Here are some great websites to look for careers:
Virginia Employment Commission: www.vec.virginia.gov/find-a-job Virginia Employment Commission has online search tools and can even notify you of new jobs that meet your criteria.
USA Jobs: www.usajobs.gov USA Jobs is the Federal Government's one stop shop for finding a career with the government. Develop your online resume and job search tool to notify you when openings are available.
City of Virginia Beach WAVE: https://www.vbcareers4gov.com The City of Virginia Beach has a number of openings and has great career growth potential.
Career and College Fair: June 12, 2013 10:00am - 1:00 pm
hosted by Urban League of Hampton Roads
Location: Huntersville Neighborhood Center, 830 Goff St., Norfolk
Current Job Openings:
Financial Housing Counselor (Newport News, VA):
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia, Inc. is looking for a Financial Housing Counselor to provide clients with professional financial and/or housing counseling services. The qualified individual should have a bachelor’s degree or two or more years related experience in the financial industry. Candidate should be experienced in business writing and must have the ability to adhere and follow HUD Federal regulations and other guidelines regarding case documentation, data entry, client follow up and closing protocols. Candidate should be computer literate, a self starter, well organized, have a valid Virginia drivers license, an acceptance of Pro-Life philosophy, and be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule if necessary. This position will be 30 or 40 hrs/week depending on experience with benefits and is located in our Newport News/Williamsburg office. Please send resume and cover letter to hr@cceva.org or FAX to 757-456-2367. EOE
Administrative Support Position (Norfolk, VA):
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia, Inc. is looking for an individual to assist with our Family Life Education Classes. Qualified individual would be responsible for registering individuals for class, print materials and certificates, set up classrooms as needed, enter data into computer system, maintain data base and assist with development of flyers. Candidate should be computer literate, a self started, well organized, have a valid Virginia drivers license, have an acceptance of Pro-Life philosophy, and be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule if needed. This is a part-time position (32 hours/week) with benefits. Please send resume and cover letter to hr@cceva.org or FAX to 757-456-2367. EOE
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia, Inc. is looking for an individual to assist with our Family Life Education Classes. Qualified individual would be responsible for registering individuals for class, print materials and certificates, set up classrooms as needed, enter data into computer system, maintain data base and assist with development of flyers. Candidate should be computer literate, a self started, well organized, have a valid Virginia drivers license, have an acceptance of Pro-Life philosophy, and be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule if needed. This is a part-time position (32 hours/week) with benefits. Please send resume and cover letter to hr@cceva.org or FAX to 757-456-2367. EOE
Life Coach (Maryview Emergency Department):
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia, Inc. is looking for a Life Coach at Maryview Emergency Department from the Portsmouth area that is familiar with community resources and has a strong history of medical experience. The qualified candidate should be an LPN, CNA, ED Technician or Medical Assistant background. This is a full-time position with benefits and the hours are Monday thru Friday, 11:30 am to 8:00 pm. Candidate will work with hospital staff to identify patients for the “Life Coach” services, educate patients on available resources, coordinate access to PCP and acute/specialty care personnel, monitor services and provide written quarterly reports and other duties as assigned. Candidate should be computer literate, a self starter, well organized, have a valid Virginia drivers license, an acceptance of Pro-Life philosophy, and be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule if necessary. Please send resume and cover letter to hr@cceva.org or FAX to 757-456-2367. EOE
Life Coach (Mary Immaculate Emergency Department):
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia, Inc. is looking for a Life Coach at Mary Immaculate Emergency Department from the Peninsula that is familiar with community resources and has a strong history of medical experience. The qualified candidate should be an LPN, CNA, ED Technician or Medical Assistant background. This is a full-time position with benefits and the hours are 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Candidate will work with hospital staff to identify patients for the “Life Coach” services, educate patients on available resources, coordinate access to PCP and acute/specialty care personnel, monitor services and provide written quarterly reports and other duties as assigned. Candidate should be computer literate, a self starter, well organized, have a valid Virginia drivers license, an acceptance of Pro-Life philosophy, and be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule if necessary. Please send resume and cover letter to hr@cceva.org or FAX to 757-456-2367. EOE
Housing Counselor (Full-time) – Virginia Beach Office To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to yvyoung@ulhr.org
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide pre-purchase counseling services to clients seeking assistance in becoming homeowners.
- Assist clients in understanding their credit report and help them to develop a household budget.
- Provide information to assist the client in understanding the steps to homeownership.
- Review mortgage products for first time homebuyers.
- Prepare action plans to assist clients through the home purchase process.
- Coordinate and facilitate monthly First Time Homebuyer workshop.
- Work with collaborative partners in identifying assistance for first time homebuyers (i.e. down payment assistance, closing cost assistance, etc.)
- Coordinate and plan housing fairs, financial literacy, energy star, post purchase and housing related workshops.
- Case manage program participant and maintain program files.
- Input and track clients through CounselorMax.
- Provide post-purchase counseling services.
- Assist client with foreclosure prevention counseling
Foreclosure Prevention Counselor (Full-time) Virginia Beach Office To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to yvyoung@ulhr.org
Job Responsibilities:
· Understand loan servicing and loss mitigation operations and options while staying informed about industry changes.
· Know mortgage underwriting concepts and be able to analyze the financial situations of clients and appropriate loss mitigation solutions.
· Know state foreclosure law and process and its timeline and implications.
· Know the social and support services available to borrowers in financial distress.
· Understand the bankruptcy laws and their impact on foreclosures.
· Understand consumer protections and their applicability to clients’ situations.
· Conduct foreclosure prevention workshops and presentations.
· Participate in marketing and outreach initiatives.
· Must meet program goals and outcomes for compliance.
· Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
· Listen and communicate with a combination of compassion and objectivity.
· Have the ability to establish and maintain a relationship of trust with borrowers from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
· Ability to establish credible relationships with lenders, servicers, mortgage insurance companies, real estate professionals, attorneys and social service agencies
· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to both internal and external program stakeholders.
· Ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence and other documents appropriate to the audience.
· Computer proficiency and ability to use software to include Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Familiarity with database and spreadsheet software (Excel, Access)
· Valid Virginia driver’s license and vehicle required.
· Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.
· Ability to travel to attend certification training.
· Attend and participate in the planning of Urban League fundraising events and activities.
· Performs related tasks as required.
Education Case Manager (Full-time) – Virginia Beach and Portsmouth Office To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to yvyoung@ulhr.org
Job Responsibilities:
· Assist with program participant recruitment and selection based on eligibility requirements.
· Conduct student intake and exits.
· Assist with coordinating field trips and program related events.
· Assist students in completing and updating their Individual Service Strategy (ISS), Plan.
· Monitor student participation and progress in the program.
· Schedule and conduct one-on-one interviews with parents and youth.
· Create monthly newsletter.
· Coordinate and maintain calendar of events that include meetings, workshops and activities.
· Assist in conducting program orientation.
· Work closely with program staff and school officials in a team environment.
· Prepare mail and correspondence to program participants
· Facilitate Project Gear! training sessions.
· Assist in the coordination of facilitators for workshops, seminars and group sessions.
· Assist students with service learning project.
· Track milestones for incentives.
· Visit worksites for paid internships and summer employment.
· Collect and review student timesheets for accuracy.
· Assist in the recruitment activities and day-to-day function of summer camps.
· Work with program coordinator to identify worksites for internships and summer employment
Early Intervention Specialist (Part-time) – Virginia Beach Office To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to yvyoung@ulhr.org
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide educational material and information to individuals of the high risk populations (minorities, IV drug users, sex workers, transgender, MSM’s, WSW’s etc.) in order to provide HIV/AIDS ).
- Conduct new client intake and short term counseling.
- Administer OraSure Rapid Testing.
- IV transmission, testing, safer sex practices, and needle disinfections.
- Establish linkages to organizations in the community and secure their assistance In educating individuals I the target group.
- Assist in developing educational materials appropriate to target groups.
- Assist in recruiting, training and supervising volunteers assigned to work in Early Intervention Services.
- Provide information relating to early intervention activities and submit monthly reports to the EIS Coordinator.
- Participate in the design/selection of appropriate educational materials about HIV/AIDS for use throughout the community.
- Collaborate with other educators throughout ULHR service area as a consultant and resource for information about HIV/AIDS, and STD infection.