17.1 LGBT Crime Victim Assistance Specialist:
Oversees the implementation of IOOV LGBT Crime Victim's Program and provide case management service for all LGBT Crime victims in Albany, Montgomery and Schenectady counties. This is a full time position located at In Our Own Voices, Albany, NY; compensation 29k-33k salary plus benefits.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor Degree in Education, Social Work, Political Science, or Human Services, preferred
* Paid experience working on issues of domestic violence, sexual assault or related concerns preferred.
* Commitment to lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual people of color community issues and interests.
* Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
* Experience in the social services and courts system field required
* Ability to think creatively and strategically about fulfilling program objectives
* Excellent time management skills
The candidate for this position should be committed to LGBT issues, particularly POC and should be a community builder. The person in this role will work with other staff as we strive to build both a healthier LGBT POC community and stronger relationships among LGBT POC and non-LGBT people of color. Skills at community organizing and the ability to speak Spanish would be considered strong positives. Candidates also should possess strong organizational, written and oral skills. To apply, send a resume and two writing samples to Tandra R. La Grone, Executive Director, In Our Own Voices, 245 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210 or email to tlagrone@inourownvoices.org . Only candidates who have submitted a resume and writing samples will be reviewed. NO Drop Offs or Phone Calls
17.2 Outreach Specialist:
The Capital District Gay & Lesbian Community Council (CDGLCC) seeks a full time Outreach Specialist beginning immediately. The successful outgoing candidate will possess an Associates Degree though a Bachelor's is preferred and 3+ years professional, paid community organizing/ customer service experience. Creative outreach experience, and strong administrative and office skills, including excellent written and verbal communication are a must. This position requires experience using personal computers, electronic office systems including e-mail, desktop publishing, and Microsoft Office, as well as web-based social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook. Availability on nights and weekends is necessary, as many community events take place outside of regular business hours. A 'can do' attitude and a good sense of humor are essential. Familiarity with LGBT issues, as well as the greater Capital Region, are always a plus. Compensation: Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Send letter of application, resume, and list of three professional references to Nora Yates, Executive Director, at nyates@cdglcc.org. Or mail them to: Nora Yates, Capital District Gay & Lesbian Community Council, PO Box 131, Albany, NY 12201 [Please no phone calls.] Applications accepted until position is filled. The CDGLCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, people of color, and transgender individuals encouraged to apply.
17.3 Consultant ' Conference Coordinator:
Treatment Action Group (TAG) is seeking to hire a part-time project-management consultant to work on a project beginning Nov 2009 - May 2010. The consultant will work both independently and collaboratively with TAG staff and as a liaison to multiple community organizations in coordinating the planning and execution of a community HIV research forum scheduled for April 2010. Please send a current CV, writing sample and letter of interest to Scott Morgan, Deputy Director at scott.morgan@treatmentactiongroup.org.
Applications will be accepted up until November 20th.
17.4 Health Services Researcher:
The Ambulatory and Hospital Care Statistics Branch, Division of Health Care Statistics, National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Hyattsville, MD, is seeking a health services researcher. The mission of NCHS, the nation's principal health statistical agency, is to compile accurate, relevant, and timely statistical information to guide actions and policies that improve the nation's health. The Branch conducts nationally-representative surveys of office-based physicians and hospital emergency, outpatient, and inpatient departments that produce data used by researchers and policymakers. The Service Fellow will analyze data on adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) and related issues as part of an analytic team funded by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). For more information, go to http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhcs.htm..
To be considered for this position, all application materials must be e-mailed by January 15, 2010. Interested applicants should e-mail a CV, cover letter describing relevant experience, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a published or unpublished paper written by the applicant to Dr. Paul Beatty, Branch Chief [pbeatty@cdc.gov]. Official transcripts will be required, if selected.
17.5 Transgender Health Policy Advocate:
The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) is seeking a Transgender Health Policy Advocate. The Policy Advocate, depending on the outcome of current healthcare reform legislation, will engage with administrative policymakers and with public and private insurance providers to ensure healthcare access policies fully include transgender health needs. This will involve: working in and strengthening the coalition of allies engaged in this work; analyzing reform The Policy Advocate will work to ensure full implementation of the aspects of healthcare reform that improve access and equity for transgender people, and if need be, build the support for future policy reforms to achieve those goals. For more information, and directions on applying, go to http://transequality.org/employment.html.
17.6 Health Policy Manager for Transgender Law Center:
The Transgender Law Center (TLC) is seeking a full-time professional to work closely with the Executive Director to oversee their health programs and policy advocacy work. The Health Policy Manager will deepen TLC's education and advocacy on behalf of laws, policies and programs that increase access to quality healthcare for transgender people. To apply, email cover letter, resume and two policy-related writing samples to jobs@transgenderlawcenter.org. Please include 'Health Policy Manager' in the subject line of your email. For more information about TLC, go to http://www.transgenderlawcenter.org./.
17.7 Staff Attorney for Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund:
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund is seeking a staff attorney to work on issues of discrimination based upon gender identity and expression, and to provide legal support to our Name Change Project. One to three years of relevant litigation experience, civil rights practice or work in the transgender community strongly preferred.
TLDEF is a not-for-profit civil rights law firm committed to ending discrimination based upon gender identity and expression and to achieving equality for transgender people through public education, test-case litigation, direct legal services, community organizing and public policy efforts. The Name Change Project provides free and low cost legal name changes to community members through TLDEF's partnerships with some of New York City's most prestigious law firms.
Applications are encouraged from attorneys with one to three years of relevant litigation experience. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the struggle against discrimination based on gender identity and expression, and to achieving equality for transgender people. Applicants must have top litigation skills, determination, and a passion for working with and on behalf of transgender and gender non-conforming people. Excellent writing, analytic and public speaking skills are essential, as is the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. The ability to speak Spanish is a strong plus.
Send applications to TLDEF, 151 West 19th Street, Suite 1103, New York, NY 10011. Applications by email to info@transgenderlegal.org are encouraged. Applications must include a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references (including daytime telephone numbers). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but must be submitted by December 15, 2009.
17.8 Consultant or Consulting Firm for Planned Parenthood of the North Country:
Planned Parenthood of the North Country New YorkPPNCNY is searching to hire a consultant or consulting firm to perform the following tasks beginning immediately and ending March 31, 2009:
* Seeking input to tailor PPNCNY's service delivery to reflect community needs. Accomplish this by conducting focus groups and patient and staff surveys, analyzing feedback and making recommendations for change.
* Evaluate patient and marketing materials, forms, policies, procedures and physical environment of all sites for inclusivity and comfort of LGBT population, and making recommendations for change.
* Developing a comprehensive database for referrals outside PPNCNY's scope of practice, including telephone vetting of provider offices re: LGBT services.
* Assisting in the creation of a public awareness project by creating ads to be placed in local media and on the agency's social networking sites.
* Advancing the knowledge of LGBT health issues in the general populations by developing a presentation kit and talking points for PP staff who attend community meetings and events.
Interested parties should contact Tess Sacco Barker, Director of Community Relations at PPNCNY, 160 Stone Street, Watertown, NY 13601 Tess.Barker@ppnny.org or 315.782.1818
