Month: February 2014

Tricks of the Trade: The Creative Economy / events Stockbridge, Pittsfield, N. Adams

Career Development Center Events

 

MARCH TRICKS OF THE TRADE PANEL DISCUSSIONS EXPLORE WAYS TO GROW THE CREATIVE ECONOMY

Press contacts: Megan Whilden, Director of Cultural Development, City of Pittsfield; 413-499-9348; cell: 413-281-7289; mwhilden@pittsfieldch.com
Jonathan Secor, Director of Special Projects, MCLA; 413-664-8718; jonathan.secor@mcla.edu

 

NORTH ADAMS, MASS. — Artists, designers, cultural organizations and for-profit companies are all part of the creative economy – one of Berkshire County’s four key economic sectors. Where do you fit? What’s the latest in the field? How can we ensure it prospers and expands? Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA) and the Berkshire Cultural Resource Center (BCRC), in cooperation with Berkshire Creative, is proud to present a trio of free Tricks of the Trade sessions that will explore ways to sustain and grow the creative economy.

“The Berkshires have been and continue to be a leader in recognizing the importance of the creative economy. It’s an exciting time to look at where we are and how we continue to grow this essential sector of our economy.” says Megan Whilden, Director of Cultural Development for the City of Pittsfield and President-elect of Berkshire Creative’s Board of Directors.

The March sessions kick off on Tuesday, March 4th at IS183 Art School in Stockbridge, Mass. with “The Creative Economy: Advocacy.” For the creative economy to continue to grow, it needs to be recognized and supported by government at all levels: local, state and national. State Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier and MassCreative Executive Director Matt Wilson will discuss the importance of making sure our voices are heard and how to be strategic about advocating for resources and policy that benefit artists, arts organizations, designers, creative businesses and more. The discussion will be moderated by Whilden. IS183 Art School is located at 13 Willard Hill Road in Stockbridge.

Wednesday, March 5th, Pittsfield’s Lichtenstein Center for the Arts hosts a session entitled “The Creative Economy: Economic Impact.”A recent national study shows that the creative economy has a large economic impact nationally, larger than tourism. Williams College economist Stephen Sheppard, Massachusetts’ State Creative Economy Director Helena Fruscio, and Dee Schneidman from the New England Foundation for the Arts talk about current efforts to ensure the creative economy is properly measured through innovative data collection and analysis, and why it’s important. The discussion will be moderated by Van Shields, Executive Director of the Berkshire Museum and President of Berkshire Creative.  The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts is located at 28 Renne Avenue in Pittsfield’s Upstreet Cultural District.

Thursday, March 6th, the final session on “The Creative Economy: Education & Training” will take place at MCLA’s Gallery 51 at 51 Main Street in North Adams, Mass. Like other economic sectors, it’s essential that proper workforce development and training is provided for current and future creative economy practitioners, whether they are artists, arts managers, creative businesses or solo practitioners. Four local providers of creative economy training and education talk about the field and where it is going. Moderator Lisa Donovan, author and MCLA arts administration professor is joined by Blair Benjamin from Assets for Artists and MASS MoCA, Hope Sullivan, the Executive Director of IS183 Art School, Diane Pearlman, Executive Director of the Berkshire Film & Media Collaboration, and Dr. Christine Condaris, MCLA Music Professor, and Chair of the Fine and Performing Arts Department.

All Tricks of the Trade session are free and open to the public. In its eighth year of serving the creative community of the Berkshires, Tricks of the Trade is a professional development seminar series for artists and other creative workers that gives them the tools and skills they need to grow and sustain their businesses, be that of a independent artist or musician, a non-profit arts institution, or a fast-growing business that depends on creative minds. Tricks of the Trade is produced by the Berkshire Cultural Resource Center, in collaboration with the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts and IS183 Art School. The series is sponsored by Appelbaum-Kahn and funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The Tricks of the Trade

Custodian – Full Time

Career Development Center Full Time, Job Listings

*The Massachusetts Trial Court and the Appeals Court is recruiting for the position listed below.*

Please note the closing date, as applications cannot be received after the posted closing date.

The full Job Postings and instructions on how to apply online can be found at www.mass.gov/courts/jobs.

*Pittsfield – Custodian     closing on 03/03/2014

 

*Please note the Trial Court has an online application process.

Paper, faxed, or emailed apllications are not accepted.

Residential Counselor – Pittsfield

Career Development Center Full Time, Job Listings

Residential Counselor

Developmental/ Brain Injury Services

Pittsfield

 Join our dynamic team!  Make a difference in the lives of others. Come to work in an environment where you connect with other people, engage in meaningful relationships, and help foster opportunities in the lives of others.

We have a position available at one of our Developmental/ Brain Injury Services residences in Pittsfield. $11.40 per hour, plus excellent benefits.

Hours Are: 

Sunday  9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Monday  3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday  3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Total: 36 Hours

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

  • Work to provide a healthy home-like atmosphere in the house or apartment by performing related housekeeping duties and food shopping/cooking duties in accordance with ServiceNet Health and Safety Standards.
  • Attending to the daily affairs and welfare of all consumers during each assigned shift.  This includes but is not limited to: training and assisting with all activities of daily living (laundry, help with dressing, showering, and completion of personal hygiene routines depending on the capabilities of the individual), recreational and socialization programming and supervision, supervision of tasks within the home and in the community.
  • Provide transportation to work, medical appointments, leisure activities, etc… using an agency supplied vehicle.  In outreach programs, employees may be required to use their personal vehicles, obtain proper insurance and be reimbursed by ServiceNet.
  • Writing clear and objective log notes, progress notes, and any other consumer record keeping that may be assigned.
  • Attending weekly staff meetings, biweekly supervisory sessions, and other meeting as scheduled. 
  • Upholding client confidentiality and following applicable HIPAA guidelines.
  • Responding quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
  • All other relevant duties as assigned by the Program Director or his/her designee.

 MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE JOB:

  • Employee must be able to drive, have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and have reliable transportation (where applicable).
  • Employee must be able to perform CPR, conduct a non-violent restraint, and conduct a fire drill.
  • Employee must be able to lift 10-25 pounds.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience working with the DBIS population.
  • Valid driver’s license (At time of hire and maintained)
  • TB Screen with negative results (At time of hire)
  • CPR and 1st Aid Certifications (company will train)
  • Medication Certification (Within 6 months of hire and maintained)

 To apply:  Please download an application from our current openings page at servicenet.org. Send completed application with resume and cover letter citing Search #486 , as well as the vacancies you are interested in the subject line

to

jobs@servicenet.org

or

Servicenet Human Resources

296 Nonotuck St

Florence, MA 01062

Sr. Employment Coordinator

Career Development Center Full Time, Job Listings

     www.hru.org

Position:    SR. Employment Coordinator                                 

Program/Dept:  ODYSSEY house – A clubhouse model program which provides employment, job readiness, education and other support services to adults with mental illness

Schedule:  Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (flexibility required)

 

Employees of HRU enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

 

-Wellness Program                   – Health, Dental and Vision Insurances

-Flexible Spending Account   –Health Reimbursement Arrangement

–Discount Auto, Home and Pet Insurances    –Tuition Remission Program

-Extensive Employee Assistance Program (including free legal services)                                                                                                                                                      

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

  • Prefer: Bachelor’s in related field with two years of mental health experience.
  • Will consider Associates, High School diploma or GED with two years human service experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to communicate with different constituent groups.
  • Experience in marketing, job development and networking.
  • Demonstrate respect for the rights and abilities of people with disabilities.
  • Valid driver’s license, good driving record for three years and own vehicle.
  • Prefer also: Clubhouse mode. Or vocational/training program experience.
  • Computer literate.
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Responsible for overall coordination of Odyssey House employment acquisition, including job development, Employment Unit development and identification of needs and priorities.
  2. Develop and maintain relationships with employers.
  3. Represent Odyssey House at various networking events and functions for the purpose of developing job leads and marketing Odyssey House.
  4. Oversee transitional employment system identifying needs, gaps and evaluating sites.
  5. Oversee personal employment planning process.
  6. Serve as primary contact for members to funders in areas relating to benefits and entitlements.
  7. Coordinate employment unit. 

SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:  Deb Augherton

HUMAN RESOURCES UNLIMITED

120 MAPLE STREET, SUITE 400,   SPRINGFIELD, MA  01103

 

(413) 781-5359     FAX (413) 746-3370      E-mail: daugherton@hru.org

Clubhouse Unit Coordinator in Holyoke – Part Time

Career Development Center Out of Area

www.hru.org

 

Position:  Clubhouse Unit Coordinator

Program/Dept: ODYSSEY HOUSE – A clubhouse model program located in Holyoke which provides employment, job readiness, education and other support services to adults with mental illness.

Schedule:  Tuesday – Friday (9 am-1 pm) and Saturday (3 pm-7pm) flexible on actual schedule

Part-Time Employees of HRU enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

-Wellness Program                 –Dental and Vision Insurances

-Flexible Spending Account  –Health Reimbursement Arrangement

–Discount Auto, Home and Pet Insurances     –Tuition Remission Program

-Extensive Employee Assistance Program (including free legal and financial services)                                                                                                                

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

 

 ¨       Prefer: Bachelor’s degree in a related field with internship experience or two years of mental health experience.

 

¨       Will consider: Associate’s degree, High School diploma/GED with at least two years of human service experience demonstrating knowledge of needs of individuals with mental illness.

 

¨       Able and willing to work directly with and alongside program members performing program functions.

 

¨       Valid driver’s license, good driving record for three years and own vehicle required.

 

¨       Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

 

¨       Demonstrate respect for the rights and abilities of people with disabilities and ability to work with a member empowerment philosophy and the understanding of principles of rehabilitation and recovery.

 

¨       Strong adaptability, sense of responsibility and initiative, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

 

¨       Strong Computer Skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

 

¨       Prefer also: Clubhouse model, vocational/training program and/or job development/marketing experience.

 

¨       Bi-Lingual/bi-cultural strongly encouraged to apply.         

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1)      Facilitate the creation and ongoing development of work units, concentrating on the Outreach Unit providing meaningful opportunities for members working side by side.

 

2)      Assist members in creation of action plans and in identifying opportunities both within and outside the program to build skills and achieve goals.

 

3)      Engage, recruit, motivate and involve members in a membership model program that builds skills and assists members in returning to work or school.

 

4)      Complete required daily, monthly and quarterly documentation and assist in development methods to include members in requirements for billing and reporting.

 

5)      Serve as a placement manager at employment sites, providing on-the-job training and support, serving as a liaison with employer.

 

6)      With staff, rotate evening and weekend social or other event coverage, ensuring that schedule for club is maintained.  

 

SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

 Deb Augherton

HUMAN RESOURCES UNLIMITED

120 MAPLE STREET, SUITE 400, SPRINGFIELD, MA  01103

Clubhouse Unit Coordinator

Career Development Center Full Time, Job Listings

                                                                                     www.hru.org

Position:    Clubhouse Unit Coordinator    

Program/Dept: Berkshire Pathways: A clubhouse model program located in Pittsfield which provides employment, job readiness, education and other support services to adults with mental illness.

Schedule:  Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.(may have some evening hours, flexibility required)           

 

Employees of HRU enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

 

-Wellness Program                           –Health, Dental and Vision Insurances

-Flexible Spending Account           –Health Reimbursement Arrangement

–Discount Auto, Home and Pet Insurances     –Tuition Remission Program

-Extensive Employee Assistance Program (including free legal and financial services)

                                                                                                           

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

 

¨       Prefer: Bachelor’s degree in a related field with internship experience or two years of mental health experience.

¨       Will consider: Associate’s degree, High School diploma/GED with at least two years of human service experience demonstrating knowledge of needs of individuals with mental illness.

¨       Able and willing to work directly with and alongside program members performing job readiness, club tasks, and job training in a variety of  basic, manual jobs and tasks.

¨       Valid driver’s license, good driving record for past three years and own vehicle required.

¨       Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

¨       Demonstrate respect for the rights and abilities of people with disabilities and ability to work with a member empowerment philosophy and the understanding of principles of rehabilitation and recovery.

¨       Strong adaptability, sense of responsibility and initiative, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

¨       Strong Computer Skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

¨       Prefer also: Clubhouse model, vocational/training program and/or job development/marketing experience.

¨       Bi-Lingual/bi-cultural strongly encouraged to apply.                      

                                                           

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1)      Facilitate the creation and ongoing development of work units, providing meaningful opportunities for members working side by side.

2)      Assist members in creation of action plans and in identifying opportunities both within and outside the program to build skills and achieve goals.

3)      Engage, recruit, motivate and involve members in a membership model program that builds skills and assists members in returning to work or school.

4)      Complete required daily, monthly and quarterly documentation and assist in development methods to include members in requirements for billing and reporting.

5)      Serve as a placement manager at employment sites, providing on-the-job training and support, serving as a liaison with employer.

6)      With staff, rotate evening and weekend social or other event coverage, ensuring that schedule for club is maintained.  

SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

 Deb Augherton

HUMAN RESOURCES UNLIMITED

120 MAPLE STREET, SUITE 400, SPRINGFIELD, MA  01103

(413) 781-5359                      FAX (413) 746-3370                     E-mail: daugherton@hru.org