Town Hall Meeting from Alderwoman Coggs

Please join us for the 6th District Town Hall meeting

When: Monday, September 30, 2013
Where: Siloah Lutheran School
             3730 N. 21st Street
Time: 5:30 -6:30 PM

Hope to see you there!       

Black Health Coalition-Affordable Care Act Informational Session

Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin to host Affordable Care Act (ACA) Forum

 Agency to celebrate their 25th Anniversary with advocacy event In keeping with their tradition of advocating for the health needs of the Black community, the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin (BHCW) will be celebrating their 25th anniversary with a community forum on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The event is free and open to the public.

The forum will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm at BHCW, 3020 W. Vliet Street. The offering of this forum comes at an important time for the community as the open enrollment period for ACA begins on October 1, 2013.
The ACA offers an opportunity for thousands of people to access affordable health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace (Health Exchanges).

The initial enrollment period for ACA will end March 31, 2014. Qualifying individuals who enroll through the Marketplace by December 15th can begin receiving health coverage in January 2014. Confirmed speakers for the ACA forum include Shirley Ellis, Senior Advisor for Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Senator Lena Taylor and City of Milwaukee Health Commissioner Bevan K. Baker.

Other invited speakers include Senator Tammy Baldwin and a representative for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Attendees will be given the opportunity to ask questions after the panel. In addition to the ACA forum, a community awards program and reception will be held from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. - See more at: http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/09/20/black-health-coalition-of-wisconsin-to-host-affordable-care-act-aca-forum

Job announcement from Keith Hayes for inbetween

careers

Position Announcement: Community Engagement Program Manager

September 17, 2013| Posted by moriah in blog, careers

beintween is currently seeking a Community Engagement Program Manager to develop and manage our emerging volunteer program. If you enjoy independent, fun, unique, and meaningful experiences in community engagement and community organizing this is the position for you! This full-time, paid position is funded by AmeriCorps and Local Initiatives Support Corporation …

more information: http://thearterymke.org/careers/

Job Announcement from Bria Grant

We at COA Youth & Family Centers are currently hiring for the following position:

OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Assistant Teacher – Infant Room
COA Site: Early Education Center, Riverwest
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Earnings: $9.00 - $10.00 per hour depending on qualifications
Start: As soon as possible
Resumes will be accepted until position has been filled.

The position is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in all aspects of the Early Education Program for the Infant Room.

Main Job Responsibilities

Assist with the following:

• classroom management
• implementation of Developmentally Appropriate Practice and process-oriented curriculum
• monitoring of each child’s development, making referrals as needed
• communication with parents and other staff as needed
• maintenance and cleaning of classroom, playground, etc.
• accurate record-keeping, e.g. attendance, anecdotes of child, etc.

Qualifications

• Must be at least of Level 2 on The Registry

• Must meet all state licensing and NAEYC requirements for this position – approved background check and health physical with TB test.

• Must have Infant/Toddler 10 hour class or Infant college class

• Must have at least three college credits in Early Education and be willing complete a total of 12 while employed.

• Patience, positive attitude, and sensitivity to cultural differences

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Friendly, focused, and professional

• The physical requirements are the ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds throughout the day, the ability to sit and stand for long periods of time, and the ability to move quickly in order to safely evacuate children from the Center within certain time limits.

Please submit your resume or application to:

Human Resources
COA Youth & Family Centers
909 E. North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53212
hr@coa-yfc.org

Thank You Alderwoman Coggs

Grover Heights-Williamsburg Triangle NA  would like to extend a sincere appreciation to Alderwoman Coggs and Executive Assistant Akuwa Dantzler for a neighborhood walk through to address traffic with traffic engineer Kevin Antczak, signage, and neighborhood beautification concerns.   

Several residents and employees from a nearby school were able to share concerns.  Children were able to meet their representative and show appreciation for addressing former concerns and enlisting new ones.
Alderwoman Coggs stayed beyond the allotted time to make sure neighbors were heard.

Your dedication and hard work is appreciated.

GH-WBT NA

Announcement from Alderwoman Coggs re: Work Readiness Program

Milele A. Coggs

Mayor Tom Barrett and the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board are celebrating Workforce Development Month with extended resource room hours and FREE Work Readiness classes.

To support awareness of Workforce Development Month (September), the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB) has planned activities to give job seekers additional access to services with extended Resource Room hours and added support through scheduled job readiness classes, including interviewing skills and resume writing.

All classes are open to the public. Classes will be held throughout the day and at locations all around Milwaukee......

The MAWIB Resource Room (2342 North 27th Street) is offering extended evening hours until 9:00 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays this month. The Resource Room is also open to the public.

For more information or to register for a class, please call (414) 270-1732.

Job Fair info for Sept 19th from Karl Evans

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO!!!!




* Community Resource Job Fair *
Event : Job Fair for people with criminal backgrounds or felonies records
Location: ( WCS) Wisconsin Community Service Inc
Date: 9/19/13
Address : 3732 West Wisconsin Avenue
Time: 9am-12:00p.m.
All applicants must arrive early, bring a updated a resume, and wear business casual attire.
Pre-screening of applicants will be conducted between 9am-10:30 a.m.

Meeting for Sept 16, 2013-Health Care Informational Session

What does the new health care law mean for you? Neighborhood health care informational session-Grover Heights-Williamsburg Triangle, Monday, September 16th, 6-7:30 PM

You Owe:  

  

Place:  Grace Fellowship Church, Pastor Calhoun

            3879 N. Port Washington Avenue  

Session outline:

1.     Lucille Bennett and Valerie Rivas-Nulife Industries, Intervention and prevention

2.  Darrin- Common Ground,the new health care law and what it means for you..what is a health exchange..what are some options
3. Senator Lena Taylor-Government updates on the law and other questions

For More Information contact  Community Organizer Gracelyn Wilson at 444-8204 or email williamsburgtriangle@gmail.com.

Note: Bring someone with you.  Everyone needs to attend this meeting employed, unemployed, insured, uninsured, business owner, senior, adult, and everyone else.  Being healthy and having a chance to receive good medical care for you, your children, and seniors in the community is a must.    

Aurora Health Care Job Fair info from Chevy Johnson

Job Fair - Aurora Health Care
Entry level job openings | Full- & part-time positions available

Aurora Health Care is seeking Food Service and Housekeeping workers at three Milwaukee area hospitals:
• Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
• Aurora Sinai Medical Center
• Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore in Cudahy

If you’re looking for full- or part-time hours and want to work in a great team environment where you can make a difference by helping others, then attend our job fair. You will have an opportunity for a brief interview and staff will be available to help you apply online to a position.

*Please bring a resume (paper or digital) or detailed education and work history to speed up the application process. Come find the perfect job match for you!

Monday, September 9
Skywalk - Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
• Ask any concierge for directions to the Skywalk.
• Use visitor parking in the hospital parking lot.
Job Fair hours: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

We look forward to seeing you!2900 W. Oklahoma Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53215
T 414-389-2600 AuroraHealthCare.org

Free-Screenings Community Chronic Disease Management Clinic

Community Chronic DiseaseManagement Clinic

414-588-9178 Columbia St. Mary's

Mondays                                                                                  
Word of Hope                                                                  
2:00 – 6:00 pm                                                              
6098 N 35th Street                                                  
Milwaukee 53209        

Mondays
Mason Temple                                    
9:00am-1:00pm
2677 N. 40th Street
Milwaukee, WI  53210

Wednesdays
Ebenezar
9:00-11:30am and 1:00-5:00pm
3132 N. Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI  53212

Columbia St Mary's Affodable Care Act Education Invite

Many changes are on the horizon with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, including the creation of the health insurance Exchange/Marketplace and changes to Medicaid in Wisconsin.
These changes will begin to take place this fall and into 2014 and will affect hundreds of thousands of state residents.
                           AFFORDABLE CARE ACT EDUCATION
We invite Church Health Liaisons and Health Ambassadors to join us on September 12, 2013 from 5:30-7:00pm for a free presentation on the Affordable Care Act. Learn more about these upcoming health care changes, how they may affect the people we serve, and to discuss what role you might play in ensuring those who are eligible receive health care coverage. RSVP Required
Location:
Columbia St. Mary’s-
Water Tower Medical Commons
1st Floor Conference Room
2350 N. Lake Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Contact:
For more information and registration please contact:
Christy Tolbert
Community Health Worker
Columbia St. Mary’s
414-254-9478
Christy.Tolbert@Columbia-StMarys.org
For online registration:
www.urbanchurchwellness.org
Date:
September 12, 2013
5:30-7:00pm
Agenda:
5:30-6:00pm Dinner
6:00-7:00pm Affordable Care Act
Presentation