Careers at CitySquare
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Interested in working at CitySquare? See the list of current job openings below and send your resume to careers@citysquare.org to apply for the positions in which you are interested.
CitySquare is committed to the maximum utilization of all human resources and the goal of Equal Employment Opportunity. These objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. CitySquare shall continue to recruit, hire, train, compensate and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, except where age or sex are bona fide occupational qualifications, or where disability is a bona fide occupational disqualification.
Current Openings:
Position: Community Health Navigator
Department: Project Access
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Business hours, flexible hours as needed.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Health Navigator - Standard (CHN-S) is responsible for working with and managing patients enrolled in the Project Access Dallas (PAD) program, a network of volunteer physicians, hospitals, pharmacies and ancillary providers, with the goal of providing healthcare services to the uninsured working poor in Dallas County. The CHN-S will specifically provide support to the Community Care Coordination (CCC) program within Project Access. The goal of this program is to help patients achieve independence in managing their own healthcare needs. He/she will conduct interviews and basic clinical evaluations of each patient to determine their clinical and social needs. He/she will teach patients how to properly manage their chronic illnesses and resolve acute medical conditions through health education and patient empowerment. The CHN-S will link patients to appropriate PAD services, provide them with health education and teach them how to find and utilize other medical and community resources. He/she will conduct follow up with providers and patients to ensure resources are utilized effectively.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or GED required. Completion of a qualified Medical Assistant program required OR Texas Community Health Worker Certification (preferred).
Experience: One (1) year of experience in a similar role within a clinical setting required.
Additional Requirements: Bilingual in English/Spanish required. Must have basic computer skills. Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able to work occasional flexible hours as requested. Must be able to travel to/from office location to conduct patient home visits.
Position: Transportation Specialist
Department: Project Access
Status: Part-Time
Schedule: Business hours, flexible hours as needed.
POSITION SUMMARY
The PAD Community Health Transportation Specialist is responsible for working with the program staff of the Project Access Dallas (PAD) Community Health Navigation program, a team of community health workers with the goal of providing healthcare services to the uninsured working poor in Dallas County. The Community health Transportation Specialist will specifically provide support to the PAD Community Health Navigation (CHN) program director and staff. The goal of this program is to help patients achieve independence in managing their own healthcare needs. He/she will transport patients to and from medical appointments, maintain patient transportation schedules, make sure all CITYSQUARE/PAD are cleaned, refueled, maintained, repaired and secured. He/she will work with members of the CHN team ensure good communication and excellent service to all PAD patients.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: (Must be able to read and write English)
Experience: None
Additional Requirements: Must have a valid Texas Operator’s License and be able to meet the driver certification requirements of CitySquare. Must have current CPR/First Aid certification or acquire certification within the first 6 months of employment. Must have reliable transportation to and from PAD CHN offices. Ability to work occasional flexible hours as requested.
Position: Summer AmeriCorps Member (130 positions)
Department: Food on the Move
Status: AmeriCorps (Summer Only)
Schedule: May 29-Aug 17; M-F 9a-4p
POSITION SUMMARY
Over 84% of children enrolled in Texas public schools are eligible for free/reduced-price meals during the school year. In the summer months, when school is out of session, only about 10% of those children continue to have access to healthy meals.
CitySquare’s Food on the Move program combats childhood hunger by deploying mobile teams of 3 AmeriCorps members into low-income apartment communities to provide youth with a nutritious lunch and 30-45 minutes of enrichment. Oftentimes, the youth we serve do not have access to traditional summer programming or nutritious meals during the day – so we bring it to them!
In return for 330 hours of service, members receive a $1,800 living allowance and a $1,175 end of term education award.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or GED required. Some college (preferred).
Experience: 1-2 years experience working with youth in a recreational setting
Additional Requirements:Applicants must be 17 or older by May 29, 2012; US Citizen or permanent resident; and no criminal history. Bilingual in English/Spanish with valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (preferred). Must be energetic with a passion for community service and be able to withstand the Texas heat for 6-7 hours a day this summer!
Position: Community Health Navigator
Department: Project Access
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Business hours, flexible hours as needed.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Health Navigator - Standard (CHN-S) is responsible for working with and managing patients enrolled in the Project Access Dallas (PAD) program, a network of volunteer physicians, hospitals, pharmacies and ancillary providers, with the goal of providing healthcare services to the uninsured working poor in Dallas County. The CHN-S will specifically provide support to the Community Care Coordination (CCC) program within Project Access. The goal of this program is to help patients achieve independence in managing their own healthcare needs. He/she will conduct interviews and basic clinical evaluations of each patient to determine their clinical and social needs. He/she will teach patients how to properly manage their chronic illnesses and resolve acute medical conditions through health education and patient empowerment. The CHN-S will link patients to appropriate PAD services, provide them with health education and teach them how to find and utilize other medical and community resources. He/she will conduct follow up with providers and patients to ensure resources are utilized effectively.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or GED required. Completion of a qualified Medical Assistant program required OR Texas Community Health Worker Certification (preferred).
Experience: One (1) year of experience in a similar role within a clinical setting required.
Additional Requirements: Bilingual in English/Spanish required. Must have basic computer skills. Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able to work occasional flexible hours as requested. Must be able to travel to/from office location to conduct patient home visits.
Current internships/unpaid positions:
The following interns are especially needed:
- Fundraising/Development Assistants (including grant writing and special events)
- Legal Assistants
- Case Management / Intake at Food Pantry
- Youth Mentors
- Services managers for youth leaving foster care
- Life skills trainers
We are always accepting interns in a variety of positions, including administrative and legal functions. If you are interested in serving in any of our programs, please email our Volunteer Coordinator, or call 214.823.8710.
Jobs with Other Community Development Organizations:
Even if we don't have an opening that meets your needs right now, there are many of our partner agencies who are looking to fill positions. We encourage you to visit the Center for Nonprofit Management's JOB site, www.Opportunity501.org. This is an excellent source of jobs in the non-profit sector.
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There are also job postings on the following sites:
Dallas Association of Directors of Volunteers
http://www.dadv.org/jobs/cginews.pl
We also recommend that you visit the following free site, where organizations like CitySquare occasionally post job openings in the Dallas area:
http://dallas.craigslist.org/
Good luck to you in your job search! We hope that you find a career path that is fulfilling, and that allows you to lead a life filled with joy and peace.
