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S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat)
S.O.M.E. 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. Address: 60 “0” Street NW Washington, DC 20001 WEBSITE: www.some.org (1)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. (2) Center for Employment Training-Career Enrichment Coordinator 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 Career Enrichment Coordinator of SOME Center for Employment Training is responsible for on-going support to graduates; recruiting, training and managing volunteers and assisting current trainees with goal achievement. Specific duties include maintaining follow-up retention stats on graduates through MIS. Designing forums for communication with graduates (on-line or meetings). Recruiting and managing volunteers to support SOME CET students with basic education, career development and skill development. Direct client service through administering individual student goal assessments and monitor quarterly progress. Advocate for students to achieve goals within SOME CET. The Career Enrichment Coordinator should have strong customer service and interpersonal skills, experience working with low income/ homeless population, an interest in workforce development and strong office skills. High School Diploma or GED required. (3) Shalom House-Program Assistant The Program Assistant provides educational and recreational activities for residents both in-house and in the community. Educational activities (cooking, money management, GED preparation, etc.) are provided to help residents improve basic living skills and move past homelessness. Recreational activities (concerts, games, picnics, community events) are provided to improve the residents socialization skills that may have been diminished due to past homelessness. Essential/Primary Responsibilities Non-Essential/Secondary Responsibilities Education And/Or Experience Bachelor's Degree preferred or related experience strongly recommended. Experience with volunteers and activities helpful as are artistic and writing skills. Flexibility and creativity helpful. Last updated Wednesday, February 17, 2010.
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