March 10, 2008
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INSPECTED AND CORRECTED:
NEW FOCUS ON NONPROFITS

Providing foster care, drug counseling, senior services and more, groups holding hundreds of millions in city contracts are facing increased scrutiny. By Karen Loew >

CON ED TO CLEAN UP
CONTAMINATED WATERWAY
Sediment in the Flushing River has been found to contain cancer-causing PCBs. By Adam Pincus >

COUNTING STREET HOMELESS:
VOLUNTEER NIGHT IS FLAWED
A participant in January's annual one-night count of the unsheltered homeless says it misleads both volunteers and those they're trying to help. By Laurie Dick >

COUNTING STREET HOMELESS:
'HOPE' IS THE GOLD STANDARD
The designer of the city's counting method says the approach is sound, and delivers essential information and assistance. By Dr. Maryanne Schretzman >

ADVOCATES WORK WITH U.N.
FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AT HOME

After a trip to Geneva, activists find that a local bill to advance "human dignity and equality" is moving forward in City Council this week. By Carolyn Whelan >

FOR CREATIVES, A HAVEN'S
BECOMING A HEADACHE
At a forum last week, self-employed Brooklynites and the experts who value them explored challenges to the growth of their demographic. By Michelle S. Han >

CALENDAR

Tues., March 11, 7-9 p.m. Event: A Celebration of Activism with Jim Hightower and Area Activists; Sponsor: Common Cause NY and NYCLU; Location: All Souls Church, 1157 Lexington Ave., between 79th and 80th St.; More Info: (212) 691-6421 ext. 202; $25.

Wed., March 12, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Workshop: Public Assistance Transitional Benefits; Sponsor: Community Service Society/The Center for Benefits and Services; Location: 105 East 22nd St., 4th flr.; To Register: (212) 614-5497; $40.

Thurs., March 13, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Workshop: Understanding Your Child's Psychological Evaluation; Sponsor: Sinergia, Inc.; Location: 134 West 29th St., 4th flr.; More Info: (212) 643-2840 ext. 342 or grivera@sinergiany.org; Free.

Thurs., March 13, 1-4 p.m. Training: Immigrant Access to Health Care; Sponsor: The New York Immigration Coalition; Location: 137-139 West 25th St., 12th flr., between 6th and 7th Aves.; To Register: (212) 627-2227 ext. 227 or edmitriev@thenyic.org; Fee.


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IN THE NEWS

Affidavit: Client 9 and Room 871
What Gov. Eliot Spitzer, a.k.a. George Fox, allegedly did at the Mayflower Hotel.
The New York Times

Coalition Draws Up Starrett City Bid
A local coalition is working to buy the massive affordable housing complex in Brooklyn.
Crain's New York Business

Shelter Sleaze
A Brooklyn shelter is accused of financial mismanagement.
New York Post

Improving New York's Public Benefits System: A Key Role For Help Desks
NYC bans advocate-run help desks at public agencies -- but clients would benefit if the ban were lifted.
Brennan Center Strategic Fund, Inc.

Access To Reproductive Health Care In New York State Jails
At any given time, more than 6,000 women are incarcerated across the state -- and the policies on their health care are vague and variable.
New York Civil Liberties Union

Not Ready For Subprime
A quick look at four New Yorkers and their mortgage woes.
New York

Blaming the State, Mayor Orders Cuts In City Budget
The city budget director told all agencies to make 3 percent cuts in response to reduced state aid.
The New York Times

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Services Wanted--Morrisania Revitalization Corporati--MRC an affordable housing development corp in the Bronx. is seeking a Housing Financial Specialist. Candidate will be responsible for the company's bookkeeping obligations, filing of conpany's financial records, approving purchases and preparing reports for HPD, DHCR etc. Must have 4yr degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of accounting software. Email resume to: cnisbett.mrcmlkbx@verizon.net

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT--YWCA of Brooklyn--Reports To: Executive Director Position Summary: The Administrative Assistant is responsible for all administrative operations of the Executive Office and special projects as assigned. This position assures that administrative systems fully support effective leadership of the organization. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and partners closely with the Program Directors and the Board of Directors to assure that functions are integrated and a collaborative environment is maintained. Responsibilities: • Assist Executive Director with scheduling appointments, drafting correspondences, and organizing events • Inventory, distribute and purchase office supplies • Manage all functions of the executive office • Implement effective and efficient administrative policies and procedures • Interface with all senior staff regarding program administrative needs • Manage all correspondence and communication with executive offices • Schedule all leadership team and board of directors events, meetings and conferences • Maintain filing systems • Perform all administrative duties pertaining to the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees • Represent the YWCA in all communications with the executive offices • Provide administrative support for all of YWCA special projects Qualifications and Experience: • BA degree or Associates degree • Minimum 3 years experience managing office administrations • Computer knowledge in Microsoft office and Excel software • Strong interpersonal skills • Motivated, performance and outcome oriented • Interact well with diverse groups of people • Superior organization and communications skills • Able to assess priorities, coordinate resources and multi task under pressure • Good sense of humor • Commitment to YWCA mission Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirement to the attention of: Maritza Rodriguez, Associate Executive Director mrodriguez@ywcabklyn.org


AFTER SCHOOL SPECIALIST--Mount Hope Housing--To work within an after school learning center with children ages 6-12 years old. Design and implement educational, recreational and cultural activities. Prepare and execute daily lesson plans. Prepare students for standardized city wide tests, daily homework assistance and special school projects. Assist Program Director in the planning and implementation of school year and sumer day camp activities. Qualifications: Minimum Associates Degree. Completed course work in child development, curriculum development and lesson planning. Minimum 3 years proven work experience planning and executing program activities for elementary school-age children. Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus. NYS School-Age Care credentials preferred. First Aid, CPR, RTE certification preferred. Salary commensurate with experience and credentials. Must be available to work part-time, Mondays-Fridays, 3-6pm. Fax/E-mail cover letter and resume to: Estel Fonseca, Vice President of Youth and Adult Services, Mount Hope Hope Housing Company 2003-05 Walton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453. E-mail: Estelmhhc@aol.com Fax: 718.466.4788


ASSOCIATE EDITOR--Represent magazine--Represent is an award-winning, bi-monthly magazine written by and for youth in foster care (national circ. 10,000). The associate editor will work one-on-one with teen staff to develop personal and reported stories for the magazine. Salary $37-$41K. Please read the full job description at www.youthcomm.org.


CASE MANAGER - ADULT RESIDENCE--Westhab--Westhab, a non-profit provider of housing and social services for homeless and low-income families in Westchester County seeks an individual to manage the cases of single adult residents at three facilities in the county (New Rochelle, White Plains and Yonkers). Includes counseling clients with substance abuse issues, managing the operations of the properties and working closely with the Senior Case Manager. Salary:Low $30s plus excellent benefits. Requires a BA degree in social work, psychology or related field with supervisory experience or a minimum of five years of human service experience working with substance abuse, mental health and homeless populations. Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus. Position requires a valid driver's license and own vehicle. Email resume to h.r@westhab.org or fax to 914.345.3139


CHILD CARE RECREATION COORDINATOR--SEBCO Development, Inc.--Bronx Tier II Family Shelter seeks a Full Time Child Recreation Coordinator to implement and supervise its on-site child care program for both infants and Pre-K. The qualified applicant will have experience in the care of children and their family members along with training in health and needs of children. Please email your resume to sebcodevelopment @ yahoo.com or fax (718) 617-2992.


COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER--YWCA of Brooklyn--Reports To: Coordinator of Community Initiatives Position Summary: Supports the work of the YWCA of Brooklyn's three signature health promotion initiatives. Interacts with program clients to ensure access to screening and prevention services such as mammograms and pap tests, conducts community based outreach including but not limited to tabling at health fairs and community events, and inputs data into program database. Facilitates community education workshops around healthy lifestyle habits. Responsibilities: • Conduct outreach for workshops, including distributing flyers and brochures, and tabling at health fairs; • Make referrals and schedule appointments for mammograms and pap screenings; • Follow up with clients to encourage annual mammograms and pap screenings; • Make phone calls to clients and clinical providers to coordinate appointments for mammogram and pap tests; • Inputs data into program database; • Facilitates community health education workshops that encourage healthy lifestyle habits; • Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications and Experience: • Superior interpersonal and communication skills • High school diploma plus 5 years of community outreach experience, B.A./B.S. in community health education or related field preferred • Willingness to work weekends and evenings • Familiarity with Microsoft Word • Bilingual French and/or Spanish required • Experience in the area of women's cancers • Dedication to a healthy lifestyle Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirement to the attention of: Maritza Rodriguez, Associate Executive Director mrodriguez@ywcabklyn.org


COMMUNITY PROJECT DIRECTOR--Catholic Charities--CCBQ offers an exciting and challenging position for an agency-based community organizer. Responsibilities include outreach and advocacy around issues of concern to the community. Requires Masters Degree & minimum 3 years relevant experience. Excellent writing and presentation skills. See www.ccbq.org for full posting. Send resume with cover letter: nvalmonte@ccbq.org. EOE/AA


DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS--U.S. Green Building Council, New York Chapter--USGBC New York seeks a Director of Communications to devise and manage the chapter's communications efforts. This senior position presents an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual interested in growing the green building movement. Complete details: http://usgbcny.org/documents/communications.pdf


DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND CONSTITUENT SERVICES--Office of Council Member Gale A. Brewer--New York City Council Member Gale A. Brewer (D, District 6, Upper West Side and Clinton) seeks Director of Policy and Constituent Services. Duties include formulating and managing district issues in the areas of public safety, sanitation, parks & recreation, environment, land use, transportation, small business, and quality of life. The Director acts as liaison to city agencies, community boards, non-profit & community groups, business improvement districts, the chamber of commerce, and diverse religious organizations. Candidate should have a college degree, supervisory experience, and excellent writing, communications, and computer skills. A demanding job for a highly motivated individual. Excellent Benefits. EEO employer. Cover letter and resume: JobForBrewer@gmail.com.


DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS--Mount Hope Housing--Oversee the implementation of multiple program components including: After School, Career Readiness, GED, Computer & Construction Skills Training, Adult Workforce Development, Summer Programs and Special Events. Provide technical assistance,supervision and evaluation of staff regarding program development, scheduling, curricula development, lesson planning and implementation of educational, recreational and cultural activities. Prepare statistical and narrative reports, maintain program data, progress reports and participant records. Assist the Vice President in the development of proposals for funding, contract development, budget modifications and overall contract compliance. Qualifications: Masters Degree preferred. Minimum 5 years proven work history managing social service programs for youth and adults. Superior supervisory, written/oral communication and computer skills. Solid experience in program development, funding, budgeting and contract compliance. Forward cover letter and resume to: Estel Fonseca,Vice President of Youth and Adult Services, Mount Hope Housing Company, 2003-05 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10453. E-mail: Estelmhhc@aol.com. Fax: 718.466.4788


DIRECTOR, CONTRACTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES--GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA--Director, Contracts and Administrative Services is responsible for contract development, creation, negotiation,and approval, reviewing all contracts signed on behalf of the organization. Contracts encompass a broad range of business requirements, professional services, licensing agreements, construction agreements, publishing, etc. Provides leadership and direction to purchasing and office services departments. Supervises the Purchasing Director and oversees procurement services to obtain quality, price, and service and the Office Services Manager in mail distribution, mass copying, shipment, supplies, etc. Director reports to CFO/Senior Vice President and assists with special projects related to finance management. Qualifications * Minimum 10 years' experience in business and/or finance management or related area with emphasis on contract creation, review, evaluation and negotiation including risk and general business law desired * Strong leadership skills and supervisory experience with expertise in budgeting, planning, staff motivation * Finance management experience, developing business cases, reconciling data, preparing reports * Knowledge of project planning and expertise in developing and administering business processes * Solid computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite * Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or related area or equivalent relevant experience; J.D. or master's degree in business management a plus EOE/Committed to Diversity Apply online with cover letter and resume in one document at www.girlscouts.org/careers


EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINERS--NYC Early Childhood Professional Development Institute--Early childhood trainers for family child care workshops. Experience and bilingual (Spanish) required; 4 - 25 hours/wk. Evening, weekend, and/or weekday schedules are available. Please visit www.earlychildhoodnyc.org for more details.


GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST--GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA--Governance Specialist develops cutting-edge governance resources, services and trainings that support boards of directors of Girl Scout councils, serving as an internal consultant and as corporate staff liaison ensuring high quality deliverables meet council needs. Provides technical expertise in governance and democratic process to councils, reviewing and recommending revisions to basic documents, e.g., bylaws, articles of incorporation and policies. Tracks sector trends, identifies best practices, and stays current on relevant legislation. * Minimum of 5 years' experience in a nonprofit organization preferred, with an emphasis on governance, board development and strategic planning * Expertise in researching, designing and developing cutting-edge governance resources, tools and training * Knowledge of regulations impacting nonprofits e.g. bylaws, articles of incorporation and other nonprofit legal documents * Strong consulting and customer service skills * Excellent training design, facilitation and presentation skills * Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite and experience developing Web content a plus * Travel approximately 30-40% * Driver's license required * Telecommuting an option EOE/Committed to Diversity Apply online with cover letter and resume in one document at www.girlscouts.org/careers


MSW CASE PLANNER-F/T--ENY/Brownsville Family Support Center--Social Work MSW CASE PLANNER - F/T for prevention program in Bklyn. Some eve hrs. req'd. Exclnt writing and organizational skills. B-lingual a+. Comp. salary, exclnt bnfts. Fax resume to JoAnn Josey-Henry, 718-385-2179 or e-mail to JHenry@ccbq.org


NURSE (RN OR LPN)--Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council Respite Center--Seeking a part time (20hrs/week) qualified RN or LPN to provide assistance in program supervision, case coordination, and client assessments for our Social Adult Day and Overnight Respite Programs for frail elderly clients. Experience working with the elderly preferred. Forward resumes to rkshields@rbscc.org or fax to 718-366-8874.


OUTREACH COORDINATOR--Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA)--The Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA) is looking for an enthusiastic individual to coordinate a proactive outreach program for the Quality New York (QNY),an Accreditation Facilitation Project. The successful candidate will work with targeted groups to increase the numbers of programs participating in QNY. A full description can be found at http://fpwa.org/cgi-bin/iowa/involved/jobs/index.html or www.QualityNewYork.org The successful candidate will have experience in Early Childhood Education either in teaching or administrative experience, excellent written and oral communication skills, proven ability to articulate ideas clearly and ability to speak confidently to large group. Applicants should be proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and should have a Bachelor's degree in related field or demonstrated equivalent experience essential. The successful candidate will be expected to become 'fluent' in the NAEYC Accreditation process quickly and then to be able to articulate the process and train others. We offer a competitive salary and benefits. The position is currently available. For more information about Quality New York, visit www.qualitynewyork.org. If you are interested in applying for this job, please send your resume and a letter of application to jobs@fpwa.org. Please indicate where you saw the advertisement. All applications should be received by April 4, 2008.


POLICY RESEARCH INTERN, SPRING 2008--Center for an Urban Future--The Center seeks an intern with experience in journalism or public policy research to assist staff in researching a variety of issues impacting New York City, primarily on studies related to economic development and workforce development. Responsibilities include extensive phone interviews, Web research, attending policy meetings and writing. Other duties include coordinating meetings with government officials and assisting on all reports. Intern must be able to commit to at least 20 hours a week. This is an unpaid internship. Start date: ASAP. To apply, send resume and cover letter to intern@nycfuture.org.


RN--Supportive Housing Mental Health site--Social service team, treating mentally ill adults living on W 92nd, looking for an RN to work 15-25 hours/week. Work with MD's, dynamic team, great location and flexible hours! Experience with mentally ill population is preferred. Contact Gloria Choi at gchoi@goddard.org or fax resume to 212-721-5406.


SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER, NEW YORK CHILD CARE SEED FUND--Low Income Investment Fund--New York Child Care Seed Fund (Seed Fund) is an innovative public private partnership designed to improve and expand child care facilities in New York. The Seed Fund is a program of the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF), a national community development financial institution. The major responsibilities include (1) providing technical assistance to individuals and organizations seeking to develop and finance child care centers, primarily those serving children from low and middle income families; (2) coordinating the provision of the Seed Funds' grants to child care providers; (3) assisting LIIF lending staff with understanding child care from the business, facility design, and programmatic perspectives; (4) developing capital financing training and technical assistance tools; (5) assisting with making and implementing policy recommendations to NY City agencies; and (6) implementing other activities to support child care centers and providers operations. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Capital Financing; Facility Development and Maintenance; New Product and Program Development; Evaluation and Impact Analysis; Strategic Planning & Direction Setting & Policy FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE - WWW.LIIFUND.ORG


UNION CAMPAIGN RESEARCHER--UNITE HERE--UNITE HERE is recruiting Research Analysts and Senior Research Analysts (with International Union and local union affiliate) to research, develop and carry out campaigns to win justice for low wage workers in food service, airport, hotel, and apparel industries. Candidates must show commitment to fighting for workers rights, and have some activist experience. Please complete on-line application information (including resume and cover letter) at http://jobs.unitehere.org/analystapp.php.


WEBMASTER--University at Albany--Short-term, Full-time Position Professional Development Program (PDP) The Professional Development Program of the University at Albany's Rockefeller College seeks candidates to fill a webmaster full-time position for the NYS Office of Children and Family Services Public Information Office on a short-term basis through September 2008. Position available to work from either the Albany, NY or New York City office. Webmaster position: *Develop, edit, and organize content for posting on the OCFS website and third-party video sites and social networking site. *Responsible for the overall function and appearance of the OCFS website. *Develop a strategy and long-range plan for OCFS website. *Design web pages using advanced graphic tools. *Organize content to create effective page design and navigational ease. *Develop agency-wide standards and protocols for designing web pages. *Maintain web servers and develop web-based interfaces. *Work with database tables and manage Object database Connections (ODBC). *Train State staff to effectively use various web development software packages. *Coordinate with other agency web-developers; coordinate postings. Salary: Commensurate with experience Please go to the Professional Development Program website at http://www.pdp.albany.edu to review a complete job description for posting PDP#0002, required qualifications, and application requirements. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Employment is through the Research Foundation of SUNY and is contingent upon funding. The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private, not-for-profit organization managing sponsored program activity for the University at Albany. The Research Foundation is an EO/AA/IRCA/.ADA Employer.

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