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All reproductions must visibly credit Afghan Communicator. ======================================================= UPCOMING EVENTS EVENTS IN USA & BEYOND - FEB '07 - JAN '09 Afghan War Exhibition, Canada - MAY 17 - THUR, Job Fair, NY - AUG 17 - FRI, Muslim Unity Day, CA - AUG 31 - SEP 3, 44th Annual ISNA Convention, IL - SEP 4-7, Conf - Islamic Civ in Cent Asia, Kazakhstan THIS WEEK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS - NOTE: Afghan TV - NOTE: Afghan Blogs JOBS IN THE U.S. - JOB: Social Services, NY - JOB: Psychologist, NY - JOB: Registered Nurses, NY - JOB: Preventive Services Program Director, NY - JOB: Regional Director, NY - JOB: License Certified Social Worker, NY - JOB: Social Workers, NY - JOB: Director od Property Management, NY - JOB: Supervising Case Manager, NY - JOB: Program Coordinator, NY - JOB: Office Assistant, IT Tech, NY - JOB: Program Director, NY - JOB: Clinical Social Worker, NY - JOB: Outreach Counselor, NY - JOB: Director, Group Worker, NY - JOB: Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, NY - JOB: Supervisor of Donor Records, NY - JOB: Entitlement Specialist, NY - JOB: Executive/Institute Associate, NY - JOB: Director, NY JOBS IN AFGHANISTAN - JOB: Pashto Translators, Afghanistan PERSON TO PERSON - Introducing New Heading! If you are looking for a lost friend, a job, an apartment, sublet, etc. please send us your request and we will advertise it for you free of charge. We will not post resumes, or personal requests! - P2P: Looking for Farhad Popal ===================================================== EVENTS FEB 2007 - JAN 2009, Afghan War Exhibition, Canada Afghan War Exhibition, Canada www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/exhibitions/afghanistan/afghanistane.html New museum exhibit on Afghanistan war attempts to skirt political minefield Canadian Press By Bruce Cheadle OTTAWA - From the thick bundle of crisp Canadian $100 bills, found in the debris of the World Trade Centre, to the final photo montage of dead soldiers lost in the war sparked by 9-11's carnage, a new exhibit on Canada's military mission in Afghanistan carries a visceral, gut- wrenching impact. Afghanistan: A Glimpse of War, officially opens Friday at the Canadian War Museum. Drawn from the work of two Canadian journalists who provided much of the material, the year-long show inevitably raises questions about news coverage as war propaganda in a politically fraught mission whose outcome remains uncertain. "The exhibition itself is not political," Andrew Burtch, the museum's lead historian for the show, said Thursday during a media preview. "Everyone has their own opinion and we actually invite them to share their opinions in the gallery," he added, gesturing to pencils and paper placed at small kiosks around the exhibit. "We're interested to hear what people have to say because it's their history and it is something that is ongoing. There are debates going on around kitchen tables and workplaces and, no doubt, people will bring that with them into the (exhibit) space. "When they see the stories, they will react to them in their own way. But one way or the other, we're not trying to tell them what to think." It's a brave endeavour: hosting an exhibit, in the shadow of Parliament Hill, based largely on the work of journalists, while the conflict still rages overseas and Canadian soldiers are suddenly being investigated for allegedly beating prisoners - a development that could once again whipsaw deeply divided public opinion. Stephen Thorne, a Canadian Press reporter and photographer, and freelance documentary filmmaker Garth Pritchard anchor the show with their work from a series of assignments in Afghanistan covering Canada's early military deployment. As veteran journalists, they're both acutely aware of the perceptions and biases that news consumers apply to the media. They know those biases will follow patrons into the magnificent national war museum. "It could go one way or the other, depending on what people want to take from it," said Thorne. "I hope that people will come into this with an open mind and that they'll leave with something more than they came in with - that they're educated and informed by what they see and read here and that it will inform their decision, one way or the other, about ow they feel about Canada's role in Afghanistan." The exhibition, said Thorne, is not "designed to push them one way or the other. I think people will see what they want to see here - like they often do - and they'll take from it what they want to take from it." Rather than focusing on the many combat deaths and injuries that consume daily newscasts, the exhibit provides a bracing reminder of the roots of Canada's military involvement in Afghanistan, then traces the conflict through its small personal victories, heroics, tragedies and losses. A large newspaper editorial cartoon of an angry beaver growling, "Bring it on, Osama" conjures the public mood in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Photographs of black-eyed Afghan workers illustrate daily survival in a war zone. A dun-brown TAC-50 sniper rifle awes with its cool, deadly modernity. Video of a young, badly burned Afghan lad being attended by Canadian soldiers in his home is almost too difficult to watch, and unrelieved by a postscript noting he died the next day. The exhibit ends with a slide show of candid photos of the 44 Canadians killed to date in the conflict - happy family snapshots that are achingly sad. Thorne and Pritchard show tremendous respect - and in turn earned it themselves - for the Canadian soldiers they covered, but they have little time for those critics who say you can't support Canada's troops while questioning the mission. "Should we question what they're doing and how they're doing it? Every day, I hope," said Pritchard. "If it saves one Canadian life, it's worth it. I'm hoping that people come through little bits that we can show them - and when they leave they will realize what it's cost us. And yeah, they should question it." Thorne agrees, but ultimately comes down to a bottom line that's definitely not part of the official war museum exhibit. "I can tell you that if all of NATO pulled out right now, Afghanistan would be a bloodbath." ---------- MAY 17 - THUR, Job Fair, NY JOIN US AT OUR: WESTCHESTER JOB FAIR THURSDAY, MAY 17th 4pm-7pm Wetmore Hall Dobbs Ferry, NY Positions located in Dobbs Ferry, Queens, Nassau, Bronx & Manhattan. SOCIAL/CASE WORKERS - MSW/Bachelor’s w/ case mgt exp. COUNSELORS - HS/GED SOCIOTHERAPIST SUPERVISOR - HS/GED; college degree prefd. 4 yrs mgt at youth residential treatment facility. ASST SUPERVISOR - HS/GED; 2 yrs exp at youth residential treatment facility. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR - Bachelor’s and employment placement exp. CRISIS INTERVENERS - College preferred. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits (medical effective on the 1st of the month following employment) as well as on-site day care and low cost housing. Professional dress reqd. Please send resume stating position of interest to: HR, TCV, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522. Fax: 914-674-4512. For general info call: 914-693-0600 ext 1214. Visit us at: www.childrensvillage.org. To apply online, please go to: www.childrensvillage.org/employment.html -------- AUG 17 - FRI, Muslim Unity Day, CA Aug. 11th, 2007 Muslim Unity Day Great America Amusement Park Santa Clara, CA www.MuslimUnity.us -------- AUG 31 - SEP 3, 44th Annual ISNA Convention, IL Theme: Upholding Faith, Serving Humanity Chicago, IL Events Include Bazaar with 500 Booths Main Sessions & Break out Sessions (ISNA, MSA, MYNA) Islamic Entertainment Program Community Service Recognition Luncheon (CSRL) Matrimonial Banquet Babysitting Services Children's Program Deadlines for submitting Abstracts and Suggestion to Parallel Session for Annual Convention is April 9, 2007. For more information click on the respective links below: To download Abstract guidelines and form www.isna.net/conferences/annualconvention2007/abstguide.html To download Parallel Session Suggestion guidelines and form www.isna.net/conferences/annualconvention2007/parallelsessguide.html --------- SEP 4-7, Conference - Islamic Civilization in Central Asia, Kazakhstan International Symposium on Islamic Civilization in Central Asia Almaty, Kazakhstan 4-7 September 2007 An International Symposium on "Islamic Civilisation in Central Asia" will be jointly organised by the Research Center for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA), Istanbul, Turkey, and the Institute of Oriental Studies, Ministry of Education and Sciences, Republic of Kazakhstan, on 4-7 September 2007, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The symposium will focus on "Islamic Civilisation in Central Asia" with an interdisciplinary and comparative approach. It will examine the history of Islamic civilisation in Central Asia under its diverse aspects, including developments in the intellectual, scientific, literary, artistic and other cultural fields, its interactions with other civilisations in and around the region, the main stages and trends of the development of Islamic culture and civilisation in the region, the formation and present state of the Islamic cultural heritage in terms of the material culture (written, architectural and other tangible assets) and the spiritual culture (beliefs, oral traditions, performing arts and other intangible expressions of culture). The symposium is expected to highlight the role and place of Islamic civilisation in the region, its relations and interactions with other cultures and civilisations, its participation in inter-cultural exchanges. At the same time, it will be an opportunity for the presentation of new studies, assessment of the state of scholarly research and publication in this field, and discussion on the problems and prospects of studies on Islamic civilisation in Central Asia and the neighbouring regions as a field of academic research. The working languages of the symposium will be Kazak language, English, and Russian. The symposium themes shall be covered under the following broad titles: - Islam in Central Asia: problems and prospects - Historical and philosophical aspects of Islamic Heritage in Central Asia - History of Islam and its interactions with national cultures in Central Asia - Islamic Art in Central Asia - Islamic Culture in Central Asia: common, particular and integrating tendencies - Development of natural and exact sciences in Muslim Central Asia The symposium will be accompanied by cultural events including visits to museums, exhibitions, and Almaty sightseeing tour on the third day of the symposium. No registration fee is required and accommodation in Almaty will be provided to all the paper presenters. The participants will be allowed a maximum of 20 minutes to present their papers. Selected papers will be published after a double-blind peer review process. Those interested in having their papers considered for publication will have to submit their final drafts no later than one month after the conference. Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words. We would like to kindly invite you to send the abstract of your proposed paper until 28 February 2007 to the following address: Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA), Yildiz Sarayi, Seyir Kosku, Barbaros Bulvari, 80700 Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey E-mail: congress@ircica.org Fax: +90 212 2584365 With best regards, Halit Eren Director General Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA) Meruert Abusseitova Director General Institute of Oriental Studies Ministry of Education and Sciences Republic of Kazakhstan =================================================== ANNOUNCEMENTS NOTE: Afghan TV Our New 24 hours KAFG station has started on May first of 2007. Currently it is broadcasting in USA and Canada, and within two months it will also broadcast all over Europe and Asia. We will do our best to fulfill audience's expectations. We are still processing on to our web site that is www.KAFGTV.com . Please check out our web site and let us know about your opinions and suggestions. Frequency Information Freq 12122 Somb 20000 PL Horizontal Our contact number: Telephone # (818) 708-1405 Fax # (818) 921-7577 Email address: Gaderi@KAFGTV.com Hamed Qaderi ---------- NOTE: Afghan Blogs Here is a report about Afghan blogs in Global Voices. Global Voices On line is a Harvard University project and covers blogs in more than 100 countries www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/05/07/afghan-whispers1-maykidnappings-and-problems-in-iran/ =================================================== JOBS IN THE U.S. JOB: Social Services, NY Expanding NYC-based non-profit organization specializing in substance abuse & mental health treatment, housing, & medical services seeks: Program Director Adult Prog, QHP & 4 yrs supv exp req Assistant Director Adult Prog, QHP & 2 yrs supv exp req Substance Abuse Counselors Jr & Sr levels-CASAC-T/eligible pref Social Worker, LMSW Adolescent, Family/Adult progs Group Teacher NYS Certification preferred Send resume & cover letter, indicating position of interest, to: HR Dept., 95 Pine St, 17th Fl, NY, NY 10005. ODYSSEY HOUSE www.odysseyhouseinc.org ---------- JOB: Psychologist, NY Immediate Opening Applied Behavioral Science Specialist (ABSS) Make a Difference.. In our Staten Island Community Living Program ABSS works with the Interdisciplinary team to assure that the mental health and behavioral needs of people with developmental disabilities are addressed. Conduct behavioral assessments and prepare behavior plans, provide individual and group counseling & train staff. Requirements: Master's Degree in Psychology, degree in behavioral or clinical preferred. 1-2 years experience working with people with developmental disabilities. We offer a competitive salary, full-time flexible hours, great benefits, including 4 weeks' vacation, pension plan, and wellness program. Use JOB CODE #NPP-ABSS-060107 when you send your resume by e-mail to: jobs@cpofnys.org, FAX to 212-290-8475, or mail to CP of NYS, 330 W. 34th St, NY, NY 10001. ---------- JOB: Registered Nurses, NY WEEKENDS: SAT & SUN Flexible Shifts Available (24 hours total, 8AM - 8PM) Child care agency seeks a RN to provide medical services in our clinic. Pediatric exp a+. DL/Car req. Call 914-591-7300 ext. 3016, or send/fax/email resume to: 914-591-9435, HR, ABBOTT HOUSE, 100 North Broadway, Irvington, NY 10533, website: www.abbotthouse.net ---------- JOB: Preventive Services Program Director, NY Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service is a non-profit community based organization working with the people of East Harlem since 1958. The Preventive Services Program's goal is to prevent foster care placement and reduce the risk of child abuse/neglect. Current caseload capacity is 60 families. Emphasis is placed on building relationships and addressing the many dimensions of family life. The Program Director reports to the Executive Director. Responsibilities: Leading a team of eight, including guidance, training, support, staff development, team building Supervising (clinical/administrative) supervisory level staff Keeping current and monitoring compliance with all ACS, OCFS and agency regulations Participating in Quality Assurance reviews Performing intake duties Tracking case openings/closings and maintaining programmatic logs Collaborating with community agencies and networks to ensure the highest degree of service provision to families Attending community-based and ACS meetings Case conferencing, crisis management for families Participating in, and collaborating with agency activities programs Recruiting staff and maintaining personnel records, including evaluations Working with the Director of Finance to develop and monitor the program budget Qualifications: LMSW or Masters in related field 3-5 years experience in the NYC child welfare field, preferably Preventive Services Experience in program administration Understanding of LSAFHS mission and core agency values Cultural sensitivity and commitment to working with multi-cultural, disempowered, vulnerable populations Expertise in positive team leadership and reflective supervision Commitment to high professional standards, including professional development of self and team Organizational and time-management skills Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills Flexibility and creativity Computer proficiency Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Salary: $63,000-68,000 Contact: LSAFHS Ms. Catrize Ortiz 333 East 115th Street New York, NY 10029 Fax (212) 348-8284 cortiz@lsafhs.org ---------- JOB: Regional Director, NY Every Person Influences Children - EPIC , is a national non-profit parent involvement and character education organization dedicated to helping parents, educators and members of the community raise children to become responsible, capable adults. EPIC accomplishes its mission through programs for parents and community members(parenting workshops, facilitator training, advocacy and leadership trainings), and through school programs such as character education, team building and training school personnel on creating home-school partnerships and a parent involvement plan. EPIC is hiring a full-time Regional Director for its New York City Region. The successful candidate will be an energetic, team-oriented, self-starter with strong managerial, program operations, and organizational skills. The successful candidate must also be an excellent communicator with the proven ability to build relationships. The NYC Regional Director will be responsible for overseeing the development efforts in the NYC Region. Budget and grant writing experience are a must. Bachelor's degree required. A Masters degree in Administration ,Education, Human Services, Social Work or a related field is a plus. Send cover letter, resume, references, and salary requirements to purksc@epicforchildren.org No phone calls please. Minorities are encouraged to apply ---------- JOB: License Certified Social Worker, NY PJCCHS, Inc. is seeking candidates to provide individual and family psychotherapy to children and adults. All our facilities are located in Central Brooklyn. Spanish speaking a PLUS!!! We offer Competitive salaries & benefits. Fax No. (718) 498-4646 Email: TeresaStewart@pauljcooper.org ---------- JOB: Social Workers, NY Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, a leading youth mentoring agency, seeks to fill the following 2 positions: Social Worker. MSW. Bronx based and Manhattan locations. Manage all aspects of community based mentoring program focusing on parenting and pregnant teens. Social Worker. MSW. Queens based and Manhattan locations. Manage all aspects of community based mentoring program. Duties for both positions include interviewing, assessments, monitoring matches and group activities. Excellent written/verbal communication skills. Salary high 30's +. Recent MSW grads encouraged to apply. Resume and cover letter indicating position of preference, if any, to Vidhya Kelly, Community and Special Priorities Program, BBBS of NYC, 223 E.30th St., NY, NY 10016. Fax 212-779-1221. E-mail vkelly@bigsnyc.org ---------- JOB: Director od Property Management, NY Senior services agency seeks energetic, positive energy, experienced team player for Director of Property Management position for 600 units of supportive senior housing in three residential buildings on the West side of Manhattan. Experience with HPD, HUD and DHS preferred. Experience with elderly, homeless and mental illness preferred. Must be computer literate, friendly personality, ability to deal with a diverse ethnic background. Must be discrete with a good understanding to practice privacy and the importance of confidentiality. Spanish helpful. Salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits. Send cover letter with salary requirement and resume to info@projectfind.org, or mail to Project FIND, 160 West 71st Street, Suite 2F, New York, NY 10023. ---------- JOB: Supervising Case Manager, NY Project Samaritian AIDS Services seeks a Full-Time Supervising Case Manager to supervise 4 Case Management Teams providing quality, intensive, community based case management. Candidate will be responsible for reviewing staff billing, progress notes daily to ensure units are met, documentation is completed, and client service plan goals are implemented. Support Case Management Teams with crisis intervention and conflict resolution. Complete performance evaluations and identify areas for professional development. Oversee day to day operations for the site in the absence of the site's Director. Perform all related duties, as assigned, or unrelated duties, as requested. CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: Masters in human service or related field and one year of supervisory experience or Bachelors in human services or related field and two years of C.O.B.R.A./Case Management experience. Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred. Candidates must understand the needs of individuals & families living w/ HIV/AIDS & Chemical Dependency. If interested, pls send resumes & cover letters to mrosario@projectsamaritian.org or fax to 718.299.0260. ---------- JOB: Program Coordinator, NY NEW is a nonprofit organization that helps the construction industry and other blue- collar employers increase their workforce diversity by preparing women for nontraditional jobs in the building and construction trades, in the utilities and transportation industries, and in facilities maintenance and repair. Our skills training programs lead to many professional careers- among them, carpenters, painters, operating engineers, electricians, laborers, plumbers, track workers, general utility workers, and elevator mechanics. Reporting to the Vice President of Programs, the Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the functions of NEW's evening pre-apprenticeship training program. Working with program and instructional staff, the Program Coordinator oversees all aspects of NEW's evening training program, NEW at Night, including supervising evening instructors; serving as liaison between evening students and program staff; ensure enrollment; monitoring student progress in training; provide orientations for the public at NEW's facility; develop class schedules for evening programs; confirm instructor hours; observe instructors and students; monitor data entry and student files and process reports; order class materials. Qualification Requirements: . Bachelors degree required; Master's Degree in related field a plus . Ability to interact with, and understand the interests of, diverse client bases: women in the community, instructional staff, and labor unions . Must be available Tues, Wed and Thurs for afternoon/evening hours and Saturday starting 7AM . Must possess strong interpersonal and computer skills . Knowledge of the NYC construction industry, especially apprenticeship, a plus . English-Spanish bilingualism a plus. How to Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@new-nyc.org with PROGRAM in the subject line. ---------- JOB: Office Assistant, IT Tech, NY ABBOTT HOUSE, a dynamic child care agency, seeks the following: OFFICE ASSISTANT - HS diploma required. Must have excellent MS Word & Excel skills. Must be able to multi-task and handle various clerical functions. Human Resources experience preferred. Send/Fax resume to: 914-591-9435, HR Dept., ABBOTT HOUSE 100 N. Broadway Irvington NY 10533 Email: hr@abbotthouse.net IT TECHNICIAN To support end users on complex & VoIP integrated WAN/VPN. Will work on Help Desk, and help set up PC's, Network Printers & Phones. Must have minimum 4 yrs hands-on experience w/ PC, Windows Domains, IP Command Line Utilities & have at least one Certification in Computer networking/repair (i.e. A+, N+, MSCE). Send resume to: David Wallach, Dir. IT, Abbott House, Irvington, NY 10533, fax 914-591-7535, Email: d.wallach@abbotthouse.net . ---------- JOB: Program Director, NY Program Director, After-School Program At MS 56 (Manhattan).Vision Urbana sponsors this academic enhancement program, rooted in positive youth development. Responsible for leadership and management of after- school program serving 150 low income children, grades 6-8.operating M-F, 3:00-6 pm, with a staff of 11. Duties include curriculum development; program scheduling; outreach to parents, staff supervision and training; and liaison with schools and other stakeholders to ensure program's success and improve developmental and educational outcomes for the children. Requirements: MSW, M.Ed. preferred; Minimum two years supervisory experience in relevant setting or equivalent work experience. Teaching experience and credential useful. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Salary: Mid $40's; comprehensive benefits. To apply: Mail letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to Executive Director, Vision Urbana, Inc., 200 East Broadway, Suite E, New York, NY 10002. Fax: 212-420-0085. ---------- JOB: Clinical Social Worker, NY Hudson Guild a Settlement House in the Chelsea section of Manhattan, seeks full - time psycho dynamically oriented LMSW in our Outpatient Clinic to provide range of mental Health services to children, adolescents and adults. Must have respect for diversity, including culture, ethnicity, gender/gender identity and sexual orientation. Experienced clinicians and new grads encouraged, bilingual a plus. Excellent supervision, experienced clinical team, competitive salary, excellent benefits, progressive and flexible work environment. Hudson Guild offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Please send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to jobs2005@nyc.rr.com. In subject line please include job title and source of ad. ---------- JOB: Outreach Counselor, NY For leading, NYC based non-profit substance abuse & mental health treatment org to coordinate referrals from NYC Dept of Homeless Services. GED/HSD req, exp working with homeless pop a +. Bi-lingual Spanish a MUST. Res, cover letter to: HR, Dept OC, 95 Pine Street, NY, NY 10005. www.odysseyhouseinc.org ---------- JOB: Director, Group Worker, NY Single Parent Resource Center, a small, Midtown-based family services agency, seeks a director for adult and youth substance abuse prevention programs. Must be self-directed,organized,interested in direct client contact. Minimum five years supervisory experience in community- based family or substance abuse settings with homeless, formerly incarcerated or low-income populations. LMSW or related Master's or Bachelors with ACASAC/CPS. Salary to mid 50k. Submit resume with cover letter specifying position. E-mail: sprchr@aol.com Fax: 212-951-7037 Group Worker Single Parent Resource Center, a small, Midtown-based family services agency, seeks a group worker to lead substance abuse prevention support groups and workshops for single parents. Recruit, register participants, assist in preparation, planning. Must work until 8pm two nights weekly. Bachelor's/BSW in Human Services or related field required. Experience running groups, knowledge of parenting skills, family work, understanding of substance abuse issues in homeless, low-income, formerly incarcerated communities. Submit cover letter and resume. E-mail: sprchr@aol.com Fax 212-951-7037 ---------- JOB: Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, NY Primary Purpose: Oversee the day to day operations of the Child/Family Health Plus (CHP/FHP) department. Training of new Facilitated Enroller's (FE's). Perform quality assurance for one subcontractor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1) Quality assurance for one subcontractor's applications 2) Review all out-going quality review forms, and fax to FE's 3) Act as liaison with Facilitated enrollers, subcontractor's and health plans 4) Generate monthly statistic reports on FE production, to be sent to the CBO supervisors and the Program Director 5) Process monthly all Lost to Follow Up & Credit Only Applications 6) Monitor the Troubleshooters ongoing dialogue with Medicaid to see if problem trends are developing Supervisory Responsibilities: Overseeing the in-house staff flow of applications. Qualification: - 2 years of experience CHP/FHP, must have a solid understanding of program including guidelines and rules of HRA/Health plans for Child/Family Health Plus program Email resumes to humanresources@metcouncil.org . Place in subject line "Senior QA" ---------- JOB: Supervisor of Donor Records, NY Well-established, fast-paced Christian ministry seeks spiritually mature, experienced marketing professional. Ideal candidate will be well-organized; experienced with managing donor database; excellent communication skills. Must have experience with data systems, preferably Raiser's Edge. Must also be comfortable supervising staff and volunteers. Please send resume and cover letter to mrogers@chaonline.org or fax to (212) 684-3396, Attn: Human Resources. ---------- JOB: Entitlement Specialist, NY Immediate opening available for an Entitlement Specialist-F/T or P/T Reputable not for profit agency seeking a qualified individual to assist individuals residing in transitional housing who are also receiving substance abuse treatment to secure public entitlements. Candidates for this position must have a proven track record of success in securing SSI, HRA benefits etc, Strong follow-up skills and attention to detail a must. Demonstrated skill set in this area are essential.The candidate must also be open to a flexible time schedule to accommodate varied client availability as well as, during hours of public entitlement offices hours of operation. Applicants must also have strong verbal and written skills. Retired federal, state or city public assistance specialists are strongly encouraged to apply, Candidates who do not meet the requirements listed above need not apply. Applications may be e-mailed to tonybenedetto@bridgebacktolife.com or mailed to Tony Benedetto, Director of Transitional Housing, Bridge Back Recovery Homes, 175-Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 ---------- JOB: Executive/Institute Associate, NY The Women's Prison Association and Home, Inc. (WPA) for over 160 years has worked to create opportunities for change in the lives of current and formerly incarcerated women and their families. WPA provides programs through which women acquire life skills needed to end their involvement in the criminal justice system and to make positive, healthy choices for themselves and their families. We are currently recruiting for an Executive/ Institute Associate. This position will provide daily administrative support to the Executive Director and the Institute on Women & Criminal Justice to ensure the office functions responsively and efficiently. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): . Serve as the chief liaison of the Executive Director to staff, Board and constituents; manages the Executive Director's relationships with colleagues, donors, and experts in the field. . Act as main information manager for Institute: oversee the database, collect and analyze information from meetings and conferences, and manage Institute relationships with outside stakeholders. Qualifications: . Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in administrative operations; Executive Assistant experience strongly preferred. . Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@wpaonline.org (word formatted) or fax to 212-353-0809. ---------- JOB: Director, NY Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Community Prep High School (CPHS) is a second chance for court-involved youth. Most of our students cycled in and out of public schools before they entered the justice system, and they present challenging behaviors in addition to limited academic skills. As part of the New Century High Schools Initiative to create small, effective schools, our model demonstrates that with the right supports, court-involved youth can and do learn. Responsibilities: The Director is responsible for operating and sustaining CPHS and the GED/Learning to Work Program at CPHS in collaboration with the School Principal. With guidance from CASES and the Department of Education, he/she is responsible with the Principal for strategic planning and the development of school-wide policies and procedures. The Director creates and oversees the school's youth development programming and restorative practices and also participates in decisions related to academic programming. Some responsibilities fall primarily on either the Director or Principal, with consultation from the other, while other responsibilities are shared more equally. Qualifications: College degree, graduate degree preferred; social work or other clinical background preferred; five or more years experience in youth programs, social or human services; experience in the criminal justice field preferred; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Commitment to working with urban youth; Demonstrated success in building relationships; and ability to supervise staff of diverse backgrounds. Salary: $85,000 plus excellent benefits How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to: CASES, Attn: HR Dept., 346 Broadway, 3rd fl., New York, NY 10013, Fax: 212 553-6379, Email: casesjobs@cases.org (Mention 'Dir. CPHS' in subject line). CASES' is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. See full job description on our website: www.cases.org. This position is located at 40 E. 29th Street, between Park and Madison Aves. =================================================== JOBS IN AFGHANISTAN JOB: Pashto Translators, Afghanistan I am a Recruiter for CALNET in Reston, VA. We are currently hiring qualified Pashto Linguists for immediate placement in positions located in Afghanistan. We are a government contractor that provides linguist services to the U.S. Army and other DOD agencies and requires translation of Pashto to English and English to Pashto. These linguist opportunities are for full-time positions and come with excellent benefits. Requirements: - Must be US citizen. - Must be eligible to be granted a US government security clearance. Therefore, must not have serious credit issues, no criminal police records, no derogatory civil court records, no illegal drug use and must not have filed for bankruptcy within the last 3 years. - Must not take any kind of medication that requires refrigeration. You will be entitled to full benefits including medical, dental, 401k and other financial incentives, plus a mid tour travel allowance of $2000. Annual salary is $ 156,000. If you are interested in this opportunity please call me ASAP. However if this opportunity is not right for you, perhaps you know of others who would be interested. Agim Fetahaj Calnet, Inc 12359 Sunrise Valley Dr., Suite 270 Reston, VA 20191-3415 Phone: 703 547 6812 Cell: 703 254 8441 Fax: 703 547 6819 Toll Free: 877 322 5638 Ext. 6812 E-mail: agim@calnet.com Website: www.calnet.com =================================================== PERSON TO PERSON P2P: Looking for Farhad Popal I am looking for someone whom I lost 25 years ago in AFG. I just heard that he is living in Canada but, unfortunately I do not know more about his address. He is my best freind. His name is Farhad Popal, son of Dr. Abdul Qadir Fahim, His house in Kabul was in Dehburi, he is gaduated from Habibia high school in 1982. His brothers names are: Abdullah and Farid. His favorite sport was Tae Kwan Do. Please try to find him or guide me how can I find him? Many Thanks! Name: humayoun rahimi Address: Balkh University, Mazar e Sharif AFG Address 2: 2121 NE PARK RD Cell Phone: 206 499 0128 Email: hrahimi_@u.washington.edu =================================================== This is a weekly list of Afghan events, announcements, jobs and internships in the US & around the world. The jobs and events listed are not all offered by Afghan Communicator. We offer this service free of charge to our community. This unique list is distributed by Afghan Communicator since 2001. It reaches over 10,000 people via email worldwide, and even more through our website. Should you wish to submit your event for publication, please send us an e-mail with full descriptions: . We do not publish graphics, only text. 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