Employment Opportunities

Postions presently open :

• Assistant Coordinator - UCM Community Center at Sacramento
• Lead Teacher - BEL Center
• Assistant Teacher - BEL Center
• Classroom Aide - BEL Center
• Computer Learning Center Site Director - UCM Community Center at Sacramento
• Social Worker for Community Housing Resource Program (CHRP)

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TITLE :   ASSISTANT COORDINATOR—SACRAMENTO NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Answer telephone; identify needs of caller and direct call to appropriate person/department.  Take accurate messages.
• Greet guest and maintain a visitor sign in list and complete daily attendance report.
• Answer questions about Center services and programs, or refer inquiries to Coordinator.
• Provide administrative support to Coordinator.
• Actively collaborate and cooperate with other community-based organizations to develop, maintain and provide appropriate activities at the Center.
• Schedule activities, avoiding conflicts and update daily activity board.
• Research available services, as requested by Coordinator.
• Coordinate use of the facility for groups, organizations, and individuals interested in using the facility for group meetings, activities and classes.
• Make community-use application and policy available to the public.
• Publish and distribute a bi-monthly community newsletter.
• Develop a network of volunteers.
• Provide on-site orientation and supervision of volunteers.
• Foster the establishment and growth of a Neighborhood Council that will plan community events and oversee Center operations.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Neighborhood Council as directed by Coordinator.
• Develop programs and activities initiated by the Neighborhood Council.
• Collect data for evaluation, such as satisfaction surveys.
• Update community resource contacts bi-monthly.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.  At least two years related experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Dependable and able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends hours.
• Valid driver's license, clear driving records and access to a car preferred.
• Basic understanding of support staff.
• Experience working with the public.
• Excellent communications and public relations abilities.
• Enjoy meeting and working with all people.  Exhibit pleasant personality.
• Possess a positive, helpful, can-do attitude.
• Demonstrate excellent English skills in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to produce, save, retrieve, produce a basic newsletter, calendar and print files in Microsoft Office.
• Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines.
• Able to meet U.S. Department of Justice requirements for Employment Eligibility Verification.
• Must have a clear Virginia Central Registry check as dictated by the Code of Virginia 63.1-198.1.  In addition, there must be a clear finding for other criminal offense in the Virginia Criminal History record for not less than five years prior to date of services.

SALARY:    $ 12.00 per hr

FAX YOUR RESUME TO (703)768-4788

OR MAIL/EMAIL TO

Attn:  Human Resources

7511 Fordson Road

Alexandria, VA  22306

Email:  da@ucmagency.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

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TITLE: BEL Center Lead Teacher

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Work with staff to implement developmentally appropriate high/scope curriculum.
• Assist in observation of behavior and assessment and plan developmentally appropriate activities.
• Establish positive relationship with parents and encourage participation of parents in parent-child activities.
• Participates in planning and staff meetings as well as staff development programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.A. in Early Childhood Education or related field and three years experience working with preschool children, and/or CDA.
• Ability to communicate well in English.
• Knowledge of child development and childcare.
• Ability to exhibit appropriate work habits.
• Willingness to work in a team.
• Able to meet U.S. Department of Justice requirements for Employment Eligibility Verification.
• Have physical stamina to fulfill all work requirements during assigned working hours.
• Must have a clear Virginia Central Registry check as dictated by the Code of Virginia 63.1-198.1.  In addition, there must be a clear finding for other criminal offenses in the Virginia Criminal History Record for not less than five years prior to date of service.
• CPR certification helpful and TB Test of negative required.

SALARY:  $24,000 - $27,000

FAX YOUR RESUME TO (703) 768-4788

Email: da@ucmagency.org

or mail resume to:

ATTN: Personnel

7511 Fordson Road Alexandria, VA 22306

Equal Opportunity Employer

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                                                 TITLE:  Assistant Teacher—BEL Center

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Understand and implement the Minimum Standards of Licensed Child Day Care Centers (Department of Social Services, Commonwealth of Virginia)

Treat each child with dignity and respect, recognizing and considering the individual needs of each child in relation to cultural and socioeconomic background, handicaps, special talents and interests, style and pace of learning; communicate effectively and appropriately with the age group assigned;

Provide a nurturing atmosphere for the children demonstrated by interacting on child's eye level, sitting on the floor with children, providing appropriate physical contact for comforting and reassurance;

Follow all procedures and requirements to assure the safety of the children in the assigned environment;

Assist the teacher in implementing the lesson plan, center program and supervision of children.

REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma; progress towards Child Development Associate (CDA) and two years early childhood experience.

Able to communicate effectively in English with staff and parents both verbally and in writing.

Within 90-day introductory period, completed CPR and first aid training, or present proof of CPR training within past year and first aid training within past three years.  Update CPR training annually and first aid every three years.

Must have a clear Virginia Central Registry check as dictated by the Code of Virginia 63.1-198.1.  In addition, there must be a clear finding for other criminal offenses in the Virginia Criminal History record for not less than five years prior to date of service.

Receive an annual negative report of TB screening prior to starting date.

Able to meet requirements for Employment Eligibility Verification.

Agree to flexible working hours, not to exceed the required number of hours per pay period.

Agree to flexible classroom and duty assignments.

Demonstrate consistent pleasant disposition towards children, parents and staff.

SALARY                      $ 10.00 per hour and Excellent Benefits

CLOSING DATE:       April 18, 2008

FAX YOUR RESUME TO (703)768-4788

Email: da@ucmagency.org

or mail resume to:

ATTN: Personnel

7511 Fordson Road Alexandria, VA 22306

Equal Opportunity Employer

TITLE:  BEL Center Classroom Aide

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide a nurturing atmosphere for the children demonstrated by interacting on child's eye level, sitting on the floor with children, providing appropriate physical contact for comforting and reassurance.
• Work interactively with children in all activity areas in classroom or outdoors as assigned.
• Assist the teaching staff in accomplishing the daily program planned by the Teacher.
• Support teaching staff in carrying out center's discipline policy.
• Gather supplies and foods, prepare and serve breakfast and snacks according to planned menu; clean up afterwards including cleaning high chairs, tables and floors.
• Assist in preparation of materials and equipment for daily planned activities; clean up and store materials at completion.
• Assist in preparation and supervision of lunch; clean up afterwards including cleaning high chairs, tables, dishes and floors.
• Prepare room for nap by moving furniture and placing cots on floor; help in settling children down for nap; return cots and furniture after nap time.
• Work with children in daily toileting and diapering routine.
• Assist with special center-wide projects and activities as assigned.
• Assist staff in general maintenance of classroom environment including picking up and sorting toys, moving furniture.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Classroom Aides shall be at least 18 years of age and shall meet the general qualifications, health, orientation training, and staff development requirements for the applicable position.
• Be actively working on Child Development Associate (CDA) or related education certificate, using time other than regular working hours.
• Able to communicate effectively in English with staff and parents both verbally and in writing.  Ask questions and communicate with Teacher in regard to assigned tasks.
• Preferably bilingual.
• Must have a clear Virginia Central Registry check as dictated by the Code of Virginia 63.1-198.1.  In addition, there must be a clear finding for other criminal offenses in the Virginia Criminal History record for not less than five years prior to date of service.
• Receive an annual negative report of TB screening prior to starting date.
• Within 90day introductory period, completed CPR and first aid training, or present proof of CPR training within past year and first aid training within past three years.  Update CPR training annually and first aid every three years.
• Able to meet requirements for Employment Eligibility Verification.
• Agree to flexible working hours, not to exceed the required number of hours per pay period.
• Agree to flexible classroom, schedule, and duty assignments.

SALARY:   $8.00 per hour and Excellent Benefits

 FAX YOUR RESUME TO (703) 768-4788

Email: da@ucmagency.org

stop by to complete an application or mail resume to:

ATTN: Director of Human Resources

7511 Fordson Road Alexandria, VA 22306

Equal Opportunity Employer

Computer Learning Center Partnership (CLCP) Site Director

(Part-Time 24 hours per week)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise Center staff, to include work-study students and volunteers.
• Develop and deliver classes in a variety of applications to improve student proficiency in computer usage.
• Monitor the progress of all enrolled students, conducting assessment tests for those entering the program and regularly evaluating student’s progress.
• Conduct a variety of outreach activities to the residents to encourage attendance at the Center.
• Provide monthly attendance records and progress reports to the CLCP Manager.
• Make recommendations for program improvement to the CLCP Manager.
• Maintain an appealing, safe and clean environment in the center.
• Cultivate ands maintain positive relationships with property managers, resident councils, volunteers, parents of the children who attend and CLCP council members.
• Plan periodic “open house” demonstration classes for stakeholders and parents of the children who are enrolled.
• Keep abreast of education technology, trends and innovations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited college/university and pertinent experience in community based programs and/or related fields and one year relevant experience with computer utilization.
• Ability to coordinate the development and teaching of a variety of classes in computer usage.
• Cultural awareness to successfully interact with diverse population.
• Ability to install, configure and maintain equipment, computers, internet connections, software, scanners, etc.
• Must be a team player.
• Excellent communications and public relations abilities.
• Enjoy meeting and working with all people.  Exhibit pleasant personality.
• Possess a positive, helpful, can-do attitude.
• Demonstrate excellent English skills in written and verbal communication.
• Able to meet U.S. Department of Justice requirements for Employment Eligibility Verification.
• Must have a clear Virginia Central Registry check as dictated by the Code of Virginia 63.1-198.1.  In addition, there must be a clear finding for other criminal offense in the Virginia Criminal History record for not less than five years prior to date of services.
• Physical expectation:  have physical stamina to fulfill all work requirements during assigned working hours.

 WAGES: $18.54 per hour and Excellent Benefits

FAX YOUR RESUME TO (703)768-4788

OR MAIL TO

7511 Fordson Road

Alexandria, VA  22306

da@ucmagency.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

Social Worker for Community Housing Resource Program (CHRP)

Posted: April 23, 2008

TITLE: Community Housing Resource Program Social Worker

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide intensive case management services to participants in programs.
• Collect and disperse funds following UCM procedures, maintaining appropriate records.
• Work with participating agencies to develop comprehensive individualized service plans for participants.
• Work with program participants using social work ethics and methodology to achieve goals.
• Make regular home visits and perform monthly home inspections to ensure clients are residing in safe and clean environments.
• Keep accurate records/progress notes of clinical interactions with clients.

REQUIREMENTS

• A MSW degree or equivalent work experience preferably in social work or education. Licensed or license eligible. 
• Have strong interviewing and intuitive skills. 
• Familiar and sympathetic regarding cultural mores.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation available.
• Able to meet U.S. Department of Justice requirements for Employment Eligibility Verification.
• Physical expectations:  have physical stamina to fulfill all work requirements during assigned working hours.

SALARY    $40K and excellent benefits

FAX YOUR RESUME TO (703)768-4788 OR Email da@ucmagency.org

OR MAIL TO

7511 Fordson Road

Alexandria, VA  22306

ATTN: HR

Equal Opportunity Employer