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- TWO MARRIAGE EDUCATION JOBS IN OHIO - posted 4/08

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Project Specialist Oklahoma - posted 4/08
The Project Specialist supports the development and implementation of healthy marriage initiatives through training, site visits and the development of technical assistance tools for program administration and workshop facilitators. This position requires an understanding of public policy, program design and project management.

Essential Job Functions
· Interface with clients regarding strategic planning, technical assistance needs, promising practices and program implementation;
· Provide training and technical assistance on service delivery strategies;
· Conduct site visits and provide feedback to practitioners on healthy marriage workshop delivery and assisting practitioners in identifying target populations and service referral strategies for effective recruitment;
· Develop policy and procedures
· Provide support in regards to research on family formation, relationship education and relevant demographic trends;
· Identify best practices for implementation strategies and connect leaders with experts to provide input and recommendations;
· Support the development of appropriate tools to measure progress toward short and long-term goals;
· Provide consultation via conference call, site visit, or presentation; and
· Listen critically to assess areas of need and identify appropriate solutions.

Education/Training
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. Applicable fields include public administration, public policy, not-for-profit management, business, sociology, and humanities.

Licensure/Certification
Must maintain a valid Driver’s License, current vehicle registration and insurance and have ready access to a personal vehicle.

Experience
We are looking for someone who is personable, a critical thinker, self-motivated, hard working, organized, and flexible. Relevant experience may include working in a social service program delivery, grant-writing experience, program development, working for or with government agencies, and working for a not-for-profit organization. Social policy experience and/or an interest in healthy marriage initiatives is valued.


Special Requirements
· Travel is required
· Ability to identify program strategies and apply them in other situations
· Spanish language skills are preferred.

Required Skills:
· An understanding of government operations
· Strong communication and writing skills
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
· Experience with program evaluation or development

Essential Physical Requirements
· Sufficient mobility and strength to move about the facility

· Ability to drive and be frequently mobile throughout the community
Interested candidates should submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to karen.holeman@publicstrategies.com

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BILINGUAL FAMILY SUPPORT COORDINATORS - posted 3/08

Project management firm based in Oklahoma City is currently seeking Bilingual Family Support Coordinators to provide individualized support to couples enrolled in the Family Expectations Program through formal assessments and the creation of a family support plan. Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Marriage and Family Studies or equivalent preferred. Prior experience working with families and couples and knowledge of community resources required. Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

If interested please send resume and salary requirements to karen.holeman@publicstrategies.com

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- JOB OPENINGS AT FAMILIES NORTHWEST - posted January 1, 2008

Families Northwest is undertaking a search for two key positions that
will have significant influence on executing our mission to strengthen
marriages and families in the Northwest. Further information on these positions can be found on our website at
www.familiesnorthwest.org.

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Work closely with President Jeff Kemp and the
management team in execution of Families Northwest's strategic plan.
Primarily, he or she will provide strategic leadership around donor
development and development strategy.

Qualifications include previous significant experience as a development
director or equivalent in a corporate setting or nonprofit organization.
Experience and love for donor development and fund-raising is essential.
Excellent leadership, management, and people skills are required,
including demonstration of exemplary and integrous conduct and attitude
when dealing with individuals inside and outside the organization.

Electronic resume submission
is preferred.
If you have a friend or associate who may be a match for either of these
profiles, please direct their interest to:
Jan Bowe
Families Northwest
jan.bowe@familiesnorthwest.org

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