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Want to file a complaint to the NAACP? Please download the following NAACP Complaint Form and submit it to us by using the Send button:

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    If you are interested in filing an official complaint against any Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) officer. Please download the following GRPD Internal Affairs Form and submit it using the Send button:

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      NAACP Job Opportunities

      Blanford Nature Center

      Environmental Educator:

      • Employment Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-Time

      • $12.00/hr. DOE  27hrs/week. 32 weeks (with the possibility to transition to Summer Camp for remaining 20 weeks)

      • Position starts ASAP


      Program Manager:

      • Employment Classification: Exempt, Full Time

      • $35,000 – $38,000/year DOE. 40+hrs/week. Permanent, year round position

      • Position starts ASAP


      Development Manager:

      • Employment Classification: Exempt, Full Time

      • $40,000 – $50,000/year DOE. 40+hrs/week. Permanent, year round position

      • Position starts ASAP


      Founders Brewing

      Founders Brewing is in immediate need of Taproom employees. Positions include Deli Supervisors, Cooks, Counter Associates, Servers and Barbacks.

      Here is the link to our job board.


      Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore

      Title: Manager of Marketing & Communications

      Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

      Classification/FLSA Status: Regular Full-time/Exempt

      Location: Grand Rapids Service Center

      Grade: 4

      Hiring Range: $37,000 – $45,000

      To apply, e-mail a detailed cover letter and resume to:

      Bob Perodeau, Principal 
      Evergreen Executive Source, LLC 
      E-mail: evergreen.source@att.net
      Voice (800) 286 4009      egreensource.com


      Title: Administrative Support Specialist

      Reports to: Manager of Human Resources & Governance

      Classification/FLSA Status: Regular Full-time/Non-Exempt

      Location: Grand Rapids Service Center

      Grade: 2

      Hiring Range: $12.33 – $15.29

      To apply for an available position, please submit a cover letter and resume to Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore Human Resources:

      Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore 
      Attn: Human Resources Department
      3275 Walker Avenue NW

      Grand Rapids, MI 49544
      fax: 616.784.8187, Attn: Human Resources
      e-mail: hr@gsmists.org


      Grand Rapids Bicycle Company – Fulton Street

      Title: Service and Sales position available

      We are looking for an experienced bicycle technician for assembly, maintenance, and repair. Little to no experience, no worries, we are happy to train the right candidate.

      Sales position requires a passion for bicycles and helping others, experience preferred, but not required.

      Open Monday-Friday, some Saturdays required

      Pay based on experience

      2 Weeks paid vacation

      GRBC is committed to creating a work culture where all identities feel welcome and comfortable in being and expressing themselves.


      To apply, please email Mitch or swing by the shop!

      Mitch Mileski 
      Grand Rapids Bicycle Company
      1311 Fulton St E
      Grand Rapids, MI E-mail: mitchm@grandrapidsbicycles.com
      Voice: (616) 458-2200 


      Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

      Lumbermen’s

      Current Job Openings

      Position Posting Date: March 2020


      Mel Trotter

      Position Posting Date: March 2020

      Men’s Intake Specialist – Full Time

      This position is responsible for welcoming and showing hospitality to our guests, along with ensuring the building is safe and secure. This position also requires some administrative duties.

      Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

      We will trust you with: (Job Responsibilities)

      Security and Safety

      • Ensure and maintain a peaceful and safe environment by being present where guests are at, making rounds, perimeter checks, monitoring the security cameras, monitoring the radio traffic, and searching guests upon entry.

      • Monitor guest behavior to ensure MTM policies and procedures are followed and the environment is safe and secure.  Use non-aggressive, non-physical actions to address issues.  Engage law enforcement or medical personnel as needed.

      • Ensure organization, cleanliness, and proper use of the Bag Room, Tote Room, Scrub Room, Shower Room, and Heat Treat.

      Guest Service

      • Interact positively with others, answer questions, provide information about MTM, escort visitors, and present a positive image of MTM.

      • Assist nurses with requests for aid in Profoundly Intoxicated Shelter and/or Recuperation areas

      • Help guests manage their schedule and activities while they are in the mission.  This includes responding to requests, offering assistance, handling mail duties, and ensuring basic needs are met.

      Communication and Record Keeping

      • Perform administrative duties using designated computer software systems, or other method to ensure guest and shift paperwork is completed timely and accurately.

      • Promptly communicate guest issues or concerns with advocates and leadership.

      • Direct and guide interns and volunteers (including community service workers), ensuring they are adhering to position requirements and MTM policies and practices.

      • Assist in the monitoring and reporting of building cleanliness and sanitation issues, and help with cleaning duties as needed (in particular staff storage and office areas)

      Bring your strengths: (Job Requirements)

      • High School Diploma or equivalent

      • Preferred, but not required, certification in CPR and First Aid

      • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

      • Preferred, but not required, experience in residential care, counseling, or crisis intervention

      • Models professionalism

      Working Conditions:

      • Regular standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling

      • Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English

      • Ability to communicate verbally and to accurately hear, with hearing correction

      • Ability to see 20/20, with vision correction

      • Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 35 pounds regularly

      • Able to use fine motor hand functions

      • Frequently exposed to varying temperatures from below 32 degrees to above 80 degrees


      Position Posting Date: March 2020

      Women’s Intake Specialist – Full Time

      This position is responsible for welcoming and showing hospitality to our guests, along with ensuring the building is safe and secure. This position also requires some administrative duties.

      Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

      We will trust you with: (Job Responsibilities)

      Security and Safety

      • Ensure and maintain a peaceful and safe environment by being present where guests are at, making rounds, perimeter checks, monitoring the security cameras, monitoring the radio traffic, and searching guests upon entry.

      • Monitor guest behavior to ensure MTM policies and procedures are followed and the environment is safe and secure.  Use non-aggressive, non-physical actions to address issues.  Engage law enforcement or medical personnel as needed.

      • Ensure organization, cleanliness, and proper use of the Bag Room, Tote Room, Scrub Room, Shower Room, and Heat Treat.

      Guest Service

      • Interact positively with others, answer questions, provide information about MTM, escort visitors, and present a positive image of MTM.

      • Assist nurses with requests for aid in Profoundly Intoxicated Shelter and/or Recuperation areas

      • Help guests manage their schedule and activities while they are in the mission.  This includes responding to requests, offering assistance, handling mail duties, and ensuring basic needs are met.

      Communication and Record Keeping

      • Perform administrative duties using designated computer software systems, or other method to ensure guest and shift paperwork is completed timely and accurately.

      • Promptly communicate guest issues or concerns with advocates and leadership

      • Direct and guide interns and volunteers (including community service workers), ensuring they are adhering to position requirements and MTM policies and practices.

      • Assist in the monitoring and reporting of building cleanliness and sanitation issues, and help with cleaning duties as needed (in particular staff storage and office areas)

      Bring your strengths: (Job Requirements)

      • High School Diploma or equivalent

      • Preferred, but not required, certification in CPR and First Aid

      • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

      • Preferred, but not required, experience in residential care, counseling, or crisis intervention

      • Models professionalism

      Working Conditions:

      • Regular standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling

      • Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English

      • Ability to communicate verbally and to accurately hear, with hearing correction

      • Ability to see 20/20, with vision correction

      • Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 35 pounds regularly

      • Able to use fine motor hand functions

      • Frequently exposed to varying temperatures from below 32 degrees to above 80 degrees


      Position Posting Date: March 2020

      Cook – Full Time

      This position provides cold and hot food preparation. This role is responsible to work positively with staff and volunteers from the guest and community groups, offering kind direction and servant leadership in the work of serving our guests. This role is responsible to ensure that meal services are completed to Mel Trotter standards and that all spaces are restored to cleanliness, organization, and security. This position is required to work various shifts including some weekends.

      Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

      We will trust you with: (Job Responsibilities)

      • Prepare cold and hot food according to recipe and quality standards

      • Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times

      • Serve all meals in accordance with established portions and presentation standards

      • Maintain consistent communication with your team, Kitchen Supervisors, and Director of Culinary Service to ensure consistency and efficiency in preparation of food

      • Exhibits and encourages positive team behaviors and work ethic

      • Work with staff and guests to maintain a safe, sanitary and secure kitchen

      • Set up, maintain, and break down prep area and service areas each shift

      • Ensure knowledge of menu and food products

      • Stock and maintain designated food stations(s)

      • Visually inspect all food before it is presented

      • Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

      Bring your strengths: (Job Requirements)

      • Excellent hospitality and customer service, excellent communicator

      • Catering or banquet experience preferred, not require

      • Excellent knife and culinary skills, able to use of all kitchen equipment

      • Experience cooking from scratch

      • Excellent working knowledge of Michigan Food Code

      • ServSafe certified or willing to be certified

      • Works well in a fast-paced environment

      • Exercises positive change management

      Working Conditions:

      • Regular standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling

      • Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English

      • Required to talk and hear

      • Able to lift 50 pounds regularly

      • Able to use fine motor hand functions

      • Frequently exposed to varying temperatures

      • Able to work actively and on one’s feet for up to eight hours


      Position Posting Date: March 2020

      Culinary Kitchen Supervisor – Full Time

      This position is responsible for food ordering, weekly menu planning, and prep production. This person will maintain day to day operations of the kitchen and will coordinate setup, service, and cleanup of all special food service events held at MTM. The position is responsible for creating healthy and balanced menus. This person is responsible for assisting and reinforcing culinary staff training in collaboration with the culinary trainer. This individual is responsible for maintaining and overseeing the daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule of the kitchen and equipment.

      Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

      We will trust you with: (Job Responsibilities)

      Supervisory

      • Maintains production lists and direct the workload of Culinary Service staff for all food preparation and production for daily meals and special food service events

      • Maintains supervision of food preparation shifts and direct resident guest workers and volunteers

      • Monitors daily performance of culinary staff, provides relevant and effective coaching and accountability. Communicates with Director of Culinary Services promptly any staffing issues.

      • Assist with training and development of culinary staff.

      • Maintain and monitors adherence to Michigan Food Code and ServSafe safe food handling and sanitation standards of all Culinary Service staff and that of all kitchen volunteers, whether from the community or guests (i.e. hand washing, gloves, hairnets, illness, etc.)

      Operational

      • Maintains communication directly with the Director of Culinary Services in recipe development, selection, and menu creation for the kitchen and all special events

      • Maintains food quality, setup, service, and cleanup of all daily food operations

      • Maintains the organization and maintenance of kitchen area. Place work orders as needed

      • Maintains standards of food preparation and presentation as set by the Culinary Service Director

      • Maintains regular meetings with the Director of Culinary Services to make sure that all kitchen needs are being met

      • Conducts internal health inspections, and assists with all KCHD inspections

      • Maintains inventory of all food in kitchen storage areas making sure that items are labeled and properly dated

      Guest Services

      • Ensures that meals are served in a dignified and compassionate manner at all times. That the environment, cleanliness, and organization of guest areas if of the highest level of excellence.

      • Maintains assurance that all meals are served on time, that the menus posted are accurate

      • Considers requests for menu items conveyed by guests, and spends time communication and relating to guests each day

      Bring your strengths: (Job Requirements)

      • Five or more years in a similar role in the culinary field

      • Previous experience in high volume food production

      • Previous managerial experience is preferred

      • A degree in culinary arts is preferred

      • ServSafe certification is preferred

      Working Conditions:

      • Regular standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling

      • Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English

      • Ability to communicate verbally and to accurately hear, with hearing correction

      • Ability to see 20/20, with vision correction

      • Able to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally, and up to 20 pounds regularly

      • Able to use fine motor hand functions

      • Frequently exposed to varying temperatures


      Position Posting Date: March 2020

      Human Resources Recruiter – Full Time

      This position provides professional recruitment and vetting for highly qualified candidates    who have a deep faith in Jesus and a calling work at Mel Trotter Ministries. This role provides consultation and administrative support in editing job descriptions and interview questions, and maintains updates on all recruiting documents. This position manages our posting platforms and ATS, performs interviews, and provides reference checks. Additionally, the recruiter represents MTM at job and career fairs, and plays a role in providing meaningful and relevant orientations and onboarding. This role provides coverage to the Atrium Call Center, on an occasional basis.

      Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

      We will trust you with: (Job Responsibilities)

      Human Resources Recruiting Functions

      • Maintain and research new jobs posting platforms and opportunities

      • Maintain excellent professional relationships with job posting platform vendors, local churches, and community organizations

      • Communicate internal referral opportunities and internal promotion or transfer opportunities each week

      • Manage our ATS, review and sort all resumes and applications

      • Provide pre-screening and follow up for all qualified applicants, schedule interviews and/or provide interviews. Accurately complete interview forms and reference checking forms, and provide recommendations to HR leadership.

      • Maintain new hire supplies and orientation packets

      • Set up and assist with the presentation of orientation and tours

      • Maintain confidentiality of all matters related to staff, MTM, and HR

      • Perform administrative duties as assigned by the VP of Human Resources, to include updating forms and policies, registrations, etc

      • Assist with coverage of the Call Center as needed

      Call Center Functions (as needed)

      • Provide professional, warm, enthusiastic telephone greetings

      • Provide accurate information regarding MTM and community programs

      • Assist callers with donation drive questions and drop offs

      Bring your strengths: (Job Requirements)

      • Bachelor’s Degree or HR certificate preferred, or five years related HR experience

      • Minimum 1 year successful recruiting experience

      • Working knowledge of job posting platforms and social media recruiting strategies

      • Highly organized, detail-oriented, productive

      • Strong professional writing skills with experience creating job descriptions and interview question

      • Professional communication and interpersonal skills

      • Skilled use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

      Working Conditions:

      • Regular standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling

      • Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English

      • Ability to communicate verbally and to accurately hear, with hearing correction

      • Ability to see 20/20, with vision correction

      • Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 35 pounds regularly

      • Able to use fine motor hand functions

      • Frequently exposed to varying temperatures from below 32 degrees to above 80 Degrees


      Position Posting Date: March 2020

      Director of Development – Full Time

      The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of Mel Trotter Ministries fundraising including the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving and special events. The Director works closely with the Vice President of Advancement and Communication in all development and fundraising endeavors and strategies.

      This position will manage and lead a robust team of 5-7 Development Officers/Gift Advisors, and oversee at least two critical vendor relationships at all times, namely, Money for Ministry and the Barnabas Foundation.

      The Director of Development will also be responsible for analyzing and reporting of YoY revenue results, moves management indicators and results, and overall market trends.

      Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

      We will trust you with: (Job Responsibilities)

      • Manage and grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors

      • Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications with them

      • Oversee the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies

      • Direct the annual fund program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives

      • Oversee fundraising special events in conjunction with Corporate Sponsorship and Events Specialist

      • Direct employee fundraising drives

      • Oversee prospect research

      • Oversee fundraising database and tracking systems

      • Supervise and collaborate with other fundraising staff

      • Contribute to the creation of publications to support fund raising activities

      • Maintain gift recognition programs

      • Perform other related duties as requested

      Bring your strengths: (Job Requirements)

      • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five years of professional fundraising experience, with 5-10 years preferred

      • CRM understanding and experience, specifically as it relates to responsive fundraising

      • Knowledgeable and experienced in fundraising techniques, including major gift, business and enterprise, and new and recurring donor fundraising

      • Established leader, skillful in motivating staff, and volunteers

      • Interacts skillfully and is highly connected in the community, adept at building relationships

      • Highly organized, with a proven track record of follow-through and goal achievement

      • Professional verbal and written communication

      • Exhibits consistently positive behaviors, demonstrates self-awareness, excellent conflict resolution skills, and active listening

      Working Conditions:

      • Regular standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling

      • Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English

      • Ability to communicate verbally and to accurately hear, with hearing correction

      • Ability to see 20/20, with vision correction

      • Able to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally, and up to 20 pounds regularly

      • Able to use fine motor hand functions

      • Frequently exposed to varying temperatures from below 32 degrees to above 80 degrees


      Position Posting Date: March 2020

      Dental Assistant – Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem

      The Dental Assistant is to assist in all areas of the Dental Clinic to include Chair side assistance for the Dentist and the Administrative responsibilities required for the clinic.  Maintain OSHA compliance in the clinic.

      Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

      We will trust you with: (Job Responsibilities)

      • Assist the dentists in providing patient treatment, x-rays and carrying out the treatment plan

      • Proper set up, sanitation and storage of trays and dental instruments

      • Follow dental protocol for proper sterilization techniques and asepsis in the clinic

      • Proficiency with Eaglesoft Dental System and end of day documentation of treatment provided

      • Inventory control of dental supplies and manage lab cases

      • Confirm patient appointments and verify health histories.

      Bring your strengths: (Job Requirements)

      • Experienced Dental Assistant

      • CDA and RDA certification preferred

      • Basic Life Support Certification

      • Dental X-Ray Certification

      Working Conditions:

      • Regular standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling

      • Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English

      • Ability to communicate verbally and to accurately hear, with hearing correction

      • Ability to see 20/20, with vision correction

      • Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 35 pounds regularly

      • Able to use fine motor hand functions

      • Frequently exposed to varying temperatures from below 32 degrees to above 80 degrees


      Position Posting Date: March 2020

      Dental Hygienist – Part Time

      The Dental Hygienist works with the diagnosis of the Dentist, treating diseases of the mouth such as gum disease, and working to prevent tooth decay by providing care to the Community, guests and staff.  Hours of service will be flexible.

      Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

      We will trust you with: (Job Responsibilities)

      • Performs all aspects of dental hygiene within license boundaries and assist the dentist with any further treatment needed.

      • Performs all procedures in accordance with OSHA Standards

      • Establishes patients of record for treatment at MTM Dental Clinic

      • Creates patient treatment plans in collaboration with the attending dentist and perform patient exams and x-rays as needed

      • Responsible for discharging patient following treatment and evaluation

      • Provides accurate and thorough documentation of patient treatment using Eaglesoft computer programming.

      • Communicates clear and precise orders for treatment and follow-up care to MTM dental clinic staff

      • Ability to collaborate with the educational experience of students participating in area Dental and Hygiene programs.

      Bring your strengths:(Job Requirements)

      • Current Dental Hygienist License in the State of Michigan

      • OSHA and HIPPA compliant

      • Current CPR Certification, Preferable

      • Dental Assistant Certification, Desirable

      Working Conditions:

      • Regular standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling

      • Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English

      • Ability to communicate verbally and to accurately hear, with hearing correction

      • Ability to see 20/20, with vision correction

      • Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 35 pounds regularly

      • Able to use fine motor hand function

      • Occasionally exposed to varying temperatures from below 32 degrees to above 80 degrees


      Position Posting Date: March 2020

      LPN/RN – Per Diem

      This position is responsible for providing triage of medical complaints, First Aid and CPR, and a medical assessment of Guests brought into the Public Inebriate Program via EMS, police or walking in on their own.  The nurse also responds to all medical emergencies that occur in the building. 

      Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

      We will trust you with: (Job Responsibilities)

      • Admission/discharge of guests in the Public Inebriate shelter, expert use of exclusion criteria, when appropriate

      • Observe guests for medical emergencies, initiate CPR/AED as needed, take and monitor vital signs

      • Encourage guests to remain until they are sober enough to be safe and fully responsible for themselves.

      • Maintain order in the Public Inebriate Shelter; use verbally de-escalation techniques

      • Assist in maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for our guests; for example, sweeping floors, removing garbage, making beds, doing the laundry, etc.

      • Answer emergency calls throughout the shelter

      • Assist in providing TB skin tests, drug screens

      • Provide patient care using critical reasoning skills and ethical judgement that supports a safe standard of care, advocacy for patients in an alternative healthcare environment

      • Maintain accurate guest records, using approved platforms and guidelines

      • Participate in all mandatory meetings and in-service training sessions.

      Bring your strengths: (Job Requirements)

      • Current CPR Certification, Certification for administering lab tests (TB, Drug Screen)

      • Able to perform two cycles to current AHA/ARC standard

      • Prefer minimum 3 years of experience

      • Effective team player, yet highly effective and production when working solo shifts.

      • Desire and capability to relate effectively with chemically dependent persons

      • Strong, effective communicator with guests, co-workers, medical personnel, law enforcement

      • Knowledge of symptoms which indicate medical emergencies (or capable of training)

      • Crisis intervention training and/or experience, including de-escalation training

      • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and guest record-keeping software platforms

      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, professional business writing

      • Models professionalism

      Working Conditions:

      • Regular standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling

      • Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English

      • Required to talk and hear

      • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

      • Able to use fine motor hand functions

      • Frequently exposed to varying temperatures from below 32 degrees to above 80 degrees


      Position Posting Date: March 2020

      Public Inebriate Program RN – Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem

      This position is responsible for providing triage of medical complaints, First Aid and CPR, and a medical assessment of Guests brought into the Public Inebriate Program via EMS, police or walking in on their own.  The nurse also responds to all medical emergencies that occur in the building.

      Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

      We will trust you with: (Job Responsibilities)

      Guest Services

      • Provide accurate documentation of all Guest interactions and medical interventions

      • Provide triage and medical assessments of Public Inebriates (PI) and Program Guests with emergent medical complaint

      • Assist with Health Education and referrals to hospitals, agencies and clinics as needed for Program Guests

      • Assist in coordinating and providing TB skin tests for staff and Flu shots when available.

      • Provide patient care using critical reasoning skills and ethical judgement that supports a safe standard of care, advocacy for patients in an alternative healthcare environment

      • Evaluate an interdisciplinary plan of care for a diverse population who is experiencing a variety of physical and psychosocial health states in a community setting

      Operational

      • Coordinate and evaluate medical inventory or item donations

      • Maintain PI statistics needed for PI Program funding needs

      • Integrate theory and evidence –based knowledge in the application of nursing care for clients while supporting the goals of health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention in a community-based setting

      Supervisory

      • Direct, teach, mentor, coach and work with nursing students when they are on site, helping them acclimate and achieve success with their internship

      Bring your strengths: (Job Requirements)

      • Formal training in the nursing field with a State of Michigan RN License

      • Current CPR Certification.

      • Prefer minimum 3 years of experience

      • Some crisis intervention training and/or experience

      • Proficient with MS Office Suite

      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grammar and business writing

      • Models professionalism

      Working Conditions:

      • Regular standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling

      • Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English

      • Ability to communicate verbally and to accurately hear, with hearing correction

      • Ability to see 20/20, with vision correction

      • Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 35 pounds regularly

      • Able to use fine motor hand functions

      • Frequently exposed to varying temperatures from below 32 degrees to above 80 degrees


      Michigan Alliance for Justice

      Position Posting Date: March 2020

      Position/Title: Political Director

      Duration: 9-mo contract / $40,000

      Details: Michigan Alliance for Justice in Climate is an Alliance of over 50 groups that center people of color leading the climate justice movement in Michigan, working for just and equitable solutions to racial injustice, climate disasters, and environmental degradation. The purpose of MAJIC is to bring together voices from across the state to drive community-led solutions like pollution-free energy, an economy of care, regenerative agriculture, rebuilding strong infrastructure for clean and affordable water. MAJIC aims to build new narratives beyond divide-and-conquer strategies to bring urban and rural, bringing working class people together across race, class, language, and more to move our political actors, elected officials, and corporations, mobilizing against white supremacy, harmful extraction of Earth’s resources, and the exploitation of people and their labor.

      Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition Action [MEJC Action!] is the anchor of MAJIC and a sponsored project of Allied Media Action Fund in Detroit MI. The MAJIC Manager will work closely with the MAJIC Steering committee, members of the Alliance, and the Green New Deal Network nationally to align with a federal agenda to support Michigan in advancing a climate justice agenda.

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      1. Aligning key messages, policy language, and unifying platforms between MAJIC C4 partners;
      2. Tracking key bills emerging from Washington DC on the House and Senate side
      3. Meeting and being a liaison with legislative staffers on the movement of these bills
      4. Directly advocating for key provisions with and for MAJIC C4 members
      5. Debriefing the key allies and the public on bills, legislative votes, and calls to action by lifting up the voices of those most impacted, and champions
      6. Target Michigan Congressional delegation, building knowledge within their staff of just solutions to climate disruption

      Skills and Qualifications:

      1. 3-years minimum of legislative experience in Washington DC
      2. Demonstrated knowledge of climate policy and environmental justice policy
      3. Excellent communications skills, political negotiation between coalitions and political actors
      4. Highly self-motivated, skilled in managing multiple streams of work
      5. Familiarity with Michigan political landscape, and the climate arena

      Accessibility: The position requires long hours on the computer through multiple digital platforms. MAJIC will remain on zoom and remotely until a critical mass of participants feel safe and comfortable meeting in person, and as the vaccination schedule accelerates. This position does not require heavy lifting.

      To apply: Please send resume, cover letter to mejcaction2020@gmail.com with POLITICAL DIRECTOR in the subject line by 5pm March 12, 2021.


      Legal Aid of Western Michigan

      Current Job Openings

      Position: Intake Attorney

      Program

      Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM) has a position open for a full-time Intake Attorney to serve our Holland and Muskegon offices. The Intake Attorney will conduct intake interviews with clients and provide advice and counsel to clients both verbally and in writing. LAWM staff are currently working primarily remotely, but ultimately this position will be an in-person position or a hybrid of in-person and remote. This position will report to the Director of Litigation, but will work closely with the managing attorneys for LAWM’s Holland and Muskegon offices.

      LAWM is a federally-funded, nonprofit law firm providing free legal representation to low-income individuals and families in a wide variety of poverty law areas including domestic violence, housing, public benefits, and consumer issues. LAWM is a regional firm that covers 17 counties. For more information about LAWM, please visit our website at www.lawestmi.org.

      Qualifications

      The ideal candidate will possess:

      • A license to practice law in Michigan;

      • Three or more years of experience practicing law with a legal services program;

      • Demonstrated commitment to protecting the rights of low-income individuals and households;

      • Excellent written and oral communication skills; and

      • Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred.

      Duties

      The Intake Attorney is expected to:

      • Provide intake services, referrals and/or legal advice as appropriate to clients with a variety of legal needs;

      • Assess prospective clients’ legal needs for merit and potential representation in consultation with other LAWM staff and following LAWM’s established case priorities;

      • Maintain electronic records within LAWM’s case management system; and

      • Successfully manage multiple tasks.

      Salary/Benefits

      From $45,587 DOE. LAWM offers an excellent fringe benefit package including a retirement plan and a flex benefit account.

      LAWM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

      TO APPLY, send resume and cover letter to Executive Assistant, Julia Smith, at jcsmith@lawestmi.org

      Application deadline: February 19, 2021


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