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Posted September 12, 2007

Center for High Impact Philanthropy
Research Assistant Position: Global Public Health

The Center for High Impact Philanthropy (CHIP) seeks to define the efficient frontier of philanthropy where nonprofit financing is linked to potential for impact.  Its goal is to develop the information, tools, and metrics that will aid philanthropists in making smart social investments.  The Center’s initial work will be in three areas: K-12 urban education, global health and development, and improving the lives of disadvantaged populations in the US.

The Center’s Global Public Health Program is looking for a Public Health Master’s or PhD candidate in a related discipline (Population Studies, Health Policy etc.) to assist its Global Public Health Lead with research and related tasks.  Specifically, the research assistant will help with literature reviews and methodology assessments, provide interview support, and assist in the development of the Center’s tools and products.

Candidates should have taken a research methods course and have an interest in global public health.  He or she should have excellent research and writing ability, experience with Excel, Filemaker Pro or similar database software; excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to handle details as well as multiple projects; self-direction and motivation; and an interest in tackling new projects.  Prior experience working in global public health and/or the non-profit sector would be beneficial.

Wage Rate: $20/hr
Hours per week:  15-20
Phone:  215.573.7266
Email: waldenar@sp2.upenn.edu

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (Philadelphia, PA)
Social Worker (Psychosocial Recovery & Rehabilitation Coordinator)
(Faculty Submission)

The Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) has a social work opening for a Recovery Coordinator (RC).  The RC will likely be involved in training and educating staff on recovery and community integration concepts, work with staff in various programs to transform their services to become more recovery-oriented, coordinate recovery-oriented activities at the VAMC, and provide a limited amount of direct supports to persons in recovery.  This is an exciting time for such initiatives within the VA pertaining to veterans with serious mental illnesses and includes substantial commitment of resources.  The position may involve some local and possibly regional policy-level work.

The Local Recovery Coordinator serves to assist in implementation of policies and procedures from the National Recovery Coordinator and to facilitate implementation of recovery oriented services in Mental Health programs, which includes education of providers and veterans and their families on recovery and evaluation of implementation efforts.  Functions as a champion and advocate for the recovery model, and as a recovery ombudsman to the Mental Health Division Manager, program managers, and staff on recovery and implementation of recovery oriented services.  Serves as consultant to Mental Health programs and recovering veterans in development of peer support groups, consumer counseling, and consumer operated services.  Coordinates with various resources to develop an ongoing education plan for providers.  This plan includes presentations about elements of recovery (e.g., recovery plans) and recovery implementation by experts; presentations by recovering individuals, especially veterans; and information about community mental health support groups and other resources.  Responsible for coordinating the evaluation of recovery implementation at the facility and reporting results to the National Recovery Coordinator.

More information: www.usajobs.com and search under "Recovery Coordinator" and "Philadelphia"

Salary: $66,914 - 86,991

To apply:

All application materials must be received by Tuesday, August 7

If education is used to qualify for this position, please include sufficient information in your resume so you can be evaluated. You may mail a list of college courses that includes hours and grades to provide detail. Applications must include:

  1. VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupation.  This form may be downloaded from the following web address:  http://www.va.gov/vaforms.
  2. OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment.  This form may be downloaded from the following web address:  www.opm.gov/forms. 
  3. Copy of college transcripts documenting qualifying educational requirements.
  4. Copy of a state license of certification at the Master’s level to indepentenly practice social work.
  5. As a separate attachment, a narrative statement must be provided addressing each of the rating factors/KSA’s.

Send all materials to:
Philadelphia VAMC Human Resources (05)
3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA  19104

Contact Information
Bonita Tucker
Phone: 215-823-5800x2270
Fax: 215-823-4608
Email: bonita.tucker@med.va.gov
Or write:
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
Human Resources (05)
3900 Woodland Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Fax: 215-823-4608

People's Emergency Shelter (Philadelphia, PA)
GED Instructor
(Alumni Submission)

GED Instructor
Seeking an individual that has an extensive background working with young adults for Pregnant and Parenting Youth program at People's Emergency Center. This individual should have at least 3 years of experience teaching ABE/GED and preparing students to take the GED. The ability to motivate is a strong plus.

Salary:
Part-time position, 20 hours per week, $25,000 per year.   This position is considered a consultant independent contractor position.  As such it is not considered a regular employee and no fringe benefits are available. 

To apply:
Please send cover letter and resume with the Subject "GED" to careers@pec-cares.org.

People's Emergency Shelter (Philadelphia, PA)
Development & Compliance Associate
(Alumni Submission)

Development & Compliance Associate
The Communications Associate, a driven team-player interested in helping homeless families with her or his creative communications skills, writes newsletters, press releases, correspondence, etc. as well as assists with PEC events and department administrative duties as needed in support of fundraising, public relations and government contract compliance.  He or she will represent PEC on inter-agency committees.

Requirements:
Top candidate has: BA degree (Masters preferred), driver’s license and fundraising experience; experience with word processing, database and spreadsheet programs; excellent organizational, communications and analytical skills; ability to work productively on deadline-driven diverse projects simultaneously; ability to switch from self-guided to extensively directed projects and excellent written and oral communication skills. 

To apply:
Please email cover letter and resume to careers@pec-cares.org with the subject Dev Comp in order to be considered.