Updated August 30, 2010
PURPOSE: To provide client services and to provide assistance and support to other program staff in order to facilitate the daily operation of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon HIV Services.
ACCOUNTABILITY: To the mission and goals of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) as determined by the Board of Directors, and administered by the Executive Director and his/her delegates.
REPORTS TO: HIV Services Program Manager.
DIRECT REPORTS: Volunteers
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Encourage a spirit of hospitality, organization and community within the HIV Day Center.
- Manage Day Center food service. This includes:
- Ensure adequate supplies and equipment including weekly shopping for supplies.
- Plan and prepare client breakfasts.
- Oversee transport and service of client lunches (pick up lunches from EMO’s Patton Home kitchen and transport to the Day Center when there are not volunteers available to do so).
- Supervise volunteers working in the kitchen and client service areas.
- Supervise custodial workers and volunteers involved in clean up from meals and providing housekeeping services for the Center.
- Recruit, orient, supervise and manage all Day Center and DBX volunteers.
- Prepare the center to receive clients each morning.
- Drive an EMO vehicle to transport clients on field trips.
- Coordinate all components of the DBX program, including:
- New client intake procedure
- DBX record keeping/reporting to Ryan White administrator
- DBX record keeping/billing to Medicaid program
- Scheduling volunteers and planning delivery routes.
- Ensure the safety of clients, staff and volunteers by enforcing client compliance with HIV Day Center policies and rules.
- Be prepared to fill the role of acting program manager when program manager experiences an extended absence.
- Participate in mandatory meetings and trainings.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to work within the mission, vision and ethics of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon.
- Willingness and ability to work in a respectful manner with people of diverse ethnicity, socio-economic circumstances, religion, culture and sexual orientation.
- Requires valid Oregon Drivers License and evidence of insurability.
- Knowledge of HIV disease and related issues.
- Current food handlers permit.
- Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members and with volunteers.
- Able to meet all physical requirements of work assignments.
- Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor.
- High tolerance for ambiguity and change.
- Spanish language proficiency is desirable.
- Possess skills/abilities and/or education/experience necessary to perform the duties of the position.
WORK HOURS: Regular fulltime position, 40 hours per week.
SALARY: $28,000-$34,000 / year
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume no later than 5 p.m. on September 7, 2010, to lrosshunt@emoregon.org or Day Center, 2941 NE Ainsworth, Portland, OR 97211, or fax to (503) 460-3933.
PURPOSE: To work with and continue to grow a coalition of faith communities and community partners aimed at preventing childhood obesity and obesity-related health conditions through changes to the congregational environment (policies and guidelines promoting healthy eating and physical activity, building and land use, and fostering leadership and a culture of wellness). The Corvallis-area Interfaith Wellness Coalition will also work on community-level and policy advocacy, sometimes in conjunction with the Portland Interfaith Wellness Coalition. This position will complete a pilot project funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation called "Faith-based Advocacy: Galvanizing Communities to End Childhood Obesity” and promote the use of the Congregational Health Index (CHI) assessment tool and planning guide, primarily to Latino congregations in Linn, Marion and Benton Counties. It will involve similar work under another grant. The project is being undertaken by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s (EMO) Interfaith Food and Farms Partnership (IFFP).
ACCOUNTABILITY: This position is accountable to the Environmental Ministries Director. The Project Coordinator is also accountable to the mission and goals of EMO as determined by the Board of Directors, and as administered by the Executive Director and his/her delegates.
REPORTS TO: Environmental Ministries Director
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Nurture and expand a Corvallis-area based Interfaith Wellness Coalition that equips and mobilizes faith communities to take action to end childhood obesity.
- Build trusting and productive relationships with project partners, including congregations of diverse faiths, health agencies and community groups; work in close collaboration with these partners as well as the Portland Wellness Coordinator, Project Director and Wellness Project Specialist.
- Recruitment for and implementation of fall 2010 clergy wellness breakfast in Corvallis.
- Recruit at least two new congregations to use the CHI health environmental assessment tool and provide technical assistance as congregations work through the assessment process, create action plans for a healthier setting, and implement policy and building change projects; collect, analyze and share the results.
- Keep up to date on public health best practices and incorporate information into program delivery.
- Develop educational or outreach materials, such as brochures and flyers, web content, sample policies, case studies and instructions for action plan projects.
- Publicize and share the project model through press releases, interviews and presentations at congregations or professional meetings.
- Research policy or community planning initiatives related to access to healthy food and physical activity, and strategize how to involve the coalition in impacting these issues or policies.
- Document development of project and assist with project evaluation and reporting.
- Assist with seeking additional project funding through grants.
- Assist with other IFFP events and projects, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of and passion for impacting public health issues, health education, the childhood obesity epidemic, health inequities, and food security/hunger issues.
- Ability to comprehend a grant-funded project and identify efficient and effective implementation steps.
- Proven project coordination skills.
- Experience working with disadvantaged communities and/or Latino populations.
- Spanish language proficiency.
- Self-starter with excellent follow-through.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
- Familiarity and experience working with faith communities and community-based organizations.
- Ability and willingness to work within the mission, vision and ethics of EMO.
- Willingness and ability to work with people of diverse ethnicity, socio-economic circumstance, religion, culture and sexual orientation.
- High-level organization and prioritization skills and ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor.
- High tolerance for ambiguity and change.
- Bachelors degree and/or experience in related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grant administration and reporting experience.
- Bicultural candidates or persons with significant cross-cultural experience preferred.
- Experience with public policy and advocacy.
WORK HOURS: Part-time, 20 to 25 hours per week. Hours are generally flexible; some evening and weekend hours will be required for events and meetings. Must work some hours that overlap with other staff in Corvallis office for coordination and mutual support. Occasional travel to Portland.
DURATION: Mid-September 2010 to March 30, 2011. Extension possible if funding is received.
SALARY: $17.50 per hour.
BENEFITS: All regular employees are eligible for vacation, holidays, sick leave, credit union, employee assistance program and employee trainings. Employees in exempt positions that are at least 0.50 FTE or non-exempt positions that are 20 hours per week or more also receive medical insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance and life insurance, per eligibility requirements.
LOCATION: Benton, Linn and Marion Counties. Own transportation necessary to get to rural locations.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send resume, three references and cover letter. Mail to EMO, Attn: Krystal Sharinghousen, 0245 SW Bancroft, Suite B, Portland, OR 97239; fax to (503) 223-7007; or e-mail to emo@emoregon.org.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: September 9, 2010.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees (does not include on-call or temporary employees) which includes:
- holidays
- credit union
- vacation
- sick leave
- employee trainings
- employee assistance program
Additional benefits for regular non-exempt employees in positions which are 20 hours per week or more and regular employees in exempt positions that are .50 FTE or more also include:
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- disability insurance
If the position requests a cover letter and resume, they may be e-mailed to emo@emoregon.org. Please attach your cover letter and resume in a MS Word, Rich Text or ASCII format.
Download an Application Packet or please call (503) 221-1054 or come in to our central office (address listed at top of page). Directions to EMO.
EMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
