Washington State Department of Ecology
Union Gap, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Central Region Director’s Office within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Receptionist (Office Assistant 3) position. This position will be located in our Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. In this role, you will serve as the receptionist and first point of contact for the Central Region Office (CRO). You’ll work with Ecology’s ten environmental programs, private stakeholders, and a variety of government agencies. You will direct calls, visitors, and staff; conduct records management, facility management, data entry, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) routing, distributing and processing mail/packages and serve as backup for the Customer Service Specialist 2 (Fleet Coordinator). You will also be the first point of contact for incidents that require documenting pertinent information and transferring to the Environmental Report Tracking System (ERTS) Coordinator for follow up. This position embodies the One-Ecology philosophy, requires a high degree of professionalism, ability to multi-task and provide excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will be bilingual and able to communicate in both English and Spanish. The mission of the Department of Ecology (Ecology) is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s land, air and water for current and future generations. The Central Regional Director's team is a group of hardworking individuals that take pride in their work and being a "team." It's a supportive environment where members of the team are encouraged to find new and improved ways of doing things. Telework options for this position: This position is required to work in the office Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change. Application Timeline: The positions will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of May 15, 2023. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before of May 14, 2023. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *, 11 Paid Holidays per year *, Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan . Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIR Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity : We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions. Equity : We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion : We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work. Respect : We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
What makes this role unique?
As our first point of contact, you will manage the front lobby area and our main Ecology phone line, responding to general inquiries from the public in both English and Spanish, government agencies and staff, both in person and over the phone so you will need to be able to multi-task while maintaining a high level of professionalism. You will engage with Ecology’s ten environmental programs and make determinations on directing inquiries. You’ll be responsible for coordinating emergency personnel (i.e. fire, police and medical) that come to the building in response to an emergency, serving as the first line of security for the Central Region Office. What you will do:
Use a multi-functional telephone with five incoming lines.
Process outgoing and incoming mail.
Direct customers to appropriate staff for assistance, handling multiple forms of communication simultaneously, and providing courteous customer service.
Use agency standard computer and computer software to:
Create, maintain, and print documents.
Access information on the web page.
Communicate through electronic mail.
Access the calendar and schedule time.
Schedule conference rooms.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with co-workers, agency staff, private sector and other government agencies. Maintain effective working relationships.
Participate in group processes and on teams.
Provide positive, accurate and pleasant customer service to external clients.
Take accurate messages and forward messages to the appropriate personnel.
Perform clerical support duties including but not limited to creating emails, typing letters, making copies, and scheduling meetings for the Region’s Business Administrator and other staff.
Research and produce copies of well logs for customers.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify. A high school diploma or GED AND Two (2) years of clerical experience. Desired Qualifications: We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Experience working with diverse communities.
Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to communicate fluently and effectively in English and Spanish.
Note : Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
Supplemental Information
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
If you are reading this announcement in print format , please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology .
Application Instructions: It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
A list of three professional references.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. For Your Privacy: When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Per Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1 , state employees must be fully vaccinated effective November 4, 2022. Providing proof of being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment and your vaccine status will be verified prior to starting work. Being fully vaccinated means two weeks after you have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use, licensed or otherwise authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or listed for emergency use or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization. If you have questions, please contact Careers@ecy.wa.gov with “ COVID-19 vaccination” in the subject line.
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources. Application Attestation: The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Joy Espinoza at Joy.Espinoza@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact Joy to inquire about the status of your application. To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for Ecology? As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram or our blog .
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Central Region Director’s Office within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Receptionist (Office Assistant 3) position. This position will be located in our Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. In this role, you will serve as the receptionist and first point of contact for the Central Region Office (CRO). You’ll work with Ecology’s ten environmental programs, private stakeholders, and a variety of government agencies. You will direct calls, visitors, and staff; conduct records management, facility management, data entry, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) routing, distributing and processing mail/packages and serve as backup for the Customer Service Specialist 2 (Fleet Coordinator). You will also be the first point of contact for incidents that require documenting pertinent information and transferring to the Environmental Report Tracking System (ERTS) Coordinator for follow up. This position embodies the One-Ecology philosophy, requires a high degree of professionalism, ability to multi-task and provide excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will be bilingual and able to communicate in both English and Spanish. The mission of the Department of Ecology (Ecology) is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s land, air and water for current and future generations. The Central Regional Director's team is a group of hardworking individuals that take pride in their work and being a "team." It's a supportive environment where members of the team are encouraged to find new and improved ways of doing things. Telework options for this position: This position is required to work in the office Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change. Application Timeline: The positions will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of May 15, 2023. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before of May 14, 2023. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *, 11 Paid Holidays per year *, Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan . Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIR Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity : We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions. Equity : We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion : We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work. Respect : We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
What makes this role unique?
As our first point of contact, you will manage the front lobby area and our main Ecology phone line, responding to general inquiries from the public in both English and Spanish, government agencies and staff, both in person and over the phone so you will need to be able to multi-task while maintaining a high level of professionalism. You will engage with Ecology’s ten environmental programs and make determinations on directing inquiries. You’ll be responsible for coordinating emergency personnel (i.e. fire, police and medical) that come to the building in response to an emergency, serving as the first line of security for the Central Region Office. What you will do:
Use a multi-functional telephone with five incoming lines.
Process outgoing and incoming mail.
Direct customers to appropriate staff for assistance, handling multiple forms of communication simultaneously, and providing courteous customer service.
Use agency standard computer and computer software to:
Create, maintain, and print documents.
Access information on the web page.
Communicate through electronic mail.
Access the calendar and schedule time.
Schedule conference rooms.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with co-workers, agency staff, private sector and other government agencies. Maintain effective working relationships.
Participate in group processes and on teams.
Provide positive, accurate and pleasant customer service to external clients.
Take accurate messages and forward messages to the appropriate personnel.
Perform clerical support duties including but not limited to creating emails, typing letters, making copies, and scheduling meetings for the Region’s Business Administrator and other staff.
Research and produce copies of well logs for customers.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify. A high school diploma or GED AND Two (2) years of clerical experience. Desired Qualifications: We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Experience working with diverse communities.
Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to communicate fluently and effectively in English and Spanish.
Note : Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
Supplemental Information
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
If you are reading this announcement in print format , please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology .
Application Instructions: It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
A list of three professional references.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. For Your Privacy: When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Per Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1 , state employees must be fully vaccinated effective November 4, 2022. Providing proof of being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment and your vaccine status will be verified prior to starting work. Being fully vaccinated means two weeks after you have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use, licensed or otherwise authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or listed for emergency use or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization. If you have questions, please contact Careers@ecy.wa.gov with “ COVID-19 vaccination” in the subject line.
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources. Application Attestation: The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Joy Espinoza at Joy.Espinoza@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact Joy to inquire about the status of your application. To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for Ecology? As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram or our blog .
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Donor Alliance
Donor Alliance is hiring a Family Support Coordinator-Bilingual (Spanish) in Denver! The FSC position is the front line staff member responding to potential organ donor referrals from hospitals. Referral information is assessed via rapid phone response, and is often followed with on-site response to the hospital for clinical and social evaluation of referral scenarios. The FSC interfaces with hospital staff to assess and influence case progression. This position supports and educates the potential donor’s legal next-of-kin (NOK) regarding donation options. The FSC conducts discussion of authorization by donor designation (i.e., first-person authorization via the donor registry, when applicable) or requests authorization for donation from legal NOK. This position assists with Hospital Development strategies and activities to improve the donation process. Day-To-Day
On-call shifts as assigned (minimum assignment 12 24-hour shifts/month). On-call responsibilities to include but not limited to:
Immediate phone response to referral notification
Rapid on-site identification and clinical/social evaluation of potential donors
Discussion of authorization by donor designation (when applicable) or request for authorization for donation from legal next of kin.
Complete, accurate, and timely documentation of donor-related activities in computerized confidential donor record, forms, and case folders according to established policies and procedures
Notification of, and interaction with, administrator on-call as appropriate and according to established policies and procedures
When needed assists with responses to entire Donor Alliance service area to perform job functions via personal automobile or chartered aircraft.
Attends and participates in conference calls and organizational meetings as directed.
Office hours for family support purposes as needed to complete chart documentation, case letters, projects and assignments.
Successfully completes Dual Advocacy training and implements techniques.
Participates in post-donor/post-recovery conferences and Donor Resource Team meetings.
Visit all local Colorado hospitals annually or biannually. The focus is to develop and support the hospital’s donation system, which includes annual teaching.
Maintains confidentiality of donor and recipient information according to established policies and procedures.
May perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area or equivalent combination of appropriate education and work experience required.
Background in social work preferred. Background in family/bereavement counseling, psychology, or chaplaincy in a healthcare setting strongly preferred.
Ability to interface effectively and diplomatically with all levels of personnel in various healthcare settings (interoffice personnel, donor hospitals, transplant centers, donor families, and the public) required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with public speaking experience desired. Ability to communicate in Spanish (read, write, speak) preferred.
Ability to meet the requirements of a variable and demanding call schedule required.
Demonstrated accuracy, organizational skills, integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Valid driver’s license required.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team required.
Compensation:
$58,543, exempt (not eligible for overtime)
Additional Compensation:
Variable Pay Bonus Plan, per plan document
Bilingual Payout, per plan document
Benefits: Donor Alliance prides itself on its robust benefit package. Employee-only coverage for health, vision, and dental totaling only $7.00/month.
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k Retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Variety of voluntary benefits
To see a comprehensive look at Donor Alliance’s benefits package, click here to visit our website. Donor Alliance prides itself on competitive compensation and excellent benefits package!Equal Opportunity Employer www.donoralliance.org Donor Alliance is the federally-designated, Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) accredited, non-profit organ procurement organization serving Colorado and most of Wyoming. As a recognized leader in facilitating the donation and recovery of transplantable organs and tissues, Donor Alliance’s mission is to save lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. To achieve this mission, Donor Alliance employs effective family approach and recovery programs in more than 100 hospitals. Donor Alliance also inspires the public to register as organ and tissue donors through community partnerships, public outreach and education campaigns throughout its donation service area.
Donor Alliance is hiring a Family Support Coordinator-Bilingual (Spanish) in Denver! The FSC position is the front line staff member responding to potential organ donor referrals from hospitals. Referral information is assessed via rapid phone response, and is often followed with on-site response to the hospital for clinical and social evaluation of referral scenarios. The FSC interfaces with hospital staff to assess and influence case progression. This position supports and educates the potential donor’s legal next-of-kin (NOK) regarding donation options. The FSC conducts discussion of authorization by donor designation (i.e., first-person authorization via the donor registry, when applicable) or requests authorization for donation from legal NOK. This position assists with Hospital Development strategies and activities to improve the donation process. Day-To-Day
On-call shifts as assigned (minimum assignment 12 24-hour shifts/month). On-call responsibilities to include but not limited to:
Immediate phone response to referral notification
Rapid on-site identification and clinical/social evaluation of potential donors
Discussion of authorization by donor designation (when applicable) or request for authorization for donation from legal next of kin.
Complete, accurate, and timely documentation of donor-related activities in computerized confidential donor record, forms, and case folders according to established policies and procedures
Notification of, and interaction with, administrator on-call as appropriate and according to established policies and procedures
When needed assists with responses to entire Donor Alliance service area to perform job functions via personal automobile or chartered aircraft.
Attends and participates in conference calls and organizational meetings as directed.
Office hours for family support purposes as needed to complete chart documentation, case letters, projects and assignments.
Successfully completes Dual Advocacy training and implements techniques.
Participates in post-donor/post-recovery conferences and Donor Resource Team meetings.
Visit all local Colorado hospitals annually or biannually. The focus is to develop and support the hospital’s donation system, which includes annual teaching.
Maintains confidentiality of donor and recipient information according to established policies and procedures.
May perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area or equivalent combination of appropriate education and work experience required.
Background in social work preferred. Background in family/bereavement counseling, psychology, or chaplaincy in a healthcare setting strongly preferred.
Ability to interface effectively and diplomatically with all levels of personnel in various healthcare settings (interoffice personnel, donor hospitals, transplant centers, donor families, and the public) required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with public speaking experience desired. Ability to communicate in Spanish (read, write, speak) preferred.
Ability to meet the requirements of a variable and demanding call schedule required.
Demonstrated accuracy, organizational skills, integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Valid driver’s license required.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team required.
Compensation:
$58,543, exempt (not eligible for overtime)
Additional Compensation:
Variable Pay Bonus Plan, per plan document
Bilingual Payout, per plan document
Benefits: Donor Alliance prides itself on its robust benefit package. Employee-only coverage for health, vision, and dental totaling only $7.00/month.
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k Retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Variety of voluntary benefits
To see a comprehensive look at Donor Alliance’s benefits package, click here to visit our website. Donor Alliance prides itself on competitive compensation and excellent benefits package!Equal Opportunity Employer www.donoralliance.org Donor Alliance is the federally-designated, Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) accredited, non-profit organ procurement organization serving Colorado and most of Wyoming. As a recognized leader in facilitating the donation and recovery of transplantable organs and tissues, Donor Alliance’s mission is to save lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. To achieve this mission, Donor Alliance employs effective family approach and recovery programs in more than 100 hospitals. Donor Alliance also inspires the public to register as organ and tissue donors through community partnerships, public outreach and education campaigns throughout its donation service area.
Hope College
Holland, MI
Hope College invites applications for the Associate Dean for Health and Counseling/Director of Counseling and Psychological Services. Preference will be given to candidates who have an established record of excellence as an administrator, clinician, and ability to relate with college students. We seek a candidate who has strong leadership and interpersonal skills and who shows a commitment to work collaboratively and imaginatively with colleagues. The successful candidate will be expected to engage clients, the Department, Division, and Hope College mission. ( https://hope.edu/about/mission.html Student Development respects and strives diligently to develop a welcoming and belonging community that affirms values, cultural differences, and identities of all students. We are committed to helping each student navigate their journey through Hope college. We actively learn and work to create a community where everyone is able to thrive and belong as they are. As part of this commitment we strongly condemn and confront behaviors that are hateful, oppressive, or injurious. We seek a diverse pool of candidates that embraces and will thrive with this commitment. The Associate Dean for Health and Counseling/Director of Counseling and Psychological Services is an essential role that provides leadership and oversees the counseling and health programs of students. The Associate Dean for Health and Counseling is responsible for overseeing both Counseling and Psychological Services and Health Clinic in the areas of staffing, policy, budget, clinical services, programming and adherence to legal, professional and ethical standards. As a member of the clinical staff of Counseling and Psychological Services, the Associate Dean for Health and Counseling provides comprehensive mental health services, support and crisis intervention, educational outreach to Hope College students in support of the mission of Hope College. Reports to the Vice President of Student Development. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Must be able to perform all duties and responsibilities with or without accommodation
Oversee the operations of both Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Health Clinic
Oversee and maintain highest standard of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) by counseling staff through supervision and development, by using the International Associate of Counseling Services, Accreditation Standards of the American Psychological Association, and the Counseling and Psychological Services Policies and Procedures as guidelines.
Work with the Health Clinic Director and staff to understand and follow American College Health Association guidelines.
Manage fiscal operations of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Health Clinic by planning, implementing and closely monitoring CAPS and Health Clinic budgets.
Maintain current knowledge of best practices in the area of college physical and mental health services
Manage effective tracking and reporting of Counseling and Psychological Services (Titanium software) and Health Clinic Services (Medicat software) across all aspects of their mission: direct therapeutic services, primary prevention and education, groups therapy, professional development and training and campus consultation
Provide individual and group therapy to Hope College students
Provide crisis on-call service in rotation with other clinical staff
Provide crisis/triage assessment and response to students and as needed to the campus
Provide outreach programming and consultations to campus community
Maintain all relevant ethical, legal and profession standards of practice for Professional Counseling or Social Workers (as relevant to credentials in the state of Michigan)
Ensure that all services follow the guidelines of federal, state, and professional standards.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Doctoral degree in Clinical Social Work, Counseling Psychology or terminal degree (i.e. Psychiatry)
Licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Michigan, or ability to obtain a Michigan Psychologist Licensure by Endorsement within 6 months of start date.
Six to ten (10) or more years of post-licensure related work experience
Experience in a College or University Counseling Center
Experience with providing clinical and administrative supervision of mental health professionals.
Experience with oversight and management of budgets
Preferred Qualifications:
Appreciation for and knowledge and experience with bilingual and bicultural counseling
Experience working with Titanium software and Protocall
Bi-lingual
Professional Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Strong working knowledge of APA Ethical Codes, ACA Ethical Codes, Michigan legal statutes pertaining to provision of mental health services and IACS accreditation standards.
Knowledge of College Counseling Center Service Models
Demonstrated appreciation for the role of mental health within the higher education framework
Demonstrated experience in provision of clinical and administrative supervision
Ability to demonstrate superior clinical and therapeutic skills and to foster positive therapeutic relations with a diverse population of students
Strong crisis response management/assessment/intervention skills
Comprehensive knowledge of counseling theories, mental health diagnoses, interventions, treatment planning and therapeutic outcomes
Rich understanding of social, developmental, and psychological issues and challenges faced by diverse populations of students within a higher education setting
Willingness to work evening and weekends as required
Physical Job Requirements:
Must be flexible and able/willing to work beyond the 40-hour work week, including nights & weekends, when required
Ability to response onto the Hope College campus within 1 hour when scheduled as the on-call clinician
Ability to be contacted by phone in the event of a campus emergency/crisis/critical incident
Work generally performed in an office environment
Conditions of Employment:
Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment
Obtaining Licensure as a Psychologist in Michigan within 6 months of start date
Maintaining relevant professional licensure in the State of Michigan
Hope College invites applications for the Associate Dean for Health and Counseling/Director of Counseling and Psychological Services. Preference will be given to candidates who have an established record of excellence as an administrator, clinician, and ability to relate with college students. We seek a candidate who has strong leadership and interpersonal skills and who shows a commitment to work collaboratively and imaginatively with colleagues. The successful candidate will be expected to engage clients, the Department, Division, and Hope College mission. ( https://hope.edu/about/mission.html Student Development respects and strives diligently to develop a welcoming and belonging community that affirms values, cultural differences, and identities of all students. We are committed to helping each student navigate their journey through Hope college. We actively learn and work to create a community where everyone is able to thrive and belong as they are. As part of this commitment we strongly condemn and confront behaviors that are hateful, oppressive, or injurious. We seek a diverse pool of candidates that embraces and will thrive with this commitment. The Associate Dean for Health and Counseling/Director of Counseling and Psychological Services is an essential role that provides leadership and oversees the counseling and health programs of students. The Associate Dean for Health and Counseling is responsible for overseeing both Counseling and Psychological Services and Health Clinic in the areas of staffing, policy, budget, clinical services, programming and adherence to legal, professional and ethical standards. As a member of the clinical staff of Counseling and Psychological Services, the Associate Dean for Health and Counseling provides comprehensive mental health services, support and crisis intervention, educational outreach to Hope College students in support of the mission of Hope College. Reports to the Vice President of Student Development. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Must be able to perform all duties and responsibilities with or without accommodation
Oversee the operations of both Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Health Clinic
Oversee and maintain highest standard of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) by counseling staff through supervision and development, by using the International Associate of Counseling Services, Accreditation Standards of the American Psychological Association, and the Counseling and Psychological Services Policies and Procedures as guidelines.
Work with the Health Clinic Director and staff to understand and follow American College Health Association guidelines.
Manage fiscal operations of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Health Clinic by planning, implementing and closely monitoring CAPS and Health Clinic budgets.
Maintain current knowledge of best practices in the area of college physical and mental health services
Manage effective tracking and reporting of Counseling and Psychological Services (Titanium software) and Health Clinic Services (Medicat software) across all aspects of their mission: direct therapeutic services, primary prevention and education, groups therapy, professional development and training and campus consultation
Provide individual and group therapy to Hope College students
Provide crisis on-call service in rotation with other clinical staff
Provide crisis/triage assessment and response to students and as needed to the campus
Provide outreach programming and consultations to campus community
Maintain all relevant ethical, legal and profession standards of practice for Professional Counseling or Social Workers (as relevant to credentials in the state of Michigan)
Ensure that all services follow the guidelines of federal, state, and professional standards.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Doctoral degree in Clinical Social Work, Counseling Psychology or terminal degree (i.e. Psychiatry)
Licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Michigan, or ability to obtain a Michigan Psychologist Licensure by Endorsement within 6 months of start date.
Six to ten (10) or more years of post-licensure related work experience
Experience in a College or University Counseling Center
Experience with providing clinical and administrative supervision of mental health professionals.
Experience with oversight and management of budgets
Preferred Qualifications:
Appreciation for and knowledge and experience with bilingual and bicultural counseling
Experience working with Titanium software and Protocall
Bi-lingual
Professional Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Strong working knowledge of APA Ethical Codes, ACA Ethical Codes, Michigan legal statutes pertaining to provision of mental health services and IACS accreditation standards.
Knowledge of College Counseling Center Service Models
Demonstrated appreciation for the role of mental health within the higher education framework
Demonstrated experience in provision of clinical and administrative supervision
Ability to demonstrate superior clinical and therapeutic skills and to foster positive therapeutic relations with a diverse population of students
Strong crisis response management/assessment/intervention skills
Comprehensive knowledge of counseling theories, mental health diagnoses, interventions, treatment planning and therapeutic outcomes
Rich understanding of social, developmental, and psychological issues and challenges faced by diverse populations of students within a higher education setting
Willingness to work evening and weekends as required
Physical Job Requirements:
Must be flexible and able/willing to work beyond the 40-hour work week, including nights & weekends, when required
Ability to response onto the Hope College campus within 1 hour when scheduled as the on-call clinician
Ability to be contacted by phone in the event of a campus emergency/crisis/critical incident
Work generally performed in an office environment
Conditions of Employment:
Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment
Obtaining Licensure as a Psychologist in Michigan within 6 months of start date
Maintaining relevant professional licensure in the State of Michigan