Friday, September 7, 2012

CAP's Website Has a New Look!

Communtiy Action Partnership for Madison County's website is undergoing some renovations and has temporarily relocated to: https://sites.google.com/site/capformadisoncounty/home

Although we are temporarily at a new address during the changeover, we will continue to use our www.capmadco.org web address when all is said and done (so don't adjust those favorites just yet!).

Our new site will allow many new features to help consumers, funders and friends stay informed about programs, successes, job openings, volunteer opporutnities and more. Visitors will be able to subscribe to CAP news and employment posts so you never miss an update. Also coming soon will be our very first CAP video featuring a young woman's transformational journey through our Transitional Housing Program.

We invite you to visit and browse our new site and hope to see you there soon!

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Welcome!

Welcome to Tip of the CAP!  We hope this blog will serve as a helpful online resource for you while we perform some necessary maintenance on our website. 

If you are visiting in response to an employment ad, thank you for your interest in employment with our agency! Please see our employment listings at the end of this post for position information and application instructions.

Please note our offices and Morrisville Food Pantry will be closed on Monday, September 3rd 2012 for the Labor Day Holiday.  Our offices will re-open at 8:30am on Tuesday, September 4th.  Our Morrisville Food Pantry will re-open at 9am on Wednesday, September 5th.  Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Community Action Partnership (CAP) for Madison County is an anti-poverty agency that improves the well-being and safety of children, families, and our community through a variety of programs and services.  Our services are available to Madison County, NY residents who are:
  • Struggling to make ends meet
  • Hungry
  • Homeless or at risk of homelessness
  • New or expecting parents
  • Parents with special needs children
  • Youth in need of support
  • First time homebuyers
  • Unable to get medical care
  • Struggling with forms and documentation for assistance
  • Or who just don't know where to go for help
Our programs include:  Budgeting assistance; Emergency housing & transportation support, Family Action; First Time Homebuyers; Food Pantries & Food $ense; Nutrition Outreach and Education Program; Special Education Advocacy; Starting Together; The Mary Rose Center (Oneida Free Medical Health for the Uninsured); Volunteer Income Tax Assistance; and Youth Mentoring.

If you need help, we invite you to call our Morrisville, NY (315-684-3144) or Canastota, NY (315-697-3588) offices to find out more about how CAP programs may be able to help you and your family.

Job Openings: 
Intensive Mentor
Community Development Coordinator
FDC Field Advisor
Caseworker

Volunteer Openings: 
Volunteer Mentor

Thank you for visiting CAP!  We hope to see you again soon.  If you would like to support CAP's mission to give a hand up to those in need in Madison County, we invite you to DONATE NOW!

Caseworker (2)

We are hiring two (2) part-time (25 hours/week) Caseworkers for our Family & Youth team. One position will be based in Morrisville and one will be based in Canastota. These positions are eligible for benefits.

The Caseworker will:
• Provide direct services to consumers requiring emergency funding/grants to stabilize essential needs (including shelter or permanent housing, utilities, transportation, job development services, and information and or referral to services not provided within the agency).
• Offer short term (less than six months) casework to ensure consumers have the needed services to achieve a healthy interdependence with the community and a partnership towards self-sufficiency.
• Provide short-term casework to include follow up and on-going assessment of the need for long-term family development services.
• Account for outcomes with consumers by keeping accurate records and implementation of the policies and procedures of the agency and investors as required.

Requirements:
• Associate’s degree in human services or related degree and at least two years experience working in human services required. In lieu of an Associate’s degree, at least five years of experience working in human services OR a Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field with no human services experience is acceptable.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a team member, ability to keep information confidential, and the ability to establish healthy client/worker boundaries.
• Proficient in use of computer and Microsoft applications (particularly Word); experience with automated data bases preferred.
• Required to complete Family Development Credentialing course within two years of hire as available.
• Valid driver’s license and own transportation.
• Must be able to pass an acceptable background check. Employment will be conditional pending the outcome of the check.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter and 3 professional references to Kim Krula, HR Manager, at:

Mail: Community Action Partnership, PO Box 249, Morrisville NY 13408
E-Mail: jobs@capmadco.org
Fax: (315) 684-9650

The expected start date for this position is September 4th 2012. Applications will be accepted through August 31st 2012.

This employer participates in E-Verify.
CAP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Opening - FDC Field Advisor

We are hiring 6-7 FDC Field Advisors for our Family & Youth team. This is a supplemental position not to exceed 2.5 hours/week and is not eligible for benefits.

The FDC Field Advisors will: meet with up to 3 assigned Family Development Credential (FDC) class participants on an individual basis throughout the duration of the class (September 2012 through May 2013) to supervise the development of the required portfolio. This position is responsible for modeling the family development principles and supervising the development of a portfolio for each assigned participant. This position also participates as a member of the FDC team; may occasionally substitute teach; markets program and recruits class; and connects candidates to FDANYS for ongoing support.

Requirements:
• Must be FDC credentialed (FDC Graduate)
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Portfolio Advisement Training from National FDC will be required. Date to be announced in August 2012.
• Must be able to pass an acceptable background check. Employment will be conditional pending the outcome of the check.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit a letter of interest and 3 professional references to Kim Krula, HR Manager, at:

Mail: Community Action Partnership, PO Box 249, Morrisville NY 13408
E-Mail: jobs@capmadco.org
Fax: 315-684-9650

The closing date for applications is August 31st 2012. The expected start date is September 5, 2012.

This employer participates in E-Verify.
CAP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Opening - Community Development Coordinator

We are hiring a Community Development Coordinator for our Administrative team. This is a part-time position (20 hours/week) and is eligible for benefits.

The Community Development Coordinator will: assist in maintaining and developing partnerships with local investors; assist in the administrative responsibilities regarding local share fundraising, foundations and grant proposals as needed; have public relations responsibilities related to presentations and press releases; coordinate major local share fund raising events each year; assist with initiation of new requests; edit grant proposals upon request.

Requirements:
• Associate's degree in Business, Marketing, Public Relations or related field plus 3 years experience required (one year experience if Bachelor's degree).
• Grant writing and fund raising experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing skills, required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills required.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office and automated databases preferred.
• Knowledge of Madison County and key stakeholders preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and car.
• Must be able to pass an acceptable background check. Employment will be conditional pending the outcome of the check.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter and 3 professional references to Kim Krula, HR Manager, at:

Mail: Community Action Partnership, PO Box 249, Morrisville NY 13408
E-Mail: jobs@capmadco.org
Fax: 315-684-9650

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

This employer participates in E-Verify
CAP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Job Opening - Intensive Mentor

We are hiring Intensive Mentors for our Mentoring team. This is a supplemental position (6-12 hours/week). We regret this position is not eligible for benefits.

The Intensive Mentor will: provide a positive role modeling experience, meaningful social relationship, and quality companionship to enhance a youth’s personal, social, and educational growth. The mentor will meet with a minimum of three youth once a week for two to four hours each, maintain each match for 18 months, and complete required documentation.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license & car. Must have a telephone.
• Must be able to pass an acceptable background check. Employment will be conditional pending the outcome of the check.

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter and 3 references to JoAnne Morak, Mentoring Program Manager, at:

Mail: Community Action Partnership / 1001 New Market Drive / Canastota, NY 13032
Email: jobs@capmadco.org
Fax: (315) 697-3690

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

This Employer Participates in E-Verify
CAP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Volunteer Opening - Volunteer Mentor

Community Action Partnership is looking for caring adults in or near Madison County to meet with children in their communities at least once a week on a volunteer basis. If you have as little as one hour per week to give to a child, you may qualify to be a mentor.


Interested applicants should be a resident of Madison County or the surrounding area and at least 18 years old with a valid NYS driver’s license. References and a background check are required.

To apply, please send a letter of interest to JoAnne Morak, Mentoring Program Manager, at:

Mail: 1001 New Market Drive, Canastota NY 13032
E-mail: jobs@capmadco.org
Fax: (315) 697-3690

Applications for the volunteer mentor position will be accepted on an on-going basis.

CAP also has periodic paid mentor positions available. Please see the Intensive Mentor posting.