Employment

Open Positions

MDC offers a range of job opportunities for individuals who share our commitment to excellence. Please do not contact Board Members or Staff directly about job postings or your resume – they will be unable to respond to any inquiries.

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How to Apply

You can apply online instantly for any position. Under the listed position, click on the apply now link. The online application requires that you use the latest version of your internet browser.

You can also download an MDC Job Application in PDF format:
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Return your completed application to our downtown Tacoma office.

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MDC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, creed, age, marital status, disabled veteran status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, or disability, which includes persons known to have the HIV/AIDS virus.

Notice

For any of these open positions, the incumbent must successfully pass a criminal history background check which may include fingerprinting.

Open Positions

Chemical Dependency Aide On-call

Assists Nurse with admissions and discharge of patients. Monitors patient action and behaviors. Take vital signs and transports patients, as required. Performs general housekeeping duties.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year experience in mental health or in medical healthcare field or, one (1) year of education or training in alcohol and drug treatment or, one (1) year experience in a substance abuse inpatient treatment facility or, one (1) year combination of experience and training which demonstrates ability to successfully perform job duties. The incumbent must provide and maintain on file a current First Aid Card, a CPR Card, and a Food and Beverage Handlers card. The incumbent must successfully pass a criminal history background check.

Program

Detox and Sobering Units

Pay

$12.23 per hour at 19/B.

Hours

Irregular, On-call work hours, at 19 or less work hours per week.

Open

8:00 AM, Monday, May 24, 2010

Close

Upon notice

Open to

Current and for recall MDC Employees, MDC Volunteers with 520 or more documented hours, and the General Public.

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LPN On-Call

To provide basic nursing care to persons withdrawing alcohol and or other drugs. To provide medical assessment of patient status and implementation of doctor's orders, as shift lead staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Current active Washington State Nursing license and experience in chemical dependency, mental health , medical surgical procedures, or other areas of nursing relevant to this position. The incumbent must pass a criminal history background check. Must have current TB test or x-ray at time of hire.

Program

Detox

Pay

30/E 2010 is $22.12 hr

Hours

on-call irregular, intermittent

Open

June 21, 2010

Close

Upon notice

Open to

Current and for recall MDC Employees, MDC Volunteers with 520 or more documented hours, and the General Public.

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Vice President Finance & Administration

The mission of Metropolitan Development Council is to develop innovative programs that promote self sufficiency and remove individuals from poverty.

Minimum Qualifications

Program

Administration

Pay

DOE

Hours

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, or as required, with a 39

Open

8/2/10

Close

8/13/10

Open to

Current and for recall MDC Employees, MDC Volunteers with 520 or more documented hours, and the General Public.

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Management Aide 4 / Clerical

Compose standard replies to correspondence. Arrange and schedule appointments. Sets up and maintains files. Reviews service delivery files for completeness. Acts as custodian of program’s documents and participant files. Maintains confidentially. Operates a multiple line telephone system to receive incoming calls. Provides information and directs calls. Takes messages from program participants, private and public agencies, and from the general public for staff. Types and proof reads reports. Prepares memorandums outlining and explaining administrative program procedures. Design and provides forms and other selected correspondence. May assist with program publicity. Utilizes standard office machines such as computer, various computer software programs, copier, fax machines, and calculator. May collect fees or schedules payments from participants. May post, and forward authorized documentation for the typing of checks for participants. Maintains records of receipts and expenditures. Prepares reports for MDC, funding sources, and regulatory bodies, as required. Reviews correspondence, prepares responses independently, drafts letters, memos and other materials as required. May supervise daily activities of other clerical and auxiliary staff. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A certificate of completion of computer course work from an accredited academic and/or Vocational Technical Institution and a minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible clerical experience OR Equivalent combination of experience and/or training which demonstrates knowledge and ability to successfully perform in this job. The incumbent must successfully pass a criminal history background check. An MDC application is required in order to be considered for this position.

Program

Community Development & Housing

Pay

11.04

Hours

Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:30

Open

August 2 2010

Close

August 6, 2010 at 2:30

Open to

General Public

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