Position Summary: Working closely with vets and the Clinic, Feline Veterinary Technicians provide medical care to the cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary as part of the Cat World team.
Essential duties:
• Relate to caregivers and Cat World management regarding the health of the cats.
• Assist the veterinarians in feline handling and general treatment. This includes communicating with them about the cats’ medical needs and progress.
• Act as liaison between veterinarians and caregivers.
• Have knowledge of the individual cats in order to best contribute to decisions on their medical care.
• Monitor the health of the cats, including palpating bowels, performing blood glucose curves, post surgical care, wound care, simple check-ups (hydration, heart rate, pulse, respiration), general wellness checks, follow-ups at expiration of prescribed short-term medications, interim follow-ups for long-term medications, and ensuring cats are current on vaccinations.
• Perform all aspects of lab work from venipuncture and cystocentesis to blood, urine, and fecal analysis.
• Care of hospitalized animals.
• Perform chart reviews and update the treatments database.
• Schedule procedures at Happy Landings and the Clinic.
• Participate in end-of-life decisions.
• Sedate and prepare animals for surgery.
• Help monitor patients during surgery and post surgery.
• Prepare surgery packs and clean surgical equipment.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications, both oral and injectable.
• Prepare and administer subcutaneous fluids.
• Express bladders.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required skills and experience:
• Veterinary Technician Certification or equivalent education.
• Minimum of 1 year related experience.
• Computer literate.
• Must be experienced in the care and handling of cats.
• Strong interpersonal skills. The ideal person for this job will be a team player, personable, professional, upbeat, and energetic, takes initiative, uses tact and diplomacy.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to routinely lift 40 to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work out of doors in all weather conditions, with temperatures ranging from below freezing to above 100 degrees
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity on a daily basis, including, but not limited to: climbing up and down ladders, lifting and carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning and bending
Position Summary: Working closely with vets and the Clinic, the Happy Landings Supervisor will oversee all aspects of the medical care of the cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. He/she will oversee the activities of the medical team and work with other Team Leaders to ensure the proper care for all the cats. He/she will coordinate workflow, control work procedures, provide training, and act as liaison with management. He/she will provide guidance to team members as well as problem resolution promoting world class animal care.
Essential duties:
• Work with team members to coordinate workflow. Responsible for ensuring all work is performed in an efficient and high-quality manner consistent with world class animal care.
• Cultivate mentoring relationships with Happy Landings team members and act as point person for Best Friends Clinic staff.
• Supervise the daily activities and operations of Happy Landings.
• Ensure training of new hire staff in all aspects of medical care and provide feedback to management.
• Participate with appropriate managers in the performance management/performance appraisal process for Happy Landings staff.
• Oversee the medical records, both paper and electronic, for all cats.
• Be proficient in use of in-house database to access cat information.
• Relate to caregivers and Cat World management regarding the health of the cats.
• Assist the veterinarians in feline handling and general treatment. This includes communicating with them about the cats’ medical needs and progress.
• Act as liaison between veterinarians and caregivers.
• Act as liaison with adoption staff and oversee the medical aspects of adoption preparation.
• Oversee the admission process for new cats.
• As required, relate to the public on all aspects of cat care.
• Have knowledge of the individual cats in order to best contribute to decisions on their medical care.
• Monitor the health of the cats.
• Ensure patient care of hospitalized animals.
• Perform chart reviews and update the treatments database.
• Participate in end-of-life decisions.
• Other duties as assigned or required.
Experience / Requirements:
• Medical knowledge of cats/experience a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills. Prior supervisory experienced required.
• Knowledgeable of cats, cat care, and handling of cats.
• Minimum of one year Best Friends, Cat World work experience or equivalent external experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. The ideal person for this job would be a team player, positive, personable, upbeat, and energetic, takes initiative, and uses tact and diplomacy.
• Resourceful, roll up the sleeves attitude. The successful candidate must have the initiative to resolve problems and seek answers independently and enthusiastically, and to persist until goals are achieved.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Proven communication skills with experience interacting with the general public.
• Ability to professionally advocate Best Friends’ positions on issues.
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office, Internet.
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to routinely lift 40 to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work out of doors in all weather conditions, with temperatures ranging from below freezing to above 100 degrees.
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity on a daily basis, including, but not limited to: climbing up and down ladders, lifting and carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning and bending.
Don’t pass up this opportunity! This Fundraising effort supports social services, education, youth sports and community.
Part time and full time positions are available - depending upon the number of accounts you wish to develop
This company is expanding rapidly for good causes.
Please send your interest to my email address: simplehealthdecisions@gmail.com. We have 45 minute business orientations available almost daily to view what we do and to answer any questions.
Serve as accounting support to the Director of Accounting.
Qualifications:
Qualified applicants will possess the equivalent of an Associates Degree in Accounting or related field, and a minimum of one year experience in an accounting or clerical environment. Must have prior experience in credit card processing and bank deposit preparation. Non-profit experience is an asset. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, and computerized accounting programs (Business Works, MAS 90, Peachtree, etc.). Possess good working knowledge of general office equipment; problem solving skills; interpersonal skills: excellent organizational skills; exceptional demeanor working with internal and external customers; and excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed. Must provide own transportation and posses a valid Nevada driver’s license and current auto insurance. Able to travel independently.
This is a 32 hour/week position.
Qualified Applicants will be required to come in on Thursday, November 5 to take a test on Microsoft Word and Excel. Please only submit your resume if you are available to come in and complete the test. Interviews will follow successful completion of the testing.
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) is the nation’s leading Latino litigation, advocacy, and educational outreach institution. Founded in 1968, MALDEF works to safeguard the civil rights of Latinos and empower the community to fully participate in American society. We are currently seeking a Part Time Regional Director of 2010 Census to develop and implement a bilingual, multi-media outreach and education campaign to promote the Latino community's participation in the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of the Census decennial population count in 2010. The Regional Census Director is responsible for dissemination of critical information to Latinos residing in Nevada and Arizona.
Job Responsibilities: In collaboration with other staff assigned to census-related programs, coordinates Census 2010 outreach, education, and media activities in Nevada and Arizona. Working with the National Census Director and media consultants, coordinates and disseminates MALDEF census promotional material within the assigned region including print, broadcast, and electronic media in English and Spanish. The Regional Census Director travels to areas outside of his/her home city with high hard-to-count scores to promote Census participation in other Western states. Communicates regularly with MALDEF census, policy and legal staff to monitor Census 2010 policy and implementation in assigned region; maintains regional database of volunteers, cooperating organizations, and governmental and media contacts; and prepares weekly and quarterly reports of activities to the National Director of Census 2010.
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required. A minimum of 2 years public speaking broadcast media (radio or television) experience is required. Must have outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to form and maintain relationships and alliances. Strong analytical and problem solving skills required. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and to organize and prioritize workload efficiently. The successful candidate must be able to speak Spanish with a high level of fluency. Must have excellent public speaking abilities, and be able to articulate the importance of Latino participation in the Census 2010 to a wide variety of audiences in person, on television, on the radio and through public service announcements. Must have excellent computer skills and be particularly adept with electronic mail, word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with particular attention to detail and accuracy, are required. Valid Nevada Driver License and automobile insurance required.
Desired Skills: The successful candidate will have in depth knowledge of community organizing and relationship building; knowledge of and support for MALDEF’s principles and organizational goals; knowledge of and an ability to work with print, electronic, and broadcast media; the ability to prioritize workload and to meet deadlines under pressure; the ability to perform work in a home office setting, requiring ordinary physical activity; and the ability to travel frequently by automobile or airplane as required.
Compensation: This position is funded through April 30, 2010.
$18.80 to $20.80 per hour. This is a part-time telecommuting position scheduled for 20 hours per week, some evenings and weekends required. No overtime or benefits offered. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing his/her own safe and secure workspace and will be required to sign a telecommuting agreement prior to beginning work.
To Apply: Send cover letter, résumé, and 3 to 5 page writing sample by email to jobs@maldef.org or by US Mail to: MALDEF Attention: Human Resources 634 South Spring Street, 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014.
The Nevada Democratic Party is hiring field staff to begin early organizing for the 2010 Coordinated Campaign, with significant growth potential through the cycle. 2010 races will include the re-election of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid; one of the nation’s top gubernatorial pick-up opportunities, state senate and assembly races, and constitutional offices. If you have a great attitude and want to be where the action will be in 2010, Nevada is for you. Your duties would include but not be limited to:
- Reaching overall voter registration goals
- Reaching volunteer and precinct captain recruitment goals
- Reaching small donor donation goals
- Management of volunteer canvasses and call centers
- Training volunteers one on one and in group trainings
- Event planning and management
- Outreach to democratic clubs and organizations
- Accurately reporting metrics
* FOSTER FAMILY RECRUITER (FT/40hrs) Marketing, recruitment and certification of qualified foster families, back-up families and babysitters. Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college, university or business school in the field of marketing, public relations, advertising, communications or related field; or a minimum of three (3) years experience in one or more of the above mentioned fields, as well as relevant knowledge and experience in areas of recruitment and public relations.
* MENTAL HEALTH/REHAB SUPERVISOR (FT/40 hrs) Provide Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services, Quality Assurance for Mental Health Programs as weall as program oversight and development including supervision of Mental Health/Rehab staff. Requires a MA in Social Services Field, Counseling, Psychology or MFT and a minimum of one year experience with Mental Health Services. Prefer licensed MFT or LCSW with previous supervisory experience.
* RESOURCE SPECIALIST (PT/20hrs) Responsible for securing outside resources for clients in the Strong Families program. Establishes and maintains relationships with a wide network of contacts wtihin the Southern Nevada community. Requires a Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or a related field, proven research skills, and an ability to provide culturally competent services to people from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds. Relevant work experience providing an understanding of community development and social service structures also required. Bilingual preferred.
*FRC Case Manager - North Las Vegas (PT/20 hrs) Provide Case Management Services to at-risk families in the North Las Vegas Service Area. Conduct outreach activities to service families in their neighborhoods. Must have an AA/AS degree or higher and a minimum of 2 years related Case Management experience
ALL positions require:
* A current NV driver's license and clean driving record.
* Criminal Record Clearance.
The Prevention Coordinator will be responsible to develop and provide learning opportunities and activities for Native American and other diverse populations’ served. The prevention program strategies will address the issues of substance abuse with Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD) that are faced by the children and adults in our communities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Plan, design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate a prevention program that will include and enforce sound program evaluation and management systems.
• Facilitate awareness and educational groups and/or workshops.
• Attend all staff meetings and participate in the implementation of program goals, strategies and activities.
• Perform other program or agency related duties as assigned.
• Facilitate and plan parent and youth prevention activities and classes.
• Participate in prevention training.
• Maintain confidentiality of all clients or participant services and records, and agency files, information and/or other documents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree and/or experience with substance abuse (ATOD) prevention and/or social service programs with an emphasis on healthy life styles and safe drug free communities.
• Experience and/or knowledge of establishing partnerships with tribes, city and state agencies & officials, community coalitions, school districts, and social service providers.
To apply please submit a resume and a cover letter to Judye Marshall, Clinical Manager at jmarshall@lvcoxmail.com or for more information call (702) 647-5842. Position opened until filled.
We provide free lodging for as many as 6 volunteers at a time. Volunteers staying as our guest must be willing to work for at least 1 month on a full-time basis.Transportation is provided, but volunteers are responsible for all non-work-related travel expenses (travel to and from Hilo, Hawai`i, and travel on the Big Island and neighboring islands). Structured program combining on-the-job learning and related instruction in which participants receive theoretical and practical training in a highly skilled occupation. It is career training in solar, wind power, organic gardening, green building, design, real estate and much more. In each program, volunteers work and learn under the direction of experienced instructors.
Some volunteer positions require work in the field, sometimes in remote areas. For these positions, volunteers often spend 4-6 days in the field in hot, humid conditions, or sometimes in very cold, and wet weather
The Intern program is an opportunity to have an internship or work experience in the areas of green building, solar energy, wind energy, organic gardening, eco-living.
If you want to learn about Hawaii, live in Waipio Valley, learn about solar power, wind energy, organic gardening, green building, tropical fruit orchards, vegetable gardens, greenhouses and animal systems, sign up for our our intern or volunteer positions.
Outdoor activities include hiking, diving, sailing, kajaking, surfing, boogie boarding, paragliding and horseback riding.
Potential applicants interested in responding to this request may do so by contacting me: email:jh96771@gmail.com and ask for the application form.
Call us if you have any questions. 808 895 1690.
Therapeutic Behavioral services provides short-term support to severely emotionally disturbed youths in multiple settings (home, group home, school, day treatment, and areas in the community)through an intensive and strengths-based behavioral inteventions program. Behavioral Specialist provide one on one support foused on the resolution of behavioral difficulties which place the youth's home placement at risk for a higher level of care, or which hinder transition to a lower level of residental care. Behavioral Specialist work on site with youth to create positive changes in behavior, not only by reducing identifed target behaviors but by increasing use of appropriate coping skills and/or replacement behaviors more condutive maintain placement. Behavioral Specialist also work with caregivers and other significant adults to enure that the progress made during services can be maintained after sevices have ended.
Requirements:
Must have a minimum of an Associates Degree in a Human related field AND minimum of 4 years experience working with children with behavioral issues, etc
PLEASE FAX: resume to 702 -974-1324 or call 702-451-3466 for more information.
A Bachelor's degree in a human services field - provide a copy of your diploma.
Clean NV DMV record - must provide printout
Ability to work with a diverse population of people in a home environment
Ability to work independantly as well as in a team
Ability to work after hours and on weekends, if needed.
Advanced computer skills
Ability to use advanced assessment skills
Good teamwork ethic
Stable work history in the human services field
English / Spanish speakers encouraged to apply
The Campus Director will oversee the leadership and management of the programs and facility at the Boulder City Campus.
For more information, please feel free to go to www.stjudesranch.org.
EOE/M/F/D/V
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Preferred: Masters Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology or Related field.
Minimum: Bachelors in same fields.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum: 3-4 years management of one or multiple Social Services or related departments consisting of 10 to 20 employees.
Preferred: Management of 20 or more employees; background in children-based programs and experience with medicaid, medicare or other Government billing and/or interaction with the Department of Family Services preferred.
Applicant MUST be able to pass FBI background check and have a negative TB test result. Personal and reliable transportation is a must. EQI incorporates innovative interventions and activity-based programs throughout the year. Candidate must be physically able to participate in outdoor/high adventure type activities as part of their regular employment.
This position is a six to ten month contract position.
Responsibilities
The Southern Nevada Field Coordinator will be responsible for:
* Coordinating the day-to-day operation of a large portion of a statewide signature drive to place an initiative on the ballot
* Recruiting, training, and managing petition circulators
* Ensuring a high overall validity rate of signatures collected
* Attending and running signature turn-in events, where circulators will return completed petitions
* Keeping track of all signatures submitted and overseeing payments to circulators
* Representing the campaign in a professional manner and ensuring circulators to do the same
The Southern Nevada Field Coordinator reports to MPP-NV’s Campaign Manager.
Qualifications
Candidates should be highly organized, with meticulous attention to detail; get along well with a wide range of people; and be able to work weekends and occasional long hours.
Experience training others or working on a signature drive or political campaign is a plus, but not required.
Compensation
The position begins as a six-month contract, paying $20,000 for the six-month period, with the possibility of extending the contract for an additional four months.
To Apply
To apply, please see http://www.mpp.org/jobs/process.html and follow the instructions there. Interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Qualified candidates could be offered positions on Friday, if they provide proof of the following:
Resume
Proof of successful completion of FBI and CAN background checks or are already licensed by the State of Nevada to provide social services
Current Nevada Driver's License
Social Security Card
Proof of Degree
Proof of reliable transportation
Proof of automobile insurance
Recent TB testing showing negative results
Our RMH Specialists work one-on-one with a designated caseload of youth within our treatment level foster care program.
If you meet the requirements and will be attending our job fair please respond to smeatte@eaglequestofnevada.com via email no later than November 12 before 5:00 pm.