Archive for October, 2009

Position Available: Program Assistant (Community Health Promotions)
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Pay Rate: ($10-$12/hr, .50 to 1.0 FTE; rate based on qualifications) with prorated (depends on actual hours of work) medical and retirement benefits, generous time off package, opportunities for skills/job training and promotions.

SUMMARY
This is an entry-level job opportunity for a highly motivated person with competent skills in the area of community health promotions (CHP), including disease prevention, education, and outreach. The incumbent must be organized, have good follow-through, competent in working with Asian ethnic communities, ability to work on multiple projects, meet deadlines for tasks, and is motivated to be part of a growing community health promotions program at ASIA. The position is supervised by the Program Specialist of CHP.

The primary role of this position is to assist the Program Specialist in coordinating grant funded CHP programs. Current or pending programs (subject to availability of grant funding) include:
• Diabetes prevention and education program (current)
• Childhood lead prevention (current)
• Breast and cervical cancer prevention (current)
• Hepatitis B education and outreach (current)
• Adult immunization outreach (current)
• Other new CHP initiatives

We are looking for a person who works well in a team environment and is flexible. More importantly, we desire a candidate who is passionate about the mission of the organization and is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of Asian American and other communities.

DUTIES
• Assist in planning and organizing activities related to CHP grant-funded programs.
• Under the direction of the Program Specialist, conduct health education outreach into the community and give community presentations.
• Support and assist contracted consultants to implement specific program activities.
• Implement surveys and other data collection tools for the purpose tracking project information to be reported back to the funder.
• Assist the Program Specialist in identifying new opportunities.
• Maintain CHP records and data; and assist in planning projects and activities
• Maintain regular and open communication with agency staff and external community partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
o Require bachelors in Community Health Promotions, Public Health or other related field or Associates level degree with 1-2 years of experience (candidates with CHES, OCPS or other credentials receive preference).
o Effective communicator (both written and spoken)
o Ability to reach and engage Asian ethnic communities and other program related stakeholders
o Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and to prioritize work
o Some experience in program evaluation, data collection, and data management.
o Computer skills including proficiency with word processing programs, i.e. Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, etc.
o Flexible and is a teamplayer; attention to detail and follow-through
o Require some evening and weekend hours
o Demonstrated competence in working on behalf of Asian Pacific Americans
o Proficient in a major Asian language highly preferred
o Must pass criminal background check and have a valid Ohio State driver’s license

CONTACT
Please send cover letter and resume to: Michael Byun, Executive Director (mbyun@asiainc-ohio.org). Visit www.asiainc-ohio.org

Asian Services In Action, Inc. promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. ASIA will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Women, minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply.

Position Available: Program Assistant – Northeast Ohio Asian Women’s Leadership Initiative (NALI)
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Pay Rate: Based on experience ($10-$12/hour, part-time position, 0.5 FTE+)

Asian Services In Action (ASIA) is a growing non-profit multi-service agency with two sites (Akron and Cleveland) serving predominantly low-income, underserved, limited English-speaking Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) immigrant and refugee populations of all ages. Our mission is to empower AAPIs in Northeast Ohio to enhance their well-being, build their communities and to improve their self-sufficiency through culturally and linguistically relevant information and services.

ASIA is offering a part-time Program Assistant position to provide administrative support to the domestic violence prevention program and the Northeast Ohio Asian Women’s Leadership Initiative (NALI). The position will assist the domestic violence prevention Program Coordinator in carrying out projects and tasks associated with the two program areas. The domestic violence prevention program focuses on crisis intervention, case management, information and referral, emergency assistance, immigration legal services, and advocacy. The NALI program provides leadership training to Asian women in a two-day leadership retreat and culminates with each community planning and implementing an education and outreach project in their respective community. The Program Assistant will support the Program Coordinator in these program areas. The position requires an individual who is interested or has experience in domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking programs. He or she must be an excellent team player, flexible, and can multi-task, has a strong commitment to immigrant and refugee concerns, and can maintain client confidentiality. The Program Assistant reports to the Program Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities
*Assist the Program Coordinator with administrative aspects of the domestic violence prevention and NALI programs.
*Support the Program Coordinator with case management, crisis intervention, information and referral and other related services to victims and families
*Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, responsible for planning and logistics for the NALI leadership retreat. Responsibilities include working with consultants to develop the NALI curriculum, working with vendors to set location, lodging and other accommodations for NALI participants.
*Communication with NALI attendees and provide administrative follow-up for each community during the project planning and implementation.
* Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications
*Bachelors or certificate required, some experience in the field is preferred.
*Bilingual in Korean, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Tagalog, Karen, Nepali, Hindi or Urdu (or another Asian language).
* Proficiency with or willingness to learn Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher
*Project management skills
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with diverse population/personalities.
* Resourceful and flexible
* Available to work evenings and weekends as needed; ability to be on-call occasionally.
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Some administrative experience preferred.

General Information
20 hours per week (varies based on need; benefits are available based on hours worked). Benefits include health insurance allowance, retirement, paid vacation, holidays and personal days, opportunities for training and promotion. Inquiries should be directed to Michael Byun, Executive Director via e-mail (michael.byun@asiainc-ohio.org.) No calls please.

Asian Services In Action, Inc. promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. ASIA will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Women, minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply.