Social Services

Firm: Broad Horizons

Posting Date: (11/11 - 12/11)
Position: Aide / Instructor
Pay: $8.25 and up
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Description: Working with developmentally disabled adults as a direct care staff.

Requirements:

To Apply: Pick up an application at:
Address: 465 Lake Blvd., Redding, CA 96003
Firm: Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council

Posting Date: (11/3 - 11/15)
Position: Family Resource Specialist
Pay: $1470 stipend monthly
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am - 3:30pm
Description: The Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council of Shasta County has a 900 hour AmeriCorps Parent Partner position available in the Anderson area. Average service hours are 30-35 per week. Average monthly stipend is $1470 with a 900 hour commitment to be completed by 6/30/2009. In addition, a scholarship to be applied towards tuition or existing student loans valued at $2362.50 is awarded upon completion of each term (maximum 2 years of service allowed).

Healthy Start Parent Partner Service Description – Healthy Start The Healthy Start Family Resource Specialist will serve families and children through the Healthy Start Family Center. The Family Resource Specialist will provide individual support, advocacy, education, and linkages to needed community resources. The Healthy Start Family Resource Specialist will provide outreach to children and families at a variety of schools and collaborate and build relationships with local service providers. The Family Resource Specialist will provide leadership at the Healthy Start Family Center that includes greeting families, answering phones, and maintaining data collection system on families served. Training will be provided.

Requirements: A desirable candidate will possess a B.A degree, or an AA degree with two years experience with case management in a health, social service, or education field, or a combination of experience and education that totals four year. Volunteer experience will be accepted when considering a candidate. A very well qualified applicant will have educational, professional, and personal experience with the challenges parents face. Occasional evening and weekend service. Applicant must possess the ability to successfully operate e-mail and word processing software. Have strong verbal, written, and communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish/ English) is desirable. Proof of reliable transportation and full coverage auto insurance is required. Must be eligible to work in the US and be willing to complete a criminal background check.
To Apply: Fax or email resume to:
Fax: (530) 241-2121
Email: lmileham@shastacapc.org
Firm: Shasta County Child Abuse Prevention Council

Posting Date: (10/6 - 11/6)
Position: Parent Partner
Pay: $1893 per month
Hours: 40 hours per week
Description: The Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council of Shasta County has a 1700 hour AmeriCorps Parent Partner position in Redding, Ca. Average service hours are 40 per week. Health insurance and child care may be available for qualifying members. Average monthly stipend is $1893 with a 1700 hour commitment to be completed over 10 months. In addition, a scholarship to be applied towards tuition or existing student loans valued at $4,725 is awarded upon completion of each term (maximum 2 years of service allowed).

Parent Partner Service Description: A Parent Partner serves at risk pregnant women and families with children, and foster families. Parent Partners will provide individual support, advocacy, education and linkages to needed community resources using case management. Many families will be at risk for family violence, drug abuse, maternal depression and/or maternal infant attachment disorder. This position will help families learn how to seek out and receive appropriate community support services through case management. Go to website shastacapc.org for more information.

Requirements: A desirable candidate will possess a B.A. degree, or an AA degree with two years experience with case management in a health or social service field, or four years experience case management in a health or social service field. A very well qualified applicant will have both the educational and professional experience, along with some personal experience with the risk factors that Parent Partner clients are facing. Occasional evening and weekend work. Applicant must possess the ability to successfully operate e-mail and word processing software. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is desirable. Proof of reliable transportation and full coverage auto insurance are required. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and be willing to complete a criminal background check.
To Apply: Fax or email cover letter and resume:
Fax: (530) 241-2121
Email: americorps@shastacapc.org