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via SuccessLink posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Overview • *This position is: Complete In-Person ... Job Category: Recreation (e.g., parks, zoo's, aquarium's, tourism) Job Title: Lifeguards, pool attendants To teach youth the importance of keeping a public facility clean, and most of all, safe for the Boston community. Attention to detail is also key, to provide a well maintained pool throughout the summer. Key Duties and Responsibilities Daily setup of tables and umbrellas, dip netting the Overview
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Job Category: Recreation (e.g., parks, zoo's, aquarium's, tourism)

Job Title: Lifeguards, pool attendants

To teach youth the importance of keeping a public facility clean, and most of all, safe for the Boston community. Attention to detail is also key, to provide a well maintained pool throughout the summer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Daily setup of tables and umbrellas, dip netting the pool to remove organic waste, general maintenance surrounding the pond, monitoring the water to ensure the safety of all of our visitors.

The Ideal Candidate for this Job

Lifeguards must have current certification, BLS and CPR
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via SuccessLink schedule_type: Full-time
Overview This job is Complete In-Person... Category: Public administration (e.g., city department or state agency) City of Boston Office of Human Resources helps City departments attract, motivate, retain, and develop qualified and productive employees. Key Duties and Responsibilities Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities answer phones and transfer to the appropriate staff member. Take and distribute accurate messages greet public and clients and Overview

This job is Complete In-Person...

Category: Public administration (e.g., city department or state agency)

City of Boston Office of Human Resources helps City departments attract, motivate, retain, and develop qualified and productive employees.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities answer phones and transfer to the appropriate staff member. Take and distribute accurate messages greet public and clients and direct them to the correct staff member. Coordinate messenger and courier service receive, sort and distribute incoming mail. Monitor incoming emails and answer or forward as required. Prepare outgoing mail for distribution fax, scan and copy documents. Maintain office filing and storage systems up to date and maintain databases such as mailing lists, contact lists and client information. Retrieve information when requested, update and maintain internal staff contact lists, co-ordinate and maintain staff administrative records such as staff parking, staff phones and company credit cards. Type documents, reports and correspondence. Organize travel arrangements for staff. Coordinate and organize appointments and meetings. Assist with event planning and implementation. Monitor and maintain office supplies, ensure office equipment is properly maintained and serviced. Perform work related errands as requested; such as going to the post office and bank. Keep office area clean and tidy.

The Ideal Candidate for this Job

Candidates interested in participating in this program should be professional, punctual, able to follow directions, and be able to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
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via City Of Boston schedule_type: Full-time
Overview This is a provisional appointment.Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job... Direct patrons, answer telephones, type correspondence and reproduce documents, and provides information regarding the Center’s programs and servicing. Responsibilities • Responsible for typing correspondence and reproducing documents. • Responsible for incoming telephone calls. • Provide information regarding the Center’s programs and Overview

This is a provisional appointment.Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job...

Direct patrons, answer telephones, type correspondence and reproduce documents, and provides information regarding the Center’s programs and servicing.

Responsibilities
• Responsible for typing correspondence and reproducing documents.
• Responsible for incoming telephone calls.
• Provide information regarding the Center’s programs and servicing.
• Assist in the development and distribution of correspondence, flyers, pamphlets, etc.
• Pick up and distribution of mail.
• Maintenance of files.
• Responsible for membership.
• Keep supplies in order.
• Represent the agency in meetings as requested by Supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications
• At least two years experience in a related field.
• Ability to type 30 wpm.
• Able to work with multicultural/multiracial communities.
• Pleasant personality.
• Be able to work flexible hours.

C.O.R.I. & S.O.R.I. check required.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/CC-6

Hours per week: 35
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via Mass.gov - Talentify posted_at: 1 day agoschedule_type: Full-time
!*! The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a dynamic human services professional to serve as Benefits Coordinator (Patient Care Reimbursement Investigator). This professional will work within the Social Work Department in the DMH-run inpatient psychiatric hospital units of the Metro Boston Mental Health Units (MBMHU) within Lemuel Shattuck Hospital. The incumbent of this position will... assemble and process applications for entitlements !*!

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a dynamic human services professional to serve as Benefits Coordinator (Patient Care Reimbursement Investigator). This professional will work within the Social Work Department in the DMH-run inpatient psychiatric hospital units of the Metro Boston Mental Health Units (MBMHU) within Lemuel Shattuck Hospital. The incumbent of this position will... assemble and process applications for entitlements and insurance for all patients admitted to MBMHU, to include MassHealth, SSI and SSDI, and will collaborate with clinical teams and LSH treasurer to perform duties related to the management of dependent funds where applicable, provide coaching and psychoeducation to patients to improve budgeting and money management skills, and will assist patients with purchasing of personal needs items when needed. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, has excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and is compassionate, flexible and creative.

Hospital Mission:

The mission of the DMH Hospital System is to support and facilitate recovery and wellness for individuals with mental health conditions. We do this through the delivery of evidence-informed evaluation and treatment that is trauma-informed and person-centered with the goals of enhancing autonomy, safety and return to the community. Our Inpatient Clinical Social workers play a critical role on each patient’s multidisciplinary team that also includes psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, mental health workers, occupational therapists, rehabilitation staff and peer specialists.

Please note: This is a full-time, 40 hour position. The hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday as the days off.

Duties and Responsibilities (this is a general summary and is not all-inclusive):
• Meet with patient and other collaterals as needed in order to complete application for Medicaid/Mass Health/Medicare for hospital reimbursement and discharge planning.
• Ensure that Mass Health applications are complete within designated time frame by reviewing medical records and meeting with patients to gather information, necessary documents and signatures, and to make applications for SSI, Social Security and other benefits and/or reinstating benefits that may have been suspended.
• As necessary contact Mass Health and other state & federally funded agencies to complete and confirm patient applications. Maintain documentation of contacts made during patients’ hospitalization. Follow up on any problems with these and any other relevant issues.
• Maintain data tracking depicting status of each application submitted.
• Follows DMH guidelines as specified in DMH policy on patient funds #96-4 meeting all time frames for assessments, forms and documentation.
• Complete representative payee forms.
• Collaborate with the cashier/treasurer’s office on patient financial issues such as spend downs, rep payee accounts and direct deposits.
• Regularly meets with all patients with personal funds on deposit with LSH to complete requests for cash or check withdrawals, assists patient with interactions with LSH cashier as needed; performs transactions with cashier on behalf of patient when patient is unable to leave the unit.
• Ensure expenditures are made to meet patient’s basic needs when LSH has been appointed Representative Payee.
• Develop spend down plans in accordance with SSA regulations when LSH has been appointed Representative Payee.
• Regularly meet with patients to assist with budgeting and planning expenditures.
• Assist patients with personal shopping to include: purchasing gift cards on behalf of patients unable to leave the unit; provide direct assistance with online shopping when needed; and purchase items on behalf of patients unable to leave the units and in accordance with DMH policy #97-6.
• Apply basic principles, practices and techniques of human services to provide direct service to patients to improve money management and related life skills.
• Perform as member of multidisciplinary inpatient treatment team as needed, including developing and implementing treatment plan interventions related to money management; collaborate with team and attend team meetings to discuss benefits when needed; participate in periodic and annual reviews to assist team in re-assessing financial management skills.
• Comply with all applicable state and federal laws including HIPAA regulations that govern the privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• Knowledge of general issues and symptoms of mental illness and related functional disabilities.
• Maintain professional and respectful relation with staff, patients, and others
• Functional knowledge and competence in spread sheet and word processing programs and aptitude for learning new computer skills as related to the job function
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing the eligibility for and payment of benefits
• Capability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, policies and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Aptness to gather information by examining records and documents.
• Ability to establish rapport with persons from different ethic, cultural and/or Socio-economic backgrounds.
• Power to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Capacity to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of general issues and symptoms of mental illness and related functional disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of benefits available to the disabled.
• Maintain professional and respectful relation with staff, patients, and others
• Functional knowledge and competence in spread sheet and word processing programs and aptitude for learning new computer skills as related to the job function
• Functional organizational skills
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing the eligibility for and payment of benefits
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, policies and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Capacity to determine proper format for assembling items of information.
• to prepare general reports.
• Able to perform arithmetical computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Power to communicate effectively in oral expression.
• Aptness to establish rapport with persons from different ethic, cultural and/or Socio-economic backgrounds.
• Capability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Able to effectively work independently.

DMH Mission and Vision:

The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meets the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work, and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure the effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities. Mental health is an essential part of health care. The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, promotes mental health through early intervention, treatment, education, policy, and regulation so that all residents of the Commonwealth may live full and productive lives.

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #2.
!*!First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: None:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role
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via Mass.gov - Talentify posted_at: 1 day agoschedule_type: Full-time
!*! The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) is responsible for six agencies and departments under the organization. EOLWD and its agencies are committed to developing a world-class, highly skilled labor force to support business growth and innovation in the Commonwealth... The Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) administers the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program which provides temporary income assistance to Massachusetts !*!

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) is responsible for six agencies and departments under the organization. EOLWD and its agencies are committed to developing a world-class, highly skilled labor force to support business growth and innovation in the Commonwealth...

The Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) administers the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program which provides temporary income assistance to Massachusetts workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work, available for work and looking for a job.

The DUA Finance Manager acts as the centralized coordinator and liaison for DUA finance related functions, transactions, budget planning and monitoring.

Reporting to the DUA Director, the Finance Manager will manage the DUA operational budget in coordination with the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) Finance budget team and data provided by the EOL Finance Data Systems team. This includes providing direction for spending plans and working with the EOL Finance team to gather the necessary data needed for DUA to make business decisions throughout the year. This includes the preparation of salary projections as needed, managing purchasing requests as they relate to the budget, etc.

The Finance Manager will also coordinate the provision of all Unemployment Insurance (UI) related data in support of various audits ensuring that the data being provided meets audit requests and is consistent year over year. The Finance Manager will work closely with the EOL Director of Internal Audit/Internal Controls and Security on all audit related items and will work closely with the EOL Director of Financial Reporting to provide data required for quarterly financial statements. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for all work performed by the DUA Finance Analyst.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Considerable knowledge of state procurement law, regulations, policies, rules, and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of grants/contracts award processes.
• Considerable knowledge of the Massachusetts Management, Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS).
• Ability to prepare and give oral presentations to both small and large diverse groups
• Considerable knowledge principles, practices, and procedures of fiscal and administrative management.
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices of accounting and control techniques.
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MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in financial management work (i.e. budgeting, accounting, auditing, management analysis, program evaluation, financial reporting of program results) or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

II. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for the four (4) years of the required experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role
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via City Of Boston schedule_type: Full-time
Overview Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job... The mission of the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) is to make Boston a more equitable and inclusive city where all residents can thrive. MOH oversees programs that create and preserve affordable housing, support homeowners and renters, provide housing and services to homeless individuals and families, and develop city-owned property. The Mayor's Office of Housing seeks to carry out Overview

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job...

The mission of the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) is to make Boston a more equitable and inclusive city where all residents can thrive. MOH oversees programs that create and preserve affordable housing, support homeowners and renters, provide housing and services to homeless individuals and families, and develop city-owned property. The Mayor's Office of Housing seeks to carry out its mission through a lens of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and addressing the effects of systemic racism in our city.

Reporting to the Director and Chief of Housing or her designee, the Deputy Director for Policy Development and Research (PDR) is responsible for overseeing the management and operations of the PDR division including data driven policy development, data analysis and reporting to continuously evaluate and improve our programs, and compliance with HUD-funded housing and community development programs. To accomplish these efforts, the Deputy Director for PDR oversees a small staff, works collaboratively with all MOH divisions and other city departments, and navigates relationships with external stakeholders to advance the Mayor’s legislative agenda.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader to dramatically impact the lives of people in Boston. It is challenging work that requires strong project management skills, the ability to collaborate with a wide array of community stakeholders, and a solid underpinning in housing policy. In particular, the Deputy Director will work with senior leaders across City, state and federal government to lead the development of new policies which can ensure the affordability of housing in Boston in the decades to come. If successful, the Deputy Director will lead the creation of housing policies, programs and development projects at a level that continues to position Boston as a national leader in data driven policy making and community development.

Responsibilities
• Manages a staff of research and development analysts, policy advisors, compliance officers and managers to effectively accomplish the goals of the division.
• Champions the development and implementation of new policies, programs and legislation.
• Coordinates and oversees policy development, research, data collection and analysis to support DND housing and community development programs.
• Oversees and develops strategy for data reporting, research reports, planning documents and application documents produced for the Department.
• Develops and manages relationships with other city departments, federal, state and local governmental entities, community development corporations; external stakeholders and program constituencies.
• Oversees the development of policies, procedures and systems to ensure that DND operations are in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Develops and maintains essential data for evaluating impact of DND programs and policies.
• Develops and evaluates neighborhood development strategies.
• Identifies and tracks federal and state funding resources.
• Oversees the preparation of funding applications.
• Coordinates and manages various multi-divisional issues.
• Performs special projects, initiatives and other related duties as required by the position.
• Performs related work as rrequired by the job.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications
• Applicant must have a minimum of five (5) years demonstrated senior management or operational experience.
• Master’s degree in Community Planning, Development, Government, Public Policy, Business Administration or related field strongly preferred.
• Appropriate educational substitutions may be made.
• Excellent negotiation, writing, presentation, organizational, analytical and supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, and Google Suite.
• Proven leadership experience at the local level with significant community planning and development experience.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and focus on detail as required by the job.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED.

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/NU-29

Hours Per Week: 35
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via Mass.gov - Talentify posted_at: 1 day agoschedule_type: Full-time
!*! The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks an experienced Microbiologist to serve as the Microbial Sequencing Lead within the Core Sequencing and Bioinformatics Division. The incumbent will be responsible for performing next generation sequencing (NGS) on microbial pathogens of public health concern for the purposes of characterization and disease surveillance, and will... oversee all aspects of whole genome sequencing surveillance !*!

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks an experienced Microbiologist to serve as the Microbial Sequencing Lead within the Core Sequencing and Bioinformatics Division. The incumbent will be responsible for performing next generation sequencing (NGS) on microbial pathogens of public health concern for the purposes of characterization and disease surveillance, and will... oversee all aspects of whole genome sequencing surveillance activities under the directive of CDC PulseNet, FDA GenomeTrakr, and the ARLN. This position will assist with development, optimization, and validation of protocols and analysis tools related to surveillance-based sequencing of other organisms, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Cross-train in sequencing of viral pathogens for surge testing as needed. The incumbent will ensure required QC metrics are met and approved bioinformatics pipelines are applied for data analysis, and that sequencing data has been uploaded to national repositories such as SRA, GenBank and GISAID as required Assist Sequencing Core Laboratory Supervisor with ensuring certified staff maintain competency. This position will communicate results with state, local, and federal partners, and will perform other related duties as required, including but not limited to participation/contribution to LIMS implementation and processes associated with the building renovation.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
• Develops, performs, and supervises next generation sequencing methods in the Sequencing Core Laboratory to support surveillance and characterization of infectious disease outbreaks of pathogens of public health concern.
• May utilize commercial and/or academic bioinformatics tools approved for whole genome, partial genome and metagenome sequence analysis.
• Receive, log, store and process nucleic acid extractions and initiate sample analysis using sound scientific practice and technical skills.
• Follow the quality management program requirements to ensure that all certification and accreditation requirements, including training and competency, are met.
• Assigns work and monitors quality indicators to ensure the accuracy of tests performed.
• Perform quality control activities including verification or validation, routine quality control, and proficiency testing, as assigned.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and report equipment problems according to procedures.
• Report results accurately and completely within the laboratory information management system(s).
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment by determining when such supplies, equipment and chemicals must be ordered, and by writing purchases orders to maintain proper supply levels.
• Prepare laboratory-specific quality assurance records and documentation for formal review and approval per agency policy and procedures.
• Cross-train in other laboratory sections as necessary to meet operational needs of the laboratory.
• Once trained and competent, employee will perform second reviewer duties, compliant with regulatory standards, to verify and release test results for all tests for which the employee has been deemed competent. The employee will be eligible to perform verify/release duties for all analysts regardless of classification level provided the employee is competent to perform the verify/release on the specific test.
• Performs other duties as determined by the Division Director/management in response to program needs to include but not limited to participation/contribution to LIMS implementation and processes associated with building renovation.

Required Qualifications:
• Knowledge of basic microbiological, immunological, and molecular biology techniques. These include knowledge of basic microbial culture techniques, biochemical tests, serology, sequencing, and nucleic acid-based detection assays.
• Comprehension of the quality assurance practices (e.g., equipment maintenance, proficiency testing, method validation, staff competency, following standard operating procedures) specific to test methods in a diagnostic setting.
• Capability to perform calculations, measurements, and unit conversion calculations.
• Able to effectively and professionally communicate orally and in writing and prepare concise technical reports.
• Capacity to follow work instructions and either work independently or in a team environment.
• Skilled to read and interpret technical manuals, journal articles, and other formal scientific materials.
• Ability to recommend updates to written standard operating procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience with an array of laboratory techniques for generating sequencing data from different organisms, as well as, a diverse experience with both low through put and automated instrumentation is desirable.
• Develop presentations for training and informing other laboratorians and partners.

Special Requirements:
• Willingness to work under conditions of potential exposure to infectious agents.
• Willingness to sign a confidentiality statement upon hire.

This position will require work in the BSL-3 laboratory. In the context of work in a BSL-3 environment the successful candidate must understand the following:
• All Tier 1 Staff will undergo a security risk assessment (SRA), which includes signing a confidentiality statement, and renewal every three years.
• Working conditions include potential exposure to infectious agents.
• All Tier 1 designated staff who may be exposed to Tier 1 Biological Select Agents and Toxins (BSAT) must complete OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire (29 CFR 1910.134 Appendix C), be evaluated and determined able to wear a respirator before working in any HSLI laboratory (Tier 1, non Tier1, and non SAT) that requires a respirator.
• All Tier 1 designated staff are subject to ongoing suitability assessment to ensure compliance with federal regulations regarding Tier 1 Select Agents. Failure to pass the SRA and/or suitability assessment required for access to Tier 1 BSAT may result in being laid off if no other resolution is reached.

As part of the pre-hire process, you will be required to submit transcript(s) for review for the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) verification process.

If selected as the preferred candidate, you will be required to submit an official transcript from each accredited academic institution to verify the above.

Please note that we will be unable to move forward with your application for this position if you do not meet CLIA qualifications.

About the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences (BIDLS):

The DPH Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences (BIDLS), predominantly located in Jamaica Plain, provides public health response to infectious disease. These services include programmatic and epidemiologic response, as well as laboratory testing through the State Public Health Laboratory (SPHL).

Infectious disease response services address concerns of the general public as well as those disproportionately affected by infectious disease through a variety of risk factors. BIDLS administers ongoing disease reporting for over 90 reportable diseases in the state. Disease reporting review and follow-up with clinical providers and local boards of health is a central function of the bureau. Surveillance activity is complemented by an extensive contracted service system. These services are funded through state and federal resources and include prevention education, community outreach screening for infectious disease, immunization services, health service navigation, medical case management, insurance enrollment, housing assistance, and referral and linkage to infectious disease treatment.

The SPHL provides scientific expertise and capacity to identify infectious agents, chemical agents, and other toxins that cause human disease. The SPHL is an active partner in joint activities with other bureaus/agencies such as environmental health, food and drug, agriculture, disease prevention and health promotion programs, and public safety. The SPHL is a reference laboratory of the national Laboratory Response Network (LRN) and is a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Select Agent laboratory. SPHL staff work closely with laboratory and disease prevention programs at the CDC, and partners with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

About the Department of Public Health:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.

We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.

More information can be found at: MA Department of Public Health

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #2
!*!First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have (A) at least seven (7) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, academic research or technical experience for which the major duties had included laboratory analysis and the interpretation of laboratory results, and proficiency in instrumentation and diagnostic laboratory testing, of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory, administrative or leadership capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Based on assignment, applicants must meet related Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) requirements for High Complexity Testing.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in microbiology, molecular biology, medical technology, biology or related scientific field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

II. A Master’s degree with a major in microbiology, molecular biology, medical technology, biology or related scientific field, may be substituted for three (3) year of the required (A) experience.

III. A Doctoral degree with a major in microbiology, molecular biology, medical technology or related scientific field, may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role
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via City Of Boston schedule_type: Full-time
Overview This is a provisional appointment... Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job): Responsible, together with the Program Manager and Site Administrator for implementing youth programs at the local level. Responsibilities • Including the following: developing and implementing a site work plan for the program: building relationships with residents, local merchants, courts, police, schools and other community organizations: Overview

This is a provisional appointment...

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

Responsible, together with the Program Manager and Site Administrator for implementing youth programs at the local level.

Responsibilities
• Including the following: developing and implementing a site work plan for the program: building relationships with residents, local merchants, courts, police, schools and other community organizations: linking youth with needed services and opportunities in the neighborhood; participating in scheduled trainings, workshops, staff and supervisor meetings; maintaining records and documents, including individual service plans for program participants; sit on various local boards as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications
• Two (2) years experience working with urban youth required.
• Experience in program development and implementation preferred.
• Good mediation, facilitation and listening skills.
• Good oral and written English skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver's license.

C.O.R.I. & S.O.R.I Check Required.

Boston Residency Required:

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/CC-8

Hours per week: 35
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via City Of Boston schedule_type: Full-time
Overview Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job... The mission of the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) is to make Boston a more equitable and inclusive city where all residents can thrive. MOH oversees programs that create and preserve affordable housing, support homeowners and renters, provide housing and services to homeless individuals and families, and develop city-owned property. MOH seeks to carry out its mission through a lens Overview

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job...

The mission of the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) is to make Boston a more equitable and inclusive city where all residents can thrive. MOH oversees programs that create and preserve affordable housing, support homeowners and renters, provide housing and services to homeless individuals and families, and develop city-owned property. MOH seeks to carry out its mission through a lens of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and addressing the effects of systemic racism in our city.

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director for Design and Construction, the Architect is responsible for conducting design review for affordable housing projects, both in response to Requests For Proposals and on privately owned sites for which agency financial assistance and/or land acquisition is sought. The Architect is responsible for maintaining compliance with agency design and construction standards.

Responsibilities
• Reviews preliminary design proposals, working drawings, construction documents and specifications for one, two family, multifamily and mixed use housing developments.
• Provides direction and feedback to architects and developers in the application of design and construction standards.
• Attends design review meetings and communicate with other agencies as required in the review of project proposals.
• Prepares site and architectural studies and assist in the design & development guidelines associated with Request for Proposals and/or Land Acquisition.
• Makes and prepares presentations as directed.
• Prepares and/or updates design guidelines.
• Reviews bidding documents, contract documents, construction estimates and project budgets.
• Monitors bidding process, negotiation and contractor selection.
• Provides field monitoring for projects under construction in coordination with construction management staff.
• Reviews change order requests in coordination with construction management staff.
• Performs other related duties as required by the position.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications
• At least two (2) years experience in the design or construction of housing and/or commercial projects.
• Undergraduate degree, concentration in architectural, design and/or construction related discipline Strongly preferred.
• Appropriate educational substitutions may be made.
• Eligible for Architectural registration.
• Excellent design, writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Computer Aided Drawing programs such as AutoCAD, Multi-Media/ Graphic Design software and 3D modeling software.
• Knowledge of site design principles, architectural practices, building systems and costs.
• Familiarity with Boston Neighborhoods and zoning regulations.
• Knowledge of real estate development, planning and urban design issues. Knowledge of architectural requirements of federal and state housing programs, housing needs for special populations: Homeless, Elderly, AIDS, etc. is beneficial.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED.

Terms: Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU 888/N-21

Hours Per Week: 35

Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Boston Career Center site for more information on compensation. For each Salary Plan, salaries are listed by Grade and Step
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via City Of Boston posted_at: 9 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Overview The mission of the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) is to make Boston a more equitable and inclusive city where all residents can thrive. MOH oversees programs that create and preserve affordable housing, support homeowners and renters, provide housing and services to homeless individuals and families, and develop city-owned property. The Mayor's Office of Housing seeks to carry out its mission through a lens of promoting diversity, equity Overview

The mission of the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) is to make Boston a more equitable and inclusive city where all residents can thrive. MOH oversees programs that create and preserve affordable housing, support homeowners and renters, provide housing and services to homeless individuals and families, and develop city-owned property. The Mayor's Office of Housing seeks to carry out its mission through a lens of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and addressing the effects of systemic racism in our city.

The Boston Home Center (BHC) helps Boston residents purchase, improve, and keep their homes. The BHC offers training, financial help and counseling to first-time homebuyers, guidance and funding for homeowners for home improvements, and counseling to help families avoid foreclosure. The BHC also markets homes developed for income-eligible, firsttime homebuyers.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director or designee, the Program Assistant will provide administrative... services to BHC’s programs, projects, and operations. The Program Assistant will divide their time between the BHC’s main location (currently 43 Hawkins Street) and BHC’s 26 Central Avenue, Hyde Park office.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and program support to the Deputy Director, Operations Manager, the Homebuyer Assistance Unit and the Homeowner Services Unit, including the Lead Safe Program. • Provides assistance with processing all project and program applications, including Loops clearances and resolutions of delinquencies.• Maintains program, contractor and developer information, databases, and mailing lists.• Assists in preparation of requests for proposals, contracts, and all program service orders, etc.• Coordinates and compiles data for reports and requests for information.• Processes and tracks payments and invoices.• Helps organize meetings, BHC events and assists in coordinating marketing efforts of BHC programs. • Provides appropriate information to clients and contractors. • Performs related work as required

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• At least two (2) years administrative experience required preferably experience in public administration.• Familiarity with construction and lead abatement federal, state, and City of Boston policies and practices preferred.• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, organizational and follow-up skills.• Ability to attend to detail and initiate special projects of moderate complexity with minimum supervision.• Ability to manage several projects at once.• Proficiency with computer based office software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel and Access), Salesforce, Peoplesoft, and working knowledge of desk top, mobile and web based platforms preferred.• Appropriate educational substitutions may be made.• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.• Fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole preferred.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIREDTerms: Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU 888/N-19 Hours Per Week: 35

Please attach a cover letter to your resume when you apply for this position
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