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Individual Family Support Advocate/UCP Berkshire

Career Development Center Full Time

OPEN POSITION
Date: May 15, 2015

Job Title: Individual and Family Support Advocate – I

Status: Full Time

Rate: $11.00
Job Description:

Responsible for providing respite support to children and adults assigned, inclusive of providing assistance with social networking, recreational activities, community safety, health care issues, and physical and behavioral challenges. Responsible to supervise and ensure successful implementation of assigned programming. Responsible to develop and implement skill building modules, to develop community partnerships and to engage in collaborative activities, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Two years successful experience in a human service field
• Demonstrated willingness to carry out programming, as assigned
• Demonstrated ability to design programs/activities, i.e. movie nights, craft projects
• Demonstrated ability to design multi-day or session programs/activities; integrating community resources, i.e. weekend getaways, health series with community vendors as guest speakers
• Valid driver’s license, availability of private vehicle, up-to-date car insurance and proof of annual vehicle inspection required
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Must have some proficiency in Microsoft Office
If interested in applying for any position, please email Amy McMahon at amcmahon@ucpberkshire.org with your resume and references.

United Cerebral Palsy is an equal opportunity employer.

Home Energy Advisor

Career Development Center Full Time, Part Time

Company Name: Center for EcoTechnology
Location: Berkshire, MA

For more than 35 years, Center for EcoTechnology has helped people and businesses in Massachusetts save energy and reduce waste. If you have a passion for the environment and community involvement and are looking an opportunity to use your scientific and technical abilities in a sales environment, then this is the position for you. The Home Energy Advisor travels throughout the assigned region conducting home energy assessments, implementing instant energy savings measures, and making recommendations for additional energy savings.

  • The Home Energy Advisor uses a range of technology in a customer’s home to determine the greatest energy efficiency opportunities for cost savings and improving environmental performance.
  • Using superior communication skills, the Advisor explains the energy savings opportunities, the process to achieve savings, the financial implications and the return-on-investment.
  • The Advisor communicates with staff and ensures that information is available as needed and documentation and data entry is completed in a timely and accurate manner.

We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to the non-profit community mission of CET. To be successful at this job, you must be able to work on a tight schedule and organize yourself effectively. You must have strong math skills and an aptitude for scientific and technical concepts. Strong interpersonal skills including listening and speaking, the talent to win people’s trust, as well as the ability to translate technical language and ideas into accessible language. This position is physically demanding and requires driving, climbing ladders, lifting heavy equipment, and moving in attics and crawl spaces.

In 2013, we helped 26,000 people save $33 million and reduce the impact on the environment equal to taking 29,000 cars off the road and 12,000 homes off the grid for a year! We provide practical solutions that save energy, materials and money and have a positive impact on our environment and community. In the past 6 months, we have added more than 30 people to our dedicated team and are still looking for more.

This is a full-time salaried position with incentive pay and benefits located in our Pittsfield office. Primary work flow/assessment appointments will be scheduled in the Berkshires, MA. Some occasional travel to Northampton office. To qualify, you must have minimum 1 year experience in a field related to energy efficiency. BPI Building Analyst certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment. Strong math skills with excellent understanding of geometry. Experience with Internet, MS Office software and databases. Ability to learn and perform a variety of diagnostic tests. Must be able to pass drug test, driving and background check. Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and use of reliable, registered and insured vehicle with the space to transport supplies and equipment. Must have own smart phone. Some weekend work required. CET is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, if interested, please send cover letter and resume via email to: hr@cetonline.org.  Please note job title in subject line. You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.

 

Director of Community Development

Career Development Center Full Time

Company Name: City of Pittsfield
Location: Pittsfield, MA

The Director will be responsible for the management and administration of the Community Development department, including but not limited to: City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, neighborhood and housing programs, planning and zoning, parks and recreation, & conservation and economic development programs. The ideal employee holding this position will be a self-motivated team player who can effectively work with a diverse range of people, including co-workers, management, elected and appointed officials, advisory groups, and the general public

Salary: $77,467 – $87, 648 range

Responsibilities:

  • Supervises department staff; conducts regular performance reviews annually or on an as-needed basis
  • Establish and maintain relationships with Mayor and city departments
  • Develop, manage, and monitor annual operating budgets and capital improvement plans
  • Initiation of plans and projects to promote balanced growth, with a focus on job creation, community investment, downtown redevelopment, neighborhood enhancement and natural resource preservation
  • Enhances community relations and outreach for DCD activities
  • Manage $1.2 million annual CDBG entitlement grant in accordance with HUD requirements
  • Manage staff administration and DCD services provided to various boards and advisory groups including: Community Development Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Park Commission, Westside and Morningside Neighborhood Initiatives, Human Service Advisory Council, Conservation Commission, Green Commission, Historical Commission, Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corp, Pittsfield Economic Development Authority, Downtown Pittsfield Inc. and Tyler Street Business Association
  • Investigate and apply for grants to supplement program budgets
  • Develop office policies and practices; manage the maintenance of records

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major in relevant field such as planning, architecture, engineering economics or business administration. Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of ten (10) years’ work in planning, community development and/or economic development, five (5) years’ of which have been in a leadership role(s), with supervisory experience managing employees/staff
  • Leadership skills to initiate, manage, and deliver projects and department services that meet program objectives; Knowledge of practices and procedures in administration of publicly funded projects
  • Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing, including the ability to write business letters, technical analyses, and reports, and to make presentations to small or large audiences
  • Organizational skills for maintaining project files, as well as for scheduling and completing work tasks and assignments in a timely fashion
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to occasionally work outdoors in sometimes inclement weather
  • Strong computer and internet skills, including Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
  • Periodic attendance at evening meetings and occasional travel outside the City

To apply, if interested, please visit https://CityOfPittsfield.Hyrell.com

Deadline to apply is Friday, June 5, 2015 @ 4:00pm

Associate Technician

Career Development Center Full Time, Part Time

Company Name: Verizon
Location: Southern Berkshire County

The Associate Technician – Cells is responsible for the proper operation of a small group of network elements. The Associate Technician – Cells will learn and apply new technical skills to support the interdepartmental objectives, to include preventative maintenance, installation, optimization, building and ground upkeep, and integration of network hardware and interconnect facilities. You will be expected to gain proficiencies to progress to the next level by working with, and learning from, other technicians by assisting them in their duties and responsibilities, and by attending classes and seminars, both company and vendor sponsored.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining all base station and transmitter equipment
  • Maintaining site equipment and test equipment inventories
  • Updating daily logs with site specific information
  • Composing clear, concise reports for system documentation
  • Performing audits as required by local, regional, Area, Corporate, or Regulatory agencies.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, installation, optimization, building and ground upkeep, and integration of network hardware and interconnect facilities.
  • Maintain all base station and transmitter equipment, site equipment, and test equipment inventory
  • Compose clear and concise reports and performs audits for system documentation.
  • Updates logs with site-specific information.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Associates degree, 2-year technical degree, relevant military experience, equivalent special electronics training.
  • Minimum 0-1 years experience plus electronics training in one or more of the following fields: telecommunications, two-way radio, paging, or microwave radio is required.
  • Basic training and/or coursework in at least 2 of the following areas: data communications, digital communications, operating systems and applications, telecommunications, computer support, project management, and/or power.
  • General understanding and/or working knowledge of radio transmitters, receivers, antennas, electronic theory, power, and applications is required.
  • General understanding and/or working knowledge of data communications, MS DOS and Windows is required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook is required.
  • Ability to learn electronic test equipment is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. is required.

To apply, if interested, please complete the application at http://www.verizon.com/about/careers with the Job ID # 389993.

Open Position for Relay Operator – Full Time

Career Development Center Full Time, Job Listings

Company Name: Hamilton
Location: Massachusetts

Essential Functions:

  • Conveys messages of all types to TTY users from voice users and vice versa
  • Enters and reads type written text on a standard computer monitor and keyboard
  • Adheres to strict confidentiality rules and standards
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Stresses quality in all work situations
  • Works a variety of shifts
  • Types accurately, keep pace with the voice party and uses proper Relay procedures
  • Adheres to and uses written procedural language
  • Relays calls in a conversational manner using voice inflection, speech patterns, tone of voice, and user intent
  • Relays correct phrasing by waiting for the TTY user to type complete sentences before voicing
  • Sees situations from the relay user point of view
  • Acts in a pleasant and patient manner at all times when   dealing with relay users
  • Understands directions and information given by the relay user
  • Uses common sense approaches to handling situations
  • Gives concise and accurate information to the relay user
  • Understands all concepts, techniques and requirements of the job
  • Uses “down time” to review procedures and languages, and to construct tools to help understand and reference procedures and languages
  • Offers solutions and options when presenting problems or concerns to supervisors
  • Displays a willingness to make necessary adjustments as we change or add services to relay
  • Handles crisis and emotional upset in a professional manner
  • Resolves conflict directly, quickly and completely and discuss unpleasant issues with courtesy and tact

Responsibilities:

  • Arrives on time to all scheduled shifts
  • Works well without constant supervision
  • Volunteers for extra hours when needed
  • Actively participates in training events including Relay Operator meetings and seminars offered by the company
  • Works well as a team member
  • Performs similar work related duties as assigned

Education:

  • Minimum 60 words per minute typing speed with 95% accuracy
  • Minimum requirement of a GED or Equivalency
  • Ability to read, write, speak, hear and understand English well
  • Ability to read and interpret information on a standard computer monitor
  • Proficiency with computer keyboards and terminals and a basic understanding of computer terminology
  • Strong communications skills, including verbal, written and interpersonal skills

To apply, call (413) 395-0830 or email cindy.roughley@hamiltonrelay.com

For more information, visit www.hamiltonrelay.com

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