OLYMPIC COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
AS OF 3/16/2006
BUS AIDE for Hamilton Head Start, Port Angeles. 20 hours – Tues thru Friday $8.35 hour. Ensure safety protocol is adhered to in transportation of children. Ride the bus and ensure children remain appropriate secured and are released only to approved individuals in accordance with program policy and procedure. Assist in classroom. Minimum requirements: One-year experience working with young children and parents. Applications and job descriptions available at OlyCAP, 803 W Park Ave., Port Townsend, 360-385-2571; 228 W 1st St #J, Port Angeles; 226 N Sequim Ave., Sequim; or online at the link below. Closes when filled. EOE/AA
Client Service Specialist / Community Jobs :Provide intensive case management for job training participants; provide service to customers with emergent needs; social service knowledge required. Full time, Port Townsend area position with benefits.$11.01 an hour. Job oversees the daily provision of services to clients within a specified region, to include supervision, resource development, community/provider relations and service delivery. Oversees scheduling of appointments, facilitate flow of client services and meet participant contract requirements for Community Jobs participants, providing intensive case management to include: assessment, engagement, enrollment, Individual Development Plan (IDP) development based on strengths and barriers, worksite visits, provision of support services; Develop new industry specific host worksites for Community Jobs (CJ) participants, matching the skills and abilities of participant to worksite; Update supervisor on status of Jefferson County Community Jobs referrals, enrollments and successes; Assist division director in special project development as needed; Maintain a positive working relationship with community partners, participating in client stuffing’s; Emergency Services – determine client need, screen for program eligibility, identify resources and available options and where appropriate, contact service provider(s), advocating client need; Participate in site specific team building meetings; Prepare and submit completed direct service vouchers and purchase orders; Responsible for entering all client data into OlyCAP Online Data Management System (ODM system); Facilitate provision of services from community-based organizations; Maintain current information on community and social service resources to assure clients are aware of and/or receive all benefits available to them; work with service providers to achieve the maximum benefit for the client; Attend workshops and meetings as appropriate; Assist the program director in preparing and making community presentations; QUALIFICATIONS: Highly motivated and willing to participate in program activities and interact effectively with others; Knowledge of social service networking; Well-developed communication skills; Aptitude for making accurate assessments of client needs; Ability to handle stress of working with people in crisis; Ability to coordinate and track the delivery of direct service; Computer experience required; Stamina to function effectively; Ability to travel within/outside service area; For qualifications, job description and applications available at OlyCAP, 803 W Park Ave., Port Townsend, 360-385-2571; 228 W 1st St #J, Port Angeles or Apply online at the link below Closes when filled. EOE/AA
DENTIST: Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP) is seeking a lead dentist for its innovative clinic now under construction in downtown Port Angeles. The OlyCAP Oral Health Center will provide hygiene and dental care to low-income, uninsured people. It will also serve as the site for clinical education for students in dental hygiene offered through a collaboration of Peninsula and Pierce Colleges. The Center is being constructed with seven chairs, a lab and numerous state-of-the-art pieces of equipment. Our presiding dentist will be a hands-on leader, providing routine general dentistry as he/she oversees clinical activity in the Oral Health Center. A full-time schedule is anticipated, but may be negotiated. D.D.S. or D.M.D. (or equivalent degree) is required as is a license to practice dentistry in the State of Washington. Clinical duties will cover the full scope of primary dentistry. Experience in the delivery of public health dentistry and/or in dental education is preferred, but not required. Our experienced support team and this unique avenue of service combine to make this a fantastic opportunity. Competitive compensation and attractive benefits will go to the successful candidate, but are secondary to living in the great Pacific Northwest while making a real difference to this community. Inquiries: Mary Jo Smith, Human Resources Director, 360-385-2571X6335 or mjsmith@olycap.org. Apply online at the link below. Closes when filled. EOE/AA
Director of Housing Improvement Programs needed at OlyCAP to plan, develop, coordinate and manage housing improvement programs which preserve housing for low-income residents in Clallam and Jefferson Counties. Experience in weatherization, housing rehabilitation, budgeting, grants, contracts and leadership skills needed. Salary D.O.E., Exempt, M-F, Good Benefits Job Responsibilities: Assess housing needs of the low-income population in Clallam and Jefferson Counties; Collaborate with various local, private and public agencies to identify measures to address needs; Identify sources of funding for programs and write grants and requests for proposals; Develop and oversee all operational aspects of funded housing improvement programs to include budgeting, evaluation systems, hiring of staff, and reporting of program data; Maintain thorough working knowledge of government and private housing issues and practices; Attend pertinent meetings, workshops, and conferences; .Maintain productive working relationships with local contractors, government entities, and social services agencies; Maintain good working relationships with funding agencies and other agencies with regulatory authority over programs within the division; Assure that all local, state, regional, and federal code and licensing requirements are met; Coordinate the efforts of and provide general management support to division staff; Provide supportive leadership and training to all Housing Improvement Programs staff. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in relevant field or equivalent experience; Three years experience in weatherization and housing rehabilitation, planning budget preparation and grant and contract administration; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a group setting; Experience in working with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; Knowledge of housing programs, real estate development, and property management; Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise. Ability to work effectively under pressure or stress; Flexibility and strength to climb stairs, and walk various kinds of construction sites; Ability to travel throughout service area; Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Possess valid Washington State driver's license and reliable transportation; Possess and maintain current auto insurance; Have driving record that is insurable under the agency's insurance policy; Satisfactory results from required criminal history background check per the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act. Apply online at the link below or OlyCAP PO Box 1540, 823 Commerce Loop, Port Townsend, WA 98368 or call 360-385-2571 ext. 6337.
HOME CARE AIDE: Come join the OlyCAP Team as a Home Care Aide. Earn money and provide a valuable service, helping the elderly in your community. OlyCAP offers flexible hours, paid time off, medical benefits, paid training and mileage reimbursement. $8.95 per hour to start. Apply at Olympic Community Action Programs, 803 W Park Ave, Port Townsend, 360-385-2571 or 228 1st St. Ste. J, Port Angeles, 360-452-4726, or apply online at the link below. EOE/AA Positions opened until filled.
SUBSTITUTE - SALES CLERK I: Sells to the public a wide variety of merchandise, such as furniture, appliances and clothing. Includes preparation and display of such items for sale. The job would be a substitute position.$7.63 hr. Sales experience helpful. Friendly and positive attitude essential. Tickets, arranges, stock shelves and displays merchandise to promote optimal sales. Computes sale price of merchandise; Greets customers; Describes merchandise and explains use, operation and care of merchandise to customers; Recommends, selects and obtains merchandise based on customer needs and desires; Assist customer in trying on merchandise; Answer questions and provides information to customers; Receives sales slip, cash, check, voucher or charge payments, and issues refunds or credits to customers; Issues receipt and change due; Operates cash register and/or electronic scanner; Computes and records total of transactions; Bags or wraps items for customer; Sorts, counts, and wraps currency and coins; Requisitions new stock; Cleans shelves, counters and tables; Good communication skills; Basic math skills, addition, subtraction and multiplication; Good penmanship; Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, sit, stand and lift to meet job responsibilities. Some lifting is required. Satisfactory results from required criminal history background check per the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act. Applications and job descriptions are available at OlyCAP, 803 W Park Ave., Port Townsend 360-385-2571, or apply online at the link below. Closes when filled EOE/AA
SUBSTITUTE FOR HEAD START CLASSROOM, COOKS AND KITCHEN AIDES. Jefferson and Clallam County locations. Experience in infant toddler and/or preschool setting is required. Applications and job descriptions are available at OlyCAP, 803 W Park Ave., Port Townsend 360-385-2571, or online at the link below. Closes when filled. EOE/AA