http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/654001?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/assets/images/jobster/logos/rss_logo.gif http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/654001?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:41:53 GMT Most recently updated answers by Richenda Ghebrial-Ibrahim http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/266989?answer_class=AnswerBase On a part-time basis, I am responsible for job placement for five Northwest Center social enterprises and two social programs. A lot of my job entails collaborating with hiring managers to create recruiting strategies to attract active and passive candidates. I also conducting interviews and complete all papework processes related to open positions. I moved in to this part-time position to allow time to pursue my career goal of working at an international non-profit. Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:41:53 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/266989?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/134663?answer_class=AnswerBase As Assistant Director of Community Services, I managed "Northwest Center Works" a non-profit employment agency within Northwest Center Inc. My job entails managing a team of Employment Specialists that connect with employers in placing adults with disabilities in jobs. We aim to provide hiring solutions to employers that have problems with high turner and poor attendance and/or create new jobs by looking at unfinished/mundane tasks in the workplace. The role entailed a significant amount of administrative work and fiscal management in addition to marketing our service and motivating a diversely skilled team. I enjoy my job, the work is challenging as you need to balance social goals with maintaining an accountable, sustainable program. Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:37:12 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/134663?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/223728?answer_class=AnswerBase I utilized counseling theories, methods and techniques in the application of interpersonal and telephone counseling for men, women and children in individual, couple and family counseling contexts. I further strengthened volunteer telephone counseling program through training inexperienced counselors and shift coordination Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:12:58 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/223728?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/223726?answer_class=AnswerBase I raised awareness of the functions of the Health Rights Commission through community education, relationship building and improving commission's promotional and information materials. I also collaborated with consumer and provider organizations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Culturally and Linguistically diverse communities and people with disabilities to facilitate positive working relationships. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:12:45 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/223726?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/134750?answer_class=AnswerBase As Director of communications my primary responsibility is to secure funding for the creation of customised wheelchairs in developing countries. I do this through organizing social events and updating our website and marketing materials to prepare for donor development. Mobility Builder's is an organization building customized wheelchairs in Peru for Peruvian citizens through using innovative software and partnering with US based occupational therapists and engineers. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:08:06 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/134750?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/134471?answer_class=AnswerBase I coordinated advertising, promotions and events for Australia's only shopping center on the beach. Mon, 21 May 2007 18:10:17 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/134471?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/134435?answer_class=AnswerBase I had a caseload of 18-25 adults with disabilities that I was contracted to find employment for. The position involved creating a network of employers that would find hiring a person with a disability valuable in their work place. This often translated in to doing research and learning about a companies operations and creating a hiring solution to a business problem. I regularly communicated with multiple stakeholders with competing demands(clients, government caseworkers, parent's of client, employers, residential staff of client, corporate HR arms) Mon, 21 May 2007 18:09:30 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/134435?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/134424?answer_class=AnswerBase I coordinated advertising, promotions and events for Australia's only shopping center on the beach. Mon, 21 May 2007 17:20:03 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/134424?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/134409?answer_class=AnswerBase I had a caseload of 18-25 adults with disabilities that I was contracted to find employment for. The position involved creating a network of employers that would find hiring a person with a disability valuable in their work place. This often translated in to doing research and learning about a companies operations and creating a hiring solution to a business problem. I regularly communicated with multiple stakeholders with competing demands(clients, government caseworkers, parent's of client, employers, residential staff of client, corporate HR arms) Mon, 21 May 2007 17:19:46 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/134409?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/134440?answer_class=AnswerBase I completed a Bachelor of Social Work with a focus on Immigration and Refugee Studies. Whilst there I completed two 6 month Work Practicums, one at Lifeline as a Counselor and one at The Health Rights Commission as a Communications Officer. Mon, 21 May 2007 17:19:13 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/134440?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202362?answer_class=AnswerBase Thats a difficult question, there are so many great organizations. I would though love to work for Handicap International, the United Nations, The Gates Foundation and any international agency focused on refugees/migration. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:03:27 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202362?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202369?answer_class=AnswerBase They love that I am driven, autonomous and have very high expectations for myself and my work. I have been told that I do not need much direction to get a task completed and have a tendency to go above and beyond. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:46 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202369?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/267013?answer_class=AnswerBase I am currently looking for a position within an international non-profit organization focused on issues that affect developing countries. I am eager and flexible to work in whatever capacity an organization requires. My professional strengths are within complex project management, marketing and communications and roles requiring attention to detail and rigorous follow-up. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:19 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/267013?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202345?answer_class=AnswerBase Geneva, there are so many exciting international organizations there. I also hear its a beautiful part of the world, similar to Seattle with mountains and lakes. Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:55:15 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202345?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202359?answer_class=AnswerBase I truely enjoy seeing both People with Disabilities and Employment Specialists learn new skills and revel in their sucess. I also enjoy working with a talented hard-working team in a fast paced environment. Mon, 21 May 2007 21:03:39 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202359?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202357?answer_class=AnswerBase I think my co-workers would describe me as a passionate, driven, hardworking team player with a sense of humor . Mon, 21 May 2007 18:07:19 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202357?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202377?answer_class=AnswerBase I love to be active, I enjoy going to the gym, dancing and hiking. On the other hand, being an Aussie, nothing makes me more happy than lying by the beach! Mon, 21 May 2007 18:02:58 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202377?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202374?answer_class=AnswerBase I am hardworking and ensure that my contribution makes the a team stronger. I am always eager to help, whether that be making calls or making a co-worker smile... Mon, 21 May 2007 18:00:56 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202374?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202351?answer_class=AnswerBase My manager at the Paradise Center, he taught me to be honest, hard-working and above all positive and solutions focused. Mon, 21 May 2007 17:41:07 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202351?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202349?answer_class=AnswerBase My current job has helped me develop advanced skills and competencies in the adminstrative and fiscal management of a social program. I am aiming to bring these skills to an area I am passionate about - global health and humanitarian action. Mon, 21 May 2007 17:39:43 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/202349?answer_class=AnswerBase