CSAC-CHAD What's New?

Now Hiring Employment Development Specialist!

2008-12-18T10:51:00.000-05:00

NEW POSITION: EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The EDS will support a new transitional jobs program for Charlestown residents with barriers to employment. This position will establish solid relationships with local employers to increase access to job opportunities for residents who are looking for employment and to ensure that the Transitional Jobs Program goals are met. The EDS will work closely with participants and staff to identify job openings that match clients’ skills and interests.

Job Responsibilities include:
-Effectively develop and maintain relationships with local employers leading to a network of strong employer partnerships
-Match job-ready participants with employers, follow up and track all participants in the program, confirm and monitor placements
-Conduct assessments of participants’ interests, skills, and barriers to sustainable employment
-Assist participants with pre-employment basics and communication with potential employers
-Effectively market job seekers with a broad range of skills to employers, solicit appropriate job openings
-Recruit employers to job fairs and other activities to benefit clients and market opportunities
-Maintain accurate computer and paper records on all contacts and placements and submit timely reports
-Provide instruction to participants, solicit and refer to opportunities for professional development, including classroom, one-on-one instruction and workshops for participants
-Be prepared to work some evenings and occasional weekend hours as required
-Perform other duties as assigned.

Full time 40 hours week position with benefits funded until end of June 2009, salary commensurate with education and experience

Charlestown residents encouraged to apply

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Experience working with employers and with adults to define and meet their employment goals
-Ability to market program services to participants and employers
- Familiarity with current workforce needs and issues
- experience working with high risk populations, experience with conducting and documenting individual assessments
-Familiarity with current tools and strategies for job search
-Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
-Have a demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Experience leading workshops/ groups/ one on one trainings
-Computer literacy: word processing and database software; e-mail and internet required
- Must have ability to travel throughout Charlestown and surrounding areas, Mass Drivers License and reliable vehicle a plus

Experience and/or Education:
-Bachelor’s degree and 3 years experience in workforce development, social services, or related field

Please send resumes to info@csac-chad.org or mail to:
C.S.A.C.
15 Green St
Charlestown, MA 02129

CSAC NOW RECRUITING FOR NEW STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS!

2008-07-09T12:04:00.002-04:00

Are you interested in finding out about how to become part of the CSAC Steering Committee? Please click on the links below to learn about membership roles and responsibilities and to download an application form. Please contact Beth Rosenshein, CSAC Coordinator at 617-726-6684 or brosenshein@partners.org if you have any questions about the process.

http://www.csac-chad.org/about/csac/sc_roles_2008.pdf

http://www.csac-chad.org/about/csac/sc_app_2008.pdf

Special CSAC Community Meeting January 30, 2008 at the Warren Prescott School

2008-01-11T14:05:00.000-05:00

The Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition (CSAC)
Community-wide Meeting

In collaboration with the Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Proudly presents a forum for Parents

Featuring special guest speaker
Marilyn Belmonte
(Burlington Drug Task Force and Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office Instructor)

Presenting “Signs and Symptoms”

In today’s world, its not IF your children will be
exposed to drugs and alcohol… It’s WHEN.

Arm yourself with information
· What are the drugs children are exposed to?
· How will I know if they are using?
· How can I talk with them about it?

Wednesday January 30, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
(Adults only please)

Warren-Prescott K-8 Dinner Provided
50 School Street, Auditorium Babysitting available

The Charlestown Sports Collaborative's First Newsletter is here!!!

2007-12-20T11:55:00.000-05:00

Please check out this comprehensive list of Charlestown youth sports information. This is the first of a quarterly newsletter put together by the Charlestown Sports Collaborative... we hope all Charlestown youth will take advantage of these great opportunities.

We are always looking for adults to support the programs! So consider volunteering your time to be a coach, assistant coach or to help out in any way you can. Thank you.

http://www.csac-chad.org/blog_docs/newsletter12-07.pdf

October 24, 2007 Presentation

2007-11-01T13:16:00.000-04:00

Please take a look at the latest Charlestown statistics presented at our Community Meeting...

http://csac-chad.org/about/csac/csac_10-07.ppt

2007-10-19T16:25:00.000-04:00

Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition (CSAC)

Community Meeting

Wednesday October 24, 2007
6-8pm
Edwards Middle School Auditorium
28 Walker Street

Featuring Special Guest Speaker
Mary Ann Solberg

Former Deputy Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
With a long history in Community Coalition Work

· What exactly is a community coalition and how does it work?
· What can coalitions do?
· How can I share my thoughts, concerns & suggestions with my neighbors & CSAC and how do I get involved?
· What are we going to do next?

Dinner will be served! On site Childcare Available!

A chance to sit on the Boston Bruins Bench & Tickets to a game will be given away!

Round Trip Transportation will be provided by MGH!

Schedule for MGH Van Pick-up:
5:30pm Navy Yard Building #104
5:35pm St Catherine’s Church/ Hayes Square
5:40pm Newtowne Store
5:45pm 76 Monument St
5:50pm Community Center 255 Medford St
5:53pm Bunker Hill Museum 43 Monument Square
5:55pm MGH Healthcenter 73 High St
Drop-off at Edwards School

Seeking Volunteers in Charlestown for Local Youth Sports Programs

2007-09-14T13:20:00.000-04:00

CSAC-CHAD seeks adults who want to get involved with seasonal Charlestown youth programs. Volunteer opportunities exist in a variety of sports including:

Hockey
Gym Hockey
Basketball
Lacrosse and Learning Center
Little League
T-Ball
CYO Softball
Bunker Hill Derby
Soccer
Pop Warner Football
Boys & Girls Club programs
Community Center programs

CSAC Awarded as Drug Free Community Support Program

2006-11-16T13:14:00.000-05:00

The Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition has been named a Drug Free Community Support Program – and a recipient of a national grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition (CSAC) is one of only 107 communities nationwide to receive the five-year federal grant this year. The goal of the Drug Free Support Programs and local coalitions is to work with community leaders and others at the local level to prevent and reduce drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse among youth. Click here to read full press release.

As a result of the award, CSAC is pleased to announce two grant funded job opportunities, a full-time Assistant Coordinator and part-time Information Coordinator.

CSAC Community Meeting: Substance Abuse Law and Order

2006-06-13T10:59:00.000-04:00

Wednesday, June 21st, 2006
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Charlestown High School Auditorium

Learn:
- How come drug dealers end up back on the street?
- Watch & see what happens in the streets, then in the court system through a Mock trial.
- Ask Judge Sullivan, Captain O’Rourke & Charlestown Court Officers your questions.
- Learn what simple actions you can take to make your street & our neighborhood safer for everyone!
- Take the “Charlestown…Committed to Change” Pledge

Everyone encouraged to attend! Light refreshments served
Interpreter services available, wheelchair accessible

For questions or to volunteer call Beth at 617-726-6684

Download meeting flyer

June 21st Presentation

2005-10-28T17:21:00.000-04:00

CSAC Resource Guide Lists Treatment Options

2005-06-15T08:19:00.000-04:00

CSAC's Substance Abuse Treatment Resource Guide is a 10-page, comprehensive listing of hotlines and treatment/detox information available for residents of Charlestown. Download the guide from the csac-chad.org web site here.