EXTERNAL POSTING

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2010

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CHILD CARE PERSON II — ASSISTANT TEACHER

CatholicCharities Maine St. Louis Child Development Center in Biddeford has a Full Time opportunity for early childhood professionals to provide child care and developmental therapy in a special needs classroom and contribute to program coordination and staff supervision as assigned within a defined child care unit (classroom). Shall have a minimum of an Associates’ degree in Early Childhood Education or a compatible course of study. Must be certified or be able to meet certification requirements as an Early Intervention Provider. Shall have at least two (2) years experience in the early childhood filed. Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled.

Position Code–335 Salary Code–F Status–Full time Advertise Internal and External.

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CASE MANAGER RIS

Catholic Charities Maine Refugee & Immigration Services in Lewiston has a Full-time opening for a Case Manager. This position is responsible for all aspects of each client's needs, including providing assistance to clients in accessing and securing services and resources, (i.e., housing, financial, food, vocational, medical, counseling, and social). Shall have a Bachelor’s degree in one of the social sciences, or in a related field, and a minimum of 2 years of experience providing direct services to social service clients. Shall be knowledgeable about community services and the resources available to clients, and be skilled in accessing and negotiating the local service delivery system. Cross-cultural experience is preferred. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Position Code–708 Salary Code–H5 Status–Full-time Advertise Internal and External.

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CHILD CARE AIDE

CatholicCharities Maine St. Louis Child Development Center in Biddeford has an On - Call opportunity for a one on one child care aide. This paraprofessional person will provide specific child care and developmental therapy, while contributing to program coordination and staff supervision, as assigned within a defined child care unit (classroom). Must be on-site for all hours child attends the program. Shall have a minimum of a two (2) year degree in Early Childhood Education, compatible course of study, or experience equivalency, experience working with special needs children required. Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled.

Position Code-336 Salary Code--F Status–On-call Advertise Internal & External.

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CASE MANAGER

Catholic Charities Maine Support & Recovery Servicesin Portland has a full-time opportunity for an adult mental health case manager. Become part of a dynamic team of professionals who provide intensive support to people with severe and persistent mental illness. Must be certified or eligible for certification at the MHRT/C level. For up to date information concerning MHRT/C please visit the Muskie school website: www.muskie.usm.maine.edu/cfl

This position offers:

• A generous earned time policy (10% of worked time in the first year).
• Medical/dental/prescription coverage.
• Long and short term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan fully vested, eligible after 1 year of employment.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Flexible, fun, and supportive work environment.
• Excellent individual and group supervision.
• Incentive pay plan.

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Position Code—453 Salary Code—H5 Status—Full-time Advertise Internal and External.

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CLINICAL COUNSELOR II

Catholic Charities Maine Counseling Services in Portland has a full-time opportunity for a Clinical Counselor II. This position is the professional person responsible for providing addiction counseling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Shall have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a social service related field and be minimally credentialed at the independent practice level as a Clinical Professional Counselor Conditional (LCPC) or a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LCSW) as defined by the licensing board(s) of the State of Maine. Must also have Co-occurring expertise, and either a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or 60 hours of approved alcohol and drug education and one year clinical practice in a substance abuse program. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Position Code–081 Salary Code–07 Status–Full-time Advertise Internal and External.

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO RIS DIRECTOR

Catholic Charities Maine Refugee & Immigration Services in Portland has a Full-time opportunity for the person responsible for assisting the RIS Director in carrying out a variety of administrative responsibilities within the RIS program. Will display strong organizational, summation, and writing skills, maintain and schedule the calendar for the RIS Director and provide administrative support. Will provide Reception duties to ensure smooth, service-oriented operations, and will represent the RIS Director in meetings as needed. Shall have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, shall have at least four (4) years experience in a responsible position sufficient to indicate the ability to carry out the responsibilities of this position, as well as the expertise that will supplement that of the RIS Director. Must be proficient with office automation computer skills, strong organizational, summation, and writing skills. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Position Code—901.RIS Salary Code—J Status—full time Advertise Internal and External.

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CUSTODIAN

CatholicCharities Maine St. Louis Child Development Center in Biddeford has a part-time (25 hours per week) opportunity for a service person responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary environment for the children and staff. Shall have sufficient reading, writing and arithmetic skills to keep the necessary records, and must have demonstrated competency in housekeeping and light maintenance skills. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Position Code-366 Salary Code--E Status–Part-time Advertise Internal and External

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PSYCHIATRIST, SUPPORT & RECOVERY SERVICER

Catholic Charities Maine Support & Recovery Services in Portland has part- time opportunity for lead clinical member of a team of professionals who provide intensive support and treatment for people with severe mental illness. The Psychiatrist assists with assessment, treatment planning, and medication management, and is clinically responsible for people who are either case managed by the program or on the waiting list and have no current psychiatric services. The Psychiatrist’s work is done primarily in an office setting but may involve work in clients’ residences, travel to Augusta, and meetings throughout the Greater Portland area. This position requires some 24 hour on-call availability. Shall have completed 3 years of post-graduate training in psychiatry approved by the American Medical Association, be eligible for a physicians’ license issued by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, and be certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (or eligible for examination). Shall have a minimum of 3 years of work experience with people with severe mental illness, at least one of which is in a community setting. Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled.

Position Code–485 Salary Code–17 Status–On Call Advertise Internal and External.

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INDEPENDENT SUPPORT SERVICES WORKER II

(2 positions available)

Catholic Charities Maine Independent Support Services first position located out of Knox, Waldo, and Lincoln Counties, second position located in Androscoggin County, backing up services to Knox, Waldo, and Lincoln Counties, deployed out of Auburn. Both locations are seeking a full-time paraprofessional to provide in-home services designed to assist individuals to remain independent in their homes. The successful applicant will assist the District Supervisor with client assessments, eligibility determinations, care plan development and monitoring. Work with a variety of clients, including elders, adults with psychiatric, development or physical disabilities and clients of DHHS Protective Services. A high school diploma or GED certificate is required. Preference will be given to those candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or two (2) years of closely related field or equivalent experience and/or training. Must have transportation, a clean driving record and a valid driver’s license. Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled.

Position Code--866 Salary Code--H Status–Full-time Advertise–Internal and External.

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JOB DEVELOPER

Catholic Charities Maine Refugee & Immigration Services in Lewiston has a part-time opportunity to support the employment searches and placements of students enrolled in the New Mainer’s Workforce Development Project (NMWDP). The Job Developer working with NMWDP students and will also attend Lewiston Adult Education classes to develop connections with the refugee & immigrant consumers and conduct monthly post placement services with NMWDP students and employers at 30 and 60 days from the NMWDP students’ employment start dates. Job development will include marketing, liaison and follow-up with employers, clients, and employment agencies, and coordination of employment related training, workshops and meetings. The job developer will facilitate job related activities with potential employers and other agencies serving refugees. The RIS Employment Case Manager will be responsible for all employment related statistical and narrative reporting. In-state travel is required. Shall have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in one of the social sciences or a related field, and a minimum of two (2) years experience in job development, job placement, job counseling or any cross-cultural, employment related field. Experience in report writing and data collections, desirable. Cross cultural experience preferred! Resumes will be accepted until position is filed.

Position Code—827A Salary Code—H5 Status—Part-time Advertise Internal and External.

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YOUTH CENTER PROGRAM ASSISTANTS

Catholic Charities Maine Lillius Gilchrist Grace Youth Center in Tenants Harbor has an on-call opportunity for a Program Assistant.The successful candidate will aid the Program Site Manager in carrying out the day to day activities at the youth center, and will assist the Site Manager with the coordination of services and the supervision of the youth.Shall have a minimum of a high school diploma, and experience working with the eleven to fourteen year old youth population.Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Position Code-799Salary Code--EStatus–On-callAdvertise–Internal and External.

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THERAPEUTIC FOSTER PARENTS

Immediate Need!!

Catholic Charities Maine Therapeutic Foster Care Program has an immediate need for Foster Parents to provide care for children with special needs (emotional, behavioral, developmental, and learning disabilities) as therapeutic foster parents and as therapeutic respite care providers.

§Current or previously licensed parents are preferred, although new families are always welcome and will be guided through the process of becoming licensed.

§We provide a high quality program, using a supportive team approach.Training, supervision, and individualized support plans are provided and every foster family has their own CCM Foster Family Consultant who will meet with them weekly and whenever needed to provide support and assistance.

§Reimbursement rates are competitive and based on the needs of the child.

Serves communities within an 80 mile radius of Augusta.For more information, please feel free to visit our website at www.ccmaine.orgor contact Joanne O’Neal at (207) 453-4370 ext. 2211.

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INDEPENDENT SUPPORT SERVICES WORKER I

Catholic Charities Maine Independent Support Services is seeking paraprofessionals throughout Maine to provide in-home services designed to assist individuals to remain independent in their homes.Work with a variety of clients, including elders, adults with psychiatric, development or physical disabilities and clients of DHHS Protective Services.Pay begins at $10.00 per hour.(Please note:although positions are listed as on-call, consistent employment schedules are anticipated).Must have a high school diploma or a GED.The ability to print neatly and maintain work records is required.Preference will be given to those with experience serving elders and persons with disabilities, and practical experience in tasks of general housekeeping and home management.We are seeking applicants (HIGHLIGHTED LOCATIONS INDICATE IMMEDIATE NEED) ADDITIONAL NEED IN WALDO COUNTY-WINTERPORT, Brunswick, Sagadahoc & Lincoln County areas, Penobscot County- Deer Isle, Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Bucksport, Ellsworth, and Blue Hill in Hancock County-and Calais, Machias and Cherryfield in Washington County, Rangeley in Franklin County, Dixfield in Oxford County, Northern and now seeking Southern Kennebec Counties, THREE POSITIONS RECENTLY AVAILABLE-SPECIFICALLY IN THE PORTLAND AREA, So. Portland, Westbrook, Somerset County:St. Albans, Hartland, Pittsfield, Palmyra and Clinton.Must have transportation, a clean driving record and a valid driver’s license. Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled.

Position Code—865 Salary Code—G Status—On-call Advertise Internal and External.

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CHILD CARE SUBSTITUTES NEEDED!

Catholic Charities Maine owns and operates 3 nationally accredited child care centers. St. Joseph’s in Auburn (782-2711) and St. Louis in Biddeford (282-3790) are seeking individuals who want to work as on-call substitutes.If you have the passion and love to work with children, please call the appropriate center to see how you can utilize your talents and compassion for serving toddlers through preschoolers.

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INTERPRETERS

Catholic Charities Maine Refugee & Immigration Services has on-call opportunities for Interpreters.The interpreter is responsible for providing direct interpreting services.Shall have a minimum of a High School diploma and advanced fluency in English and another language(s).Higher education (bachelors or masters degree, etc.), and prior interpreting experience is preferred.

• Portland office seeking individuals with experience in Arabic, Vietnamese, Khmer, Nuer, Dinka, Amharic, Cantonese, Lao, Serbo-Croatian, and Somali.
• Lewiston office seeking individuals with experience in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Vietnamese.

Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled.Please specify office location and language interest.

Position Code–270 Salary Code–I Status–On-call Advertise Internal and External.

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Complete job and benefit information is available at www.ccmaine.org.

You may submit your cover letter and resume (indicating the position title) via email ( hroffice@ccmaine.org), fax (207-781-8560), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME04104.

Catholic Charities Maine is a United Way and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.