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There Are a M illion Reasons
W hy We Speak Your Language
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon is currently accepting applications
for Programmer Analysts. Several large projects and new business
efforts will be requiring individuals with experience working in a large
scale IBM environment.
Successful candidates will have strong communication, interpersonal and
user skills. Positions require 2-5 years experience in performing systems
analysis and design, coding, testing and implementation assignments.
CICS skills a definite plus.
Candidates must also have experience in the following:
‘ COBOL
‘ VSAM
‘ OS/JCL
‘ TSO/ISPF
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon offers an excellent employee
benefits package, flex-time work hours, and competitive salary. Pre
employment drug screening required. To assure your resume is proc
essed immediately, place ad #449 at the top of your resume or in your
cover letter. Send resume to:
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
o f Oregon
Human Resources Dept. 5th Floor
100 S.W. Market
Portland, OR 97201
Equal O pportunity Em ployer
TDD #225-6780
NURSING
INSURANCE
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
AND SAFETY NURSE
MEDICAL CLAIMS
ANALYSTS
Blue C ross and Blue Shield is now hiring fo r an O ccupational
Health & Safety Nurse.
Qualified candidates will have:
* 1-2 years experience in emergency/immediate care nursing
* Experience coordinating Safety Committees,Early Return-to-Work Pro
grams, Hazard Communications Programs, and ergonomic workstation
assessments
* Experience providing immediate care to injured/ill workers
* Candidate must have current knowledge of government health/safety
regulations
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Of Oregon offers an excel employee benefits
package, flex-time work hours and competitive salary. Pre-employment
drug screening required. To assure your resume is processed immedi
ately, place ad #490 at the top of your resume or in your cover letter, or
you may apply in person btwn 9am-4pm M-F
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
o f Oregon
Human Resources Dept., 5th Fir.
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100 S.W. Market
Portland, OR 97201
TDD #225-6780
Equal O pportunity Em ployer
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon is currently accepting applications for
Medical Claims Analysts. This position is responsible for accurate and
timely payment of blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon's medical claims.
Experience necessary to perform this task will include:
1 year recent clerical work experience in a doctor’s office or hospital setting
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy. This may be
obtained through a classroom setting or office experience
ICD-9/CPT-4 Coding
A minimum of 6-12 months experience using a C RT in a production oriented
environment
Fast, accurate use of a 10-key calculator
Previous claims processing or insurance billing experience highly desirable.
Starting salary $1347/mo. Training classes will begin Feb. 4,1991.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon offers an excellent employee bene
fits package, flex-time work hours, and competitive salary. Pre-employ
ment drug screening required. To assure your resume is processed
immediately, place ad #499 at the top of your resume or you may apply in
person between 9 AM-4PM Mon-Fri.
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
of Oregon
Human Resources Dept. 5th Floor
100 S.W. Market
Portland, Or 97201
Tdd #225-6780
Equal O pportunity Em ployer
Accountant
Northeast Coalition Of Neighborhoods, Inc.
Youth Gangs Program
Positon: Outreach W orker
One (1) Permanent Full-Time P osition and
One (1) Tem poarty Postion
Forty (40) hour work week. Salary is $8.50 per hour. Some flexibility in
hours based on needs of the program. Health benefits and vaction and
sick leave after six (6) months of employment included in the permanent
position.
High degree of confidentiality is required for this position. Employee will
be working with youth, parents, schools, juvenile jusitce system, police,
community residents and agencies involved with the Youth Gang
Force.
Applicants should possess the ability to articulate ideas effectively, both
in written form and orally, before groups of citizens parents, public
entities, schools and community-based organizations.
Should have knowledge of and be familiar with, the Inner NortlVNortheast
Neighborhood Area.
Police security checks will be required of all finalists. Finalists must have
insured vehicle and valid Oregon Drivers License.
Applications must be returned by: Friday, February 15,1991,5:00 p.m.
No applications will be mailed. No telephone calls please.
Apply in person at: Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, 4815 N.E. 7th
Avenue, Portland, OR 97211
Resource Development Project Coordinator
Responsible for volunteer recruitment, orientation, recognition, grantwriting,
coordination of referrals to social agencies, and completion of special
project. Requires effective communication skills, ability to work as a team
member, good public relations skills, and recent computer experience.
Requires two years experience in a community health care setting, and
a commitment to the community served. Course level work in business
preferred. Salary to $1,666/month. Mail cover letter and resume to:
NPCHC
5311 N. Vancouver Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97217
By: Saturday, February 9,1991.
Northwest Natural Gas Company
Northwest Natural Gas Company invites you to an information session
for Construction Crew hires. If a job that starts at $8.50/hr. is physically
demanding, team-oriented and in an outdoor work environment ap
peals to you - this session will be worth the time invested.
Admission will be available by telephone reservation only. Seating will be
limited to 175 at either session - so an early response will be necessary.
These sessions will be held at the downtown One Pacific Square
location, 220 N.W. Second Avenue, Portland on February 14,1991.
Call only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Calls will only be accepted through February 6,
1991.
Session One - 6:00 p.m. February 14,1991
Session Two - 8;00 p.m. February 14,1991
An Equal Opportunity employer
RESERVATION LINE (503)721-2499
HIV Health Educator
State of Oregon Health Division
Salary: $2344 - $3117 Monthly
The Oregon Health Division, located in Portland, is recruiting for an HIV
Health Educator to coordinate community-based outreach to gay and
bisexual men through independent AIDS service organizations (ASOs^
this person will serve as the primary liaison between ASOs, local hearth
departments, the State Hearth Division and other organizations work
ing with groups at risk of HIV infection. Responsibilities include
facilitating the organization of new ASOs; developing outreach strate
gies to be implemented through ASO network; preparing grant propos
als for state, federal and private grants; and monitoring state grants
to ASOs
Excellent benefits include medical, dental, retirement, vacation and holi
days. Further information including a detailed qualifications statement
and application materials may be requested from Robert McAlister,
Oregon Health Division, (503)229-5792,1400 SW 5th, Rm. 209 Port
land OR 97201 Applications must be submitted to the Oregon Hearth
division, 1400 SW 5th, Rm. 813, Portland, OR 97201, by February 15,
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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Liberty Northwest, a leading multi-line insurance company, seeks
qualified candidatees for this position.
Responsibilities include posting general ledger through trial balance,
account reconciliations, and special projects. At minimum, applicants
should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or four years
accounting experience. Knowledge of PCs and spreadsheets is helpful.
Bilingual skills in Spanish or Southeast Asian languages a plus but not
required.
Liberty offers the successful applicant an excellent benefit package, a
competitive salary, and a 37 1/2 hour work week.
To apply, send resume stating complete work, salary, and educational
history with cover letter specifying positon title to the address listed
below.
Liberty Northwest Insurance
Human resources CN 001
825 NE Multnomah, Suite 1900
Portland, OR 97232
Liberty
Northwest
Insurance Corporation
A Liberty Mutual Company
Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment
City Of Portland
Senior Engineer - to $4,080/mo
Principal Engineer - $4,475/mo
Construction Projects Coordinator - to $44,658/yr
Maintenance Director - to $62,650/yr
Office Manager 2
Systems Planner - to $49,899/yr
For more info/closing dates
call (503) 248-4573 (24 hr
job information) No resumes Please
Bureau Of Personnel
1220 S. W. 5th Ave., First FI.
Portland, OR 97204
Apps also available at:
Urban League
10 N. Russell
Minorities, females and disable encouraged to apply
PORT OF PORTLAND
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Port of Portland is recruiting for Administrative Coordinators to fill future
openings. Administrative Coordinators provide administrative and office
support to one or more individuals.
The closing dale for this position will be Friday, February 1,1991, at 5:00 p.m.
The Port of Portland is recruiting for an Accountant II position. The successful
candidate will maintain control of the Port’s accounting systems and provide
professional accounting support to the division.
The closing date for this position will be Friday, February 1,1991, at 5:00 p.m.
For additional information, call the Port’s Job Hot Line, (503) 231-5478.
The Port is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Public Notice
Notice is hereby given to in fa m members of United Way from Clackamas, Multnomah and
Washington Counties in Oregon and Clark County in Washington that the 71st annual
meeting will be held Thursday, February 7,1991, at noon. The meeting will take place at
the Portland Hilton Hotel, Portland, Oregon.
Make advance reservations by February 1 with Katy Grimm at United Way, 718 W.
Burnside, Portland, OR 97209; (503) 226-9305.
An election will be held for the purpose of installing new board members and officers.
Anyone who contributes to United Way is considered a member. Members who cannot
attend the luncheon at noon are urged to attend the business meeting at approximately
1230 p.m.
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For The
Procurement Of One Or More Special Waste Facilities
The Metropolitan Service District (Metro) is requesting information for procurement of one
a more special waste facilities. A copy of the Request for mfamation may be obtained
by calling Steve Kraten, Project Manager, at 221 -1646 or they may be picked up at the
Metro Solid waste Deaprtment, Room 310,2000 SW First Avenue, Portland, OR 97201.
Information must be received by 3:00 p. m. PST, February 28,1991.
Program Director
($33-38,000.00)
Duties: Supervision: assists with hiring, orienting, supervising, and evalu
ating House of Umoja Staff, responsible for implementation of appropri
ate policies and procedures of all program components. Responsible for
supervison of the design and maintenance of client records systems to
ensure the availability of all needed information and maintenance of the
higest professional standards of confidentiality. Compliance with Con
tracts and Regulation: responsible for establishing systems and super
vision practices which will assurue compliance with all contractual and
regulatory requirements including the rules of the Oregon Childrens’s
Services Division (OAR Chapter 412, Division 24) governing licensing
of private child-caring agency residential serivees. Works closely with
the Director of Fiscal and Information Systems to develop appropriate
program budgets and to assure control of expenditures within budget
ary limits.
Qualificaitons
M.A. degree in social work, psychology, or related field and minimum or
relevant four years experiecne in supervision of profesional staff. How
ever BA maybe considered with extensive experience. Extensive work
experience comparable to degree and work requirement will also be
considered. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing
effective program policies and procedures.
Demonstrated experience assuring compliance with contractual and regu
latory requirements. Knowledge of the requirements for providing care
and treatment appropriate to clients served by the Agency. Demon
strated experience supervising coordinators effectively. Demonstrated
experience working effectively with the African American community
and with individuals from diverse racial, culrtural economic and educa
tional backgorunds. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent written and
oral communicatin skill. Ability to work flexible schedule when necessary
and accomodate flexible living arrangement.
Demonstrated ability to woik effectively with gang-impacted youth Dem
onstrated high ethical character, including honesty, fairness, respect for
the rights of others, respect for local, state, and federal laws, and no
history of serious criminal activity which may have a detrimental effect
on the Program Director’s ability to supervise the care of children.
Demonstrated Ability to meet short time lines and respond under pressure.
Other duties as assigned Police secrity check will be required
Píese submit by February 5,1991 letters of qualifications and or resume
to:
NORTHEAST COALITION OF
NEIGHBORHOODS, INC. YOUTH GANGS
PROGRAM
POSITION: PROJECT DIRECTOR
The Youth Gang Project is a component of the Northeast Coalition of
Neighborhoods, Inc., funded by the city of Portland's Bureau of Com
munity Development, Multnomah County, and United Way. The Youth
Gang Project services include: Outreach to your, families, and commu
nity and planning/networking with youth serving agencies.
The Project Director’s responsibilities Include:
■ Staff supervision
■ Program reports to funding agencies, governmental agencies and
community groups
■ Budget preparation and monitoring
■ Coordination of services with City, County and non-profit agencies
■ Program and staff development and evaluation
■ Program evaluation
■ Reports to funders, Task Force and NEC Board
■ Makes presentations to community groups, agencies, as needed
■ is project spokesperson to media
Skills Required for Position:
■ Demonstrated supervisory experience
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally
■ Demonstrated skills with budgets
■ Working knowledge of Inner Northeast/North Portland helpful
■ Familiarity with Youth Serving Agencies and Juvenile Justice System
■ Experience in working with diverse groups
A high degree of confidentiality required for this position. Police security
checks will be required. Finalist must have insured vehicle with valid
Oregon Drivers License.
Apply in person at:
Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods
4815 N.E. 7th Avenue, C-25
Portland, OR 97211
Applications must be returned by Friday, February 15,1991,5:00 p.m. No
applications will be mailed. No phone calls please.
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