Saturday, July 22, 2006

JOB: Korean Speaking Job Opportunity

COMMUNITY AND INTERGROUP CONFLICTS (CIC)
PROGRAM COORDINATOR – Bilingual Korean speaker

Program Description: Community and Intergroup Conflicts (CIC) is a program of the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center (APADRC) that provides mediation, facilitation and conflict resolution services to the diverse communities of Los Angeles County, with a focus on the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) population. APADRC services are available to all Los Angeles County residents.

Job Summary: Under supervision of the CIC Program Director, the CIC Program Coordinator will assist in promoting, maintaining and monitoring various CIC programs. Their primary role will be handling mediation cases. APADRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This specific position requires someone who is bilingual in English & Korean. They must be fluent in Korean and able to handle cases in Korean.

Primary Responsibilities:

Performing and monitoring case work to assist disputants to reach agreements (50%), including:

* Conducting problem assessments and intakes
* Performing options counseling
* Arranging and conducting mediations
* Providing conciliation services by phone
* Submitting timely reports and forms to Program Director

Working with Program Director to coordinate and develop program (20%) including:

* Asian Pacific Islander Mediation Services
* Day Laborers Mediation Program
* Senior Mediation Program

Volunteer management (20%), including:

* Recruiting potential volunteer mediators for various CIC projects
* Supervising project specific conflict resolution specialists
* Preparing and conducting conflict resolution training for volunteers and interns
* Assisting Program Director with volunteer and intern evaluations

Providing other support and assuming other duties as assigned by the Program Director (10%), including:

* Assisting Program Director with grant compliance and reporting
* Assisting in preparing and conducting community-based conflict resolution training
* Assisting with the development of new and existing CIC projects
* Attend training and meetings as required and/or assigned

Salary and Benefits: The CIC Program Coordinator position is 50% time at 20 hours per week, salary will start at $13.50/hour or annually at $14,040/year. Parking stipend included. Specialized training in mediation will be provided.

Additional Qualifications:

* Bilingual in English and Korean
* College degree or currently attending college
* Background knowledge of mediation/conflict resolution is desired but not necessary
* Experience/knowledge of case management
* Good interpersonal skills and a team player
* Ability to see many sides of an issue
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Experience working with diverse populations
* Ability to work independently under general supervision
* Computer skills in word processing and data entry
* Strong attention to detail
* Familiarity with the Asian and Pacific Islander community
* Ability to communicate effectively over the phone
* Legal authorization to work in the United States


How to Apply:
Last day to apply: August 12th, 2006
If hired, need to go through paid training in September from 1-6 PM (25 hours).

Send resume, cover letter, and three work references to:
Administrative Director
Email: info@apadrc.org
Fax: (213) 250-8195.

See website www.apadrc.org for information about the Center. APADRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Funded by County of Los Angeles Dispute Resolution Program.