Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Afghanistan University Support and Workforce Development Program (USWDP)

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Application Deadline: Review begins immediately & continues until position is filled

Anticipated Start Date: August 01, 2017

Project Summary
Afghanistan University Support and Workforce Development Program (USWDP) is designed to help Afghanistan's higher education professionals effectively manage the growth of tertiary education while improving academic quality. Building on the successes of the Afghanistan Higher Education Project and other initiatives, the USWDP project will improve the management capacity of the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and up to 11 public universities to ensure quality education and employment for a larger number of Afghan men and women. It will also assist in developing learning environments that foster well qualified and professional faculty members, highly capable and motivated students, diverse and market-oriented academic programs, sustainable public-private collaboration, international university partnerships, and other innovations that move Afghanistan toward the higher education system it deserves.


Job Summary: The Short-Term Technical Assistant will be work with the USWDP field staff at eleven University Career Centers to ensure the successful implementation of a newly modified Career Center Model in Afghanistan.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Review existing project evaluation reports (i.e. Project Mid-term Evaluation Report and Program Technical Quality Assessment Report) ensuring the newly modified Career Center Model is aligned and suggest possible changes to the newly modified Career Center Model.
  2. In close consultation with University Support Department, review each function of the modified Career Center model and make sure all the recommendations of the mid-term review team are fully considered for implementation.
  3. Design and deliver training sessions on Career Counseling, Internships and Student Placement to the Heads of Career Centers, other field staff who are engaged in workforce development activities and the university counterparts who work with the University Support department.
  4. Provide technical guidance and feedback to the Career Center staff as they establish Career Centers at their respective universities.
  5. Assist the Heads of Career Centers in the development of their Annual Career Center Action Plans.
  6. Assist the University Support team in efforts to enhance visibility of University Career Centers in Afghanistan through the development of Career Center brochures and other written materials.
  7. Work with Career Center Staff to draft an internship manual for the internship programs.
  8. Assist the University Support Staff in the design and facilitation of the University Support Annual Coordination Workshop.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  1. University Education (Master's Degree with five years' work experience or Bachelor Degree with seven years' experience) in higher education and/or student career services.
  2. Experience of creating and/or recreating Career Development Centers in the past.
  3. Experience and ability to translate data analysis into marketing actions and activities that promote the Career Center, on and beyond the university.
  4. Experience in design and execution of Career Centers in developing countries such as Afghanistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan and/or Central Asia.
  5. Experience in redeveloping Career Centers after third party assessment and recommendations for change.
  6. Strong inter-personal skills and written and oral communication skills.
  7. Ability to organize and effectively follow through on multiple complex tasks.
  8. Good judgment and decision-making skills.
  9. Knowledge of Afghan culture, international norms of conduct, and the current political situation in Afghanistan.
  10. Ability to travel to provinces (Kabul, Balkh and Herat)
  11. Ability to work both independently and in a team.
  12. Excellent coordination and communication skills.
How to Apply
Submit a CV and a letter of interest to the following email address for consideration. To facilitate review, please include names and contact information for three professional relevant references. The title of the position being applied for must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.

hepcie@inbox.com
We thank all individuals for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Center for International Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
http:/www.umass.edu/cie

Thursday, June 15, 2017

We're not going anywhere :)


The News-Press and Naples Daily News reported today that, "... the board voted to eliminate FGCU's master of education in school counseling degree program. FGCU stopped enrolling new students in the program in 2016"

We are still here and will be for the long-term! The FGCU Counseling program consolidated its two school counseling master’s programs (MED and MA) under the MA degree. No students have been admitted to the MED since 2015 and all school counseling students will continue to graduate with high quality and fully CACREP accredited and Florida DOE approved degrees under the Master of Arts in School Counseling

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

“Substances of Abuse” Workshop

Gulfcoast Mental Health Counselors, Inc. presents:

July 24th 2017 Workshop 11:30-2pm

“Substances of Abuse”

Dr. Joshua Hersh, Psychiatrist – 2 CEU’s

Registration closes at 5PM on July 20th.

Reserve your spot at:

Monday, June 12, 2017

Admissions specialist and community liaison position-

Cypress West Intensive Outpatient Program
  
Admissions specialist and community liaison position-
  • ·       Answer phone calls from potential clients and be a point of contact for referral sources and community partners.
  • ·       Conduct in-depth screening and assessments of potential clients for our outpatient substance abuse and co-occurring treatment program.
  • ·       Provide thorough and complete information to potential clients and referral sources about our treatment program, levels of care, clinical model and curriculum.
  • ·       Coordinate insurance, financial and logistical matters for all potential clients.
  • ·       Conduct orientation process with all new clients.
  • ·       Develop and nurture community relationships with service providers, practitioners and community organizations to ensure awareness and education about our program and the services we provide.

The position has a flexible part time schedule with hours varying from week to week.  Please call us at 239-309-6635 if you are interested or would like to learn more about the position.  





Sunday, June 11, 2017

Academic High School Guidance Counselor Las Vegas


Academic High School Guidance Counselor 
Beacon Academy of Nevada - Las Vegas, NV 
$40,000 - $60,000 a year

Under the direct supervision of School Administrator, this position will provide secondary school guidance and counseling services, programs and activities conducted at and for Beacon Academy of Nevada.

Read more:
https://www.indeed.com/job/academic-high-school-guidance-counselor-68978695c9d3f2d4

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Per diem substance abuse counselor

Counseling of Southwest Florida has a job opening for a per diem substance abuse counselor for our counseling center in Naples Florida.  We are looking for someone to start immediately, as the position is currently open.

  • ·         A per diem substance abuse counselor is responsible for facilitating substance abuse educational group sessions and relapse prevention focused substance abuse groups.
  • ·         A per diem substance abuse counselor is also responsible to conduct psychosocial substance abuse, anger management, and Batterer’s intervention assessments, as well as new client orientation.
  • ·         A per diem substance abuse counselor will conduct individual substance abuse therapy sessions.
  • ·         A per diem substance abuse counselor will develop individualized treatment plans with clients and maintain clinical documentation in the clients chart for all clinical services rendered.
  • ·         Schedule would require evening and daytime hours to conduct clinical services.


Call 239-775-0039 or email cportner@portnercounseling.com to inquire about the position or submit your resume.







  

Friday, June 9, 2017

Grant Specialist


Company Name: Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc.

Company Web Site: http://www.SoukupStrategicSolutions.com

About Our Organization: The mission of Soukup Strategic Solutions is to provide nonprofit organizations with practical support and strategies that will help them succeed in fulfilling their missions.

Job Location: Work will be performed primarily at the Company office. Meetings will be required at client offices and other locations throughout the Southwest Florida community. Some
travel outside of Southwest Florida is required.

Time Commitment: This is a full-time position of 40-hours per week. Some evening and
weekend hours will be required to fulfill client needs.

Salary Range: $40,000 - $55,000 per year

Purpose: Responsible for planning, developing and coordinating the Company's grant writing
activities on behalf of non-profit clients.

Job Tasks:

Grant Research
• Develop a deep understanding of clients’ programmatic, offerings, innovations and
data to drive and inform grant writing strategy
• Research and monitor grant opportunities at the federal, state and local level which
match clients’ priorities for funding their programs and services
Grant Writing
• Prepare grant proposals on behalf of clients, including all required attachments, and
submit in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with grant submission guidelines
• Work closely with the Client to determine goals and objectives and budget, relating to
specific funding requests
• Prepare budgets and gather letters of support and required materials needed from the
Client to complete funding requests
• Submit grant proposals on behalf of clients prior to the deadline and maintain
documentation of submission2
Grant Monitoring
• Maintain grant records, including but not limited to, files of all proposals, contracts
and reports
• For each client, create and maintain a deadline-driven calendar of grant deadlines and
activities, including cultivation activities
• Track and report funders’ responses to requests
• Submit quarterly and annual reports on behalf of the Client to funders in the manner
specified by each funder
• Act as central support figure to grantors on the Client’s behalf from application
through implementation
• Provide excellent customer service to clients by offering technical support, tools and
problem resolution for grant-related activities
General
• Meet with supervisor
• Communicate with clients, vendors and Company employees by phone, email and in
person
• Prepare reports on work activities and progress toward Company objectives
• Keep track of and report time on Company timesheet
• Collaborate with other Company employees and interns
• Other general duties in support of the Company’s grant writing strategies
Work Context
• Requires remaining stationary for periods of up to four hours
• Requires telephone conversations
• Requires interfacing with a computer
• Requires use of electronic mail
• Requires writing letters, memos, articles and reports
• Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
• Requires work with others in a group or team
• Requires work with external customers or the public
• Requires being exact or highly accurate
• Mistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences
• Requires meeting strict deadlines
• Opportunity to make decisions without supervision
• Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the
company
• Includes traveling to various locations on and off campus
• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
• Includes responsibility for work outcomes and results3
Education and Experience
Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree required (degree in English Writing, Marketing, Communications
or Journalism preferred)
Experience:
• Demonstrated professional experience in grant writing (3 years required; 5+ years
preferred)
Specific Knowledge / Skills Required:
• Customer service
• English language and grammar
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to meet aggressive deadlines on multiple projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of the grant writing process from research to reporting
• Excellent proofreading skills
Specific Knowledge / Skills Preferred:
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential
• Donor Perfect, Raiser’s Edge or other donor management software
• eCivis, Grant Station or other grant research platforms
• Demonstrated success soliciting government funded grants
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, writing samples, and three
references to erika@soukupstrategicsolutions.com

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

1.0 FTE Guidance Counselor opening for Yorkville Middle School.

A collaborative and flexible school counselor to support the Developmental Counseling Model for middle level students is needed at Yorkville Middle School. This position delivers services through the framework of ensuring that students are acquiring skills and knowledge in the three areas of academics, college and career, and social emotional. This position requires preventive and crisis counseling, academic goal setting, and providing direct instruction of the social emotional curriculum. This position is an integral component to the transition process of our students from elementary school to high school as well as the course selection process. This position requires the collection and use of data to set goals within the problem solving process. Strong oral and written communication skills for effective and efficient communication with all stakeholders is needed as well as the ability to build a partnership with student families.

Read and apply: 
https://www.k12jobspot.com/Job/Detail/2165567

Friday, June 2, 2017

Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, Florida has school counseling vacancies.

Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, Florida has school counseling vacancies.  See the job description below and apply now.
Provides counseling services for students by designing and implementing a multi-layered, comprehensive, and accountable guidance program in which equity, access, and academic success for all students are the focus.