Center Careers

We Are Closed In Observance Of Juneteenth

June 18, 2020 by Kimberley Bush

The DC Center will be closed on June 19, 2020 in observance of Juneteenth

and

to support the #StrikeForBlackLives. #BlackLivesMatter

If you are facing a life threatening situation or seeking immediate care:

DC Mobile Crisis: 202-673-9300
DC Shelter Hotline: 202.399.7093 or 311
Maryland Mobile Crisis: 240-777-4000
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
LGBTQ under 25: Trevor Lifeline: 866-488-7386
LGBTQ National Help Center (all ages – various lines/hours): 888-843-4564 www.glbthotline.org

DC Center – Closed Effective 3/16/20

March 27, 2020March 14, 2020 by Justin Johns

Image of the Coronavirus and the works COVID-19

Taking guidance and recommendations about social distancing from the DC government and the CDC, effective Monday, March 16th, The DC Center for the LGBT Community’s office will be closed. Staff are still working remotely, and will be checking emails and voicemails multiple times each day. Please reach out to supportdesk@thedccenter.org to connect with the DC Center, as we are still able to provide services and support.

If you are interested in attending support groups remotely, please reach out to your facilitator or supportdesk@thedccenter.org and we can provide options for remote meetings using conference lines.

The situation is changing rapidly, please refer to the CDC’s website and coronavirus.dc.gov for up-to-date information on what you can do to help prevent and slow the spread of the coronavirus.

The DC Center team will be meeting regularly to assess the situation and rest assured that we will open as soon as it is safe to do so, as we know that many of our clients and participants are vulnerable and will need support. If you are able, please consider donating and supporting organizations that provide food, medicine, and other support to marginalized populations.

If you are facing a life threatening situation or seeking immediate care:

Job Opening at the DC Center : Social Worker/Therapist

February 25, 2020February 24, 2020 by Lamar Trowers

Job Opportunity at the DC Center for the LGBT Community

The DC Center for the LGBT Community is hiring! We are looking for a full-time social worker/therapist. Bilingual in Spanish, a plus. See below for details.

Social Worker/Therapist Position:

The DC Center for the LGBT Community has a mission of educating, empowering, celebrating, and connecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community of Washington, DC. The Social Worker/Therapist helps to achieve this mission by providing mental health support services to survivors of violence, crime, and trauma. These services are available free-of-charge to our community members due to grant funding from the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG). The Social Worker/Therapist will see clients individually and in group settings, as well as in a couples/collateral therapy capacity, if requested. The person who fills this position is also responsible for assisting on other related projects, such as quarterly reporting and management of the OVSJG grant, outreach and education in the LGBTQ community, and assisting the mission, vision, and values of The DC Anti-Violence Project (DC AVP). The Social Worker/Therapist will report to the Executive Director.

Special Skills:

The Social Worker/Therapist must have the appropriate licensure to practice in DC (LGSW or LICSW) and have at least 2 years’ experience working as a clinician with a diverse client population. They must also have a demonstrated ability to work with LGBTQ+ adults, to work well in a team, to problem solve and communicate at all levels verbally as well as in writing. Must be self-motivated and be able to build and maintain relationships, both with colleagues and with key stakeholders in the larger victim-serving network of Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have prior nonprofit/grant management experience and is well adept at multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual capabilities are not required but strongly preferred.

Functions and Duties

Social Worker/Therapist: Responsibilities:

Provide individual, couples, and group mental health support services to a caseload of 25-35 unique clients
Conduct intake assessments with all new potential clients to assess safety, job status, financial resources, living arrangements, current support system, type and history of victimization, legal issues, related medical history, and clinical symptomatology for the past 30 days
Provide clients with LGBTQ-friendly and affirming referrals to community-based services, aimed at assisting individuals affected by crime, violence and trauma
Assess clients and provide necessary intervention in crisis situations (safety plans, hospitalization, referrals, etc.)
Keep current and accurate records of all clinical interactions in our clinical database system
Collaborate with DC Center staff to provide community-based education and outreach opportunities in line with OVSJG grant requirements
Provide data for quarterly reports and help manage grant deliverables for the OVSJG grant throughout the fiscal year
Deliver trauma-informed, culturally competent assessment and treatment techniques to all survivors seeking support services, and serve as a resource for all individuals seeking support through The DC Center
Work in partnership with The DC Anti-Violence Project members to further the mission, vision, and values of DC AVP
Work well with a diverse staff to facilitate an open, supportive and warm environment for all individuals who visit The DC Center

Please click here to apply

Job Opening at the DC Center: Community Engagement Specialist – Position Filled

December 19, 2019October 1, 2019 by Jazmin Sutherlin

Job Opportunities at the DC Center for the LGBT Community

***We are no longer accepting applicants***

Job Opening at the DC Center: Community Engagement Specialist

The DC Center for the LGBT Community is hiring! We are looking for a full-time Community Engagement Specialist to work with our new Total Care Team doing Early Intervention Services under our new Ryan White (part A) Grant.

Position Details:

This position requires a person that is knowledgeable about marginalized communities that are at greater risk for HIV, Hep C, and other STI’s due to barriers minority communities experience due to oppression and socio-economic inequalities. Much of the work is focused on Gender Non Binary, Transgender and MSM populations.

The DC Center for the LGBT Community has a mission of educating, empowering, celebrating, and connecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual,queer, and transgender communities of Washington, DC. The Community Engagement Specialist will help to achieve this mission by providing culturally competent supportive services to the aforementioned populations. This particular grant is status neutral so it includes both positive and negative populations. Persons of color from LGBTQ communities are encouraged to apply, as we seek to develop more diversity within our staff and services.

Special Skills:

The Community Engagement Specialist will provide referral assistance and direct service (medical and non-medical) to ensure disparities that challenge access to care and/or treatment are addressed to give community members their best chance at maintaining a healthy status through traditional sexual health strategies, biomedical prevention (PrEP); and through treatment as prevention and the U=U model (undetectable = untransmittable).

The person who fills this position is also responsible for other duties, such as minor case management, outreach, health education, data collection and data entry. The Community Engagement Specialist will report to the Community Engagement Manager directly.

Functions and Duties

Community Engagement Specialist / Total Care Team

Collect and enter data from focus populations in respective systems (Careware, Link U, Redcap)
Engage groups and individuals in sexual health education and planning sessions
Provide referrals to eliminate barriers, thus increasing improved health outcomes
Assist in meeting program goals that reduce harm and risk, improving the quality of life
Provide client-centered service that reflects status neutral healthcare and education
Engage and retain focus population clients in HI-V programming and assist in achieving individual goals.
Educate on viral suppression and PrEP; providing timely linkage to care
Contribute to programming, marketing, and branding of culturally competent services
Assist in testing, in-reach, outreach, and representing the organization in professional settings
Engage volunteers and clients as directed to meet program and grant deliverables
Facilitate or Coordinate testing for focus populations
Promote Rapid treatment and Comprehensive Harm & Risk Reduction initiatives
Assist in Facilitating Cultural Competency training’s for organizations and individuals
Assist with Consumer Satisfaction Surveys and data to ensure program effectiveness
Assist in implementing and tracking medical and non-medical support and client outcomes
Work with associated staff to ensure grant deliverables and promote program continuity
Provide good customer service and assist in various capacities as needed

Please send qualified resumes to justin@thedccenter.org before Monday, October 7th. Salary Range is expected to fall within $38,480 – $45,760

*Interviews will be held on 10/16/19 and 10/17/19

Job Opportunity- National LGBTQ Task Force Creating Change Intern

September 27, 2019 by Justin Johns

Creating Change 2019 Paid Internship Available!

The National LGBTQ Task Force seeks an intern to work with the Creating Change Conference team to bring Creating Change 2020 to Dallas, Texas, January 15^th-19, 2020. This position is in our Washington, DC office.

Availability: November 4, 2019 – Feb. 14, 2020, inclusive of on-site work at Creating Change 2019

The Creating Change Intern works on a variety of tasks, including participation in planning meetings for Creating Change, management of inventory and supply lines and data management pertinent to the Conference. Candidates with a strong commitment to LGBTQ equality who are also enthusiastic, strategic thinkers, have a detail oriented work ethic and are self-motivated are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a paid internship at $15/hour for up to 100 hours a month.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter stating:

Why you would like to work as a Creating Change Conference intern with the National LGBTQ Task Force
What you think you can contribute to the Task Force through your work on the Creating Change Conference
If you have attended the Creating Change Conference, please share your impressions about the experience
The days of the week and hours of the day during which you are available

Please email documents to the attention of creatingchange@thetaskforce.org by October 4, 2019.

Include in the subject line: Creating Change Intern Application.

Employment Opportunities at Whitman Walker Health

August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 by DavidMariner

Whitman Walker is currently hiring for two Public Benefits and insurance navigator positions. Navigators help WWH patients and DC residents with health insurance eligibility, enrollment, and literacy – connecting people to Medicaid, Medicare, Qualified Health Plans on the exchange, subsidies, and other insurance opportunities. Navigators become trained experts in both technical content and client counseling and navigation skills. While the navigators will be trained and supervised by the Legal Services program, they are part of a specialized Insurance Navigation Team that, since 2007, has worked closely with reception and billing staff as well as medical, behavioral, and dental staff to ensure health insurance coverage for our patients. Navigators have been on the front lines of implementation of health reform as certified DC Health Link Assisters and providing critical consumer outreach and enrollment assistance to uninsured and under-insured DC residents.

For more information, follow these links below

About Whitman-Walker Health

Whitman-Walker envisions a society where all persons are seen for who they are, treated with dignity and respect, and afforded equal opportunity to health and wellbeing. Through care, advocacy, research, and education, we empower all persons to live healthy, love openly, and achieve equality and inclusion. For over 40 years, we have been meeting the needs of our communities with the endless dedication of our diverse teams.

Job Opening at the DC Center: Social Worker/Therapist- Position Filled

December 19, 2019August 5, 2019 by Justin Johns

***This position has been filled***

The DC Center for the LGBT Community is hiring! We are looking for a full-time social worker/therapist. See below for details.

Social Worker/Therapist Position:

The DC Center for the LGBT Community has a mission of educating, empowering, celebrating, and connecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community of Washington, DC. The Social Worker/Therapist helps to achieve this mission by providing mental health support services to survivors of violence, crime, and trauma. These services are available free-of-charge to our community members due to grant funding from the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG). The Social Worker/Therapist will see clients individually and in group settings, as well as in a couples/collateral therapy capacity, if requested. The person who fills this position is also responsible for other related projects, such as quarterly reporting and management of the OVSJG grant, outreach and education in the LGBTQ community, and assisting the mission, vision, and values of The DC Anti-Violence Project (DC AVP). The Social Worker/ Therapist will report to the Executive Director.

Special Skills:

Functions and Duties

Social Worker/Therapist: Responsibilities:

Provide individual, couples, and group mental health support services to a caseload of 25-35 unique clients
Conduct intake assessments with all new potential clients to assess safety, job status, financial resources, living arrangements, current support system, type and history of victimization, legal issues, related medical history, and clinical symptomatology for the past 30 days.
Provide clients with LGBTQ-friendly and affirming referrals to community-based services, aimed at assisting individuals affected by crime, violence and trauma
Assess clients and provide necessary intervention in crisis situations (safety plans, hospitalization, referrals, etc.)
Keep current and accurate records of all clinical interactions in our clinical database system
Collaborate with DC Center staff to provide community-based education and outreach opportunities in line with OVSJG grant requirements
Write quarterly reports and manage grant deliverables for the OVSJG grant throughout the fiscal year
Deliver trauma-informed, culturally competent assessment and treatment techniques to all survivors seeking support services, and serve as a resource for all individuals seeking support through The DC Center
Work in partnership with The DC Anti-Violence Project members to further the mission, vision, and values of DC AVP
Work well with a diverse staff to facilitate an open, supportive and warm environment for all individuals who visit The DC Center

Please send qualified resumes to justin@thedccenter.org before Monday, August 19th. Salary Range is expected to fall within $52,500 – $55,00.

Program Coordinator for Rainbow Youth Alliance, Rockville, MD

July 25, 2019 by Alexis A

Rainbow Youth Alliance (RYA), a program of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville, is hiring a licensed clinical program coordinator (social work, counseling). RYA offers community support for LGBTQIA youth and their allies. RYA envisions a future in which LGBTQIA teens have access to safe, nurturing environments where they are respected, listened to, and given information and skills. Their mission is to provide safe places for LGBTQIA teens to ask questions, find mutual support, and learn information pertinent to their lives.

The position is part-time (approximately 5-hrs a week) and includes the clinical direction and facilitation of biweekly support groups as wells as coordinating the RYA volunteers. Applicants must hold a current clinical license in Maryland (LGs okay). For more information, see the job announcement below or go to the RYA Website.

About Rainbow Youth Alliance
Rainbow Youth Alliance (RYA), a program of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville (UUCR), provides community support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and questioning teens and their allies – known to us as rainbow teens. RYA envisions a future in which rainbow teens have access to safe, nurturing environments where they are respected, listened to, and given information and skills. Our mission is to provide safe places for rainbow teens to ask questions, find mutual support, and learn information pertinent to their lives.

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator provides clinical direction and support to RYA programming. They facilitate twice-monthly support groups, recruits and manages volunteer facilitators, and plans/oversees social events geared at increasing LGBTQ youth connection and community. The Program Coordinator reports directly to the supervisor designated by (and based at) UUCR. UUCR provides meeting space, other in-kind resources, and leadership for RYA. UUCR does not provide office space, computer support, or secretarial support for RYA.

The Program Coordinator is expected to spend approximately 5 hours/week as an independent contractor. The hourly wage will be determined based on the individual’s training, experience, and expertise. Payment will be provided monthly upon submission of an approved invoice. No benefits or insurance of any kind is included for this position. For licensed mental health applicants, they are expected to carry and show proof of their own malpractice insurance.

Primary Essential Duties

Oversee clinical aspects of RYA programming, including support groups, social events, and other areas as need arises
Facilitate twice-monthly support groups (1st and 3rd Sundays, 3:45 – 6 PM) for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth and their allies ages 13-18
Plan and oversee youth social events and activities outside of RYA support meetings
Recruit and manage volunteer adult facilitators for RYA programming, including support groups and social functions
Develop and conduct volunteer training on topics such as trauma-informed practices, group facilitation skills, crisis response, mandated reporting, confidentiality, LGBTQ youth
Manage RYA Program Coordinator email and phone account, including responding to all inquiries within 2 business days
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all support groups and socials, including youth sign-in sheets
Attend bi-monthly RYA Advisory Council and provides Program Coordinator report to include clinical updates and upcoming events
Work with RYA Advisory Council to identify areas for performance improvement and professional development
Attend external training, workshops, and conferences for professional development and keeps abreast of changes and innovations in the field
Other duties as assigned

The above job description is designed to indicate a general sense of the duties and expectations of this position. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required. As the nature of our business demands change, so too, may the duties and responsibilities of this position. You may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Education and Experience Required

Requires Masters-level education in Social Work, Counseling, or other related mental health field
Knowledge of and experience with adolescents, including adolescent development, trauma-informed care, and group support
Knowledge of and experience with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth
Clinical licensure in Maryland, or license-eligible preferred

To apply, please send the following items to telliott@rainbowyouthalliancemd.org:

CV/resume
Cover letter highlighting relevant experiences and education
3 professional references

UUCR-Rainbow Youth Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. UUCR-RYA does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Opportunity: Legislative Aide

June 17, 2019 by Alexis A

The Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus seeks a hardworking, initiative-taking, and detail-oriented Legislative Aide in the D.C. office. The ideal candidate will work both collaboratively and individually, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, have the ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, and have an excellent understanding of Hill operations and LGBT policy. The candidate will possess a can-do attitude and be a self-starter. This is not an entry-level position. Legislative and policy experience required.

The LGBT Equality Caucus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Women, minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist the Executive Director and Co-Chairs of the LGBT Equality Caucus with developing and supporting the Caucus’s legislative agenda and membership.
Manage substantive policy portfolio, track LGBT legislative priorities, and conduct policy research and analysis.
Collaborate, develop relationships, and regularly meet with external advocates and stakeholders to build support for Caucus priorities and increase Caucus influence.
Draft communications products including social media posts and press releases. Provide Caucus Member offices with communications materials and resources including social media templates, graphics, and talking points.
Regularly meet and communicate with Caucus Member offices to develop ideas for new legislation, develop buy-in on Caucus priorities, consult on legislative text, and update them on LGBT happenings.
Help coordinate, plan, and execute Caucus events including briefings, press conferences, receptions, panels, Member meetings, and roundtables.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is June 21. Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to equality.caucushire@mail.house.gov. Please put LEGISLATIVE AIDE APPLICATION in the subject line. Phone calls and drop-ins not accepted.

Job Opportunity: Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager position

March 26, 2019 by Jules Pasdelou

The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences seeks a highly motivated Program Manager with specific responsibilities for managing the school’s pipeline programs.

“The Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion provides strategic assistance to leadership to create, develop and sustain innovative programs that work to advance the SMHS goal of creating a welcoming, diverse and inclusive environment. The Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager is directly responsible for the development, management and execution of student and resident pipeline programs for those underrepresented in medicine.”

Here is the link to the job overview, the job details and the documents needed to apply.