Qureos Mentor

City of Springfield, MA

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Purpose/Summary</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Responsible for administrative and technical work involving the administration and oversight of programs receiving federal funding to prevent and reduce homelessness, including the Continuum of Care (COC), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), and Massachusetts Homeless Youth Grant Programs. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Housing &amp; Homelessness Policy and the Deputy Development Officer for Housing, Community Development and Neighborhood Services. No supervision is exercised over other employees.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Prepares and administers all homelessness program related COC, ESG, HOME, HOPWA, and Homeless Youth Grant contracts, including preparing scope of services, budgets and relevant contract exhibits/attachments.</li><li>
Conducts all programmatic related communications with subrecipients, including ensuring timely and accurate invoicing and reporting of accomplishments/beneficiary data by subrecipients, reviews and reconciles invoices to contract requirements and budgets, ensures invoice accuracy and approves invoices.</li><li>
Responsible for providing guidance to grant subrecipients as needed for grant compliance and effective use of grant funds, including researching and explaining regulatory and other administrative guidance documents. Maintains subrecipient contract files for program compliance and conducts annual monitoring to ensure proper compliance with all federal, state and municipal guidelines.</li><li>
Reviews monthly progress reports and monthly/quarterly reporting for all contracts and subrecipients overseen.</li><li>
Assists in the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) associated with programs managed. Reviews request and applications for eligibility for funding. Coordinates review process in consultation with the Director of Housing &amp; Homelessness Policy.</li><li>
Responsible for setting goals and reporting of accomplishments associated the 5-year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, CAPER, and other required documents.</li><li>
Responsible for maintaining all accomplishment and beneficiary data from subrecipients and coordinating with interdepartmental staff to ensure accurate reporting in IDIS.</li><li>
Responsible for staying abreast of changes in federal regulations associated with COC, ESG, HOME, HOPWA, and Homeless Youth Grant Programs and updating programmatic policies and procedures and compliance/monitoring checklists to ensure compliance with current federal regulations.</li><li>
Assists in planning and organizing training opportunities for sub-recipients regarding grant compliance and best practices for meeting grant objectives, including identifying and securing training partners, arranging training space or making arrangements for online training, and providing information to subrecipients about training opportunities.</li><li>
Performs related work as required.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Thorough knowledge of the philosophy, principles, methods and techniques of contract administration of federal and state programs.</li><li>
Capacity to quickly learn program-specific government regulations and apply requirements in program contracting and administration.</li><li>
Familiarity with social services organizations and mission-driven work.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal officials, subrecipients, and the general public.</li><li>
Complete knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and functions.</li><li>
Considerable knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, procedures and functions.</li><li>
Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.</li></ul><ul><li>
Ability to work independently</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education and Experience</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Graduation from a four-year college or university; OR any equivalent combination of four (4) years of education and/or relevant experience.</li><li>
Experience in community development, grants management, and municipal government programs.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div></div><div><div><div><p><b>NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements. </b><br>
<br>
<b>Medical/Dental/ Vision</b><br>
75% City Subsidized<br>
All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision<br>
<br>
<b>Retirement</b><br>
Available to employees working 20+ hours per week<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Vacation</b><br>
Earned vacation time can be taken after 6 months of service. Earned time is accrued.<br>
 <br>
<b>Paid Holidays</b><br>
All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Sick Time</b><br>
Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Personal Days</b><br>
Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.<br>
<br>
<b>Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)</b><br>
A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.<br>
<br>
<b>Training</b><br>
On the job and instructor led courses available<br>
<br>
<b>Employee Assistance Program</b><br>
Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.<br>
<br>
<b>Direct Deposit</b><br>
Easy, convenient, and free!</p></div></div></div>

Sr. Program Manager- Homelessness Grants

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Purpose/Summary</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Responsible for providing reference and resource information and material and programs to the general public for the City of Springfield's Library Department. Responsible for assisting patrons to find and use library materials or provide referral to other sources and other similar duties pertaining to the Information Services department. Work is performed in accordance with accepted practices and procedures in the field of library sciences related to reference and resource material with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent professional judgment under the general direction of the Branch Manager or Manager of Public Services who reviews work through observation, reports and conferences. Supervision maybe exercised over other employees.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Provides reference and instructional services to the general public, branches and regional libraries. Monitors performance of the periodicals collection. Assists the Internet Services Librarian in web maintenance. Oversees the production of bibliographic aids and performs similar duties affecting system wide operations as required.</li>
<li>Participates in the common work of the department including outreach, books by mail, formal instruction, collection development, web development and maintenance, compilation of bibliographies and other reader advisory products, displays, etc.</li>
<li>Plans, schedules and implements bibliographic instruction and other programs for students, special interest groups or the general public in the use of library services and collection. Participates in system-wide staff training program.</li>
<li>Initiates and engages in special projects that analyze, design and develop special services for various diverse audiences. Participates individually or in work teams to make recommendations for new initiatives or changes in service as they relate to the overall operation of the reference desks.</li>
<li>Keeps abreast of developments and technological advances in the library field, current events, popular reading interests, and other issues necessary to maintaining awareness of public information needs. Conducts informal training of other personnel to increase awareness of methods and practices.</li>
<li>Performs routine tasks such a taking payments for microform copies, counting daily cash receipts, keeping statistics, re-filing and re-shelving ready-reference materials.</li>
<li>Performs other similar duties as responsibility and necessity dictate or requested by supervisor.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Thorough knowledge of information provision theory and practice.</li>
<li>Specialized knowledge of reading interests and developmental stages of children and teens.</li>
<li>Ability to demonstrate vision, strategic thinking, collaboration and inclusive leadership skills, flexibility and adaptability and a willingness to embrace and drive change.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li>
<li>Creative problem solving skills.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education and Experience</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and completion of an American Library Association accredited Master of Library Science.</li><li>
Two or more years of experience in a library environment.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div></div><div><div><div><p><b>NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements. </b><br>
<br>
<b>Medical/Dental/ Vision</b><br>
75% City Subsidized<br>
All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision<br>
<br>
<b>Retirement</b><br>
Available to employees working 20+ hours per week<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Vacation</b><br>
Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations.<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Holidays</b><br>
All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Sick Time</b><br>
Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Personal Days</b><br>
Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.<br>
<br>
<b>Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)</b><br>
A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.<br>
<br>
<b>Training</b><br>
On the job and instructor led courses available<br>
<br>
<b>Employee Assistance Program</b><br>
Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.<br>
<br>
<b>Direct Deposit</b><br>
Easy, convenient, and free!</p></div></div></div>

Reference Librarian

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Purpose/Summary</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Responsible for providing technical support for computer hardware, software, and operating systems throughout the Library Department. Work is performed with a high level of initiative in achieving goals and objectives, with reporting responsibilities to the Manager of Information Technology, who reviews work through reports and conferences. No supervision is exercised over other employees.
</p></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Provides hardware and software support for both the public and staff computers, as directed by the Manager.</li>
<li>Assists with the implementation of hardware and software upgrades.</li>
<li>Provides training on software packages used by library staff.</li>
<li>Customizes software application packages required by library administration.</li>
<li>Assists in development, distribution and maintenance of in-house user guides and documentation.</li>
<li>Participates in the development of Information Technology Division polices and procedures.</li>
<li>Assists in the development and management of a disaster recovery plan and security procedures, back-up protocols and schedules.</li>
<li>Develops and maintains inventories of hardware and software, including logs of equipment assignments, equipment and software upgrades, serial numbers, warranties and service calls.</li>
<li>Works in back-up capacity in absence of department Manager.</li>
<li>Compiles and maintains all statistics for the Library Department.</li>
<li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of information systems, software, and applications.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of typical library and relevant networks and related computer systems.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.</li>
<li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other library staff and the general public.</li>
<li>Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.</li>
<li>Ability to be &ldquo;on call&rdquo; a rotation of evenings and weekends.</li>
<li>Ability to keep abreast of new developments and technological advances in library information technology.</li>
<li>Ability to lift 30 pounds.</li>
<li>Valid Massachusetts&rsquo;s driver&rsquo;s license.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education and Experience</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Associate&rsquo;s degree in computer science or a related field or equivalent specialized training and certification in computer science.</li><li>
Minimum of three years of experience customizing office software packages, including Microsoft Office products.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div></div><div><div><div><p><b>NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements. </b><br>
<br>
<b>Medical/Dental/ Vision</b><br>
75% City Subsidized<br>
All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision<br>
<br>
<b>Retirement</b><br>
Available to employees working 20+ hours per week<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Vacation</b><br>
Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations.<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Holidays</b><br>
All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Sick Time</b><br>
Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Personal Days</b><br>
Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.<br>
<br>
<b>Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)</b><br>
A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.<br>
<br>
<b>Training</b><br>
On the job and instructor led courses available<br>
<br>
<b>Employee Assistance Program</b><br>
Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.<br>
<br>
<b>Direct Deposit</b><br>
Easy, convenient, and free!</p></div></div></div>

Library Information Technology Specialist

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Purpose/Summary</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Responsible for the application of professional skills and knowledge in the performances of a wide variety of public health nursing duties in connection with communicable disease control, mass immunizations, and related programs. Work is performed under supervision in accordance with accepted procedures and practices in the field with review through reports and conferences. No supervision is exercised over other employees.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Detects health problems through inspection, observations, interviews and analysis of records.</li><li>
Interpret public health policies, programs, services and regulations.</li><li>
Attends in-service training institutes and conferences.</li><li>
Assists physicians in child health conference examinations and immunizations.</li><li>
Assists in mass immunization programs and in continuing programs for the control of communicable diseases through isolation, quarantine, and immunization.</li><li>
Obtains case histories, administers tests and prescribed medications, visits homes and sanatoria, instructs family in isolation techniques, confers with social agencies and otherwise assists in tuberculosis control program.</li><li>
Investigates cases of epidemic or reportable diseases, obtains cultures and specimens, arranges for medical and social referrals.</li><li>
Keeps and prepares reports from a variety of clinic, immunization, and related records and charts.</li><li>
Performs related work as required.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></h2></div><br>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of modern public health nursing.</li><li>
Working knowledge of general nursing, medicine, and nutrition.</li><li>
Working knowledge of hygiene and health care and child growth and development.</li><li>
Working knowledge of applicable state and local public health laws and regulations.</li><li>
Working knowledge of community health care facilities and resources providing medical and related social services.</li><li>
Ability to recognize physical defects and symptoms of disease for referral to physicians.</li><li>
Ability to impart health educational promotions in clinical or other settings.</li><li>
Ability to interpret medical findings and public health laws and regulations to the general public.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community residents, physicians, community agencies, supervisors and the general public.</li><li>
Ability to maintain pertinent medical records and charts, and prepare reports and statistical health information for evaluation.</li><li>
Skill in applying professional nursing techniques.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education and Experience</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>RN degree.</li><li>
Two years of experience as a public health nurse in a recognized agency.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div></div><div><div><div><p><b>NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements. </b><br>
<br>
<b>Medical/Dental/ Vision</b><br>
75% City Subsidized<br>
All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision<br>
<br>
<b>Retirement</b><br>
Available to employees working 20+ hours per week<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Vacation</b><br>
Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations.<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Holidays</b><br>
All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Sick Time</b><br>
Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Personal Days</b><br>
Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.<br>
<br>
<b>Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)</b><br>
A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.<br>
<br>
<b>Training</b><br>
On the job and instructor led courses available<br>
<br>
<b>Employee Assistance Program</b><br>
Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.<br>
<br>
<b>Direct Deposit</b><br>
Easy, convenient, and free!</p></div></div></div>

Community Health Nurse

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Purpose/Summary</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>This is an administrative and professional nursing position working in the field of community public health. Work involves responsibility for planning, supervising, and coordinating the comprehensive program of community health nursing, a variety of clinical services and related health services of the municipal office of Health and Human Services. Work is performed with considerable professional independence in accordance with accepted practices in the field adapted to office policies and requirements, with review through reports and conferences to the Deputy Public Health Commissioner of Health and Human Services. Supervision is exercised over a staff of community nurses, nurse practitioners, social worker, nutritionist, lead counselor, public health aide, and other positions related to the unit.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Develops, implements, interprets, and administers office policies and procedures related to community health services.</li><li>
Plans, assigns, supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of subordinates engaged in providing, and in supervising the provision of, professional community health and nursing services in connection with Health Office activities, clinics, health research and education, and related programs.</li><li>
Maintains a continuing professional and technical review of office policies, programs and procedures, services, and activities related to community health services and clinics; recommends, implements improvements, revisions and modifications.</li><li>
Provides supervisory advice and assistance, and personally participates, in the solution of difficult, unusual, or emergent community health and nursing problems.</li><li>
Conducts staff meetings and individual conferences to interpret policy, discuss problems, coordinate services, develop programs, and receive reports.</li><li>
Interviews staff applicants, orients new employees, evaluates employee performance; plans, participates in in-service training and staff development programs.</li><li>
Prepares, or supervises the preparation of, a variety of statistical and interpretive reports based on community health services programs; prepares, justifies unit budget requests.</li><li>
Confers, cooperates with officials of schools of nursing and health care providers, and community health, social, and other community agencies to plan, promote, and interpret community health programs.</li><li>
Provides and participates in Epi-response/emergency preparedness in the city in collaboration with all local, Regional, State and National Emergency Preparedness Programs.</li><li>
Attends meetings and participates in committee work of professional community health and nursing organizations; keeps current with professional literature and developments in the field.</li><li>
Performs related work as required</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Thorough knowledge of the objectives, principles, practices and techniques of modern community health services and nursing.</li><li>
Thorough knowledge of general nursing and community health, social work, nutrition, sanitation, lead counseling and other community health clinical work.</li><li>
Thorough knowledge of community facilities and resources providing medical, health services, and related social services.</li><li>
Considerable knowledge of the objectives, principles, and procedures of modern community health services and nursing administration.</li><li>
Considerable knowledge of the incidence, cause, and control of communicable diseases and other health concerns and conditions of a large urban community.</li><li>
Considerable knowledge of maternal hygiene and care and child growth and development.</li><li>
Ability to plan, supervise, coordinate, and review a comprehensive program of community health and nursing services.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, administrative personnel, physicians, and representatives of health, school, social, related community agencies, and the general public.</li><li>
Ability to develop, recommends, implement, and interpret community health and nursing policies and procedures.</li><li>
Ability to conduct conferences and training programs, and to express oneself clearly and concisely orally and in writing.</li><li>
Ability to interpret medical and health findings and public health laws and regulations to the general public.</li><li>
Skill in applying professional nursing techniques and community health services techniques.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education and Experience</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a public health nurse.</li><li>
Three (3) years supervisory experience.</li><li>
Graduation from a recognized school of nursing.</li><li>
Graduation from a four-year college or university, including completion of an approved course in public health nursing, supplemented by advanced courses in community health services and nursing administration and supervision.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div></div><div><div><div><p><b>NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements. </b><br>
<br>
<b>Medical/Dental/ Vision</b><br>
75% City Subsidized<br>
All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision<br>
<br>
<b>Retirement</b><br>
Available to employees working 20+ hours per week<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Vacation</b><br>
Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations.<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Holidays</b><br>
All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Sick Time</b><br>
Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.<br>
<br>
<b>Paid Personal Days</b><br>
Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.<br>
<br>
<b>Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)</b><br>
A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.<br>
<br>
<b>Training</b><br>
On the job and instructor led courses available<br>
<br>
<b>Employee Assistance Program</b><br>
Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.<br>
<br>
<b>Direct Deposit</b><br>
Easy, convenient, and free!</p></div></div></div>

Community Health Nurse Supervisor