David Gafron Savage's Posts - GNH Community2024-03-28T18:33:38ZDavid Gafron Savagehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/dgshttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2793398214?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=3s1f23s64600f&xn_auth=noJob Opening: Court Coordinator/Mediator at Community Mediationtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2011-06-03:3365802:BlogPost:183082011-06-03T15:27:02.000ZDavid Gafron Savagehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/dgs
<p><span class="font-size-3"><strong>Position Available: Court Coordinator/Mediator</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>Position Summary</strong>: The Court Coordinator coordinates the adult court mediation program in G.A. Court No. 23 and supervises the court juvenile court mediation program.</p>
<p><strong>Supervision received:</strong> Reports to the Associate Executive Director</p>
<p><strong>Supervision exercised:</strong> Adult and Juvenile Court Mediators</p>
<p><strong>Core…</strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><strong>Position Available: Court Coordinator/Mediator</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><strong>Position Summary</strong>: The Court Coordinator coordinates the adult court mediation program in G.A. Court No. 23 and supervises the court juvenile court mediation program.</p>
<p><strong>Supervision received:</strong> Reports to the Associate Executive Director</p>
<p><strong>Supervision exercised:</strong> Adult and Juvenile Court Mediators</p>
<p><strong>Core Duties:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Coordinates the adult court mediation program in G.A. Court No. 23, including court coverage and overall case selection, referral and management</li>
<li>Maintains regular contact with court personnel, including Judges, State’s Attorneys, Public Defenders, Victim Advocates, Bail Commissioners and others, as needed</li>
<li>Works in court on a regular basis each week, engages in on-site mediations and conciliation, and trains and supervises other court staff</li>
<li>Conducts case development for court referrals</li>
<li>Assists with outreach and public education</li>
<li>Prepares agenda for and facilitates monthly court team meetings<ul>
<li>Prepares monthly adult mediation program reports for CSSD</li>
<li>Oversees adult court record keeping and mediation case data entry</li>
<li>Provides technical assistance to other court mediation programs</li>
<li>Communicates with supervisors, peers, or subordinates by providing information by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person which includes conducting or attending staff meetings, consulting with managerial or supervisory personnel or dictating correspondence</li>
<li>Works to establish positive working relationships with co-workers</li>
<li>Communicates clearly and respectfully with colleagues in identifying and resolving conflicts while using the mediation model<ul>
<li>Works to establish positive working relationships with coworkers</li>
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<li>Other duties as required by the Executive Director and/or Associate Executive Director</li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:</strong></p>
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<li>Knowledge and a high level of experience in practicing mediation and facilitation</li>
<li>Skill in reading comprehension to understand work related documents</li>
<li>Effective communication skills both written and oral</li>
<li>Skill in active listening and able to understand different perspectives</li>
<li>Skill in establishing and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships using interpersonal skills</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Education and Experience:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience</li>
<li>Received a minimum of 32 hours of mediation training and have at least one year of experience in mediation, highly desirable.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Please send resume and letter of interest to:</strong> Kathleen Benoit, Office Manager, Community Mediation, Inc.,</p>
<p>32 Elm Street New Haven CT 06510 <strong>or e-mail same to <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="mailto:kathy@cmediation.org">kathy@cmediation.org</a></span></strong></p>
<h2><span style="color: #800000;"><strong><em>All resumes must be received by <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Friday, June 10, 2011</span></em></strong></span></h2>FREE Facilitated Dialogue for Your Group!tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2010-08-18:3365802:BlogPost:46552010-08-18T17:37:46.000ZDavid Gafron Savagehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/dgs
Community Mediation is currently in the position to offer one local community group, agency or non-profit a four session, facilitated dialogue on the topic of their choice, Free of Charge! You supply the people and the space and we will provide the facilitators and the food.<br></br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">What is a dialogue and why would I need it?</span> <br></br>A
dialogue is a facilitated group discussion created for the face-to-face exchange of personal stories, values, and…
Community Mediation is currently in the position to offer one local community group, agency or non-profit a four session, facilitated dialogue on the topic of their choice, Free of Charge! You supply the people and the space and we will provide the facilitators and the food.<br/>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">What is a dialogue and why would I need it?</span> <br/>A
dialogue is a facilitated group discussion created for the face-to-face exchange of personal stories, values, and perspectives. Because of its roots in community organizing, dialogue works very well for moving from talk to action. A typical dialogue lasts approximately 2 hours per session and moves through a process of: <br/><ul>
<li>Story-telling</li>
<li>Problem clarification</li>
<li>Identification of strategies</li>
<li>Action steps</li>
</ul>
<br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">What can be the topic?</span> <br/>You can choose the topic that best meets your needs. There are a number of areas where this process can be useful. Some examples of past dialogues we have done: <br/><ul>
<li>Youth-police relations</li>
<li>Community groups that need assistance with moving from grand ideas to concrete action steps</li>
<li>Neighborhood groups that wanted to identify ways to better their community</li>
<li>Church groups looking for consensus on issues</li>
<li>Schools looking to address teen alcohol and drug use</li>
</ul>
<br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">To apply send us the following information on the topic you would choose for a dialogue by noon on August 25, 2010</span>: <br/><ul>
<li>Tell us something about the group you are working with.</li>
<li>How big is it?</li>
<li>What are its goals?</li>
<li>How would you implement the action steps that might come out of this dialogue?</li>
<li>Who will do the follow-up?</li>
</ul>
<br/>We will choose a project based on how well it is suited for the dialogue process. The selected organization will be notified by CM Staff no later than September 1, 2010. Please send your proposal to <a href="mailto:david@cmediation.org?subject=Application%20for%20a%20Free%20Dialogue%20Series">david@cmediation.org</a>.The 2010 Honorable Robert C. Zampano for Excellence in Mediation Award Photos are up!tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2010-06-18:3365802:BlogPost:39702010-06-18T19:00:00.000ZDavid Gafron Savagehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/dgs
The photos from the this year's Honorable Robert C. Zampano for Excellence in Mediation Award are up on Community Mediation's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=9157&id=110773865627280&saved#%21/pages/Community-Mediation-of-Greater-New-Haven/110773865627280">Facebook page</a>! <br/><p style="text-align: left;"><img width="521" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2804991509?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></p>
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The photos from the this year's Honorable Robert C. Zampano for Excellence in Mediation Award are up on Community Mediation's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=9157&id=110773865627280&saved#%21/pages/Community-Mediation-of-Greater-New-Haven/110773865627280">Facebook page</a>! <br/><p style="text-align: left;"><img width="521" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2804991509?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></p>
<br/>America Speaks Community Conversation, Saturday, June 26th, 10:45 a.m - 4:30 p.m.tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2010-06-14:3365802:BlogPost:38592010-06-14T17:30:00.000ZDavid Gafron Savagehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/dgs
FYI. <br></br>****************************************************<br></br>Please be informed that there will be a Community Conversation in New Haven on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, June 26th</span>. <br></br><br></br>This is part of a national America Speaks event where people discuss their future. Our national debt is projected to grow at an unsustainable rate if our country remains on its current course. Our nation’s leaders have decided that something needs to be done, but they need to hear…
FYI. <br/>****************************************************<br/>Please be informed that there will be a Community Conversation in New Haven on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, June 26th</span>. <br/><br/>This is part of a national America Speaks event where people discuss their future. Our national debt is projected to grow at an unsustainable rate if our country remains on its current course. Our nation’s leaders have decided that something needs to be done, but they need to hear from us and they are willing to listen. The result of the meetings will be presented to President Obama and other decision-makers. <br/><br/>Join Americans across the country linked together by live video to let them know what we think. The National Town Meeting is our chance to learn about the issues, find common ground, and present our priorities to leaders in Washington. <br/><br/>You can find more information at the America Speaks website: <a href="http://usabudgetdiscussion.org/.%20">http://usabudgetdiscussion.org/</a><a href="http://usabudgetdiscussion.org/.%20">.</a> <br/><br/>The meeting in New Haven will take place on <br/><br/><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="5"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, June 26th</span></font> <br/>at the <br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">New Haven Public Library Wilson Branch</span> <br/>(303 Washington Avenue; Buses B&J and parking is available from Daggett St.) <br/></div>
<br/>The meeting will start at <span style="font-weight: bold;">10:45am</span> (the registration starts at 10:30am) and it will end around <span style="font-weight: bold;">4:30pm</span>. Lunch will be provided and there will be a small stipend. Your friends and family are also welcome. You don't need to be well prepared for discussion since there will be an information session before discussion. We are expecting to have about 40-50 people at this meeting. Please register by sending an email to: <span style="font-weight: bold;">hiroko.ide@yale.edu</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">June 21</span>. Questions are also welcome.<br/>*******************************************************Recruiters for America Speaks Event $8/htag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2010-06-07:3365802:BlogPost:37172010-06-07T13:30:00.000ZDavid Gafron Savagehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/dgs
Four to five callers are wanted to recruit participants for America Speaks event<br/>on June 26th (<a href="http://usabudgetdiscussion.org/" target="_blank">http://usabudgetdiscussion.org/</a>). The callers will be asked to<br/>make <span style="font-weight: bold;">phone calls between June 9 and June 21</span>. There will be compensation (about<br/>$8/hour).<br/> <br/>Please contact Hiroko (<span style="font-weight: bold;">hiroko.ide@yale.edu</span>) on this and for any questions.
Four to five callers are wanted to recruit participants for America Speaks event<br/>on June 26th (<a href="http://usabudgetdiscussion.org/" target="_blank">http://usabudgetdiscussion.org/</a>). The callers will be asked to<br/>make <span style="font-weight: bold;">phone calls between June 9 and June 21</span>. There will be compensation (about<br/>$8/hour).<br/> <br/>Please contact Hiroko (<span style="font-weight: bold;">hiroko.ide@yale.edu</span>) on this and for any questions.The Boys & Girls Club of New Haven seeks an experienced and energetic full-time Program Director.tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2010-06-04:3365802:BlogPost:37022010-06-04T15:30:00.000ZDavid Gafron Savagehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/dgs
<span style="font-weight: bold;">The Boys & Girls Club of New Haven</span> seeks an experienced and energetic full-time <span style="font-weight: bold;">Program Director</span>.<br></br>
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<li>Competitive Salary and Benefit Package.</li>
<li>Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and at least 2-3 years managing staff and programs serving young people.</li>
<li>Must be passionate and committed to expanding opportunities for youth ages…</li>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">The Boys & Girls Club of New Haven</span> seeks an experienced and energetic full-time <span style="font-weight: bold;">Program Director</span>.<br/>
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<ul>
<li>Competitive Salary and Benefit Package.</li>
<li>Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and at least 2-3 years managing staff and programs serving young people.</li>
<li>Must be passionate and committed to expanding opportunities for youth ages 5-18.</li>
</ul>
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Please submit cover letter and resume to Stephanie Barnes, stephanie.barnes@bgcnewhaven.org no later than June, 18 2010.Open Source Microblogging Platformtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2010-06-01:3365802:BlogPost:36632010-06-01T13:42:32.000ZDavid Gafron Savagehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/dgs
<a href="http://status.net/">http://status.net/</a> offers Twitter-like functionality with the possibility to create your own microblogging community. I haven't tried it out, but <a href="http://identi.ca/">identi.ca</a> is based on it, so to get an idea what it looks like, head over there. <br/>
<a href="http://status.net/">http://status.net/</a> offers Twitter-like functionality with the possibility to create your own microblogging community. I haven't tried it out, but <a href="http://identi.ca/">identi.ca</a> is based on it, so to get an idea what it looks like, head over there. <br/>Photos from the Father Nash Breakfast are up!tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2010-05-26:3365802:BlogPost:36562010-05-26T19:00:00.000ZDavid Gafron Savagehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/dgs
Check them out on <a href="http://bit.ly/aM8rcW">Community Mediation's Facebook page</a>! <br/><p style="text-align: left;"><img width="521" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2804992721?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></p>
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Check them out on <a href="http://bit.ly/aM8rcW">Community Mediation's Facebook page</a>! <br/><p style="text-align: left;"><img width="521" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2804992721?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></p>
<br/>Free Online Forumstag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2010-05-25:3365802:BlogPost:36552010-05-25T15:46:08.000ZDavid Gafron Savagehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/dgs
There is a free and very streamlined option for running an online forum for free at <a href="http://www.lefora.com/">http://www.lefora.com/</a>. Set up is very easy and if you don't want to use Facebook or Google Groups for collaboration and planning, this might be an option. Forums can be completely public or completely private. <br/>
There is a free and very streamlined option for running an online forum for free at <a href="http://www.lefora.com/">http://www.lefora.com/</a>. Set up is very easy and if you don't want to use Facebook or Google Groups for collaboration and planning, this might be an option. Forums can be completely public or completely private. <br/>Event Notifications based on locationtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2010-05-12:3365802:BlogPost:35672010-05-12T19:00:00.000ZDavid Gafron Savagehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/dgs
The NHPD announced that they will start using the webservice <a href="http://www.nixle.com/">nixle</a> (<a href="http://www.nixle.com/">http://www.nixle.com/</a>) to send crime alerts. However, it seems like you can also sign up to the service as a non-profit and define a geographical area and people can sign up to that as a 'watch area' and get email events for alerts (events, meetings, etc.) in that area. <br></br><br></br>Here's a snip from the website:<br></br><br></br><div style="margin-left: 40px;">Nixle…</div>
The NHPD announced that they will start using the webservice <a href="http://www.nixle.com/">nixle</a> (<a href="http://www.nixle.com/">http://www.nixle.com/</a>) to send crime alerts. However, it seems like you can also sign up to the service as a non-profit and define a geographical area and people can sign up to that as a 'watch area' and get email events for alerts (events, meetings, etc.) in that area. <br/><br/>Here's a snip from the website:<br/><br/><div style="margin-left: 40px;">Nixle is a Community Information Service dedicated to helping you stay connected to the information that matters most to you, depending on your physical location. You stay connected to your local police<br/>
department, your children’s schools, your local community agencies and<br/>
organizations, and the important information from other locations<br/>
throughout the country that are relevant to you. Our service is built<br/>
on the most secure, reliable, and high-speed distribution platform,<br/>
ensuring that you receive trusted and immediate, geographically<br/>
relevant information. Information is immediately available over your<br/>
cell phone by text message, by email, and over the web. Your account<br/>
can be customized so you receive the information that matters most to<br/>
you. Whether it is where you live, work, or have friends or family<br/>
throughout the country, the information is immediately available to you<br/>
over your mobile phone, email and computer.<br/></div>
<br/>This might be a good way for residents to stay in updated with events that happen in their immediate neighborhood, so I thought I'd share this information.<br/><div style="margin-left: 40px;"><br/></div>Become our Friend on Facebook!tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2010-04-23:3365802:BlogPost:33542010-04-23T13:51:08.000ZDavid Gafron Savagehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/dgs
Community Mediation is now on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Mediation-of-Greater-New-Haven/110773865627280?v=app_2347471856#%21/pages/Community-Mediation-of-Greater-New-Haven/110773865627280">Facebook</a>! <br/><br/>Become our fan to stay up-to-date with our trainings and events! <br/><br/>Cheers!<br/><br/><br/>
Community Mediation is now on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Mediation-of-Greater-New-Haven/110773865627280?v=app_2347471856#%21/pages/Community-Mediation-of-Greater-New-Haven/110773865627280">Facebook</a>! <br/><br/>Become our fan to stay up-to-date with our trainings and events! <br/><br/>Cheers!<br/><br/><br/>