Open Position - Forensic Interviewer - Bloomington

Open Position for Forensic Interviewer in Bloomington

Posted by Susie's Place on July 19, 2013 in News and Headlines | 0 Comments

JOB TITLE: Forensic Interviewer

AGENCY: Susie’s Place Child Advocacy Center in Bloomington Indiana

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

FORENSIC INTERVIEWER DEFINITION: A professional position charged with interviewing alleged child victims of crime and child witnesses to violent crimes and coordinating services for the child and family.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in social work, criminal justice, education or a related field or a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Forensic Science; a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working with children and families where abuse and violence are identified issues; professional experience in working with the criminal justice or child welfare system; will be trained in a Forensic Interview techniques before the contract period.

JOB DESCRIPTION-SPECIFIC DUTIES:

·         Conducts developmentally and culturally sensitive forensic interviews of children, adolescents, and young adults on cases involving allegations of crimes against children or child witnesses to alleged crimes in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

·         Conducts forensic interviews during regular business hours, as well as, during on-call hours which may include nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled by the Executive Director.

·         Must be willing and able to drive to either Susie’s Place facility to conduct interviews and throughout large geographic region for team meetings, court hearings, and other required meetings/events

·         Facilitates pre/post interview multidisciplinary team meetings.

·         Prepares and maintains the Susie’s Place facilities for forensic interviews, meetings, and tours.

·         Responds to subpoenas and testify when requested.

·         Participates in case reviews, peer reviews, and Team Meetings. Present cases when requested.

·         Assists multidisciplinary team in collecting all relevant child and family history and making appropriate referrals for services.

·         Participates in supervision, professional development and on-going training activities including successful completion of a recognized forensic interview protocol training.

·         Assists with other agency activities as requested, including but not limited to:

o    develop protocols to facilitate inter-agency investigations

o    assist in conceptualizing and writing grant proposals

o    participate in case tracking, including data collection and entry

o    assist in the process of ensuring Susie’s Place compliance with standards of the National Children’s Alliance

o    attend various meetings in the community to represent Susie’s Place

·         Serves as a speaker/presenter on topics relating to forensic interviewing of alleged child abuse victims, Susie’s Place services and child abuse prevention.

·         Consistently demonstrates professional behaviors and leadership skills that are in support of the mission of Susie’s Place and serves as an advocate for the agency and its clients to support and promote quality standards.

·         Perform other tasks and responsibilities as requested by Executive Director.

JOB DESCRIPTION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

·         Must be able to work well with children

·         Must be able to work in stressful situations

·         Must be able to work independently as well as function as a team member and accept guidance and direction from Executive Director

·         Must be able to meet on-call requirements to respond to crisis intervention

·         Must be able to work with a variety of people, including clients and their families, professionals in the areas of law enforcement, medicine, education and agency employees

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·         Must be able to deal with a variety of emotions under stressful situations and be able to deal with people who may be very upset

·         Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position

·         Requires normal range of hearing, eyesight, coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to record, prepare and communicate reports and operate office equipment

Please contact us for more information regarding the Forensic Interviewer position.

 

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HOT JOBS and UPCOMING EVENTS

Hot Jobs:

• Maintenance Mechanic, South Bend

• Auditor, Indianapolis, IN

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Upcoming Job Fairs and Workshops

• The Ohio River Bridges, Tuesday July 23rd, New Albany National Guard Armory.

• Career Day at the Brickyard, Thursday July 25th, Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

• Mayor's Action Center Job Fair, Saturday August 3rd, Marriott Indianapolis East



• Employment Preparation Workshop, Wednesday July 31st - Rolls-Royce Meridian Center – if attending please email: bryan.mitchell@rolls-royce.com [mailto]


• How to Work a Job Fair, Wednesday July 24th, Camp Atterbury Building 332 – If attending please call Patrice at 317-841-8194



Some of the Employers we partner with:

• Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites

• Milliner & Associates, LLC

• Penske

• Pepsi Co./Frito Lay

• UPS

• Honda

• The Westin Hotels

• Subaru

• Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel

• FedEx

• Many more….


Point of Contact Information:
Employment Coordination Program
Employment Coordination Program
317-247-3300 x 72690
E-mail Address: ng.in.inarng.mbx.get-hired@mail.mil


Email Campaign Files:
ECP_Flyer.pdf
Preparation Workshop Flyer 2013_draft4.pdf
atterbury workshops.pdf

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Volunteers More Likely to Land Jobs, Study Finds

Jun 18, 2013

First-ever federal research finds unemployed individuals who volunteer are 27% more likely to find work than non-volunteers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A groundbreaking new report from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) provides the most compelling empirical evidence to date establishing an association between volunteering and employment.

The study, “Volunteering as a Pathway to Employment: Does Volunteering Increase Odds of Finding a Job for the Out of Work?” finds that unemployed individuals who volunteer over the next year have 27 percent higher odds of being employed at the end of the year than non volunteers. The relationship between volunteering and employment holds stable regardless of a person’s gender, age, ethnicity, geographical area, or job market conditions.

“Many of us in the volunteer sector have long felt volunteering gives a boost to those looking for work, but we’ve never had solid research to back it up,” said Wendy Spencer, CEO of CNCS. “This report shows a definitive relationship – volunteers are more likely to be employed a year later than non-volunteers. We know that volunteering can help job seekers develop skills and expand professional contacts, creating a positive impression that can make a big difference in a competitive job market.”

The federal agency used 10 years of data from the Census Bureau and analyzed a nationally representative sample of more than 70,000 individuals 16 years or older who were looking for work. The report examines their volunteer and employment status over two years to determine whether there was a relationship between volunteering and securing a job.

The report’s finding of a 27 percent increase in odds of employment was statistically significant. The association between volunteering and employment remained consistent across each year of the study period and varying unemployment rates, suggesting that volunteering may provide an advantage regardless of economic conditions. Importantly, the relationship was strongest among individuals without a high school diploma (51 percent increase in odds) and individuals who live in rural areas (55 percent increase in odds).

“This research suggests that people with limited skills or social connections – particularly those without a high school education – may see an extra benefit to volunteering as a way to open doors and level the playing field,” said Dr. Christopher Spera, director of evaluation and research at CNCS.

Prior research has shown that volunteering can increase a person’s social connections and professional contacts (social capital) and skills and experiences (human capital), two factors that are positively related to employment outcomes. In addition, some workers may see volunteering as a possible entry route into a new field or organization where they would like to work.

Promoting volunteer service as a pathway for employment and opportunity has been a priority of CNCS. The agency provides vital leadership and support to America’s voluntary sector through its AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, Volunteer Generation Fund, and other programs. Last year, the agency engaged more than five million Americans in service to meet local needs and built the capacity of thousands of nonprofits to more effectively recruit and manage volunteers.

The connection between volunteering and employment has also been promoted by the Department of Labor, which issued policy guidance last year recognizing that volunteering can help expand opportunity for unemployed individuals by enabling them to develop and maintain skills, expand their network of contacts, and enhance their resumes. The guidance encouraged state workforce agencies to promote volunteering by individuals receiving unemployment compensation.

“This research has far-reaching implications for the volunteer sector, for workforce agencies, for policymakers, and for those who are out of work,” Spencer said. “We encourage nonprofits across the country to engage out-of-work Americans as volunteers, and to help them develop skills and contacts and take on leadership roles. For those who are out of work, consider volunteering as one part of your job search strategy. Visit Serve.gov to find volunteer opportunities in your area.”

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The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, Social Innovation Fund, and Volunteer Generation Fund programs, and leads the President's national call to service initiative, United We Serve. For more information, visit NationalService.gov.

 

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Employment Workshops and Events

WHO: All veterans (with valid ID)
WHEN: July 31st from 5:30-8:30pm
WHERE: Rolls-Royce Meridian Center: 450 S. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46225
WHAT: Three (two rotating) sessions focused on preparing you for a successful job fair HOW TO MAKE A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION - RESUME WRITING - INTERVIEW PREPARATION Pre Register by e-mail at bryan.mitchell@rolls-royce.com with your name, branch of service and desired civilian position

All attendees will receive 30 minute early entry to the Mayor’s Job Fair.

The workshops are designed to offer the latest tips to set you apart from the thousands of job seekers and connect you directly with the employer community.

Rolls-Royce and other area employers will provide you with opportunity to network with HR Managers and Veteran employees at each company, offer you personal guidance and tips, and work directly on your resume. In interview preparation and resume writing workshops, veterans will work one-on-one with volunteers (HR managers from firms across Indiana). How to make a first great impression will be presented in a group format. When these workshops are complete, you’ll be prepared to find your perfect job opportunity!




JOB FAIR RICHMOND, IN

WHO: Everyone
WHEN: July 18th from 2-6pm
WHERE: Richmond City Building: 50 North 5th Street
WHAT: Hundreds of Local Jobs

Point of Contact Information:
Employment Coordination Program
Employment Coordination Program
E-mail Address: ng.in.inarng.mbx.get-hired@ng.army.mil


Email Campaign Files:
Wayne County Job Fairs Flyer July 3 2013.pdf
Preparation Workshop Flyer 2013_draft4 (2).pdf

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Volunteering as a Pathway to Employment

“Volunteering as a Pathway to Employment: Does Volunteering Increase Odds of Finding a Job for the Out of Work?” finds that unemployed individuals who volunteer over the next year have 27 percent higher odds of being employed at the end of the year than non volunteers.  The website address is http://www.nationalservice.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2013/volunteers-more-likely-land-jobs-study-finds. 

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Volunteer Services Coordinator Position - Habitat for Humanity

The Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Services Coordinator position is open. Some of the tasks for this important role include: recruit, orient, and train new volunteers; coordinate and schedule volunteers; grow the food donation program; organize volunteer appreciation; and serve as a liaison for the Indiana University and Bloomington High School North Chapters of Habitat. Interested candidates should send resumes to bauder@monroecountyhabitat.org.

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GE Leads Industry Veteran Hiring Push

One of the longest running and most successful corporate slogans in marketing history was General Electric’s "We Bring Good Things to Life." Created in 1979 by GE’s ad agency at the time, BBDO, the promotional line helped correctly transform the company’s image from that of a purveyor of light bulbs and home appliances into that of a broadly based technological innovator and longstanding maker of such un-toaster-like things as aircraft engines and railroad locomotives.

GE, which will be participating in the Legion's Hiring Our Heroes Transition & Benefits Career Fair during the national convention (see below), retired the slogan in the early years of the new millennium, but the philosophy that inspired it remains alive. The industrial giant is now campaigning to “bring good things” to military veterans’ lives – namely, jobs. The iconic American manufacturer, whose founding fathers include Thomas Edison, has now created the Get Skills to Work (GSTW) “military to manufacturing” veteran education and employment matching program. GSTW was launched in October 2012 as a collaborative effort with Alcoa, Inc, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and the Manufacturing Institute (a non-profit affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers).
According to GE Veteran’s Initiative Program Manager Kris Urbauer, Get Skills to Work was the brainchild of GE chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt, an unabashed fan of military veterans. “Get Skills to Work” he says, “gives us an opportunity to help veterans with extraordinary leadership capabilities better compete for good paying jobs with a long-term future.”
Immelt’s appreciation of veterans’ “extraordinary leadership capabilities” was articulated in an on-stage conversation with retired Gen. Colin Powell during a computing industry conference late last year. In a keynote session, the GE CEO and former Secretary of State discussed principles of leadership. About halfway through the hour-long chat, Immelt commented on GE’s John F. Welch Leadership Center, an in-house executive training facility. The center is 20 miles down river from the U.S. Military Academy; close enough, intimated Immelt, for GE to be influenced by the West Point leadership culture. GE execs, in fact, have studied and adopted West Point lessons, much to the corporation’s benefit.
The company practices what its chief preaches. Currently, GE employs over 10,000 military veterans and, last October, set a goal of hiring an additional 1,000 vets a year for the next five years. To that end, and to feed at least 100,000 former servicemembers into the advanced manufacturing arena by 2015, the industry collaborative Get Skills to Work program focuses on, in the words of a GE press release, “accelerating skills training for U.S. veterans; helping veterans and employers translate military skills to advanced manufacturing jobs; and empowering employers with tools to recruit, onboard and mentor veterans.”
A veteran’s portal to the GSTW program is online. The multi-layered and comprehensive website contains program registration and candidate assessment pages, as well as information about translating already mastered military education and skills under specific Military Occupational Codes into industry-recognized and coveted “digital badges.” A schedule of GSTW-affiliated veterans job fairs is posted on the site, too, as is information about manufacturing industry educational opportunities. Would-be employers of veterans are also solicited on the Get Skills to Work website.
According to GE, the relationship between military veterans and the advanced manufacturing industry is, and will continue to be, a mutually beneficial and symbiotic one. As stated on one GSTW web page, “veterans exiting (the) military are in need of new careers” and the industry is in need of as many as 600,000 new workers. As the old saying goes, it’s a win-win.
During the Legion's 95th National Convention in Houston, GE will be participating in the Hiring Our Heroes Transition & Benefits Career Fair, Aug. 27, and the Employment Transition Workshop, Aug. 26-27. Learn more about American Legion's career-building events during National Convention here.
Register for the career fair and employment workshop: www.legion.org/convention/economic/register

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Company Invites Veterans to Enter Tech Field

Veterans who are looking to enter the technology field are invited to apply for a position in SharpDecisions’ VETS program, an initiative started by the New York technology firm to help veterans enter the quality assurance testing and data mining fields. Funded by a $250,000 pledge from SharpDecisions, the program will bring about 200 veterans into the company, where they’ll receive a salary, benefits and valuable technical skills.
“It’s a no-brainer,” said Karen Ross, SharpDecisions CEO and president. “We are bringing jobs back to America with Americans who raised a hand and went abroad. (Veterans) have discipline, they’ve got rigor. You tell them it’s an 8 a.m. meeting and they are there at 7:59.”
The plan is to hire veterans in teams of about 15 or 20. Each team will be led and supervised by a long-time SharpDecisions employee who will instruct team members in quality assurance, software testing, data mining and user-acceptance technology.
No prior technological knowledge is required for admittance into VETS, Ross said. Veteran participants will work on projects like testing workload limits for software and servers that the company maintains for its clients.
“They can learn skills with anybody, in fields like health care, hospitals, financial or anywhere,” Ross said. “These skills go across the aboard. It is technology and everyone uses it. It is the start of their careers.”
The program currently has a team of 13 veterans, and another team of 15 will begin on July 15.
Veterans interested in applying for the VETS program should visit SharpDecisions’ VETS page for more information. The company hires primarily in the New York City area but plans to open the program to other regions in the near future.

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Minnesota Company Offers Vets Free Training

The Nexstar Legacy Foundation, a non-profit in St. Paul, Minn., that will be participating in the Legion's Hiring Our Heroes Transition & Benefits Career Fair during the national convention (see below), offers free resources and training scholarships to persons wishing to enter the burgeoning – you guessed it – plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical fields.

Renée Cardarelle, executive director of Nexstar Legacy Foundation, is cheerleading on behalf of the disease-busting, sanitation-providing work of plumbing and plumbers because the industry offers "prestige, job security, stability and six-figure earning power." This conjures an image contrary to the traditional view of the building and home service trades and those who pursue them.

"It has been all about channeling talented students into a four-year college program and all else going into the trades," Cardarelle said. "This model ignores a variety of pathways that do not require a four-year degree and are professional and well-paying."

Nexstar Legacy Foundation is an outgrowth of its sister-company Nexstar® Network, a for-profit, member-owned business education and consultancy organization for service contractors. Nexstar Network’s founder, Milwaukee plumber Frank Blau and his protégée John Ward, created the charitable Nexstar Legacy Foundation scholarship program in 2005 to give back to the industry that supports them and to attract smart, ambitious newcomers to the field.

Nexstar Legacy Foundation recently launched a training and job placement initiative targeted specifically toward veterans called "Troops to Trades: Military Veterans’ Professional Training Program." It was the brainchild of Keith Mercurio, Nexstar Network training manager who, Cardarelle said, is "just passionate about helping our military veterans. He has two very dear friends in the military who he admires greatly, and Keith feels that his way of giving back, since he never did (military) service himself, is to do service for those who did."

Mercurio came to the foundation’s board with his enthusiastically accepted Troops to Trades idea in late 2012. By the end of 2013, Nexstar plans to train 40 veterans and is offering scholarships in two areas of interest — Troops to Trades Professional Training Scholarship for candidates wishing to specialize in management, sales and customer service; and Troops to Trades Build-a-Tech Scholarship in conjunction with HVAC industry leader Lennox. This series of courses is for those wanting to learn a technical trade, such as learning how to perform basic HVAC repair.

Troops to Trades program details, including online application links, can be found online here.

Cardarelle said that such a short course alone does not qualify a person to become a full-fledged technician, but it will put him or her in a "position to be hirable by a company that does HVAC installation and repair. A large number of the companies do their own on-the-job training and send their technicians to various advanced schools once they have some experience, but our training will certainly help them get a foot in the door."

The veteran training scholarships are comprehensive and generous. All costs, including travel to and from training sites, room and board and the coursework itself, are covered by the Nexstar Legacy Foundation. Cardarelle emphasizes that applicants do not need to be currently enrolled in school or working in the industry to apply for these scholarships.

The Troops to Trades program is still in its early days, Cardarelle said, and organizers hope it will grow exponentially in terms of students and the participation of corporate donors and collaborators. "We imagine big things," she said, "especially for the veterans joining us in this wonderful and rewarding industry."

Troops to Trades needs four trainees.

The Troops to Trades program is seeking five scholarship candidates for Lennox Build-a-Tech training in Dallas, Sept. 9 - Oct. 4. All expenses, including transportation, housing and meals, will be provided to trainees. Interested veterans can apply online here.

During the Legion’s 95th National Convention in Houston, the Nexstar Leagacy Foundation will be participating in the Hiring Our Heroes Transition & Benefits Career Fair, Aug. 27, and the Employment Transition Workshop, Aug. 26-27. Learn more about American Legion’s career-building events during National Convention here.

Register for the career fair and employment workshop: www.legion.org/convention/economic/register

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Upcoming Job Fairs

Bedford Chamber of Commerce, Thursday July 18th, 09:00- 11:00 Veterans Only; 11:00- 13:00 for the public, Bedford Fairgrounds.


Employment Opportunity Fair, Thursday July 18th, 12:00- 17:00, Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration.


The Ohio River Bridges, Tuesday July 23rd, 15:00- 19:00, New Albany National Guard Armory.


Career Day at the Brickyard, Thursday July 25th, 09:00- 13:00, Indianapolis Motor Speedway.


Veterans Job Fair, Thursday July 25th, 10:00- 14:00, Marion VA Medical Center- Atrium.


Mayor's Action Center Job Fair, Saturday August 3rd, 10:00- 14:00, Marriot Hotel, Indianapolis.



For more information on these upcoming events and how to register please visit our website www.in.ng.mil/GetHired and click on ECP Career Fairs and Events.


Point of Contact Information:
Employment Coordination Program
Employment Coordination Program
317-247-3300 Extension: 72690
E-mail Address: ng.in.inarng.mbx.get-hired@mail.mil

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JOB OPPORTUNITY – Weekend of July 28th 2013 - Indianapolis Brickyard 400

BCM Solutions, Inc wants  to hire numerous event staff to work the Indianapolis Brickyard 400.


Does the idea of working “the biggest sporting event in North America” appeal to you? Come be part of the action! We are looking for hard-working, dedicated people to join us at the track for a high octane weekend.


All applicants must be at least 18 years old with a reliable cell phone and form of transportation, as well as a Photo ID.


Dates:  July 28th from 6 am to 5 pm
Pay: $10 hr

Uniform:
1. Belt
2. Black Pants (no jeans)
3. Black Shoes if you have them or just comfortable closed toed shoes
4. White shirt.

The famous IMS yellow shirt and hat will be issued to you prior to post time.


Anyone interested in this opportunity may email BCM Solution with a Resume to BCMRecruitingind@gmail.com.



Point of Contact Information:
Employment Coordination Program
Employment Coordination Program
4-5 Digit or Extension: 317-247-3300 x 72690
E-mail Address: catalina.carrasco.mil@mail.mil

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Internship Opportunity/Application - with Senator Coats

 

Internship Application

Senator Coats offers internship opportunities for college students in both his Indianapolis and Washington, D.C. offices. Applicants can choose from three internship sessions during the year:

1. Spring  (January to May)
2. Summer  (May to August)
3. Fall  (September to December)

Interns will be assigned duties ranging from constituent services and conducting tours of the U.S. Capitol to legislative research. The internships are unpaid.

Most interns are college students in their junior or senior year. However, college graduates are also encouraged to apply to gain valuable experience before entering the workforce or attending graduate school.

Click here to download the Internship Application

 

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Database Coordinator position - Stepping Stones

 

I need to hire a database coordinator ASAP because Warren, our development director, has taken another position and is leaving July 12.  This could be a temporary position until we hire his replacement, or it could morph into a permanent position…it’s too soon to know.  Please forward to your contacts or someone you know who might be a good fit.  Have them contact me at sbenham@steppingstones-inc.org or 812-320-0956.  Thanks! Sheri

 

Database Coordinator  5-10 hours/week $11/hour

Responsibilities:

• Oversee donor database using Giftworks software. 
• Track campaign contributions and progress. 
• Database maintenance
• Coordinate correspondence to donors:  thank you letters, announcements of upcoming events
• Assist with electronic grant submissions
• Generate development reports from Giftworks

Qualifications:

• Must have experience with database systems
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility

 

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