The following job postings have been identified by Compassion Coalition’s partners.

Posted 12.05.2011: CREATING HOMES INITIATIVE REGIONAL HOUSING FACILITATOR Full Time Position (RIDGEVIEW/TDMH) This position works in conjunction with the TDMH Office of Housing Planning and Development; conducts educational and technical assistance outreach meetings with community planners in order to promote permanent housing options and supportive services for persons with mental illness and co-occurring disorders and to prevent or end the rising incidence of homelessness in the region.  A Master’s degree in social services or related field with three years successful and verifiable housing, grant writing and/or mental health experience; the ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects; willingness to travel regularly within a 16-county East Tennessee region (based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee). A Bachelor’s degree with exceptional work experience will be considered.  If you can demonstrate the requisite grant writing and housing development experience please send your resume to: Ridgeview; Attn: Human Resources; 240 W. Tyrone Rd; Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Or by Fax (865) 622.5425 or email hr@ridgevw.com

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO Position (Child and Family Tennessee): will provide administrative support to the President/CEO, the Board of Directors, its committees & Resource Development. The ideal candidate must be organized & responsible for performing special projects for the CEO including preparing correspondence, contracts and other written documents in accurate & concise manner. Requirements: Associate’s w/5+ years as an office manager or administrative support professional or B.A./B.S. with 2 years of administrative support & technical knowledge of computer hardware and software. Child & Family Tennessee is a nonprofit organization that provides 38 diverse programs in a 16-county service area in East Tennessee. Child & Family Tennessee is a nonprofit organization that provides 38 diverse programs in a 16-county service area in East Tennessee. The agency offers a comprehensive benefits package. Child & Family Tennessee is an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a welcoming work environment. Qualified candidates apply on-line at www.child-family.org or send resume to: Child & Family Tennessee, 901 E. Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN  37915 resumes@child-family.org

SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR Position (Salvation Army):  The Salvation Army (www.salvationarmyknoxville) is accepting applications for the position of Social Services Director.  Applicats must have a Master’s level degree in Social Work or related field.  Responsibilities include supervision of shelter programs, transitional housing, emergency assistance and an emplyment assistance program.  Experience with local and federal (HUD) grant reporting proceures desired.  Resumes may be sent to Major Don Vick at don_vick@uss.salvationarmy.org or mailed to P.O. Box 669, Knoxville, TN 37901.

Please let Compassion Coalition know of proposed job postings to be reviewed for final approval.