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Welfare Rights Organizing Coalition 22 September 2006
ACTION
===========================================
Oct 2 Seattle Budget Meeting
Broaden Prosperity: Invest in People First!
We will have more revenue into the City in 2007 than 2006. Encourage the City of Seattle to invest in urgently needed services to help Seattle residents meet their basic human needs!
SHSC members present:
COMMUNITY FORUM on the City of Seattle Budget
Mon, Oct 2nd, 5:30-8:30pm, program at 6:30pm
Laurent Clerc Hall, 1609 19th Av, at Pine
Spread the word and invite human service providers, program participants, board members, religious leaders, neighbors, and any other allies on meeting basic human needs. It will help everyone be more effective in upcoming Seattle Budget Hearings and other ways to have an impact on Seattle Budget Decisions.
This is one week after the mayor releases his budget, so we will know what action will be needed by the Seattle City Council. It is the week before the first budget hearing on October 11. The final hearing is on October 30th.
Schedule:
5:30-8:30pm Tables and booths with people who can give information on the budget recommendations, including detail, and on taking action like actually writing a letter, how to testify at hearings, and sign making for hearings
6:30-7:15pm
• Steve Daschle- Welcome and context of 2020 Vision
• Michael Ramos- Meaning of the message: Broaden Prosperity by Investing in People First
• Mark Okazaki- Mayor proposal, SHSC's package, and what Council needs to do.
• Nancy Amidei- How you can have an impact: testify at hearings, write letters, call
• Q&A, discussion
Come hear the scoop first hand and find out what YOU can do.
Everybody does better when everybody does better!
Julia Sterkovsky
SHSC
1820 E. Pine St #320
Seattle, WA 98122
206/325-7105, fx 860-8825
"Broaden Prosperity by Investing in People First"
====================================================================================
Back Published Sept. 22, 2006
Welfare recipients say bad service is frequent
By ADAM WILSON
THE OLYMPIAN
A bad attitude is a challenge when dealing with the state, welfare recipients said during an annual exchange with administrators Thursday.
"When people are getting information from a caseworker, they believe that information. Why would the social worker not know the rules?" Jade Souza said.Souza, a mother and an Olympia resident involved with the Welfare Rights Organizing Coalition, said she frequently has to tell others enrolled in state programs that they have been misled.
"I don't know why it happens consistently," she said. "I expect when I ask for something from (the state) that I'm not going to get it. I'm weary of the process. I don't want to go to any more fair hearings; I've won every fair hearing I've been to."
Cindy Mund, the regional administrator of the Workfirst program, said social workers want more feedback from clients to help find problems in the system. She said the department conducted a recent survey of clients and found 90 percent said they were treated with courtesy. "Our concern is the 10 percent that aren't," she said.
Carol MacCracken, head of the Department of Social and Health Services' Olympia Community Service Office, said staff is receiving more training to deal with customers. "We work all the time in trying to improve that interaction," she said."If we are lacking that courtesy and respect, that's hard for me to
hear."
Souza and other advocates told the administrators that many social workers do a great job, but others are difficult and even threatening to those looking for help. "I know this sounds really froufrou … but having empathy, that's real," Hava Aviv said. "My daughter's welfare depends on you."
MacCracken said the information was valuable, particularly in considering future training for staff. She noted that all staff had an extra day of training on interacting with the public this year, and it was well received.
The coalition released its annual report card for the department Thursday. The state received a "C" in customer service, and the welfare program, which is federally funded, received a "D." The report was based on cards filled out by about 100 people on public assistance throughout the region, which extends from Olympia to Vancouver, Wash.
"It's good to have a chance to talk to the people in charge," Souza said. "The bad thing is, some of the same things come up every year and do not get resolved."
====================================================================================
(…Please feel free to forward to friends and neighbors)
Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice
"Friday Night At The Meaningful Movies"
Social Justice Films & Community Discussion ...Every Friday Night
All Films At: Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Place N., Seattle (Wallingford)
0.4 miles west of the I-5 50th St. Exit - Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44
Free! - Donations Very Much Appreciated!!
Check
www.MeaningfulMovies.org
http://www.wroc.org/home/calendar/sept.html
Friday, September 29, 2006, 7-9:30 PM
Film: “INDEPENDENT INTERVENTION” (75 min, Tonje Hessen Schei, 2006)
With Director Tohje Hessen Schei and Associate Producer Lowan Stewart
INDEPENDENT INTERVENTION is a new award-winning documentary about the US Media coverage of the war in Iraq. This outstanding film brings a new perspective to the disparity between the war the American people see through the corporate controlled media and the realities on the ground in Iraq. Focusing on the human costs of war, it contrasts the mass media's coverage of the invasion of Iraq with independent reports of the brutal realities on the ground. INDEPENDENT INTERVENTION explores how the growing media democracy movement in the US works to challenge the mass media, and works to break the silence of the corporate media. Featuring Amy Goodman, Noam Chomsky, Dahr Jamail, Danny Schechter, Norman Solomon, David Barsamian, Kalle Lasn, James Zogby and Jim Hightower. It also includes the voices of Howard Zinn, Michael Moore, Bill Moyers, Arundhati Roy, Jeremy Scahill, US Senators and Iraqi people. More information on the film: http://www.independentintervention.com/. Followed by Q&A and open discussion with the filmmakers.
Co-sponsored by Reclaim the Media.
(Event is FREE and open to the public! ..but Donations are kindly accepted).
===============================================================================
JOBS
For FULL job information please visit our Job Web Space at http://wroc.org/home/jobs.html
===========================================
Project Handle Program Manager
Department: Education and Community Services
Reports to: Project HANDLE Director
Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week
FSLA: Exempt
Salary Range: 24 ($20.14-$22.38 per hour)
Closing Date: Friday, September 29, 2006 or until filled
Neighborhood House Programs:
Since 1906, Neighborhood House has been helping diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence and community building. Our services include early childhood education (including Head Start and Early Head Start), mentoring and tutoring, emergency referral services, self-sufficiency/employment classes and services (including ESL and citizenship), job placement and training, substance abuse services, transportation and outreach for the elderly and disabled and publication of the Voice newspaper. Annually, Neighborhood House serves over 7,000 individuals. Of those, 80 percent are refugees and immigrants.
Responsibilities:
Program Development & Implementation
Supervision and Administration
Research and Analysis
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in social work, health, education, youth services human services or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience with youth and/or at least seven (7) years experience in providing health and social support to African American, East African, Cambodian and Vietnamese communities, education, employment and/or training services to at-risk youth or teens. Master Degree Preferred.
* Experience in designing and implementing programs for at-risk youth preferred, and working knowledge of systems, providers and best practices in at risk youth programming in King County (e.g., juvenile justice; substance abuse; homeless youth, gang intervention, dropout prevention/re-entry, etc.)
* Demonstrated ability to perform job duties within the context of complex regulations and definitions and to complete extensive technical documentation.
* Ability to work both independently, with considerable self-direction, and as a contributing member of a team.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds.
* General understanding of HIV and Substance Abuse services, health/social service and educational institutions in Seattle and King County.
* Must pass the Washington State Patrol Background check.
* Must have reliable, independent transportation for frequent last-minute travel between sites and to various events.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
· Ability to work with and be sensitive to a diverse cultural, ethnic and racial population.
· Willingness to comply with the established agency performance standards which may include: productivity/personal responsibility, client/customer service-orientation, embracing a team player orientation, and maintaining a professional demeanor.
· Current First Aid and CPR certificate (within 30 days of employment).
· Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including some weekend and evenings.
Compensation
Hiring range: $20.14-$22.38/hour. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week, exempt position. Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits for self and family. Life and long term disability insurance provided. Employer contributes up to 4% to retirement plan with employee match.
Application Procedure
Submit a targeted cover letter, resume and agency application. Agency applications can be downloaded (www.nhwa.org) or picked up at the address below. Only applicants considered for interviews will be contacted. Applicants may FAX their materials to (206) 461-3857, or mail to:
Neighborhood House
905 Spruce St., Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
attn: Roberta Furst, HR Manager
For more information
Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources Manager Roberta Furst at (206) 461-8430 ext. 239 or by e-mailr...@nhwa.org.
===============================================================================
Seattle Office: 1820 E. Pine Suite 324 | Seattle, WA 98122 | Phone: 206.324.3063 | 1.877.330.3063 | Fax: 206.860.8825 | wro...@wroc.org
Olympia Office: 701 Franklin SE | Olympia, WA 98501 | Phone: 360.352.9716 | 1.866.343.9716 | wro...@wroc.org
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Broaden Prosperity: Invest in People First! - Welfare recipients say bad service is frequent
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"FREE Friday Night At The Meaningful Movies"
JOBS:
Project Handle Program Manager
===============================================================================
ACTION
===========================================
Oct 2 Seattle Budget Meeting
Broaden Prosperity: Invest in People First!
We will have more revenue into the City in 2007 than 2006. Encourage the City of Seattle to invest in urgently needed services to help Seattle residents meet their basic human needs!
SHSC members present:
COMMUNITY FORUM on the City of Seattle Budget
Mon, Oct 2nd, 5:30-8:30pm, program at 6:30pm
Laurent Clerc Hall, 1609 19th Av, at Pine
Spread the word and invite human service providers, program participants, board members, religious leaders, neighbors, and any other allies on meeting basic human needs. It will help everyone be more effective in upcoming Seattle Budget Hearings and other ways to have an impact on Seattle Budget Decisions.
This is one week after the mayor releases his budget, so we will know what action will be needed by the Seattle City Council. It is the week before the first budget hearing on October 11. The final hearing is on October 30th.
Schedule:
5:30-8:30pm Tables and booths with people who can give information on the budget recommendations, including detail, and on taking action like actually writing a letter, how to testify at hearings, and sign making for hearings
6:30-7:15pm
• Steve Daschle- Welcome and context of 2020 Vision
• Michael Ramos- Meaning of the message: Broaden Prosperity by Investing in People First
• Mark Okazaki- Mayor proposal, SHSC's package, and what Council needs to do.
• Nancy Amidei- How you can have an impact: testify at hearings, write letters, call
• Q&A, discussion
Come hear the scoop first hand and find out what YOU can do.
Everybody does better when everybody does better!
Julia Sterkovsky
SHSC
1820 E. Pine St #320
Seattle, WA 98122
206/325-7105, fx 860-8825
"Broaden Prosperity by Investing in People First"
====================================================================================
Back Published Sept. 22, 2006
Welfare recipients say bad service is frequent
By ADAM WILSON
THE OLYMPIAN
A bad attitude is a challenge when dealing with the state, welfare recipients said during an annual exchange with administrators Thursday.
"When people are getting information from a caseworker, they believe that information. Why would the social worker not know the rules?" Jade Souza said.Souza, a mother and an Olympia resident involved with the Welfare Rights Organizing Coalition, said she frequently has to tell others enrolled in state programs that they have been misled.
"I don't know why it happens consistently," she said. "I expect when I ask for something from (the state) that I'm not going to get it. I'm weary of the process. I don't want to go to any more fair hearings; I've won every fair hearing I've been to."
Cindy Mund, the regional administrator of the Workfirst program, said social workers want more feedback from clients to help find problems in the system. She said the department conducted a recent survey of clients and found 90 percent said they were treated with courtesy. "Our concern is the 10 percent that aren't," she said.
Carol MacCracken, head of the Department of Social and Health Services' Olympia Community Service Office, said staff is receiving more training to deal with customers. "We work all the time in trying to improve that interaction," she said."If we are lacking that courtesy and respect, that's hard for me to
hear."
Souza and other advocates told the administrators that many social workers do a great job, but others are difficult and even threatening to those looking for help. "I know this sounds really froufrou … but having empathy, that's real," Hava Aviv said. "My daughter's welfare depends on you."
MacCracken said the information was valuable, particularly in considering future training for staff. She noted that all staff had an extra day of training on interacting with the public this year, and it was well received.
The coalition released its annual report card for the department Thursday. The state received a "C" in customer service, and the welfare program, which is federally funded, received a "D." The report was based on cards filled out by about 100 people on public assistance throughout the region, which extends from Olympia to Vancouver, Wash.
"It's good to have a chance to talk to the people in charge," Souza said. "The bad thing is, some of the same things come up every year and do not get resolved."
====================================================================================
(…Please feel free to forward to friends and neighbors)
Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice
"Friday Night At The Meaningful Movies"
Social Justice Films & Community Discussion ...Every Friday Night
All Films At: Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Place N., Seattle (Wallingford)
0.4 miles west of the I-5 50th St. Exit - Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44
Free! - Donations Very Much Appreciated!!
Check
www.MeaningfulMovies.org
http://www.wroc.org/home/calendar/sept.html
Friday, September 29, 2006, 7-9:30 PM
Film: “INDEPENDENT INTERVENTION” (75 min, Tonje Hessen Schei, 2006)
With Director Tohje Hessen Schei and Associate Producer Lowan Stewart
INDEPENDENT INTERVENTION is a new award-winning documentary about the US Media coverage of the war in Iraq. This outstanding film brings a new perspective to the disparity between the war the American people see through the corporate controlled media and the realities on the ground in Iraq. Focusing on the human costs of war, it contrasts the mass media's coverage of the invasion of Iraq with independent reports of the brutal realities on the ground. INDEPENDENT INTERVENTION explores how the growing media democracy movement in the US works to challenge the mass media, and works to break the silence of the corporate media. Featuring Amy Goodman, Noam Chomsky, Dahr Jamail, Danny Schechter, Norman Solomon, David Barsamian, Kalle Lasn, James Zogby and Jim Hightower. It also includes the voices of Howard Zinn, Michael Moore, Bill Moyers, Arundhati Roy, Jeremy Scahill, US Senators and Iraqi people. More information on the film: http://www.independentintervention.com/. Followed by Q&A and open discussion with the filmmakers.
Co-sponsored by Reclaim the Media.
(Event is FREE and open to the public! ..but Donations are kindly accepted).
===============================================================================
JOBS
For FULL job information please visit our Job Web Space at http://wroc.org/home/jobs.html
===========================================
Project Handle Program Manager
Department: Education and Community Services
Reports to: Project HANDLE Director
Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week
FSLA: Exempt
Salary Range: 24 ($20.14-$22.38 per hour)
Closing Date: Friday, September 29, 2006 or until filled
Neighborhood House Programs:
Since 1906, Neighborhood House has been helping diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence and community building. Our services include early childhood education (including Head Start and Early Head Start), mentoring and tutoring, emergency referral services, self-sufficiency/employment classes and services (including ESL and citizenship), job placement and training, substance abuse services, transportation and outreach for the elderly and disabled and publication of the Voice newspaper. Annually, Neighborhood House serves over 7,000 individuals. Of those, 80 percent are refugees and immigrants.
Responsibilities:
Program Development & Implementation
Supervision and Administration
Research and Analysis
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in social work, health, education, youth services human services or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience with youth and/or at least seven (7) years experience in providing health and social support to African American, East African, Cambodian and Vietnamese communities, education, employment and/or training services to at-risk youth or teens. Master Degree Preferred.
* Experience in designing and implementing programs for at-risk youth preferred, and working knowledge of systems, providers and best practices in at risk youth programming in King County (e.g., juvenile justice; substance abuse; homeless youth, gang intervention, dropout prevention/re-entry, etc.)
* Demonstrated ability to perform job duties within the context of complex regulations and definitions and to complete extensive technical documentation.
* Ability to work both independently, with considerable self-direction, and as a contributing member of a team.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds.
* General understanding of HIV and Substance Abuse services, health/social service and educational institutions in Seattle and King County.
* Must pass the Washington State Patrol Background check.
* Must have reliable, independent transportation for frequent last-minute travel between sites and to various events.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
· Ability to work with and be sensitive to a diverse cultural, ethnic and racial population.
· Willingness to comply with the established agency performance standards which may include: productivity/personal responsibility, client/customer service-orientation, embracing a team player orientation, and maintaining a professional demeanor.
· Current First Aid and CPR certificate (within 30 days of employment).
· Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including some weekend and evenings.
Compensation
Hiring range: $20.14-$22.38/hour. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week, exempt position. Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits for self and family. Life and long term disability insurance provided. Employer contributes up to 4% to retirement plan with employee match.
Application Procedure
Submit a targeted cover letter, resume and agency application. Agency applications can be downloaded (www.nhwa.org) or picked up at the address below. Only applicants considered for interviews will be contacted. Applicants may FAX their materials to (206) 461-3857, or mail to:
Neighborhood House
905 Spruce St., Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
attn: Roberta Furst, HR Manager
For more information
Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources Manager Roberta Furst at (206) 461-8430 ext. 239 or by e-mailr...@nhwa.org.
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