Are you a male dancer? Then this week’s Gay Jobs Watch is for you! Also, there’s an opening for a caregiver, a drug counselor, a youth leader working with LGBT folks in the Hmong community, and a Tickles server.

Immediate HHA Needed (Minneapolis)

Established Class A homecare agency is now hiring experienced HHAs to join our team! Our client in Minneapolis needs a caregiver to start immediately.
Requirements:
– Male
– GLBT Friendly
– Minimum one year experience
– Pass skills test and evaluation
– Valid driver’s license, reliable car and insurance
– Clear background study

If you meet all of the above requirements please call Michele at 612-590-7750 to discuss the position further. You may also reply to this ad with your resume, or send resume via fax to 763-559-2484. Please mention that you are interested in the Minneapolis position.

Here’s the Craigslist ad.

SERVERS (TICKLES BAR DT MPLS)

TICKLES BAR IS LOOKING FOR SERVERS WITH HIGH ENERGY, EXPERIENCE IS A MUST.
MOSTLY WEEKEND NIGHTS, SOME BRUNCH HOURS. APPLY WITH-IN OR SEND RESUME.

Here’s the full Craigslist ad.

Chemical Dependency Counselors (Full Time, Benefits Eligible)

PRIDE Institute, the nation’s first and leading provider of chemical dependency and mental health treatment services to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, is seeking an experienced chemical dependency counselor/mental health practitioner to become a part of our team. We operate Rule 31 residential and intensive outpatient programs in Eden Prairie and Minneapolis. We are expanding our integrated treatment services for persons with sexual compulsivity, chemical dependency and co-occurring disorders.

Successful candidates will possess the following required qualifications:

• LADC (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or be eligible to provide chemical dependency treatment services under Minnesota 9530.6450, subpart 5; AND
• LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) or LGSW (Licensed Graduate Social Worker) or other Mental Health Practitioner
• Have experience treating clients with co-occurring disorders;

Additional preferred qualifications include:

• Two or more years experience as a chemical dependency counselor
• Program development experience
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations
• Demonstrated practice and interest in treating sexually compulsive behavior

We offer our employees opportunities for professional development and growth, competitive compensation and benefits, and a casual professional work environment.

Interested candidates may reply to this posting with a resume, cover letter and salary requirements

Here’s the Craigslist ad.

Male Dancers (Downtown Mpls)

Now accepting applications for male entertainers/dancers
main clientelle is gay males
Looking for Wednesday and Saturday availablity
Please contact with any questions, and to ser up an audition

Here’s the Craigslist ad.

YOUTH LEADER – Shades of Yellow

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Committed to making the Youth Empowerment Project a successful project within SOY by making sure the goals are being met, and participants are actively involved.
• Outreach to Hmong LGBTQ and ally youth on the importance of participating in YEP.
• Attend conferences, trainings, and convening to familiarize and be updated on current trends on LGBTQ youth empowerment and organizing.
• Organize campaigns, events, and mini-projects within YEP with the mentorship of Program Coordinator.
• Make sure to establish retention programs to sustain not only the project but participants involved.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide personal counseling advices to LGBTQ individuals
• Creating and implementing projects from start to finish.

Administrative duties
• Organize paperwork
• Assist the Executive Director and Programs Coordinator as needed

Other duties as it directly or indirectly relates to this position not described above.
• Must have strong experiences in working with Hmong youth and/or LGBT youth between the ages of 16-24.
• Although it is not required that candidates have advocacy and social justice experience, he/she must be willing to learn and grasp the concept of advocacy work within three months of hiring process.
• Must have knowledge of working as a leader in the capacity of school organizations, churches, and/or the community.
• Knowledge of GLBTQQI issues and advocacy
• Ability to meet new people and maintain these relationships
• Positive and optimistic attitudes are essential to be successful in this position
• Public-speaking skills
• Ability to work with nonprofit organizations and community based leaders
• Networking and collaboration skills
Submit to Chong Moua
• Current resume
• Cover letter describing your qualifications and why you are interested in this position
• List of 3 references including contact information (email preferred)

Here’s the application instructions: (DOC)