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JOB OPENINGS
04.03.2011

Mary’s Center is a community health clinic whose mission is to build better futures through the delivery of health care, education, and social services. We embrace our culturally diverse community and provide the highest quality care regardless of ability to pay. Nice environment, great work hours and excellent benefits!

Clinical

Administrative Medical Director (ONTARIO)

The Administrative Medical Director’s role is to direct administrative issues and coordinate clinical care for the clinicians at the Ontario Site. These activities will include; clinician site staffing, training, and scheduling. It will include responsibility for implementing site quality improvement programs, satisfaction surveys, and access measures.

Qualifications: Must possess a M.D. or D.O. degree and a current licensed to practice Medicine in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine preferred. A minimum of two (2) years of practicing adult medicine in a community health clinic environment and/or experience in working with immigrant or economically-disadvantage populations in a maternal/child healthcare setting highly desirable. A thorough understanding and knowledge of patient confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulations are essential. Bilingualism in Spanish and English preferred.

Register Nurse – Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager’s role is to assist and support the clinical team in providing quality healthcare services to Mary's Center patients and guarantee an effective link with other community agencies.

Qualifications: B.S. in Nursing and must be licensed to practice nursing in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Or L.P.N. graduation certificate from an accredited school of nursing and licensure to practice as a LPN in the District of Columbia and Maryland. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in working in community health setting with immigrant populations and/or maternal-child health preferred. Bilingual in Spanish/English highly desired. Full time

EDUCATION

Child Care Licensing Assistant 1

Assist the Education Department of Mary’s Center in: receiving, orienting and providing technical assistance to families from a wide array of cultures whose first language is not English and desire to establish themselves as early childhood educators/caretakers.

Qualifications: BA in Education, Early Childhood, Training, Business or related field. Work experience in education. Bilingual (Spanish and English) writing and communication skills. Must attend some weekend and evening meetings and events.

ESL Adult Education/Family Literacy Teacher 2

Responsible for teaching English as a Second Language Adult Education classes and Computer Literacy classes. Tracking and evaluating student progress in ESL using the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS). Assist with the coordination of data collection. Meet with families individually every 6 months to discuss the family’s goals and progress. Provide information and referrals for families regarding social, health, legal, and educational resources and opportunities available in the area.

Qualifications: Requires a Bachelors or Masters degree in education, special education, or related field. Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish. 2 years of Work experience and knowledge in the fields of adult education, special education, and early childhood development. Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.

Preschool/Family Literacy Teacher 3

Provide daily instruction to preschoolers (3-4 years olds) in the Early Childhood classroom. Utilize the Creative Curriculum for Preschool to plan and carry out quality experiences in the four developmental areas for preschoolers (language and literacy, cognitive, social-emotional and physical). Responsible for creating and maintaining a quality learning environment that is organized, safe, and responsive to children’s changing interests, abilities, and needs.

Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in early childhood development, elementary education, special education, or related field, or its equivalent .Work experience and knowledge in the fields of early childhood development, developmental disabilities, or special education. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.

FINANCE

General Ledger & Budget Analyst

The General Ledger & Budget Analyst’s primary role will be to maintain and reconcile the general ledger and prepare and maintain the Agency and project budgets. The role includes performing related research, analysis, and monitoring. The General Ledger & Budget Analyst will work closely with the Grants department to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for a complex grants structure. In addition, the General Ledger & Budget Analyst will provide other special financial analysis and research as needed.

Qualifications: Requires BA degree (MBA or CPA preferred), with a minimum of five (5) years experience in solidly demonstrated financial analysis skills. Must have intermediate accounting knowledge and statistical modeling and analysis skills. Advanced skills in MS Excel, proficiecy in MS Access, and excellent presentation skills are essential. Must have a working knowledge of GAAP, OMB Circulars, and contract compliance. Strong interpersonal skills required for vigorous interaction at all levels. Experience in a non-profit health care environment desired.

Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant will be primarily responsible for maintaining/managing contract files, keeping up-to-date invoicing to contractors/grantor agencies, maintaining professional relations with program grant/contract monitors, and assisting Mary’s Center’s Finance Department with other duties assigned by the Controller.

Qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a non-profit contract/grant management setting. BA in Accounting or Finance preferred, or equivalent experience. Requires experience in working with computerized accounting systems; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to work/communicate effectively in a team, across organizational lines, and with Board of Directors, donors, vendors, and community. Full time

Account Payable & Payroll Specialist

AP&P Specialist is primarily responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable and Payroll Processing utilizing ADP Pay Expert. Administer all facets of payroll, accounts payable and the financial elements of the 401K plan. Responsible for all payments of goods and services necessary for the basic operation.

Qualifications: High School Diploma (Associates preferred) and 3 years office experience with a proven facility in date entry, customer service, and problem resolution. The equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. Full time

HOME VISITING

Family Support Worker
The Family Support Worker provides home visiting to new parents across the city. Overall responsibilities include, weekly home visits, child development screening, implementation of parenting curriculum, and providing case management.

Qualifications: Good computer skills. AA Degree in psychology, counseling, social service or related behavioral health field with course work in the areas of child development, family relations, and interpersonal skills. Or a high school degree/ G.E.D, CDA. Spanish/English preferred.

BHAP

Outreach Worker

A BHAP Outreach Worker enables access to health care for eligible members of the target immigrant communities. To increase the number of applicants and assist individuals who do not speak English in the application and re-certification process for entitlements such as DC Healthy Families, Medicaid, Food Stamps, and TANF.

Qualifications: Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Associate’ or Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Must possess experience working in a social services agency, working directly with clients, and the ability to negotiate/provide advocacy. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English and in second language used by the target audience. Must have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of patient confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulations.

Human Resources

Human Resources Assistant

To assist in the coordination of all aspects of human resources within Mary's Center including coordination of recruiting, hiring, and terminations, maintenance of personnel records, communication to employees about policies and procedures, compliance with all government regulations and other legal requirements, user training and assistance for communication technology in the organization exclusive of computer network, and other activities necessary for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of Mary's Center human resources.

Requires a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related-field or a minimum of three (3) years of progressive, hands-on experience in Human Resources. Prior experience with an HRIS database preferred. Must have basic-level accounting/financial management knowledge. Advanced-level skills in MS Word and Excel and excellent presentation skills are essential. Must be bilingual in spoken and written English and Spanish. Must have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of patient/client confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance regulations.

Director of Management Information Systems (MIS)

The Director of Management Information Systems (MIS) is responsible for the day-to-day management and staffing of the MIS Department at Mary's Center. The Director’s primary responsibility is to oversee the operations of the MIS department/staff and to ensure it aligns with the business objectives of the organization. This individual will plan, coordinate, direct, and design all operational activities of the MIS department, as well as provide direction and support for technology solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations. The Director will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and other Agency decision-makers to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization. The Director is the primary contact to assist end users with Information Systems (IS) requirements, troubleshooting and solutions.

Qualifications: College degree required. Degree or recognized certifications in Information Technology preferred with a minimum of 5 - 10 years demonstrated as a manager with MIS-related experience. Post-graduate education or training highly recommended. Experience with EMR systems (ecw highly preferred). Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills required. A minimum of 5 - 10 years experience managing and supporting systems and staff in a PC network environment. The Information Systems Manager should have developed a thorough, working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2000/XP, CAT5 (100BASE-T) network cabling installation and repair; Microsoft Outlook Express, or another electronic mail program; Microsoft Office or OpenOffice.org; and PC hardware support and repair, Windows Server file and application server, preferably in a networked multi-user environment, and specific experience with TCP/IP network installation, administration, and troubleshooting, mail and web server operation and management, and administration of large, multi-user systems. Some experience working in a community based health care environment.

Clinical

Family Practitioner

The Family Practitioner will function as one of the primary medical service providers for Mary’s Center.

Qualifications: Must possess a M.D. or D.O. degree and a current licensed to practice Medicine in Maryland and DC. Board Certification/eligibility in Family Medicine preferable. A minimum of two (2) years of practicing medicine in a community health clinic environment and/or experience in working with immigrant or economically-disadvantage populations in a maternal/child healthcare setting highly desirable. Spanish and English highly preferred. A thorough understanding and knowledge of patient confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulations are essential. Full time

Patient Registration

Patient Financial Consultant

The incumbent in this position is responsible for collections of payment based on sliding fee scale and patient outstanding balances. In addition, the incumbent will assist Patient Benefits Specialist (PBS) by working with the patient to discuss and resolve billing questions, and insurance coverage and payments.

Qualifications: Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Must be bilingual in Spanish and English. Previous experience as a receptionist in a medical office setting preferred.

Referral Specialist

Referral Specialist will assist and support the Pediatrics & Adults Department in providing quality healthcare services to Mary’s Center’s patients by linking patients to medically indicated referrals and providing administrative and clinical support to the nursing/medical staff for the Clinic.

Qualifications: Requires a minimum of High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and one (1) year of experience working as an administrative and/or medical assistant. One (1) year of experience in direct patient care and/or medical assistant certificate preferred. Experience working in Pediatrics preferable. Must be proficient in PC usage and bilingual in English and Spanish. A thorough understanding and working knowledge of patient confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulations is essential.

Phone Operator

The incumbent in this position is responsible for answering responding in a timely manner to all incoming calls to Mary’s Center, scheduling appointments, while maintaining records as assigned. The position is designed to ensure standardization of the process for scheduling of patients appointments.

Qualifications: Minimum of 2 to 5 years experience in health care services, including: medical office receptions, or front office receptions. Experience with scheduling medical appointments, some experience of medical terminology, bilingual Spanish/English required, excellent customer service skills, both on the phone and in person. Strong oral communications and listening skills. Must have good knowledge of computers including skill in the areas of medical practice software system, with knowledge of both windows and non-windows based applications. Must be able to work under the pressure of a fast-paced work environment responding to a heavy volume of phone calls and computer usage. May be assigned to complete special projects form time-to-time

TEEN PROGRAM

Teen Program Director

Under direction of the Vice President for Programs, plans organizes and provides supervision and oversight for all Teen Program operations. Overall responsibilities include coordination and planning of assigned educational activities, special events, health promotion classes, field trips, outreach and marketing activities within Mary's Center and throughout the community. The Teen Program Director provides direct supervision of case management staff. The Director supports the recruitment of participants as well as provides education to the community on the needs of adolescents and programs and activities that support their growth and development.

Qualifications: Minimum BA Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling. Minimum of 5 years experience working to establish vocational, health promotion and educational programming for urban teens. Experience working with teens and parents and or community based organizations serving teens. Knowledge and connections to Metro DC area community based programs for low-income parent and at-risk youth. Comprehensive knowledge of adolescent development and the underlying problems of urban Latino/African Decent teens. Sound ability to plan and execute a variety of program activities. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Be willing to work flexible schedule/hours.

Please indicate the position you are interested in applying for in your cover letter. Please send your resume or CV and salary requirements to hr@maryscenter.org or Fax #: 202-332-0541. http://www.maryscenter.org





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	JOB OPENINGS 04.03.2011 Mary’s Center is a community health clinic whose mission is to build better futures through the delivery of health care, education, and social services. We embrace our culturally diverse community and provide the highest quality care regardless of ability to pay. Nice environment, great work hours and excellent benefits! Clinical Administrative Medical Director (ONTARIO) The Administrative Medical Director’s role is to direct administrative issues and coordinate clinical care for the clinicians at the Ontario Site. These activities will include; clinician site staffing, training, and scheduling. It will include responsibility for implementing site quality improvement programs, satisfaction surveys, and access measures. Qualifications: Must possess a M.D. or D.O. degree and a current licensed to practice Medicine in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine preferred. A minimum of two (2) years of practicing adult medicine in a community health clinic environment and/or experience in working with immigrant or economically-disadvantage populations in a maternal/child healthcare setting highly desirable. A thorough understanding and knowledge of patient confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulations are essential. Bilingualism in Spanish and English preferred. Register Nurse – Nurse Manager Nurse Manager’s role is to assist and support the clinical team in providing quality healthcare services to Mary's Center patients and guarantee an effective link with other community agencies. Qualifications: B.S. in Nursing and must be licensed to practice nursing in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Or L.P.N. graduation certificate from an accredited school of nursing and licensure to practice as a LPN in the District of Columbia and Maryland. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in working in community health setting with immigrant populations and/or maternal-child health preferred. Bilingual in Spanish/English highly desired. Full time EDUCATION Child Care Licensing Assistant 1 Assist the Education Department of Mary’s Center in: receiving, orienting and providing technical assistance to families from a wide array of cultures whose first language is not English and desire to establish themselves as early childhood educators/caretakers. Qualifications: BA in Education, Early Childhood, Training, Business or related field. Work experience in education. Bilingual (Spanish and English) writing and communication skills. Must attend some weekend and evening meetings and events. ESL Adult Education/Family Literacy Teacher 2 Responsible for teaching English as a Second Language Adult Education classes and Computer Literacy classes. Tracking and evaluating student progress in ESL using the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS). Assist with the coordination of data collection. Meet with families individually every 6 months to discuss the family’s goals and progress. Provide information and referrals for families regarding social, health, legal, and educational resources and opportunities available in the area. Qualifications: Requires a Bachelors or Masters degree in education, special education, or related field. Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish. 2 years of Work experience and knowledge in the fields of adult education, special education, and early childhood development. Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. Preschool/Family Literacy Teacher 3 Provide daily instruction to preschoolers (3-4 years olds) in the Early Childhood classroom. Utilize the Creative Curriculum for Preschool to plan and carry out quality experiences in the four developmental areas for preschoolers (language and literacy, cognitive, social-emotional and physical). Responsible for creating and maintaining a quality learning environment that is organized, safe, and responsive to children’s changing interests, abilities, and needs. Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in early childhood development, elementary education, special education, or related field, or its equivalent .Work experience and knowledge in the fields of early childhood development, developmental disabilities, or special education. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish. FINANCE General Ledger & Budget Analyst The General Ledger & Budget Analyst’s primary role will be to maintain and reconcile the general ledger and prepare and maintain the Agency and project budgets. The role includes performing related research, analysis, and monitoring. The General Ledger & Budget Analyst will work closely with the Grants department to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for a complex grants structure. In addition, the General Ledger & Budget Analyst will provide other special financial analysis and research as needed. Qualifications: Requires BA degree (MBA or CPA preferred), with a minimum of five (5) years experience in solidly demonstrated financial analysis skills. Must have intermediate accounting knowledge and statistical modeling and analysis skills. Advanced skills in MS Excel, proficiecy in MS Access, and excellent presentation skills are essential. Must have a working knowledge of GAAP, OMB Circulars, and contract compliance. Strong interpersonal skills required for vigorous interaction at all levels. Experience in a non-profit health care environment desired. Staff Accountant Staff Accountant will be primarily responsible for maintaining/managing contract files, keeping up-to-date invoicing to contractors/grantor agencies, maintaining professional relations with program grant/contract monitors, and assisting Mary’s Center’s Finance Department with other duties assigned by the Controller. Qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a non-profit contract/grant management setting. BA in Accounting or Finance preferred, or equivalent experience. Requires experience in working with computerized accounting systems; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to work/communicate effectively in a team, across organizational lines, and with Board of Directors, donors, vendors, and community. Full time Account Payable & Payroll Specialist AP&P Specialist is primarily responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable and Payroll Processing utilizing ADP Pay Expert. Administer all facets of payroll, accounts payable and the financial elements of the 401K plan. Responsible for all payments of goods and services necessary for the basic operation. Qualifications: High School Diploma (Associates preferred) and 3 years office experience with a proven facility in date entry, customer service, and problem resolution. The equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. Full time HOME VISITING Family Support Worker The Family Support Worker provides home visiting to new parents across the city. Overall responsibilities include, weekly home visits, child development screening, implementation of parenting curriculum, and providing case management. Qualifications: Good computer skills. AA Degree in psychology, counseling, social service or related behavioral health field with course work in the areas of child development, family relations, and interpersonal skills. Or a high school degree/ G.E.D, CDA. Spanish/English preferred. BHAP Outreach Worker A BHAP Outreach Worker enables access to health care for eligible members of the target immigrant communities. To increase the number of applicants and assist individuals who do not speak English in the application and re-certification process for entitlements such as DC Healthy Families, Medicaid, Food Stamps, and TANF. Qualifications: Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Associate’ or Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Must possess experience working in a social services agency, working directly with clients, and the ability to negotiate/provide advocacy. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English and in second language used by the target audience. Must have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of patient confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulations. Human Resources Human Resources Assistant To assist in the coordination of all aspects of human resources within Mary's Center including coordination of recruiting, hiring, and terminations, maintenance of personnel records, communication to employees about policies and procedures, compliance with all government regulations and other legal requirements, user training and assistance for communication technology in the organization exclusive of computer network, and other activities necessary for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of Mary's Center human resources. Requires a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related-field or a minimum of three (3) years of progressive, hands-on experience in Human Resources. Prior experience with an HRIS database preferred. Must have basic-level accounting/financial management knowledge. Advanced-level skills in MS Word and Excel and excellent presentation skills are essential. Must be bilingual in spoken and written English and Spanish. Must have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of patient/client confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance regulations. IT Director of Management Information Systems (MIS) The Director of Management Information Systems (MIS) is responsible for the day-to-day management and staffing of the MIS Department at Mary's Center. The Director’s primary responsibility is to oversee the operations of the MIS department/staff and to ensure it aligns with the business objectives of the organization. This individual will plan, coordinate, direct, and design all operational activities of the MIS department, as well as provide direction and support for technology solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations. The Director will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and other Agency decision-makers to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization. The Director is the primary contact to assist end users with Information Systems (IS) requirements, troubleshooting and solutions. Qualifications: College degree required. Degree or recognized certifications in Information Technology preferred with a minimum of 5 - 10 years demonstrated as a manager with MIS-related experience. Post-graduate education or training highly recommended. Experience with EMR systems (ecw highly preferred). Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills required. A minimum of 5 - 10 years experience managing and supporting systems and staff in a PC network environment. The Information Systems Manager should have developed a thorough, working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2000/XP, CAT5 (100BASE-T) network cabling installation and repair; Microsoft Outlook Express, or another electronic mail program; Microsoft Office or OpenOffice.org; and PC hardware support and repair, Windows Server file and application server, preferably in a networked multi-user environment, and specific experience with TCP/IP network installation, administration, and troubleshooting, mail and web server operation and management, and administration of large, multi-user systems. Some experience working in a community based health care environment. Clinical Family Practitioner The Family Practitioner will function as one of the primary medical service providers for Mary’s Center. Qualifications: Must possess a M.D. or D.O. degree and a current licensed to practice Medicine in Maryland and DC. Board Certification/eligibility in Family Medicine preferable. A minimum of two (2) years of practicing medicine in a community health clinic environment and/or experience in working with immigrant or economically-disadvantage populations in a maternal/child healthcare setting highly desirable. Spanish and English highly preferred. A thorough understanding and knowledge of patient confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulations are essential. Full time Patient Registration Patient Financial Consultant The incumbent in this position is responsible for collections of payment based on sliding fee scale and patient outstanding balances. In addition, the incumbent will assist Patient Benefits Specialist (PBS) by working with the patient to discuss and resolve billing questions, and insurance coverage and payments. Qualifications: Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Must be bilingual in Spanish and English. Previous experience as a receptionist in a medical office setting preferred. Referral Specialist Referral Specialist will assist and support the Pediatrics & Adults Department in providing quality healthcare services to Mary’s Center’s patients by linking patients to medically indicated referrals and providing administrative and clinical support to the nursing/medical staff for the Clinic. Qualifications: Requires a minimum of High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and one (1) year of experience working as an administrative and/or medical assistant. One (1) year of experience in direct patient care and/or medical assistant certificate preferred. Experience working in Pediatrics preferable. Must be proficient in PC usage and bilingual in English and Spanish. A thorough understanding and working knowledge of patient confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulations is essential. Phone Operator The incumbent in this position is responsible for answering responding in a timely manner to all incoming calls to Mary’s Center, scheduling appointments, while maintaining records as assigned. The position is designed to ensure standardization of the process for scheduling of patients appointments. Qualifications: Minimum of 2 to 5 years experience in health care services, including: medical office receptions, or front office receptions. Experience with scheduling medical appointments, some experience of medical terminology, bilingual Spanish/English required, excellent customer service skills, both on the phone and in person. Strong oral communications and listening skills. Must have good knowledge of computers including skill in the areas of medical practice software system, with knowledge of both windows and non-windows based applications. Must be able to work under the pressure of a fast-paced work environment responding to a heavy volume of phone calls and computer usage. May be assigned to complete special projects form time-to-time TEEN PROGRAM Teen Program Director Under direction of the Vice President for Programs, plans organizes and provides supervision and oversight for all Teen Program operations. Overall responsibilities include coordination and planning of assigned educational activities, special events, health promotion classes, field trips, outreach and marketing activities within Mary's Center and throughout the community. The Teen Program Director provides direct supervision of case management staff. The Director supports the recruitment of participants as well as provides education to the community on the needs of adolescents and programs and activities that support their growth and development. Qualifications: Minimum BA Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling. Minimum of 5 years experience working to establish vocational, health promotion and educational programming for urban teens. Experience working with teens and parents and or community based organizations serving teens. Knowledge and connections to Metro DC area community based programs for low-income parent and at-risk youth. Comprehensive knowledge of adolescent development and the underlying problems of urban Latino/African Decent teens. Sound ability to plan and execute a variety of program activities. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Be willing to work flexible schedule/hours. Please indicate the position you are interested in applying for in your cover letter. Please send your resume or CV and salary requirements to hr@maryscenter.org or Fax #: 202-332-0541. http://www.maryscenter.org