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City of Kirkland

$110,379.13 - $128,971.77 Annually

Kirkland, WA

Part-Time

202100741

Regional Crisis Response - Supervisor

02/18/2026

Continuous

Exempt

AFSCME

Note: This role is a Temporary opportunity with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027. The anticipated end date is subject to departmental and budgetary considerations.

The Crisis Responder II position will reside in the Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency and report directly to the Crisis Responder Supervisor. The Crisis Responder II serves on a team of other citywide community responders as part of the RCR Agency, which provides a consolidated and standardized mobile crisis response program operating throughout the jurisdictions served. The RCR Agency is an inclusive organization that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

Crisis Responders use evidence-based practice that promotes well-being through assessment, brief intervention, referral to services, and prevention. Crisis Responders incorporate knowledge of human behavior, sociology, psychiatry, psychology, and many other social science disciplines using advocacy, compassion and de-escalation and crisis intervention skills to support those with unmet needs in a culturally responsive manner. They work as a team, and collaborate with other local, regional, state and federal programs to identify gaps in existing resources for community members. The primary focus of work is crisis intervention, resource referral, and follow-up; this work is conducted in community settings such as health care organizations, businesses, homes, public spaces and at social service agencies.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Crisis Responder II is the journey-level position within the Crisis Responder job series. This classification is reserved for those who hold an independent clinical practice license from the State of Washington Department of Health. An employee in the Crisis Responder I will move to the Crisis Responder II classification when they are able to demonstrate that they have become independently licensed by the Washington State Department of Health.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Respond to 911 calls for service in the community, both within a team or independently:
  • Conduct ongoing biopsychosocial assessments of community members:
    • Provide appropriate referrals and resources to community members (e.g., caregiver respite programs, paratransit applications, DSHS applications, SSDI, Veteran's Benefits)
    • Follow-up with community members periodically to ensure a warm hand-off to the appropriate resource(s) or services
    • Periodically re-evaluate efficacy of the resource(s) or services, and determine need for additional or alternate services
  • Thoroughly document all encounters in accordance with policy and professional standards
• Conduct home visits based on referrals from other responders and community service professionals
• Provide appropriate level of support to community members during particularly vulnerable transitional times, such as post-hospitalization discharge to home or to alternate points of care
• Provide community member and/or caregiver/family education on alternative care strategies and resources
• Complete all mandatory training in a timely fashion such as clinical competency, culturally relevant practices, use of appropriate technologies, customer service, and any other assigned program and Department training

• Performs functions as assigned in the City's emergency response plan in the event of an emergency.
• Promote public health and wellness by coordinating and participating in community-wide events, health fairs, volunteer fairs, and activities
• Participate in the development of the Crisis Responder Program's performance metrics, tracking, and referrals.
• Provide or coordinate training for Fire, Police and City Staff on social services or program updates and advancements.
• Represent the Crisis Responder Program on regional related work groups or committees when requested.

• Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to advancing principles and practices of equity and anti-racism.
• Knowledge of the principles of behavior and motivation.
• Knowledge of community health, housing, financial, and behavioral health resources and criteria for providing services.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal social service programs and eligibility criteria, including Veteran-specific programs, Medicare, and Medicaid.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar programs.
• Skilled in professional writing and communication.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities in physically demanding, stressful, and environmentally diverse conditions.
• Ability to understand and support equity and inclusion in policies and practices; work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences; inspires and encourages fair treatment.
• Ability to commit to working with the team to analyze outcomes and challenges.
• Ability to work effectively as a member in formal and informal teams.
• Ability to understand the interests and concerns of others and able and willing to share and receive information.
• Ability to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; obtain first-hand information and use it for improvements in services; act with consumers in mind; establish and maintain effective relationships and gain trust and respect.
• Value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Understand and support equity and inclusion in policies and practices; work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences; inspire and encourage fair treatment.
• Dedicate to Continuous Quality Improvement: Commit to work with teams to improve the quality of life for community members.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive professional relationships with City of Kirkland staff and other community partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Master's Degree in social work, sociology, psychology, human development or other related field.
• Experience: 1 year of paid experience in a health care setting, including public health or behavioral health.

• Must be a licensed independent social worker, mental health counselor, or marriage and family therapist as defined by WAC 246-8
• Valid Washington State Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Prefer American Safety Health Institute (ASHI) Healthcare provider CPR/AED/first aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to conduct suicide/homicide risk assessments and safety planning, or the ability to obtain training within 90 days of hire.
• Paid experience working with older adults and/or adults with disabilities is highly desirable.
• Prefer two or more years of demonstrated experience working with housing and/or homeless issues.
• Paid experience working with Limited English Proficiency individuals and communities is desirable.
• Crisis intervention training and/or experience is desirable.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, tablet computer, calculator, copier, scanner and fax machine.
• Must be able to safely operate a city vehicle.
• Must be physically capable of lifting, walking, moving, carrying, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling.
• Navigate rugged terrains and unsanitary public places, homes, and shelters.
• Ability to carry, don, and doff personal and safety equipment during community response, including N95 mask and eye protection.
• Work involves outreach to individuals who may be unsheltered, living on the streets, in shelters, or located in suburban campsites and homeless campsites.
• The incumbent may be exposed to repeated emotionally disturbing situations, high-stress dynamic situations, hostile and/or aggressive behaviors, which could present a personal risk of harm.
• Work may require visits to jails and out-of-town locations, emergency rooms, and other medical facilities.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious material (OPIM).
• Work hours include various shifts to provide 24/7 coverage for community service calls and emergencies.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 711.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE & THE ROLE

Palo Verde College (PVC) is a publicly supported two-year community college serving approximately 7,000 students annually through in-person, online, correspondence, and hybrid modalities. Located in Southeastern California, PVC is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and is deeply committed to equity, access, and student success.

As part of this cluster hire, Palo Verde College seeks dedicated, equity-minded faculty to provide primary face-to-face instruction for incarcerated students at Ironwood State Prison (a level 2 facility).  Additionally, faculty may also teach incarcerated learners across five additional CDCR sites through correspondence and Canvas-based instruction, as assigned.

These positions are full-time, tenure-track faculty roles intentionally designed for the Incarcerated Education Program, reflecting PVC?s long-standing leadership in this space and its commitment to strengthening the Rising Scholars program, which PVC helped initiate and continues to proudly advance.

WHAT FACULTY CAN EXPECT

Faculty hired through this cluster will:

• Have a primary teaching assignment at Ironwood State Prison, delivering face-to-face instruction in a level 2 secure institutional setting.
• Teach additional CDCR sites statewide through correspondence and Canvas-based instruction, or main campus students, as program needs require.
• Work within CDCR protocols, including clearance requirements, safety procedures, restricted materials, and technology limitations.
• Participate in specialized onboarding, including CDCR clearance, institutional orientation, and Rising Scholars program support.
• Collaborate closely with Instruction, Rising Scholars staff, and CDCR partners to ensure instructional continuity and student success.

PVC is committed to transparency and preparation. Faculty selected for these roles will receive structured onboarding, training, and ongoing institutional support to help them succeed in this unique and rewarding teaching environment.

Disciplines in this cluster include:

• Psychology
• Earth Science (with lab)
• Communication Studies

OUR COMMITMENT TO RISING SCHOLARS & EQUITY

Palo Verde College is deeply committed to expanding access to higher education for justice impacted students. Through the Rising Scholars framework, PVC works to ensure that incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students experience:

• High academic expectations paired with meaningful instructional support
• Culturally responsive and trauma-informed pedagogy
• Respect, dignity, and belief in their academic potential

Faculty in this cluster are expected to embrace the PVC values of equity-minded teaching practices, demonstrate cultural humility, and contribute to an educational environment that affirms students? lived experiences while maintaining academic rigor.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

This opportunity is best suited for faculty who:

• Are motivated by social justice, educational equity, and access
• Are prepared for the realities of teaching in a correctional setting
• Value transparency, structure, collaboration, and mission-driven work
• Believe in the transformative power of education for incarcerated learners
• Are committed to ongoing learning in culturally responsive pedagogy

NATURE OF THE POSITION

The instructor will teach classes within the approved discipline(s).  In addition, the instructor shall be responsible for creating, maintaining and updating curricula relevant to the assigned instructional area. Further, the instructor will participate in all appropriate faculty functions, including non-teaching assignments, office hours, and committee meetings. This position may require day, evening, weekend, correspondence and on-line assignments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides instruction in all areas of the assigned discipline(s)
2. Develops college curricula and associated course materials.
3. Prepares, evaluates, and revises course outlines and syllabi.
4. Participates producing, assessing, and evaluating student learning outcomes.
5. Participates in student recruitment activities.
6. Maintains organized sets of course and student records.
7. Serves on appropriate college and faculty committees.
8. Maintains campus office and duty hours, submits grades and reports on or before deadlines, attends faculty meetings, and participates in student activities.
9. Performs other duties associated with full-time employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master?s in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology OR Bachelor?s in geology AND Master?s in geography, physics, or geochemistry OR the equivalent.
2. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, ethnic, racial, age, national origin, religious, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds.
3. Must be able to satisfy CDCR clearance requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: Generally, a Master's degree is a minimum requirement for academic areas of instruction.  Applicants who feel they meet the equivalent to the above-stated minimum qualifications must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered.  The Supplemental Questionnaire application must be submitted in conjunction with the applicant?s application.  When completing the application, be sure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent to the required minimum qualifications. All course work must be from an accredited college or university.

To obtain the Supplemental Questionnaire application please contact:
 
Vicky Lujano
Human Resources Technician II

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Teaching experience, preferably at the community college level.
2. A firm commitment to the needs of students with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and levels of ability with multi-cultural teaching experience.
3. Additional academic preparation enabling instructor to teach in an additional discipline.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an instructional job in a classroom   and office environment.
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, as listed above, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION & SALARY

1. Full-time, tenure track academic position.  (177-day academic year)
2. Placement on the academic salary schedule will be determined by education and experience.
3. The college offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified.  Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration.  Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation.  Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.
 

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates? qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: ?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6  or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)

LOCATION

Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California.  The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley.  Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area.   Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists.  The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border.  The valley?s great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

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ABOUT THE COLLEGE & THE ROLE

Palo Verde College (PVC) is a publicly supported two-year community college serving approximately 7,000 students annually through in-person, online, correspondence, and hybrid modalities. Located in Southeastern California, PVC is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and is deeply committed to equity, access, and student success.

As part of this cluster hire, Palo Verde College seeks dedicated, equity-minded faculty to provide primary face-to-face instruction for incarcerated students at Ironwood State Prison (a level 2 facility). Additionally, faculty may also teach incarcerated learners across five additional CDCR sites through correspondence and Canvas-based instruction, as assigned.

These positions are full-time, tenure-track faculty roles intentionally designed for the Incarcerated Education Program, reflecting PVC?s long-standing leadership in this space and its commitment to strengthening the Rising Scholars program, which PVC helped initiate and continues to proudly advance.

WHAT FACULTY CAN EXPECT

Faculty hired through this cluster will:

• Have a primary teaching assignment at Ironwood State Prison, delivering face-to-face instruction in a secure institutional setting.
• Teach additional CDCR sites statewide through correspondence and Canvas-based instruction, or main campus students, as program needs require.
• Work within CDCR protocols, including clearance requirements, safety procedures, restricted materials, and technology limitations.
• Participate in specialized onboarding, including CDCR clearance, institutional orientation, and Rising Scholars program support.
• Collaborate closely with Instruction, Rising Scholars staff, and CDCR partners to ensure instructional continuity and student success.

PVC is committed to transparency and preparation. Faculty selected for these roles will receive structured onboarding, training, and ongoing institutional support to help them succeed in this unique and rewarding teaching environment.

Disciplines in this cluster include:

• Psychology
• Earth Science (with lab)
• Communication Studies

OUR COMMITMENT TO RISING SCHOLARS & EQUITY

Palo Verde College is deeply committed to expanding access to higher education for justice impacted students. Through the Rising Scholars framework, PVC works to ensure that incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students experience:

• High academic expectations paired with meaningful instructional support
• Culturally responsive and trauma-informed pedagogy
• Respect, dignity, and belief in their academic potential

Faculty in this cluster are expected to embrace the PVC values of equity-minded teaching practices, demonstrate cultural humility, and contribute to an educational environment that affirms students? lived experiences while maintaining academic rigor.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

This opportunity is best suited for faculty who:

• Are motivated by social justice, educational equity, and access
• Are prepared for the realities of teaching in a correctional setting
• Value transparency, structure, collaboration, and mission-driven work
• Believe in the transformative power of education for incarcerated learners
• Are committed to ongoing learning in culturally responsive pedagogy

NATURE OF THE POSITION

The instructor will teach classes within the approved discipline(s).  In addition, the instructor shall be responsible for creating, maintaining and updating curricula relevant to the assigned instructional area. Further, the instructor will participate in all appropriate faculty functions, including non-teaching assignments, office hours, and committee meetings. This position may require day, evening, weekend, correspondence and on-line assignments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides instruction in all areas of the assigned discipline(s)
2. Develops college curricula and associated course materials.
3. Prepares, evaluates, and revises course outlines and syllabi.
4. Participates producing, assessing, and evaluating student learning outcomes.
5. Participates in student recruitment activities.
6. Maintains organized sets of course and student records.
7. Serves on appropriate college and faculty committees.
8. Maintains campus office and duty hours, submits grades and reports on or before deadlines, attends faculty meetings, and participates in student activities.
9. Performs other duties associated with full-time employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. The instructor shall meet the minimum qualifications required for the discipline, consisting of: Master?s in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication or organizational communication; OR Bachelor?s in any of the above AND Master?s in drama/theater arts, mass communication or English; OR the equivalent.
2. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, ethnic, racial, age, national origin, religious, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds.
3. Must be able to satisfy CDCR clearance requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: Generally, a Master's degree is a minimum requirement for academic areas of instruction.  Applicants who feel they meet the equivalent to the above-stated minimum qualifications must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered.  The Supplemental Questionnaire application must be submitted in conjunction with the applicant?s application.  When completing the application, be sure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent to the required minimum qualifications. All course work must be from an accredited college or university.

To obtain the Supplemental Questionnaire application please contact:
 
Vicky Lujano
Human Resources Technician II

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Teaching experience, preferably at the community college level.
2. A firm commitment to the needs of students with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and levels of ability with multi-cultural teaching experience.
3. Additional academic preparation enabling instructor to teach in an additional discipline.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an instructional job in a classroom   and office environment.
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, as listed above, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION & SALARY

1. Full-time, tenure track academic position.  (177-day academic year)
2. Placement on the academic salary schedule will be determined by education and experience.
3. The college offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified.  Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration.  Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation.  Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.
 

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates? qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: ?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6  or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)

LOCATION

Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California.  The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley.  Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area.   Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists.  The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border.  The valley?s great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

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ABOUT THE COLLEGE & THE ROLE

Palo Verde College (PVC) is a publicly supported two-year community college serving approximately 7,000 students annually through in-person, online, correspondence, and hybrid modalities. Located in Southeastern California, PVC is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and is deeply committed to equity, access, and student success.

As part of this cluster hire, Palo Verde College seeks dedicated, equity-minded faculty to provide primary face-to-face instruction for incarcerated students at Ironwood State Prison (a level 2 facility). Additionally, faculty may also teach incarcerated learners across five additional CDCR sites through correspondence and Canvas-based instruction.

These positions are full-time, tenure-track faculty roles intentionally designed for the Incarcerated Education Program, reflecting PVC?s long-standing leadership in this space and its commitment to strengthening the Rising Scholars program, which PVC helped initiate and continues to proudly advance.

WHAT FACULTY CAN EXPECT

Faculty hired through this cluster will:

• Have a primary teaching assignment at Ironwood State Prison, delivering face-to-face instruction in a secure institutional setting.
• Teach additional CDCR sites statewide through correspondence and Canvas-based instruction, or main campus students, as program needs require.
• Work within CDCR protocols, including clearance requirements, safety procedures, restricted materials, and technology limitations.
• Participate in specialized onboarding, including CDCR clearance, institutional orientation, and Rising Scholars program support.
• Collaborate closely with Instruction, Rising Scholars staff, and CDCR partners to ensure instructional continuity and student success.

PVC is committed to transparency and preparation. Faculty selected for these roles will receive structured onboarding, training, and ongoing institutional support to help them succeed in this unique and rewarding teaching environment.

• Psychology
• Earth Science (with lab)
• Communication Studies

OUR COMMITMENT TO RISING SCHOLARS & EQUITY

Palo Verde College is deeply committed to expanding access to higher education for justice impacted students. Through the Rising Scholars framework, PVC works to ensure that incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students experience:

• High academic expectations paired with meaningful instructional support
• Culturally responsive and trauma-informed pedagogy
• Respect, dignity, and belief in their academic potential

Faculty in this cluster are expected to embrace the PVC values of equity-minded teaching practices, demonstrate cultural humility, and contribute to an educational environment that affirms students? lived experiences while maintaining academic rigor.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

This opportunity is best suited for faculty who:

• Are motivated by social justice, educational equity, and access
• Are prepared for the realities of teaching in a correctional setting
• Value transparency, structure, collaboration, and mission-driven work
• Believe in the transformative power of education for incarcerated learners
• Are committed to ongoing learning in culturally responsive pedagogy

NATURE OF THE POSITION

The instructor will teach classes within the approved discipline(s).  In addition, the instructor shall be responsible for creating, maintaining and updating curricula relevant to the assigned instructional area. Further, the instructor will participate in all appropriate faculty functions, including non-teaching assignments, office hours, and committee meetings. This position may require day, evening, weekend, correspondence and on-line assignments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides instruction in all areas of the assigned discipline(s)
2. Develops college curricula and associated course materials.
3. Prepares, evaluates, and revises course outlines and syllabi.
4. Participates producing, assessing, and evaluating student learning outcomes.
5. Participates in student recruitment activities.
6. Maintains organized sets of course and student records.
7. Serves on appropriate college and faculty committees.
8. Maintains campus office and duty hours, submits grades and reports on or before deadlines, attends faculty meetings, and participates in student activities.
9. Performs other duties associated with full-time employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. The instructor shall meet the minimum qualifications required for the discipline, consisting of: Master's in psychology; OR Bachelor's in psychology AND Master's in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience or social work; OR the equivalent
2. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, ethnic, racial, age, national origin, religious, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds.
3. Must be able to satisfy CDCR clearance requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: Generally, a Master's degree is a minimum requirement for academic areas of instruction.  Applicants who feel they meet the equivalent to the above-stated minimum qualifications must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered.  The Supplemental Questionnaire application must be submitted in conjunction with the applicant?s application.  When completing the application, be sure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent to the required minimum qualifications. All course work must be from an accredited college or university.

To obtain the Supplemental Questionnaire application please contact:
 
Vicky Lujano
Human Resources Technician II

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Teaching experience, preferably at the community college level.
2. A firm commitment to the needs of students with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and levels of ability with multi-cultural teaching experience.
3. Additional academic preparation enabling instructor to teach in an additional discipline.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an instructional job in a classroom   and office environment.
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, as listed above, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION & SALARY

1. Full-time, tenure track academic position.  (177-day academic year)
2. Placement on the academic salary schedule will be determined by education and experience.
3. The college offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified.  Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration.  Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation.  Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.
 

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates? qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: ?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6  or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)

LOCATION

Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California.  The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley.  Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area.   Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists.  The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border.  The valley?s great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

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A private equity–backed healthcare organization in the infusion and/or specialty pharmaceutical industry is seeking an Interim Fractional CFO to support the executive team during a critical phase of growth and strategic positioning for a potential transaction.

This role will focus on financial reporting, forecasting, KPI development, and transaction readiness, including preparing financial materials for potential buyers and organizing a comprehensive data room. During weeks where there is less activity in the M&A area, the Fractional CFO may assist the current company CFO with more routine operational and financial needs. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on financial leader who can work closely with private equity stakeholders and senior management to ensure the company’s financial story is clearly presented and supported by robust analytics. The expected duration is 4 to 6 months and the hourly commitment is 20 hours a week.

Key Responsibilities

THIS IS NOT A STRATEGIC ROLE. THIS IS A VERY HANDS ON ROLE WHERE THE CANDIDATE WILL BE PREPARING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS – NOT DIRECTING OTHERS.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Develop and maintain detailed financial projections and forecasting models, including multi-scenario modeling related to potential acquisitions and strategic initiatives.
• Support financial modeling associated with ongoing acquisition and integration activities.
• Prepare financial projections and supporting materials to be presented to potential buyers and investors.
• Design, develop, and maintain operational and financial KPIs relevant to the infusion and specialty pharma industry.
• Build dashboards and reporting frameworks to track performance against strategic objectives.
• Assist in preparing the company for a potential transaction or strategic exit.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive financial data room, ensuring documentation is organized and investor-ready.
• Collaborate with leadership, advisors, and private equity partners to respond to diligence requests.
• Ensure financial data integrity within the organization’s ERP and reporting systems.
• Analyze operating results and provide actionable insights to executive leadership and private equity sponsors.

Required Qualifications

• CFO or senior finance leadership experience, preferably within private equity–backed healthcare organizations.
• Direct experience in infusion services, specialty pharmacy, or closely related healthcare sectors strongly preferred.
• Proven experience supporting M&A activity, acquisitions, and/or transaction preparation.
• Deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Experience preparing financial presentations for investors, lenders, or potential buyers.
• Strong background building and organizing data rooms for due diligence.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex financial modeling.
• Power BI experience for financial analytics and dashboard development.
• Sage Intacct experience preferred
• Strong financial systems and data management expertise.

Arabella Capital is hiring a Director of Capital Markets!

We’re seeking an experienced capital markets professional to lead our equity and debt sourcing efforts across our Southeast development pipeline.

This role will focus on raising LP equity from institutional and family-office partners, and sourcing the best debt financing options to fund our projects.

What you’ll do:

• Source and structure institutional equity partnerships

• Build and maintain family-office and lender relationships

• Secure and negotiate debt financing for active developments

• Partner with leadership to design efficient capital stacks

Location: Georgia (Hybrid/Remote)

Competitive compensation + bonus + long-term upside

If you’re ready to shape the capital markets strategy for a growing real estate private equity platform, apply or DM us directly.

• #CapitalMarkets #PrivateEquity #RealEstateFinance #Hiring #ArabellaCapital

Company Description

Worcester Investments, founded in 2006, is a private equity real estate investment firm headquartered in Kansas City, MO. The company manages $250 million in assets, comprising over 2,800 apartment units in the greater Kansas City area, and collaborates with 100+ partners who have collectively invested over $100 million in private equity. Recognized for its growth, Worcester Investments was named Kansas City’s sixth fastest growing company in 2015 by the Kansas City Business Journal and ranked 3,763rd on the 2019 INC. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. The organization specializes in acquiring undervalued apartment investments, enhancing operations, and delivering strong returns for its investors.

Worcester Investments is seeking a Vice President of Investor Relations to join our team. This is a high-stakes, high-autonomy role designed for a leader who takes complete ownership of outcomes and thrives in an environment of aggressive goals and growth. 

As the primary architect of our fundraising strategy, you will own the capital-raising function across all business units. You are the face of the firm to the investor community, bridging the gap between sophisticated investment strategy and capital sourcing.

Core Responsibilities:

Your primary objective is to diversify our investor mix and strengthen our ability to scale into new equity funds and venture capital.

• Capital Raising: Personally raise $25M–$50M+ annually, beginning in Year 1, by leveraging your own elite network of UHNW individuals, family offices, and institutional partners.
• Strategic Influence: Serve as a key member of the "Break-the-Deal" Committee, providing the "investor voice" to approve, shape, or disqualify future investments.
• Relationship Expansion: Build 25+ new high-quality relationships annually ($1M+ investment capacity) and drive a 20%+ YoY growth in the qualified investor pipeline.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing IR team, ensuring a world-class experience that maintains an 8.5+ Investor NPS.

The Ideal Individual

We are looking for a gritty, driven executive with an entrepreneurial heart. You don’t just meet goals; you hunt them.

• You possess a robust, "ready-to-call" network and a proven track record of securing immediate funding in real estate private equity.
• You can translate complex underwriting, waterfall structures, and fund economics into clear, compelling narratives.
• You operate with an "ownership mentality," anticipating obstacles before they arise and solving them proactively.
• A communicator who speaks with clarity and authority, capable of representing Worcester to any investor, regardless of size.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of senior-level success in capital raising within Real Estate Private Equity or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business; MBA preferred.
• High proficiency in Salesforce (or similar CRM) and advanced financial fluency.
• Experience in Multifamily acquisitions is a plus.

Why Join Worcester Investments?

This is a mission-critical role that directly influences our trajectory. You will have a seat at the table, shaping the future of a firm known for excellence, transparency, and human experience.

Location Details: United States - Remote

At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-events or offsites. This is a remote position, so you'll be working remotely from your home. You may occasionally visit a GoDaddy office to meet with your team for events or offsites.

This position is not eligible to be performed in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands.

GoDaddy is not currently considering candidates for this role in California, Seattle, or NYC.

Join our team 

Do you want to be an Information Security Leader at GoDaddy? GoDaddy's Product Security group is looking for a Principal Security Engineer to join our organization. Can you solve large scale and cross-company issues, while ensuring that partnership with the development and operational communities remains in front of mind?

GoDaddy is looking for a Principal Security Engineer to apply their hands-on technical skills, strong leadership abilities, and an eagerness to design solutions to complex problems. You must be comfortable with communicating to stakeholders, performing security assessments and prioritizing security risks, creating/presenting high-quality deliverables.

What you'll get to do...

• Identify security threats in applications and infrastructure and provide remediation mentorship to system owners.
• Join forces with SRE and development teams to find new and creative ways to reduce the occurrence of vulnerabilities at scale.
• Build repeatable/reusable security processes and frameworks.
• Review quality issues and work towards detecting security flaws both obvious and discrete.
• Assist with scoping prospective projects, participating in projects from kickoff through "definition of done" via end-to-end ownership.
• Use your industry experience to own and drive resolution and retest complex security events, policy questions and technical security risks.

Your experience should include...

• 7+ years of progressive security engineering experience across Security Architecture, Cryptography, Network, Cloud, Mobile, and Web Security.
• Skilled in Secure Development Lifecycle, Security by Design, and Shift Left methodologies.
• Proficient in Threat Modeling, Architecture Review, Penetration Testing, Code Review, SAST, and DAST.
• Strong scripting abilities in languages such as Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, and PowerShell.
• Adept at applying security best practices for compliance, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

You might also have...

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field.
• Hosting industry and/or cloud Experience.
• Experience in hardware security.

We've got your back... We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes), bonus/incentive eligibility, equity grants, participation in our employee stock purchase plan, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. GoDaddy's benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way. 

About us...  GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunity more inclusive for all. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights, and people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit About Us. 

At GoDaddy, we know diverse teams build better products—period. Our people and culture reflect and celebrate that sense of diversity and inclusion in ideas, experiences and perspectives. But we also know that's not enough to build true equity and belonging in our communities. That's why we prioritize integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into the core of how we work every day—focusing not only on our employee experience, but also our customer experience and operations. It's the best way to serve our mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere, and making opportunity more inclusive for all. To read more about these commitments, as well as our representation and pay equity data, check out our Diversity and Pay Parity annual report which can be found on our Diversity Careers page.

GoDaddy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GoDaddy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. Refer to our full EEO policy.

Our recruiting team is available to assist you in completing your application. If they could be helpful, please reach out to  

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

GoDaddy doesn't accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

Location Details: United States - Remote

At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-events or offsites. This is a remote position, so you'll be working remotely from your home. You may occasionally visit a GoDaddy office to meet with your team for events or offsites.

This position is not eligible to be performed in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands.

GoDaddy is not currently considering candidates for this role in California, Seattle, or NYC.

Join our team 

Do you want to be an Information Security Leader at GoDaddy? GoDaddy's Product Security group is looking for a Principal Security Engineer to join our organization. Can you solve large scale and cross-company issues, while ensuring that partnership with the development and operational communities remains in front of mind?

GoDaddy is looking for a Principal Security Engineer to apply their hands-on technical skills, strong leadership abilities, and an eagerness to design solutions to complex problems. You must be comfortable with communicating to stakeholders, performing security assessments and prioritizing security risks, creating/presenting high-quality deliverables.

What you'll get to do...

• Identify security threats in applications and infrastructure and provide remediation mentorship to system owners.
• Join forces with SRE and development teams to find new and creative ways to reduce the occurrence of vulnerabilities at scale.
• Build repeatable/reusable security processes and frameworks.
• Review quality issues and work towards detecting security flaws both obvious and discrete.
• Assist with scoping prospective projects, participating in projects from kickoff through "definition of done" via end-to-end ownership.
• Use your industry experience to own and drive resolution and retest complex security events, policy questions and technical security risks.

Your experience should include...

• 7+ years of progressive security engineering experience across Security Architecture, Cryptography, Network, Cloud, Mobile, and Web Security.
• Skilled in Secure Development Lifecycle, Security by Design, and Shift Left methodologies.
• Proficient in Threat Modeling, Architecture Review, Penetration Testing, Code Review, SAST, and DAST.
• Strong scripting abilities in languages such as Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, and PowerShell.
• Adept at applying security best practices for compliance, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

You might also have...

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field.
• Hosting industry and/or cloud Experience.
• Experience in hardware security.

We've got your back... We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes), bonus/incentive eligibility, equity grants, participation in our employee stock purchase plan, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. GoDaddy's benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way. 

About us...  GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunity more inclusive for all. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights, and people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit About Us. 

At GoDaddy, we know diverse teams build better products—period. Our people and culture reflect and celebrate that sense of diversity and inclusion in ideas, experiences and perspectives. But we also know that's not enough to build true equity and belonging in our communities. That's why we prioritize integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into the core of how we work every day—focusing not only on our employee experience, but also our customer experience and operations. It's the best way to serve our mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere, and making opportunity more inclusive for all. To read more about these commitments, as well as our representation and pay equity data, check out our Diversity and Pay Parity annual report which can be found on our Diversity Careers page.

GoDaddy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GoDaddy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. Refer to our full EEO policy.

Our recruiting team is available to assist you in completing your application. If they could be helpful, please reach out to  

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

GoDaddy doesn't accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.