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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Focus Group on Software Usage

Focus Group on Software Usage (West LA)
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SRO Housing Corporation Job Posting

SRO Housing Corporation
Job Posting

Open Positions as of November 29, 2010

Assistant Property Manager
Full-time position: The Assistant Property Manager will support the Property Manager
with the operation of an SRO affordable housing building. Some of the responsibilities
will include ensuring the property is safe and sanitary; maintaining the property’s
physical assets; providing a quality living environment for the residents; assisting
residents move in; and establishing a positive working relationship with the community
and organization’s employees. Other duties may include supervising other housing staff;
collecting rent; entering work orders and cash receipts into Yardi; distributing
correspondences to residents; and ordering supplies. High school diploma or GED
required. Customer service and property management background is preferred.
Criminal, employment and education background check required. Must pass physical
and drug tests. Salary is $8.75 per hour plus free apartment and other great benefits.

Occupancy Specialist
Full-Time Position: The Occupancy Specialist will provide technical support to the
Compliance Administrator/Rental Office. Oversees the Rental Office and coordinates all
aspects of screening applicants for placement into affordable housing programs,
including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit programs (LIHTC); This entails carrying out
waiting list procedures, applicant screening, maintaining files, leasing, move-in/out
paperwork, and assisting with periodic and annual tenant certifications. Maintains and
utilizes specified forms for all tenant screening, leasing and re-certification procedures,
including Section 8 Housing Programs; Assists with the proper application of various
resident selection criteria, lease-ups, weekly vacancy reports and listings of available
housing opportunities. A minimum of 3 years of experience with Affordable Housing
Programs, LIHTC, LAHD; Section 8 Programs, i.e., Shelter plus Care, Moderate Rehab
Services, and Project Based High School diploma, GED required and Certified
Occupancy Specialist preferred; Customer service and property management
background is preferred; Criminal, employment and education background check
required; Must pass physical and drug tests; Salary is $35,000-45,000 per year and
other great benefits.

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Case Manager - Avenues to Work Program
Full-time position: The Case Manager will provide ongoing case management, housing
placement and employment counseling for clients who are homeless and may have
special needs; work with clients to place in permanent housing; maintain an assigned
client caseload; screen and assess client situations; assist in developing, implementing
and monitoring an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) tailored specifically to each client's
needs; provide information and assistance to clients in obtaining services offered by
SRO Housing Corporation and other community resources. Bachelor’s degree in
employment-related areas such as Vocational Rehabilitation, Business, Economics,
Labor Relations, or related fields preferred; Must have proven track record placing
clients in permanent housing; Demonstrated successful experience in a community-
based, social-service/ employment agency with two or more years experience,
preferably in a nonprofit environment; Criminal, employment and education background
check required; Must pass physical and drug tests; Valid CA Driver License and proof of
liability insurance. Salary is $28,000 - 31,000/yr plus great benefits.

Case Manager- Permanent Supportive Housing Programs
Full-Time position: The Case Manager will provide ongoing case management for clients
who are homeless and present with special needs; maintain an assigned client
caseload; screen and assess client situations; assist in developing, implementing and
monitoring an Individual Action Plan tailored specifically to each client's needs; provide
information and assistance to clients in obtaining services offered by SRO Housing
Corporation and other community resources; Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services
area, e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology, Human Services,
Anthropology, Public Health and one to two years social service experience in a
nonprofit environment; or an Associate degree in a Human Services area and
demonstrated successful experience in a community-based, social-service agency with
three or more years experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment; specific
training/experience working with homeless persons who may have co-occurring
conditions such as mental illness, HIV/AIDS, substance addiction; Must be bilingual
(English/Spanish); Criminal, employment and education background check required;
must pass physical and drug tests; Valid CA Driver License and proof of liability
insurance. Salary is $27,000 - 30,000/yr plus great benefits.

Janitor
Full-time position: The Janitor cleans and maintains common areas of SRO properties.
The Janitor will empty trash, sweep, mop and/or vacuum (depending on floor surface) all
floors; wash walls, clean glass, shower doors, mirrors, windows, toilets, sinks, stove
tops, window ledges, sills; stock bathrooms with all necessary products, such as toilet
paper, seat liners, paper towels, soap, etc.; Ability to relate to a wide variety of people,
interact with chemicals without adverse reaction, physical ability to perform routine
cleaning as required and attention to detail. High school diploma or GED preferred;
Criminal, employment and education background check required. Must pass physical
and drug tests. Salary is $8.00 plus great benefits.

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Security Supervisor
Full-time position: The Security Supervisor plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises
the security functions for several SRO properties. Some of the responsibilities include
supervising and training a team of security guards; overseeing two parks and park
workers; writing safety and emergency evacuation plans, administrative policies and
procedures and security assessment reports; planning, coordinating and maintaining the
security monitoring systems; and evaluating work standards and methods to ensure
efficiency of guards and patrols. Duties are performed with considerable independence
under the supervision of the Facilities Director. High school diploma or GED is required.
Five years of experience overseeing the physical security services of a large
organization, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity. A valid California
Driver License is required. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
as well as advanced computer skills. Criminal, employment and education background
check required. Must pass physical and drug tests. Salary is $33,000-40,000/yr plus
great benefits.

E-mail or fax resume to:
SRO Housing Corporation
Human Resources Department
humanresources@srohousing.org
(213) 633-5461 (fax)

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Flexible Part-time job in the Valley

Part Time Job Flexible (The Valley)
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Lead Organizer Long Beach

Lead Organizer (Long Beach)
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Noodles taste test $35

Men and Women needed for Noodle Taste Test (San Fernando Valley)
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Game research $25

Participate in Game Research (Playa Vista, CA)
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iPad users research interview $60


iPad Users - Research Interview - $60 (Los Angeles)

Date: 2010-12-06, 1:31PM PST

Reply to: job-xe28b-2098673806@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]


Fun and interesting iPad research discussion.



Please respond with the following information and we will contact you with a few qualifying questions.



Name:


Age:


City of Residence:


How long have you owned your ipad:


Contact Phone:



Which of the following activities do you use your ipad for? Answer Y or N



email:


browse/search the web:


read books:


play games:


watch movies:


watch videos:


listen to music:


view photos:


buy movie tickets through ipad or online:


get maps/directions:


take notes/school/business:


online banking:


watch sports:



This is 100% research with no solicitation of any kind. Thank you for your time and consideration.




Location: Los Angeles

Compensation: $60.00 1-hour participation

Telecommuting is ok.

OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.

Please, no phone calls about this job!

Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

PostingID: 2098673806
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Job Announcement: Community Organizer with All of Us or None

All of Us or None

Job Description – Los Angeles Organizer





All of Us or None is an organization of formerly-incarcerated people,
prisoners, and our families. We are a civil and human rights
movement, working to win full restoration of rights for people when
they come out of jail or prison, and to eliminate all forms of
discrimination that we encounter because of past convictions and
imprisonment.



Purpose:

To assist with the every day operations, growth, and activities of All
of Us or None-Los Angeles

To help build, consolidate and coordinate All of Us or None chapters
in Southern California



Responsibilities:

§ Outreach and Membership development:

§ Develop partnerships with community organizations and service
providers, attend community meetings representing All of Us or None

§ Participate in chapter development strategies: outreach,
membership and volunteer recruitment and follow-up

§ Assist in developing leadership training and political
education curriculum

§ Define, delegate, and coordinate tasks for interns and volunteers

§ Maintain database of members and allies

§ Campaign Planning and Public Advocacy

§ Meet and correspond with elected officials to advocate for full
restoration of our rights, particularly focusing on Ban the Box in Los
Angeles County as a whole

§ Coordinate the Ban the Box Organizing Committee – develop
agendas, notify members of meetings, ensure follow up on designated
tasks

§ Assist in formulation of strategies and activities to move
campaigns forward

§ Participate in public speaking opportunities on behalf of the
campaign and All of Us or None

§ Develop methods for volunteers and members to engage in
effective public advocacy and public education

§ Attend conferences and coalition events to promote the All of
Us or None program

§ Fund-Raising

§ Represent All of Us or None and LSPC during site visits with funders

§ Review grant proposals

§ Develop grassroots fund-raising strategies, including major
donor outreach

§ Regional Coordination:

§ Meet with members from other Southern California chapters quarterly

§ Post action items to TakeActionCA.org for all Southern
California chapters

§ Participate in monthly statewide conference calls

§ Assist in regional coordination of statewide campaigns (such as
voter education outreach)

§ Follow up with contacts in Southern California expressing
interest in founding an All of Us or None Organizing Committee, or
launching a Ban the Box campaign





Qualifications:

Formerly-incarcerated person, or extensive knowledge of and experience
with the criminal justice system

Understanding of All of Us or None policy goals and overall program

Critical understanding of the criminal justice system, the barriers
faced by people returning home from prison, and a passion to impact
policy in this area

Broad commitment to social justice organizing and principles

Desire and ability to build leadership among formerly-incarcerated people

Able to travel and work some weekends –should own a car, have a
drivers’ license and insurance



Required Skills:

Good administrative skills: able to organize and access information,
answer phone and e-mail messages, keep well-organized paper and
electronic files

WORD, Excel, and e-mail/Internet computer skills

Strong communication skills – oral and written: ability to write
letters and present our point of view clearly

Self-starter/self-motivated: Able to work with minimum supervision,
Able to define next steps

Critical thinking skills: able to think strategically, able to define
and plan next steps

Able to accept direction from All of Us or None program staff
regardless of race, gender, age, class, or sexual orientation

Ability to interact, respect, and communicate across all lines that
divide us: race, class, age, gender, sexual orientation

Some fund-raising experience helpful

Open-minded, good listening skills

Commitment to follow up with organizing and networking contacts

Reliable and responsible; a team member

Policy advocacy experience, and/or knowledge of local and statewide
political process a plus

Able to travel and to work some weekends, late nights, and early mornings



Salary Range:

$35,000-$40,000, depending on Experience. Medical benefits included.



Applicants should submit a resumé and cover letter detailing your
experience and qualifications, and why you want to work with All of Us
or None by December 23rd at 5pm PST. Please send your application to
Melissa@anewwayoflife.org (preferred), or by mail to:



Melissa Burch

c/o A New Way of Life

P.O. Box 875288

Los Angeles, CA 90087



For more information, contact Melissa Burch at
melisssa@anewwayoflife.org or (323-357-8431)