Resources in the Community

Turndown Attendant – Starwood Hotel S.F. – St Regis

Job Description

We are seeking a professional with an exceptional service attitude for the position of Turndown Attendant. They will be responsible to reset guest rooms and bathroom areas in a thoughtful manner in accordance with the St. Regis brand standards. They will organize linen closets on floors assigned and complete assignments accurately, and in a timely manner.

To Apply:

Click Link http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/careers/index.html

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Search for location, San Francisco

Company Description

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 1000 properties in over 100 countries, is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Sheraton, Westin, Four Points by Sheraton, W, Le Meriden, Aloft and ElementSM. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
EEO/AA/M/F/D/V Drug Free Workplace

Employment Opportunity: Social Worker – City and County of San Francisco

The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office seeks a social worker passionate about providing services for probationers and parolees who are returning to the community.  Candidates must be highly motivated and show a commitment to working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system.  The social worker will be responsible for conducting custodial interviews and needs assessments of the adult parolees or probationers in order to improve legal outcomes and to develop a reentry service plan to assist in their release back to the community.  The social worker will also assess and evaluate the needs of individuals incarcerated in San Francisco County Jails for referral to substance abuse and mental health programs, vocational training programs, education, housing and employment opportunities, governmental assistance opportunities and other appropriate services.  The social worker will work collaboratively with attorneys in the office and other agencies to ensure that better legal outcomes are achieved and services are provided to the parolee or probationer.  This will involve contact with multi-systems such as the courts, probation, health services, education, employment, reentry and mental health agencies.  The social worker is expected to develop strong collaboratives with community-based agencies that provide services for the parolees and probationers in our community.  The social worker will also prepare and present reports to the courts, conduct outreach and training and monitor the progress of their clients.

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Employment Opportunity: YOH Staffing Specialist – San Ramon

POSITION TITLE: Staffing Specialist Job Requisition Number: 50589671
Application WebSite: http://jobs.yoh.com/job/San-Ramon-Staffing-Specialist-Job-CA-94582/1520518/?feedId=382&utm_source=maximus
Details: Staffing Specialist Job

Yoh, a leading provider of talent and outsourcing services, has an immediate, Part Time or Full Time , opportunity for a Staffing Specialist to join our Yoh RPO team at our client’s site in San Ramon, California .

GENERAL DUTIES :

The Staffing Specialist provides general Recruiting and HR Administrative services. This position supports our client by providing HR support and customer service.

JOB DUTIES:

- Initiate Job Posting & submit updates for current job postings during the recruitment process

- Review applicant resumes, disposition applicants, phone screen, and forward chosen candidates to the hiring manager

- Monitor and update applicant data in ATS to meet compliance regulations

- Responsible for coordinating all interview details

- Coordinate & facilitate interview debriefs

- Work with manager to coordinate and collect results for any necessary applicant testing during hiring process

- Review and coordinate collection of all HR Compliance documentation for hiring processes including applications, I-9’s, etc.

- Generate, Submit with Supporting Documentation & serve as Point of Contact for all inquiries regarding offer requests

- Track & Provide reporting / metrics on all recruitment and staffing activity: recruiting, posting activity, offer (accept/decline), and onboarding progresses and provide updates to managers

- Monitor, Follow up, & Support Background and Drug Screen Progress prior to start date.

- Submit drug screen packet & background requests for current client employees as needed for any special off-site projects

- Efficiently execute all details of the onboarding/welcome process

- Answer all appropriate Candidate Questions or refer to the correct source of information within 2 business days.

- Process candidate expenses and provide monthly special purpose account rollup

- Serve as Point of Contact on staffing process, , for Client Hiring Managers, HRMs, & applicants

- Complete & submit transaction forms to request employee record changes

- Coordinate and facilitate manager training sessions

- Execute necessary components of the employee exit process including client record update and equipment deactivation requests.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

- Ability to organize work assignments and work independently.

- Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast paced environment.

- Exceptional attention to detail, interpersonal, and organizational skills a MUST.

- Familiarity with the broader HR Process, with an in-depth understanding of Staffing processes

- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including a must.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work in an ambiguous environment, anticipate needs proactively, and see the bigger picture

- Experience with Oracle HR or a similar employee database tool preferred. Experience with ATS (e.g. Brassring/Hiresytems)

- High levels of proficiency in PowerPoint & Excel

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Human Resources, and/or Business, or 3+ years of HR related experience.

- Minimum of 2 years experience in human resources or a degree in a related field

Discover all that’s possible with Yoh. Apply now.

Recruiter: Jaime Leben

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer,

Employment Opportunity: Catholic Healthcare West – Administration

Position Description

FACILITY INFORMATION

CHW Medical Foundation (CHWMF), established in 1993, is affiliated with Catholic Healthcare West – the fifth largest hospital system in the nation -, with 40 hospitals and medical centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, CHWMF works hand-in-hand with medical groups throughout northern California to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the many communities we serve.

As CHWMF continues to grow and , establish new premier medical groups, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Medical Office Representative (MOR) position is often the first point of contact for our patients, physicians, other clinic staff, internal and external laboratory and imaging staff, hospital staff, patient family members, and vendors. The MOR provides superior customer service, communications, and appropriate distribution of phone calls and messages. The Office Representative may also perform a variety of other duties including but not limited to collecting and updating demographics and insurance information, verification of health plan eligibility, taking complete and accurate messages, and scheduling mutually acceptable appointment times utilizing an electronic practice management system. The Office Representative may also be asked to perform other clerical duties as needed and requested to support daily clinic operation goals, bench marks, and quality patient care initiatives per departmental guidelines.

Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent. Six (6) month’s experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Office Receptionist preferred; or an equivalent amount of experience in a high-volume customer service role in another industry/environment; or 6 months experience as a Phone Receptionist or Health Information Associate within CHW Medical Foundation.Familiarity with an electronic practice management system is preferred. Experience with multi-line phones/ACD phones preferred. Medical terminology preferred.

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Alameda Paratransit Shuttle

The City of Alameda Paratransit Shuttle service provides a free way for seniors (55 years and older) and individuals with disabilities to access major destinations around the city of Alameda. The shuttle operates from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Shuttle Routes:
Tuesdays – West Loop (between Alameda Point, Webster Street, Mastick Senior Center and downtown Alameda)

Wednesdays – East Loop (between Bay Farm Island, High Street, downtown Alameda, Alameda Hospital and Mastick Senior Center)

Thursdays – Central Loop (between South Shore Center, Shoreline Drive/Westline Drive, Mastick Senior Center, Alameda Hospital, Marketplace and Bridgeside Center)

For more information, contact Donatella Zepplin of the Mastick Senior Center at 510-747-7513 or dzepplin@ci.alameda.ca.us. Schedules are available at http://alamedaparatransit.com/.

City of Alameda Paratransit services are funded by Measure B.

Employment Opportunity – Youth Career Development Specialist (Menlo Park)

Youth Career Development Specialist

About JobTrain: Located on the Menlo Park/East Palo Alto border, JobTrain is a private, nonprofit job-training

center and accredited school (accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges – WASC). JobTrain

offers a variety of vocational training programs as well as basic computer and ESL classes.

About the position: This listing is for a full-time exempt position at JobTrain, reporting directly to the Youth

Programs Coordinator. As with any position at JobTrain, we seek individuals who understand the dynamics of a nonprofit

organization, the importance of fiscal responsibility, and the development of programs geared to minority and

underserved populations.

This position works primarily with clients throughout their employment search, although in some cases, the position

will require vocational counseling to clients that are currently in training. The Career Development Specialist will also

work with other staff to develop and market new and innovative approaches to job development and identify

employers in training related fields.

Duties:

1. Establish, nurture, and maintain employer relationships as well as corporate/business.

2. Assist in the organization of job fairs and participate in sponsored events such as career fairs, boot camps

etc which publicize JobTrain’s vocational training programs and expose JobTrain clients to job interview and

placement opportunities.

3. Case management of job development progress, placement and job retention.

4. Assist Corporate Relations Coordinator in developing, managing, and maintaining an employer/job

development database for informational, tracking, and archival purposes.

5. Make recommendations for improving and redirecting employer relationships and job development

prospects to the Corporate Relations Coordinator.

6. Produce reports detailing efforts in job development, referral and placement activities to the Youth Program

Coordinator.

7. Represent JobTrain to businesses, industry, and the community-at-large.

8. Maintain client folders and organizational database on a weekly/monthly basis to include current client data,

and employment information as needed. Strong attention to detail is required.

9. Other related duties to facilitate a strong Client Services Department.

Qualifications:

Experience: Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties as

described; verified experience in job placement in either private or public agencies within the last four years

preferred; experience working with at-risk populations and experience in public relations preferred. Knowledge of

methods and techniques of job development and client placement; current practices in vocational education; local

labor market trends and employment opportunities in both the private and public sectors in the San Francisco Bay

Area.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, counseling/ psychology, social

work, or other human services is preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the above.

Other: Successful applicants will have excellent written, verbal, organizational, interpersonal communication, and

computer skills.

Compensation and Eligibility:

JobTrain offers a competitive salary; medical and dental benefits; a 403(b) retirement plan with company

match; life insurance; and paid time off. We are an equal opportunity employer. Successful candidates

must have legal residency and meet the eligibility requirements to work in the United States (per INS Form

I-9 instructions).

How to Apply:

Please send your letter of interest and resumé to Eric Forgaard at eforgaard@jobtrainworks.org or mail to

his attention at the address below. Please no telephone calls.

JobTrain

1200 O’Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Main Telephone: (650) 330-6429

Employment Opportunity – NOVATO LIBRARY BRANCH MANAGER

Opportuniity

Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

An equal opportunity employer. Apply on-line at: www.co.marin.ca.us/jobs

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE SALARY

Friday, August 5, 2011 $6,304 – $7,502 / Month

by 5:00pm Recruitment #0402-11-06

YOU ARE INVITED TO APPLY: The Marin County Human Resources Department and the Marin County Free Library are conducting a

recruitment for the position of Novato Branch Manager (Senior Librarian). Reporting to the Deputy Director of County Library Services, the Novato Branch Manager has high level responsibility for the day-to-day operations of both the Novato and South Novato branch libraries. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies that may occur at other branch libraries while the list remains active. Eligible lists remain active for a minimum of six (6) months.

MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY AND THE NOVATO BRANCH: With a mission to engage the community, provide innovative library services and foster lifelong learning, the Marin County Free Library (MCFL) serves the unincorporated areas of Marin County, as well as, the cities and towns of Corte Madera, Fairfax, Marin City, Ross, and Novato. Along with a dedicated share of a stable local property tax, the MCFL enjoys broad community support as shown by the recent passage of a supplemental parcel tax by more than 74%. Through the activities of the County’s ten-branch library system, the MCFL offers an expansive collection; digital content; public access computers; free wi-fi; AV and print resources; special programming for children, teens and seniors; literacy programs serving both families and individuals; and study space for students of all ages. At the heart of a multi-lingual community of over 50,000 residents, the Novato branches are MCFL’s busiest, checking out over 575,000 items (42% children and teen focused) to over 350,000 visitors annually. The Novato libraries serve a greater population of children and teens than other branches in the MCFL system, and the branch is committed to an active and diverse program of services to youth including early literacy programs and teen advisory committees. In addition, with Novato’s large Spanish speaking population, the Novato Branch provides numerous Spanish language resources and programs.

THE POSITION: The Novato Branch Manager will supervise a staff of 6 full-time and 10 part-time employees to develop a state-of-the art facility and meet the strategic goals for both the Novato and South Novato Branches. In addition to overseeing the operations of both branches, the manager will serve as an integral member of the Library Administration Management Team with the opportunity to assist in the design and implementation of a new library service model which will be implemented at the Novato Branch.

Key projects include:

• Increasing community outreach with a special focus on early literacy, teens, and underserved populations

• Developing and employ social media efforts to strengthen community presence and enhance the delivery of library services

• Redesigning physical library space to better serve community needs and improve customer experience

IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will thrive working in a fast-paced environment with the freedom to create and innovate at a branch level, lead by example to motivate and inspire staff, utilize social media technology to modernize library services, research trends impacting the library and community, implement creative solutions to address the community’s needs, have proven success implementing dynamic and non-traditional community outreach programs, and possess excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to provide the highest level of library services possible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Employment Standards): Equivalent to an American Library Association approved Master’s degree in Library Science, Library and Information Services or similar curriculum and three years of experience as a professional librarian. Overall work experience must include two years of supervisory experience which may be obtained in a position other than a professional librarian.

Experience in a public library setting is highly desirable.

TENTATIVE EXAM SCHEDULE: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of a supplemental application screening, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates’ names will be placed on the eligible list.

PREVISOR ONLINE ASSESSMENT: THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2011

ORAL INTERVIEW EXAMINATION: THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2011

(Tentative Hiring Interview Date by Library Department: Wednesday, September 14, 2011)

SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS: Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and at any branch as assigned.

ONLINE APPLICATION: You may apply online at: www.co.marin.ca.us/Jobs

HOW TO APPLY

Obtain the necessary application materials for the desired position from the Marin County Human Resources Department at the address below. You may apply online, or application materials may be picked up in person or requested by phone. If you have questions regarding Equal Employment, please contact the Equal Employment Officer at (415) 499-7398. For questions regarding the position announcement or examination, contact the Marin County

Human Resources Department. For a complete listing of all current opportunities, check the County’s recruitment website, or call the Marin County 24-Hour Job Line. The Job Line is updated every Friday afternoon.

MARIN COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

3501 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE  ROOM 415  SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903-4189

OFFICE PHONE (415) 499-6104  24-HOUR JOB LISTING (415) 499-7800

FAX (415) 499-3669  TTY (415) 473-5780

COUNTY OF MARIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SSI Benefits Seminar at Lions Center for the Blind in Oakland

 
If you are blind or visually impaired, it is possible for you to work and continue receiving your disability benefits. Please join the
Lions Center for the Blind and representatives from the Social Security Administration for a benefits seminar as
we address questions such as:

• How does SSI and SSDI work?
• What is a Trial Work Period, SGA or Extended Period of Eligibility?
• Can you keep your health Insurance benefit while you are working?
• How are your SSI/SSDI benefits affected if you’re employed?
• and many more.

 
Topics to be covered include Social Security’s “Ticket to Work” and other work incentive programs such as Impairment-Related
Work Expenses (IRWE), Blind Work Expenses (BWE), Plan for Achieving Self
Support (PASS) and Property Essential to Self Support (PESS), as well as
eligibility factors for entitlement, and the application and appeals process. Even if you don’t meet the criteria for legal blindness, you may still qualify for benefits if you have a visual impairment that prevents you from working. This seminar may provide you information to help you succeed on the job.

 
Date: Monday, August 22, 2011

Time: 10:00am -12:00pm

Location: Lions Center for the Blind

2115 Broadway

Oakland, CA 94612

 
Please RSVP via email to
ChristineKaiser@lbcenter.org.
or by phone at 510-450-1580 x238.

 
Deadline to RSVP is August 15, 2011.

 
Time will be allotted for questions and answers at the end of the session.

Employment Opportunity: 1406 Senior Clerk, with the City & County of SF

Internships with the National Academy of Social Insurance

Students can clear a smooth path for transition from school
to full-time employment by including internships in their
educational plans. While the 2011 deadline has passed for the
opportunity described below, students may want to
keep it in mind as a source for internships in the future.

$3,500 Paid Internships in Washington, DC with the National Academy of Social Insurance The National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization made up of the nation’s leading experts on social insurance. Its mission is to promote understanding of how social insurance contributes to economic security and a vibrant economy.

NASI, as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization is devoted to furthering
knowledge and understanding of social insurance programs, and is
uniquely qualified to provide students with challenging internship
opportunities. NASI’s members, recognized experts in social insurance
and health policy, offer the interns access to information and
experiences found nowhere else. Our four internship programs are
nationally competitive, consisting of a 12-week summer semester
internship that usually spans May to August, depending on the student’s college schedule. Students receive a $3,500 honorarium for their internship experience and academic credit may be arranged through the intern’s college or university. International Students with valid student visas can be placed with non-governmental organizations, if placement projects match their skills and interests.

Internship Description:

$3,500 Stipend (Paid Bi-Weekly)
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: May 2011 (Exact date flexible)
End Date: August 2011 (Exact date flexible)
Last Date to Apply: March 1, 2011 (All Application Materials Received)

There are many different internships available to all individuals. For more information, including how to apply, please contact:
Internship Programs
National Academy of Social Insurance
1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036-1904

Or, contact the Internship Coordinator, at (202) 452-8097 or internships@nasi.org.