With our After-School Youth Services Program
Our research-based, holistic, long-term youth empowerment program is currently hiring for the 2007-2008 school year. We are looking for individuals who will bring a high level of enthusiasm and commitment to the mission of the YWCA of Silicon Valley and to our Youth Services After-School New Options Program. Positions currently available include after-school program facilitators. Facilitators are responsible for the implementation, planning, and delivery of our after-school academic and enrichment curriculums. Locations of New Options programs for the 2007-2008 academic year are: Clyde C. Fischer Middle School, Andrew Hill High School, James Lick High School, Overfelt High School, and Yerba Buena High School.

After-school programs operate Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., during the 180 days of the 2007-2008 school/academic calendar (August through June). Additional prep time is needed including some evening and weekend hours. Positions available at each school site: seven positions, 15 hours per week, and four positions, nine hours per week. Bilingual and or bicultural applicants are encouraged to apply.

• Minimum of a third or fourth year college student with 48 college units completed (or pass an Eastside Union School District test to qualify).
• At least one year experience working with youth.
• Flexibility and a team approach are essential, as is the ability to work independently.
  
• All staff must meet Life Scan Fingerprinting and TB Test clearance requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Implementing and facilitating YWCA Youth Services Program curriculum including Family Life/Sex Education, drug and alcohol awareness, youth development, developmental assets, nutrition, and physical fitness.
• Conducting one-on-one sessions with program participants.
• Making student referrals as needed (within 24 hours) to MST Coordinator or Site Coordinator for services.
• Working with Site Coordinator to schedule guest speakers.
• Providing monthly calendars showing scheduled curriculum components and events.
• Maintaining appropriate materials and equipment to conduct program.
• Maintaining attendance records (sign-in forms), and ensure all program participants sign-in daily.
• Maintaining and providing program statistics as required. 
• Anticipating enrollment patterns and assist with marketing and recruiting to maintain enrollment. 
• Attending staff meetings.
• Attending required on-going program training.
• Attending mandatory 16 hours of initial training provided by the YWCA of Silicon Valley.

Pay: Part-time contract, $11.50 to $12.50 per hour, DOE.

To apply:
Email a current resume to Graciela Valladares or call (408) 295-4011 ext. 210 for more information.

With our Family Services Program /Supervised Visitation Services
The Family Services Department offers Supervised Visitation Services, also known as "Monitored Visitations". The YWCA of Silicon Valley is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for Court-Ordered supervised visitations and exchanges while assisting families by supporting parents' interaction with children at a difficult time.

Supervised Visitation Monitors will observe parent/child interactions during Supervised Visits, ensuring that the visit is safe for the child and that the parent follows all visitation guidelines. Supervised Visitation Monitors will take notes during the visit, and will provide accurate documentation. This position is part-time and will include evenings and Saturdays. Training will be provided.

Qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age with no prior criminal history (background check required).
• Ability to remain neutral yet firm, with an understanding of appropriate parent/child interactions.
• Ability to keep accurate, unbiased records of visits.
• Bilingual Spanish or Vietnamese a plus.

At the YWCA Counseling Center
The YWCA Counseling Center has filled its positions for Trainee and Intern Therapists for the 2007-2008 school year. Please contact us after January 1, 2008 for internship opportunities available for the 2008-2009 school year.

The YWCA Counseling Services department offers a graduate-level training program at several levels: pre-degree trainee therapist, post-degree intern therapist, and post-degree associate therapist. Students and graduates from any accredited university's graduate studies program in a counseling-related field (psychology, social work, counseling, etc.) are eligible to apply. A modest stipend and three hours per week of licensed supervision accompanies each position. Bilingual and or bicultural applicants are encouraged to apply.

Trainees provide individual, group, couple, and/or family counseling to clients in our School-based Counseling program and our Counseling Center. This position requires an average of 17 hours per week.

• Active enrollment in an accredited university graduate studies program in a counseling-related field is required and a minimum of one year of graduate classes and/or counseling experience in a clinical setting is highly preferred.
• Understanding of the theoretical, clinical, ethical, and legal aspects of mental-health counseling.

To apply:
Send resume and a brief statement of interest to:
E-mail: mdiridon@ywca-sv.org (best way to apply)
Mail: YWCA Counseling Center
375 South 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Fax: (408) 295-4068
Phone: (408) 295-4011 ext. 258.

Interns provide services under a similar structure as the Trainee position, with an emphasis on more complex clinical issues. This position requires an average of 17 hours per week.

• Graduation from an accredited university's graduate-studies program in a counseling-related field (see above).
• Registration or pending registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern or Associate Clinical Social Worker.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a clinical or counseling setting.
• Strong knowledge of the theoretical, clinical, ethical, and legal aspects of mental-health counseling.

To apply:
Send resume and a brief statement of interest to:
E-mail: mdiridon@ywca-sv.org (best way to apply)
Mail: YWCA Counseling Center
375 South 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Fax: (408) 295-4068
Phone: (408) 295-4011 ext. 258.

Associates provide services under a similar structure as the Trainee and Intern positions, with a focus on highly complex clinical issues and more client hours per week. This position requires an average of 25 hours per week.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited university's graduate-studies program in a counseling-related field (see above).
• Registration or pending registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern or an Associate Clinical Social Worker.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a clinical or counseling setting.
• Strong knowledge of the theoretical, clinical, ethical, and legal aspects of mental health counseling.

To apply:
Send resume and a brief statement of interest to:
E-mail: mdiridon@ywca-sv.org (best way to apply)
Mail: YWCA Counseling Center
375 South 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Fax: (408) 295-4068
Phone: (408) 295-4011 ext. 258.