Friday, October 16, 2009

3:30PM – 5:30PM

Douglas Forum – Bank of America Executive

Education Center

University of Washington, Seattle Campus

A conference on indigenous migration from Guatemala and

Mexico to the U.S. presented by the Department of American

Ethnic Studies in collaboration with the UW Office of Global

Affairs to mark the establishment of the UNAM’s Office for the

Pacific Northwest of the United States and Canada.

“The Multicultural and Multiethnic Character of

Mexican Migration to the U.S.,” Dr. Cristina Oehmichen Bazan,

Institute for Anthropological Research, UNAM

• “Migration and Human Rights,” Dr. Emilio Rolando Ordóñez

Cifuentes, Insitute for Juridical Studies, UNAM

• “Zapotec and Mixtec Migration to the Pacific Northwest,” Dr. Lynn

Stephen, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and Ethnic Studies,

University of Oregon

Moderator: Dr. Erasmo Gamboa, American Ethnic Studies, U.W.

Introductory remarks by Lauro Flores, Chair of AES, and Jorge Madrazo

Cuéllar, former Consul of Mexico in Seattle and current Executive

Director of the UNAM’s Office for the Pacific Northwest of the United States

and Canada.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information call AES, 206 543-4343 / aes@u.washington.edu

Hola a todas! Aqui les envio una lista de posiciones abiertas en Consejo. Si les interes alguna posicion, pueden comuncarse directamente con Nicole Beeman en recursos humanos para pedir mas informacion (sus datos abajo).
Pueden saber mas sobre Consejo en la pagina web: http://consejo-wa.org/

Adult Mental Health Therapist -Bellevue

CDPT-Tacoma

Crime Victim Advocate-Walla Walla

Program Manager-Eastern WA

Peer to Peer Specialist MH- Seattle 

Nicole Beeman

Human Resources Director

206-802-1919

206-461-6989(fax)

nicole@consejo-wa.org

The class is just once/week (1 hour everyTuesday morning) and would be an excellent opportunity for someone who is great with kids and can work within our child-oriented curriculum (you can learn more about it at www.purpleschool.com). Each class will pay$15-$25/hour, depending on experience.

Joyce Nadolny Shui
The Purple School, LLC 227
Bellevue Way, #285 Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 502-8300

Campaña Quetzal:

invita a toda la familia a la Conferencia:

EDUCACION PARA TODOS

Leadership Conference

10 de Octubre, 2009 8 – 3pm

South Seattle Community College (Main Campus)

6000 16th Ave SW

Seattle, WA 98106

Para mas información, llamar a Paulina 206-251-2038 o

www.campanaquetzal.org

The Children’s Response Center ( www.ChildrensResponseCenter.org ) has an outstanding opportunity for a Social Worker 2. Under the supervision of the Associate Director Health Services / Clinical Supervisor and/or Social Work Supervisor 3, this individual will perform a variety of duties exercising independent decision making based on practice experience in the unit. The program is located in central Bellevue and affiliated with Harborview Medical Center, UW Medicine.

Direct Clinical:
Provide initial intake/screening services for the program to a variety of callers including prospective clients, community members, and other professionals/providers AND/OR works collaboratively with the Intake Social worker.
Provide services including consultation, information and referral, and crisis intervention to client families, community members and other professionals both over the phone and in person.
Provide bio-psycho-social evaluation/assessments for children and youth impacted by assault/abuse/trauma as well as to crime victims or suspected victims, including their non-offending family members as appropriate.
Provide individual, family and group therapy utilizing an abuse/trauma specific clinical orientation as appropriate.
Provide evaluation and treatment for children involved in the foster care system including their caretakers to address consequences of abuse, victimization, and problem parenting including neglect and other issues.
Provide specialized forensic evaluations regarding suspected abuse of children as referred by Child Protective Services.
Provide evaluation and treatment of young children regarding sexual behavior problems.
Ensure appropriate and timely documentation of all clinical work utilizing HMC, Social Work Department and program policies and procedures as appropriate including electronic documentation.

Advocacy:
Perform a variety of tasks designed to assist clients/families involved in the various legal systems to ensure their interests and rights are represented.
Provide access to medical resources for clients as appropriate either independently or with medical consultation as needed. Work collaboratively with the HCSATS Medical Program providers to assist families in accessing specialized care.
Provide general support to assist client families in navigating various social services, educational and other systems of care related to theirreferral to the program.
Ensure appropriate documentation of advocacy interventions according to program policies and procedures.

Teaching / Training:
Plan and implement formal and informal education and training for a variety of audiences including other professionals, community groups, students, funders, conferences, and other forums.
Provide practicum instruction and supervision for graduate interns.
Requirements:
A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND two years of full-time professional social work experience in a health-care setting OR equivalent education/experience. Eligible to begin social work practicum instruction for the School of Social Work.
Legal Requirement – Registration as a Counselor by the State of Washington within 30 days of employment. Licensure as a Social Worker by the State of Washington or become licensed within one year of employment.
Must be Credentialed (or eligible for Credentialing) through the Harborview Medical Center Administrative Credentialing Committee for Allied Health Practitioners.
Prior clinical experience in the field of child maltreatment including sexual assault. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills. Experience in working with diverse populations. 
Able and willing to travel and provide services to outlying communities including community outreach. Ability to be flexible in scheduling clients for some evening hours.

Desired:
Prefer Spanish speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the State of Washington.
Condition of Employment:
Must have valid Driver’s license and car for use in travel in the community to program related meetings and trainings.
Salary: $4242 to $6251 per month 

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450 / 206.543.6452 (tty) or dso@u.washington.edu.
For More Information and to Apply: 
Req # 58019 / Social Worker 2
http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/index.html

For the Professional Development Institute
on 10/16, we are offering a discounted
registration of $75 ONLINE (special code = fuerza)

For the Summit on 10/17, we are offering a discounted
registration of $50 ONLINE (special code = ganas)

For an All-Access Pass 
for BOTH days, we are offering a discounted
registration of $125 ONLINE (special code = unidos)

We highly encourage registrants to pass on
the savings and “pay it forward”, by making an additional
donation toward Alianza’s Leadership Institute. Your support will
enable Alianza to convene emerging Latina/o student leaders from across the
state. Every gift counts!

Thanks for sharing these discounted rates
among your networks.

NEW!email summit@latinocommunityfund.org
web www.latinocommunityfund.org

BAILADORES WINE TASTING PARTY

SATURDAY OCTOBER 10, 2009

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Includes light hors d’oeuvres

and a wide variety of wine tastings

Featuring our personalized wines:

Bailadores Blanco & Bronce Rojo

(Pre-orders highly recommended)

$25 per person

Please make checks out to Bailadores de Bronce

Space is limited so purchase your tickets early

For tickets and or wine details

please call Tanya at (206) 293-9613

Or email taguilar11@msn.com

CASTLE BRIDGE WINERY

7645 S. 180^th St. Kent, WA 98032

Portion of the proceeds to benefit

Bailadores de Bronce

CLÍNICA LEGAL GRATUITA – 14 DE OCTUBRE
ULTIMA CLÍNICA DEL AñO
_____________________________________________
PRESENTADA POR SGB BUFETE DE ABOGADOS Y
ASOCIACIÓN DE ABOGADOS LATINOS DE WASHINGTON

CUANDO: Miércoles, 14 de Octubre del 2009
HORA: 6:00pm- 8:00pm
DONDE: El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave. S., 3er Piso, Seattle, WA 98144

INSCRIPCIÓN: Inscripción para las consultas legales 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. serán por orden de llegada. Última inscripción se hará a las 7:30 p.m.

Los abogados presentes asesorarán gratuitamente en las siguientes áreas legales:

Accidentes Automovilísticos; Derecho Laboral; Defensa Penal; Daños Físicos; Reclamos Salariales; Compra-Venta de Bienes Raíces; Negligencia Médica; Derecho de Familia; Ley de Arrendadores/Inquilinos; Lesiones de Nacimiento; Inmigración

ESTARÁN DISPONIBLES ABOGADOS BILINGÜES E INTÉRPRETES EN ESPAÑOL. PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN LLAME AL 1-800-353-0626.

(No se harán inscripciones por teléfono. Usted podrá registrarse y ser atendido, solo por orden de llegada.) 

Los abogados voluntarios de SGB Bufete de Abogados (Schroeter Goldmark & Bender <http://www.sgb-law.com/> ) y la Asociación de Abogados Latinos de Washington <http://www.lbaw.org/> proporcionarán consulta legal limitada y gratuita solo en esta “Clínica Legal”. En ningún momento han aceptado en representarlo a usted individualmente en ninguna de las áreas legales para la cuales está usted consultando.

LBAW Community Service Committee
P.O. Box 21134
Seattle, WA 98111
Email: clinics@lbaw.org
Web: www.lbaw.org <file:///\\www.lbaw.org\> 

Schroeter Goldmark & Bender 
810 Third Avenue, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98104
Tel: 206.622.8000
En Español: 1-800-353-0626
Fax: 206.682.2305
Web: www.sgb-law.com <http://www.sgb-law.com/> | www.sgb-abogados.com <http://www.sgb-abogados.com/>

The Washington State Arts Commission and Humanities Washington is now seeking applications for the Washington State Poet Laureate, to promote poetry throughout the state for a two-year term (January 2010 through December 2011). Applications are due October 23, 2009; see attached guidelines. The poet laureate will engage in activities to encourage the writing, reading, and appreciation of poetry within the state, including but not limited to readings, workshops, lectures, and presenta¬tions. Over a two-year term, these programs will take place in a variety of communities and settings across Washington. The poet laureate will be announced by Governor Chris Gregoire in December 2009.

For more information on the position or process, please contact Kris Tucker at the Washington State Arts Commission
KrisT@arts.wa.gov
phone 360-586-2423 | fax 360-586-5351

Interview with Lonnie Tristan in Actitud Latina The interview done by Karina Gasperin host of Actitud Latina with Lonnie Tristan, Executive Director of Cine Seattle, is out!