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S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat)
Address: 60 “0” Street NW Washington, DC 20001 WEBSITE: www.some.org Four Job Descriptions (1) So Others Might Eat-Center for Employment Training (SOME CET): Program Assistant The Organization: www.some.org SOME exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation's capital. We meet the immediate daily needs of the people we serve with food, clothing, and health care. We help break the cycle of homelessness by offering services, such as affordable housing, job training, addiction treatment, and counseling, to the poor, the elderly and individuals with mental illness. SOME Center for Employment Training (CET) is a program of SOME. The mission of SOME CET is to empower people to move themselves out of poverty and into living wage careers through a holistic approach that includes marketable skills training, basic education, human development and career services. SOME CET provides skills training in building maintenance and repair, business and customer relations, and medical administration. SOME CET seeks to open our doors to those most in need of skills, deliver high-quality, relevant and up-to-date skills training in career areas which are in demand and retain trainees through the course of the program. SOME CET provides supplemental services that help trainees overcome the barriers to securing and maintaining meaningful employment. We assist trainees in securing careers that pay a living wage with benefits and provide post-placement services to ensure long-term success. The Job: Program Assistant The Program Assistant of SOME Center for Employment Training is responsible for Outreach & Recruitment, Volunteer Coordination and Front Desk Training. Specific duties include executing and maintaining the outreach plan of SOME CET and maintaining an enrollment of 60 individuals. Assessing prospective applicants to the program and scheduling admissions appointments. Recruiting and managing volunteers to support SOME CET students with basic education, career development and skill development. Direct client service through training and supervising individuals at the front desk to enhance their customer service skills. Also, the Program Assistant will support trainees administratively through management of student records and proper closing of trainee files after termination and maintaining record keeping standards of SOME. Requirements:
Contact: For more information about this position, contact Emily Price, LGSW, Program Director, 202-583-4655, ext. 101 or eprice@some.org. (2) So Others Might Eat-Center for Employment Training (SOME CET): Basic Education Coordinator The Organization: SOME exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation's capital. We meet the immediate daily needs of the people we serve with food, clothing, and health care. We help break the cycle of homelessness by offering services, such as affordable housing, job training, addiction treatment, and counseling, to the poor, the elderly and individuals with mental illness. SOME Center for Employment Training (CET) is a program of SOME. The mission of SOME CET is to empower people to move themselves out of poverty and into living wage careers through a holistic approach that includes marketable skills training, basic education, human development and career services. SOME CET provides skills training in building maintenance and repair, business and customer relations, and medical administration. SOME CET seeks to open our doors to those most in need of skills, deliver high-quality, relevant and up-to-date skills training in career areas which are in demand and retain trainees through the course of the program. SOME CET provides supplemental services that help trainees overcome the barriers to securing and maintaining meaningful employment. We assist trainees in securing careers that pay a living wage with benefits and provide post-placement services to ensure long-term success. The Job: Basic Education Coordinator The Basic Education Coordinator is the primary person responsible for Trainees educational growth while enrolled in SOME CET. He/She is responsible for all Pre-Post Testing of Trainees with the CASAS. Educational Goals are identified in conjunction with the trainee and the Basic Educ. Coordinator matches trainees with tutors and appropriate PLATO assignments. Also to work in conjunction with the staff to ensure Trainees is achieving their educational goals. Requirements:
Contact: For more information about this position, contact Emily Price, LGSW, Program Director, 202-583-4655, ext. 1031 or eprice@some.org.
(3) Long Term Volunteer for Medical Clinic at So Others Might Eat So Others Might Eat The Organization: www.some.org SOME exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation's capital. We meet the immediate daily needs of the people we serve with food, clothing, and health care. We help break the cycle of homelessness by offering services, such as affordable housing, job training, addiction treatment, and counseling, to the poor, the elderly and individuals with mental illness. Job Description: Long Term Volunteer for Medical Clinic The SOME medical clinic is looking for an individual who is interested in working with the underserved in Washington, DC. This is a busy primary care clinic for homeless and poor adults. The ideal candidate will be flexible and willing to learn. This volunteer opportunity is excellent for college graduates seeking experience in the medical or social services field. Applicants must possess a high school diploma. The long term volunteer will generate referrals for patients who receive indigent health insurance, work reception at the front desk, and have direct patient to patient contact. This person will be trained to do vital signs and EKG’s as well as other duties as assigned. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday with flexible hours between 8:00AM to 4:30PM with up to 40 hours per week. Supervisor: Chloe Gross HR Volunteer Contact Person: Carolyn Penn (202)797-8806x1127 So Others Might Eat- The Organization: www.some.org SOME exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation's capital. We meet the immediate daily needs of the people we serve with food, clothing, and health care. We help break the cycle of homelessness by offering services, such as affordable housing, job training, addiction treatment, and counseling, to the poor, the elderly and individuals with mental illness. 4. Job Description-Advocacy Program Assistant Internship – Advocacy and Social Justice Department Fall 2008 The Intern would provide support to the three staff members of the Department and would have the opportunity to participate and learn in the Department’s areas of responsibility:
Works with: Director of Advocacy & Social Justice Health Policy Associate Social Justice Associate Supervised by: Director of Advocacy & Social Justice, Nechama Masliansky (202) 797-8806 x2107 Interviews can be scheduled directly with Ms. Masliansky Long term volunteer contact: Carolyn Penn, HR Generalist (202) 797-8806x1127 Last updated 1
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