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As of June 18, 2008, the following positions are open at Equinox.  To apply for any of these positions, please forward a resume, a letter referencing Position Title and Job Code, and salary requirements to:

                 Mail:

Human Resources

Phone:  434-6135

Equinox Inc.

Fax: 434-4502

95 Central Avenue

e-mail: Human Resources Manager

Albany, NY 12206

website: www.equinoxinc.org


Youth Services

Position Title:

Program Director

Employment Status:

Full-time

Department:

Equinox House for Youth

Hours/Week:

40 hours

Job Code:

MC


Seeking a mature solutions-focused, compassionate individual.

Responsibilities: Immediate management opportunity at a short-term crisis residence for youth 13-18.  Responsible for overall administration of the program to ensure a safe, supportive environment and effective program services.  Individual must develop a team approach to client care and implement best practices.  Other duties include staff recruitment and retention.  General oversight of the physical plant is also required.

Qualifications: Five years of supervisory experience required.  Knowledge of CONNECTIONS a plus.

Skills and Abilities: Must possess ability to work with all levels of staff and understanding of the emergency crisis needs of youth from diverse backgrounds.

Hours: Flexible schedule to include excellent benefits with a generous company contribution to health & dental insurance, 403(b) with company match, gym membership and paid time off to include vacation, sick & holiday.  Salary is mid to upper $30's.


Position Title:

Weekend Independent Living Skills Worker

Employment Status:

Part-time

Department:

Transitional Living Program

Hours/Week:

8 hours

Job Code:

CA


Responsibilities: Supervise, support and coach youth in a supported apartment program.  Provide opportunities for youth to learn and practice daily living skills

Qualifications: Two years experience with adolescents required.  Must have a clean, valid, NYS Driver's license.

Skills and Abilities: Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Hours: Positions hours are Saturday 10pm-2am and Sunday 8pm-12am.


Position Title:

Day Shift Youth Counselor

Employment Status:

Part-time

Department:

Transitional Living Program

Hours/Week:

16 hours (Weekends)

Job Code:

MM


Responsibilities: Supervise, support and coach youth in a supported apartment program. Provide opportunities for youth to learn and practice daily living skills. General light cleaning duties. Two years experience working with adolescents required. Clean, valid NYS drivers license required. Two positions available:  Sunday 8am-4pm and Sat/Sun overnights 12am-8am.


Domestic Violence Services

Position Title:

Residential Counselor

Employment Status:

Full-time & Part-time

Department:

Domestic Violence Shelter

Hours/Week:

Various

Job Code:

CR

Compassionate, Caring Individual needed to fill our Residential Counselor position at our 30-bed domestic violence shelter.

Responsibilities: Answer 24-hour hotline, shelter intake and crisis intervention, shelter support duties.

Qualifications: Prior human service or equivalent experience, residential services experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities: Must be compassionate, organized, and sensitive to domestic violence issues, able to work independently. 

Hours: Various shifts available including Full time, Part time and Respite/Relief.  Excellent benefits to include health & dental insurance, 403(b) with company match and generous time off.

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a team. EOE


Position Title:

Cook

Employment Status:

Part-time

Department:

Domestic Violence

Hours/Week:

various

Job Code:

CR

Responsibilities: Duties include assisting with food purchase and inventory, menu planning according to FDA requirements and preparing daily meals at 30-bed Domestic Violence Shelter.  Maintaining cooking and dining area sanitation.

Qualifications: Experience cooking for groups, knowledge of food handling and safety methods required. Clean valid driver's license required.

Hours and Benefits: 20 hours part time.  Flexible schedule including some afternoons/evening hours.    Excellent benefits to include health/dental insurance with generous agency contribution,  403(b) with company match, generous time off and health club membership.

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a team.  EOE


Counseling Center

Position Title:

Clinical Supervisor

Employment Status:

Full-time

Department:

Counseling Center

Hours/Week:

40 hours per week

Job Code:

CS

JOIN OUR PROGRESSIVE TEAM!

Responsibilities: Provide clinical supervision to master level counselors and clinical oversight.  Duties include individual and group counseling.

Qualifications: Masters degree required.  With QHP credential, 3 years substance abuse experience and one year supervisory experience required.

Hours: Full time flexible schedule.

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a team.  EOE.


Position Title:

Office Assistant

Employment Status:

Full-time

Department:

Counseling Center

Hours/Week:

40 hours

Job Code:

CS

Looking for a professional with a positive attitude for our team!

Responsibilities: Responsible for office support functions in our Counseling Center located at 95 Central Ave, Albany, NY.

Qualifications: Must be detailed oriented, organized and have good communication skills.  Ability to work with diverse population on the phone and in person.  Medical billing experience preferred, working knowledge of Microsoft office to include Word & Excel.  Access experience helpful.

Skills and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Hours: Full time flexible schedule with hours to include T/W/T evenings until 7:30pm and leaving at 2pm on Friday.  Outstanding benefit package to include a generous contribution to health/dental insurance, life insurance, agency match in 403(b) retirement program, vacation/sick/holiday time and a health club membership.  Salary is mid to upper 20's depending on experience.  EOE


Development

Position Title:

Director of Development

Employment Status:

Full-time

Department:

Counseling Center

Hours/Week:

40 hours per week

Job Code:

MS

Equinox, Inc. is a community human services agency located in Albany, NY and has been in existence since 1973. The agency serves the needs of youth, victims of domestic violence and addiction, and funds its $4.5M budget through 40 separate Federal, State and other grant funding sources. The agency also sponsors 2 annual special events and is in the process of developing a campaign to support future endeavors. Board, staff and community involvement are an integral part of the organization's energy and success.

Equinox offers its employees an exceptional work environment that is highlighted by a flexible schedule, competitive salary and benefits including a generous agency contribution to health & dental insurance, 403(B) with agency match, vacation & sick time, 11 paid holidays, a health club membership and free parking.

Equinox, Inc. seeks an experienced Director of Development to join our premier team and help us grow. The position reports to the Executive Director, works closely with the Board, and requires dynamic professionalism, exceptional fundraising, communication and organizational skills. The successful candidate will demonstrate proven ability to oversee all aspects of fund development, public and corporate relations, budget and financial goal management. Responsibilities include major gift solicitation, marketing, public relations, production of media, coordination and supervision of special events planning and other related initiatives including donor database management and volunteer coordination. The chosen candidate will effectively communicate with staff, board members, volunteers, and community/corporate leaders, be proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and will have experience with Raiser's Edge and Access or comparable software.

To be considered for this position, submit your resume, cover letter and salary requirements as a Microsoft Word attachment. Refer to HR/ MS. Resumes sent without salary requirements or in other forms cannot be considered. EOE


Position Title:

Administrative Assistant

Employment Status:

Full-time/Part-time

Department:

Development

Hours/Week:

20-40 hours per week

Job Code:

LL

We are looking for a professional with a positive attitude and energetic personality for our team!

Responsibilities: Responsible for administrative support functions for all Development Department activities including special events, major gifts campaign and fundraising.

Skills and abilities: Excellent interpersonal, organizational and database management skills.  Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel and Access.  Knowledge of Raiser's Edge a plus.

Qualifications:  Development experience preferred.

Hours and Benefits: Flexible schedule with excellent benefits including health, dental, life insurance and a health club membership.  Exceptional work environment.

Full time and part time applicants accepted.

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a team.  EOE