodexo. Jumpstart is the five-time recipient of the Fast Company/Monitor Social Capitalist Award (2004-2008) and has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. In 2006, the organization launched Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, an annual campaign to bring national attention to early education while setting a world record for the number of adults and children reading the same book in a single day.

Position Overview
The Site Manager is a full year position based on the campus of Temple University, within the College of Education. The primary responsibility of the Jumpstart Site Manager is to manage the day-to-day operations of the campus Jumpstart program in order to ensure that Jumpstart Quality Standards, guidelines provided by Jumpstart, are met and that the program is meeting grant requirements. The Site Manager directly drives Jumpstart’s school success outcomes. The Site Manager works in conjunction with key campus personnel and Jumpstart’s regional and national staff to implement the Jumpstart program model. A full work plan and program calendar is provided to assist the Site Manager in implementing the Jumpstart program.

Within Jumpstart a Site Manager is provided opportunities for professional development and growth. Professional development opportunities include (but are not limited to): training, facilitation of trainings, and field feedback. The Site Manager will report directly to the Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education in conjunction with a Program Director of the National region in which the Temple position is located.

Specific Responsibilities
1. Early Childhood Education and Training:
• Facilitate Jumpstart training series for Corps members; develop training curriculum for Corps members when necessary
• Observe Jumpstart sessions to monitor the quality of interactions between Corps members and children and the implementation of planned curriculum
• Provide coaching and feedback to Corps members based on observations related to Jumpstart’s standards of quality
• Observe and support Team Planning Meetings to monitor the quality of team collaboration, meeting facilitation and the design of curriculum to be used in Jumpstart Sessions
• Ensure the site is meeting the requirements of the Jumpstart Quality Standards
• Work closely with teachers and center directors, negotiating aspects of program implementation and navigating teacher/center relationships.

2. Program Management
• Plan and manage recruitment process; interview and select all Corps members for site
• Support Corps members in the completion of expected hours requirements (200-450 hours over the course of the program year)
• Recruit and manage a Corps member to serve as a Volunteer Coordinator
• Provide Corps members and Team Leaders with systematic supervision and support, consistent and responsive management, and clear ongoing communication
• Work with national and regional staff to ensure grant and programmatic compliance
o Manage Corps member files to Corporation for National and Community Service and/or Grantee specifications
o Prepare and submit reports on site fiscal and programmatic performance to Regional Office
o Provide additional support and representation at Corporation sponsored events or stakeholder events/meetings
• Facilitate Jumpstart Summer Program to specifications designed by Jumpstart (may not be applicable to all sites)

3. Campus and Community Partnerships
• Build and manage high quality Preschool Program Partner relationships
• Cultivate and manage campus relations to ensure sustainability and success of the program on campus
• Work with Volunteer Coordinator to plan and execute volunteer engagement activities to involve outside members of the community and our corporate sponsors in our work
• Contribute to the development of the Jumpstart brand by engaging in local media and public relations activities, including maintaining and updating site web page
• Work with regional office to support city/community based efforts (city-wide volunteer event collaboration, city-wide training institute collaboration, etc.)
• Building relationships with community partners and stakeholders

4. Jumpstart National Network Responsibilities
• Participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with Jumpstart Program Director
• Participate in twice monthly Regional Conference Calls
• Attend Leadership Institutes annually and New Staff Training during first year
• Support the stewardship of National and Regional stakeholders by hosting site visits and engaging Corps members in events
o Host visits to campus and to program partner sites

5. Campus Specific Responsibilities
• Participate in campus and department responsibilities including staff meetings and events
• Work with faculty who can assist with Jumpstart member training and recruitment, and institution of higher education and preschool program partner relationships
• Work with faculty advisor to develop and deliver course content (if applicable)
• Recruit and manage a part-time assistant or graduate student who can assist with administrative tasks
• Maintain relationships with various departments on campus (financial aid, grants accounting, etc.)

Additional
• Requires significant evening/weekend work at specific times during the program year
• Significant local travel required

Salary
Commensurate with experience; excellent benefits

Starting Date
Immediately

Additional Qualifications:
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree required, in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred
• Background or experience in an early childhood setting
• Strong organizational, management and leadership abilities
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in order to meet key tasks as scheduled
• Prior Experience in managing others; ability to provide verbal and written feedback
• Demonstrated ability to use intermediate and some advanced functions of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point,
Outlook) the internet and web-based forms
• Ability to comprehend and manage basic fiscal matters such as budgets
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with university staff and the general community
• Commitment to Jumpstart’s mission and values
• Commitment to serving the community
• Experience developing partnerships with other organizations/entities

How to Apply:
Contact Information
Please send resume and cover letter to Katie.oconnor@jstart.org

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Last day to apply: October 3, 2010

Description:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Description
Foundations, Inc., a nationally-recognized, non-profit education capacity-building organization, seeks an energetic, highly professional, and motivated Administrative Assistant to support the work of our Philadelphia Center for Arts & Technology (PCAT). Our ideal candidate would be extremely well organized, detail oriented, have superior communications skills, and excellent computer skills in all Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). The candidate should possess excellent customer service skills and have the ability to interface with all levels of management.

Requirements
•Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
•Minimum of 2 years office experience
•Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
•Must be able to coordinate multiple activities and adhere to deadlines
•Must be able to work effectively in a team environment

Job Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:
•Handling all receptionist responsibilities for PCAT, including all incoming and outgoing phone calls and mail, greeting and signing in all visitors, and providing information to all interested community members
•Providing outstanding customer service to visitors of PCAT as well as administrative support and service to the Executive Director of PCAT and Foundations, Inc. staff members
•Managing and maintaining the lobby and reception areas
•Assisting with coordination and preparation of all PCAT programs and events
•Preparing, formatting, and proofreading letters, reports, and other formal correspondence
•Completing forms and facilitating office processes
•Maintaining filing system
•Coordinating and organizing meetings, travel arrangements
•Assisting with projects and proposals as assigned

Work Schedule
The Administrative Assistant position is critical to the efficient operation of PCAT and the achievement of established objectives. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm
• Schedule may vary and candidate must be available a minimum of one evening per week

Compensation
•Competitive compensation will be offered that is commensurate with skills and experience.

SKILLS TEST IS REQUIRED

How to Apply:
Send cover letter with salary history/salary expectations, and resume to hr@foundationsinc.org

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Last day to apply: October 4, 2010

Description:
Provides case management, brief counseling and crisis intervention services to families enrolled in the home-based Early Head Start program. Participates in training, program activities, home visits, individual supervision and Team support, and other appropriate training and educational programs.

In conjunction with Child and Family Advocate, assess risk/need factors that will determine appropriate levels of care, including administration of mental health screenings and initial assessment. Partners with families to create the Family Partnership Agreement. Works in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and program policies and procedures.

Additional Qualifications:
Education requirement – Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or Family Therapy
Experience and/knowledge of families with multiple social risks

How to Apply:
If interested contact: Carmen Highsmith, Family Mental Health Specialist
chighsmith@healthfederation.org or 215-223-4455 (fax)

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Through its Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund, the Freedom to Read Foundation will provide two grants — one for $2,500 and one for $1,000 — to two organizations to support “Read-Outs” celebrating Banned Books Week 2010 (September 25 to October 2). A Banned Books Week Read-Out is an event during which people celebrate the freedom to read by gathering to read from books that have been banned or challenged over the years.

The grant program is the first announced project for the Judith Krug Memorial Fund, established after Krug’s death in April 2009. Krug was the founding executive director of the Freedom to Read Foundation, which was established in 1969 as a First Amendment legal defense organization affiliated with the American Library Association.

To apply for a grant, organizations are required to submit an event description, timeline, and budget with their application, as well as agree to provide a written report and video to FTRF following Banned Books Week.

Visit the ALA Web site for grant program guidelines as well as information on Banned Books Week.

http://ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pr.cfm?id=4570

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ADMINISTRATIVE:
– Collect data regarding volunteer activity as well as numbers of consumers trained, counseled, and referred and completes monthly reports to SMP and RSVPs.
– Utilize the project’s on-line database to track and record activity.
– Represent the project and the agency at appropriate community settings.
– Attend meetings across the state of Pennsylvania and in Washington, D.C. as necessary
– Supervise volunteers through regular meetings and one-on-one contact.
– Provides on-going support for the volunteers.

PROGRAM:
– Recruit, interview, screen and train potential volunteers.
– Coordinate and schedule all training activities in the southeast and central PA regions.
– Attend all training sessions to learn about health care fraud.
– Coordinate, schedule, and participate in volunteer training sessions
– Assist consumers in resolving complaints and make referrals to appropriate investigating agencies when necessary.
– Meet with project coordinator and staff to provide feedback after recruiting and training activities.
– Work with project staff to identify issues, needs, and areas for concern.
– Schedule presentations in southeast and central PA.
– Maintains communication between site of presentation and volunteers

OTHER:
– Review literature (reports, articles, studies, etc.) on a regular basis to stay current on long term care, health care, and issues of fraud and abuse
– Attend staff meetings, appropriate community meetings and training
– Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds (boxed project materials, etc.)
– Other related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

The most successful candidate will have the following qualities: an outgoing personality, comfort and confidence in speaking to groups, an interest in working as part of a team, a social justice background, strong organizational skills, strong computer skills, ability to competently prioritize to accomplish a range of tasks, excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be willing to travel.

Last day to apply: October 3, 2010

How to Apply:
Send Resumes to:
CARIE
Attn: Rebecca Nurick, PA-SMP Project Coordinator
100 South Broad Street, Suite 1500
Philadelphia, PA 19110
Nurick@carie.org

No calls please.

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PCA’s mission is to improve the quality of life for disabled and older Philadelphians and to assist them in achieving their maximum level of health, independence and productivity.  PCA coordinates a comprehensive and accessible system of services primarily for individuals age 60 and over, living at home or in residential settings.  Utilizing various governmental funding streams, PCA also serves needy non elderly adults through several programs.  Primary consideration is given to those with the greatest socio economic need.

Most PCA services are provided by contractual agreements with over 100 agencies and community organizations. The majority of funding for aging services comes to PCA through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging in the form of an aging block grant which outlines federal and state spending requirements relating to service populations, and includes federal dollars from the Older Americans Act and state funds from the Pennsylvania lottery.

PCA provides an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our consumers as well as our excellent benefits package and a non smoking environment to its employees.

All positions require criminal history checks and physical/drug testing.  PCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages minority and multicultural applicants.

If interested in applying for any open positions, please visit our web address at http://www.pcacareers.org to submit a cover letter, indicating the position you are interested in, and resume.

Positions available:
Accounting Clerk
Assessment Worker
Care Manager
Clerk
Investigator
Meal Driver
Office Services Assistant
SAMS Technician

http://hosted.uwsepa.org/newsletter/pcalistings.doc