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CATHOLIC SOURCE  For positions in Ministry and Social Service throughout the country, visit Catholic Source online at http://www.catholicsource.org/.

CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER with the George Washington University Police Department.  Campus Police Officers are responsible for performing a variety of functions on campus, including enforcing the law, enforcing University policies and procedures, and having various security and safety related assignments and responsibilities.  Additionally, University Police Officers participate in intensive and on-going training in a variety of subjects including criminal procedure, criminal investigation, police ethics, and report writing. The Officers also attend a 250-hour Campus Law Enforcement Training Academy sponsored by the Consortium of Universities in the Washington Metropolitan area.  A Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred.  For more information and to apply, visit http://gwired.gwu.edu/upd.  Benefits include free tuition for graduate school.

INCOME MAINTENANCE CASEWORKER with the Department of Public Welfare.  Interested individuals are encouraged to apply for and take the necessary PA State Civil Service exam in preparation for potential openings throughout the state.  Employees participate in classroom and on-the-job training to learn Department of Public Welfare procedures for determining if applicants meet the eligibility requirements for public assistance programs.  They learn the requirements for programs such as Medical Assistance, Food Stamps, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.  Employees also interview persons applying for public assistance programs, establish and maintain with the client an Agreement of Mutual Responsibility, help clients identify and remove barriers to financial self-sufficiency, determine the assistance programs for which applicants qualify, and make referrals for appropriate services.  For more information about these positions, and to apply, visit http://www.scsc.state.pa.us/scsc/cwp/view.asp?a=392&q=137203

VISTA POSITIONS - Work with the Children and Youth AmeriCorps VISTA Project of Northwestern PA.  Positions are part of a project that will enlist 20 VISTAs to work in Crawford and Erie Counties.  Work with a specific agency to empower children and families to break the cycle of poverty.  For more information about the specific position available and how to apply, contact Dan Groucutt at 814.882.5837 or email him at groucutt002@gannon.edu.

COUNSELORS for Perseus House, Inc.  Bachelor’s degree required.  Positions are available for the Erie and Spartansburg area facilities.  Forward resumes to: Perseus House Central Office, 1511 Peach Street, Erie, PA  16501.

THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT STAFF (TSS) – Child and Adolescent Wraparound Services.  Provide one-to-one intervention services in the home, school, or other community setting for youths with mental health issues.  Available to work daytime assignments in a school setting.  Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of one year's experience within a CASSP system.  Demonstrated effective adherence to family focused intervention principles.  Act 33 and 34 clearances required, along with a current PA driver's license, and access to a vehicle during working hours.  Please apply in person, by mail, fax or e-mail to: Human Resources, Stairways Behavioral Health, 138 East 26th Street, Erie, PA 16504; Fax: (814) 453-4757; E-mail:jjcline@stairwaysbh.org.

MR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY POSITIONS.  Stairways Behavioral Health is seeking candidates interested in working with individuals with developmental disabilities in both residential and community settings.  Use your talents to better the lives of individuals who are trying to establish productive lives in the community.  Education and/or experience working in the mental retardation field required, along with excellent interpersonal and communications skills.  You must have a current PA driver’s license, access to a vehicle during the work day, and Act 33/34 clearances.  Forward a resume to: Human Resources, Stairways Behavioral Health, 138 East 26^th Street, Erie, PA  16504; Fax: (814) 453-4757; Email: jjcline@stairwaysbh.org.

LAW ENFORCEMENT.  For information regarding positions with the IRS, visit http://www.jobs.irs.gov/#.

ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES (EYA), INC., a national leader in programs for youth-at-risk, announces several opportunities available to recent graduates.  EYA operates more than 40 programs in seven states that serve boys and girls ages 8-18 who are at risk for or exhibit emotional and behavioral problems at home, at school and in the community.  For more information about EYA and a complete list of open positions, visit www.eckerd.org.  Candidates may e-mail their resume to jwilds@eckerd.org or fax it to 727-442-5911 attention Jemelle Wilds.

MERCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH posts several positions that involve working with adults and adolescents that have mental health or mental retardation disabilities.  They require a Bachelor or Masters Degree, a valid PA driver's license, the ability to work a flexible schedule, and a compassionate, caring personality.  Several of the positions are located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh.  For more information about Mercy Behavioral Health, these career opportunities, and to apply, visit their web site.

SOCIAL WORK, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, and PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS .  VisionQuest is seeking energetic and ambitious individuals who want to make a difference with kids and families. They are a rapidly growing organization that provides a range of programs for youth and families referred by the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.  Job opportunities exist in residential programs, community-based non-residential programs, schools, quests and other areas.  VisionQuest currently operates facilities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.  For more information about VisionQuest and to apply, visit their web site at http://www.vq.com.