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Thursday, September 7, 2017

Help Me Grow Networking Breakfast


bringing childhood to life
Help Me Grow Utah Presents
September 2017 Networking Breakfast

You're invited to join us...



will be hosting our upcoming Salt Lake County Networking Breakfast.
When: Thursday, September 21st
Time: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
LocationExodus Healthcare
2nd floor Imaging Lab
3665 South 8400 West,
Magna, Utah 84044
Help Me Grow Utah presents:
A research-informed approach to increase family strengths, enhance child development and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect.  The framework is based on engaging families, programs and communities in building five protective factors:

Parental Resilience
Social Connections
Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
Concrete Support in Times of Need
Social and Emotional Competence of Children

Join us as trainer Tami Hansen gives us a preview of the framework and how we can implement it into our daily work.


A light breakfast will be served. Click here to view the agenda.
Please bring any outreach materials to share at our community table to help spread information about your programs

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Utah Society of Public Health Educators (USOPHE) Conference will be held September 28, 2017

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AmeriCorps Most Vulnerable Populations Salt Lake County Program seeking applicants

The AmeriCorps Most Vulnerable Populations Salt Lake County program is seeking applicants.

There are 12 full time openings to filledby September 23, 2017.  To apply is simple for anyone interested, send an email with their resume attached (crdAmeriCorps@slco.org) or go to www.slco.org/homeless-services/americorps-program.

This is a opportunity for any individual seeking an opportunity to receive an education award of $5,815 and serve in a very rewarding short term of service of 1 year.

Contact Ja Nea Raines
AmeriCorps MVP SLCo, Program Manager
Salt Lake County Housing & Community Development
Department of Regional Transportation, Housing and Economic Development

Salt Lake County
2001 South State Street, Suite S2-100
PO Box 144575
Salt Lake City, UT  84114
Office 385.468.4877
Fax 385.468.4881  TTY – 711

Friday, September 1, 2017

Salt Lake County Real Estate Manager

All job postings close at 12:01 a.m. MST on the closing date of the job announcement. For example, if the closing date is January 10th, then the last day you can apply is up to midnight on January 9th.

Requisition Number:  17-5533
Job Title: Real Estate Manager
Salary: $67,840-$101,760 commensurate with experience
Salary Grade: 17
Opening Date:  08/18/2017
Closing Date:  09/05/2017
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Hours:  40
Department:  Administrative Services
Division:  Facilities Services-6300000000
Work Location:  Salt Lake County Government Center - 2001 South State Street

May travel to locations throughout the county.

Must be able to attend meetings, drive a car, and do office related duties.

This position has been exempted from Utah State real estate licensing requirements, so no state license is necessary in order to fill this position.

JOB SUMMARY 

Manages and directs the appraisal, acquisition, sale, lease, and management of real property for Salt Lake County.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related field, plus five (5) years of related real estate experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

•  Manages and directs real property acquisition for Salt Lake County, including purchase, trade, lease, and rental.
•  Manages and directs the sale of surplus County real property.
•  Acts in the capacity of Salt Lake County's water resources manager to coordinate the purchase, sale, and trade of water shares and water well rights.
•  Develops and implements policies and procedures relating to all aspects of County real property operations.
•  Coordinates with various County departments and elected officials to plan and prioritize property acquisitions.
•  Acts as a professional consultant to County agencies and elected officials on issues related to real property.
•  Coordinates with State, Federal, and Municipal agencies on real estate related matters.
•  Oversees the management, coordination, and schedules of the appraisal of real property to be purchased or sold by the County.
•  Negotiates with property owners for the acquisition of land, buildings, easements, and licenses necessary for the construction of roads, parks, county facilities, and open space projects.
•  Initiates eminent domain proceedings in behalf of the County, including the preparation of requests for condemnation.
•  Arranges and coordinates the relocation of property owners who are displaced by various County construction projects.
•  Supervises staff, which includes hiring, orienting, training, assigning and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisals, and discipline.
•  Presents projects and procedures to governmental bodies such a the County Council, Mayor's Office in public meetings.
•  Responds to inquiries from the public.
•  Manages the Real Estate Section office, filing system, and work schedule.

Apply here.

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Thursday, August 31, 2017

Single Mothers Seminar

Fall Single Mothers Seminar
September 28
Employer Open House, Resource Fair & Guest Speaker

Fall is fast approaching and we are excited to let you know that our next People Helping People Fall Single Mothers Seminar will be on September 28 at the Granite Education Center located at 2500 S State Street, SLC.  Parking is on the north side of the building.   
 
And best of all, it’s FREE!
 
The event will showcase over 30 of our community’s best employers at our very popular Employer Open House,
will spotlight valuable community partners at our Resource Fair and will feature
guest speaker
Kim Fischer
Award Winning Journalist & Anchor ABC 4 Utah
Being a Women is Complicated

  
This is a must attend event!!!  Bring friends, neighbors, church members and co-workers.  Details are below and in the attached save the date flyer. 
  
Please help us spread the word.  Simply  forward this email and/or print,  post and distribute the Save the Date flyer, as appropriate.  Share this event with neighbors, friends, co-workers, church members or anyone you know who could benefit from attending this event and learning about our Employment Program.  If you can help us distribute flyers, please call us at801.583.5300 or email us at events@phputah.org and we will drop some by your office.
Everyone is Welcome!
While this event caters to single mothers, all low-income women are welcome.  Men, you are welcome to attend as well. 
 
Bring a Friend, Meet Employers, Sign up for ServicesWin a Prize!
 
FREE Gift when you register online at http://bit.ly/2017FallSMSReg or call 801.583.5300.