NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – Marylou Sudders, who serves as Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services and has led the Commonwealth through its coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic as head of the state’s Response Command Center, was announced as Southcoast Health’s 2020-21 Hero for Health at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford today.

Southcoast Health President and CEO Keith Hovan presented Sudders with the award, which was established to recognize leaders dedicated to public health causes.

“This year, more than ever, it feels special to be gathering and celebrating the principle that great health care requires not just great health systems, but strong civic and governmental leaders who truly understand the importance of safety and wellness in the communities we serve,” Hovan said during Tuesday’s ceremony.

Sudders joined Gov. Charlie Baker’s cabinet in 2015 with a background in mental health and social work. She is responsible for overseeing 12 agencies, including MassHealth, with a combined budget of $24 billion – the largest budget in all of Massachusetts state government.

“Secretary Sudders has led our Commonwealth through this pandemic with a solution-focused approach driven by boldness, determination and resolve,” Hovan said. “She was instrumental in ensuring Southcoast Health had access to the tools to properly care for our region – among them, providing PPE and testing supplies in the early stages of the pandemic, partnering with us to establish a field hospital at UMass Dartmouth and facilitating the distribution of life-saving vaccines.”
In accepting the Southcoast Hero for Health award, Sudders said that the Baker-Polito Administration has valued the collaboration of local officials and healthcare entities since the earliest days of the Commonwealth’s pandemic response – and continues to do so.

“With constantly shifting circumstances and new challenges arising throughout the pandemic, providers like Southcoast Health rose to the occasion,” Sudders said. “Today, almost 4.2 million residents are fully vaccinated; we would not be where we are today without the providers, frontline workers, nurses, clinical professionals and others across the Commonwealth who have been such strong advocates for their communities.”

About Southcoast Health
Celebrating the system’s 25th anniversary in 2021, Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable organization and the largest provider of primary and specialty care in the region, serving communities in Rhode Island and across Southeastern Massachusetts. Southcoast Health is a Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospital in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Out of the 2,743 considered hospitals in the United States, only 250 earned this recognition. In 2020 and 2021, St. Luke’s is a Newsweek and Leapfrog’s Best Maternity Hospitals. In 2019 and 2020, the Southcoast Health system also received seven awards, including Best Hospitals and Best Place to Work, in SouthCoast Media Group’s Best of the Best Awards voted on by residents and readers.

JOB POSTING: PEOPLE ACTING IN COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS, INC. Deadline to apply for all positions: 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 12, 2021

P.A.C.E is hiring in New Bedford for its Head Start Program for the following positions: Lead Teacher, Teacher, Classroom Specialist and a Family Advocate.

LEAD TEACHER

SALARY: $19.84 – $22.64 per hour, 30 – 40 hours per week, 39 – 52 weeks per year
BA degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, EEC Lead Teacher qualified for pre-school aged children and knowledgeable of EEC regulations. Driver’s license required. Must be able to pass a background check.

Primary responsibility for supervising the teacher, planning and managing the daily activities of the classroom, communicating cooperatively with parents, teaching staff, and component managers concerning program operations and services to children and families.

Must be able to physically to bend, stoop, lift, and carry items weighing up to approximately 75 lbs. Must also have the ability to climb stairs, stand and walk continuously throughout the work day. Must meet state and federal mandates pertaining to credentials and professional development.

Low cost Health Insurance, Dental, Vision Plan and no cost Life Insurance are available. Excellent compensation for vacation time, personal time, sick time and paid holidays.

P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Deadline to apply: 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 12, 2021

Must e-mail a cover letter with your mailing address, title of position, and resume/application to: hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org or mail the same information to:
P.A.C.E., Inc.
P.O. Box 5-626
New Bedford, MA 02742
Attn: Director of Human Resources
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TEACHER

SALARY: $13.66 – $14.96 per hr., 30 – 40 hrs. per week, 39 – 52 wks. per yr.
CDA credential or AA degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field, EEC Teacher qualified for pre-school aged children, and knowledgeable of EEC regulations. Driver’s license required. Must be able to pass a background check.

The Teacher will have secondary responsibility for planning and managing the daily activities of the classroom, communicate cooperatively with parents, teaching staff, and managers concerning program operations and the needs of individual children and families.

Must be physically able to bend, stoop, lift, and carry items weighing up to approximately 75 lbs. Must also have the ability to climb stairs, stand and walk continuously throughout the work day. Must meet state and federal mandates pertaining to credentials and professional development.

Low cost Health Insurance, Dental, Vision Plan, and no cost Life Insurance are available. Excellent compensation for vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.

P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Deadline to apply: 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 12, 2021
Must e-mail a cover letter with your mailing address, title of position, and resume/application to: hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org or mail the same information to:

P.A.C.E., Inc.
P.O. Box 5-626
New Bedford, MA 02742
Attn: Director of Human Resources
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CLASSROOM SPECIALIST

SALARY: $22.92 – $27.19/hr., 30 – 40 hrs. per wk., 44 – 52 wks. per yr.
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, EEC Director qualified for pre-school aged children and knowledgeable of EEC regulations. Driver’s license required. Must be able to pass a background check.

The Classroom Specialist will be responsible for supporting the education staff in implementing and utilizing the Pyramid Model. This role will assist children who are presenting challenging behaviors by coaching/modeling social emotional techniques and strategies to the education staff and children. They will supervise Floater Teachers, and Support Staff. This position will support the Children’s Services Manager with record keeping, data collection, and overall operations of the child development and education component of the Head Start Program.

Must be physically able to bend, stoop, lift, and carry items weighing up to approximately 75 lbs. Must also have the ability to climb stairs, stand and walk continuously throughout the work day. Must meet state and federal mandates pertaining to credentials and professional development.

Low cost Health Insurance, Dental, Vision Plan, and no cost Life Insurance are available. Excellent compensation for vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.

P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Deadline to apply: 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 12, 2021

Must e-mail a cover letter with your mailing address, title of position, and resume/application to: hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org or mail the same information to:

P.A.C.E., INC.
P.O. BOX 5-626
New Bedford, MA 02742
Attn: Director of Human Resources
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FAMILY ADVOCATE

SALARY: $16.79 – $20.88/hr., 20 – 30 hours per week, 39 – 52 weeks per year depending on funding and caseload assignments.
AA or BA in Social Services or related field. Experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, sensitivity to the needs of families with low-income and knowledge of community resources essential. Excellent communication, verbal and writing skills, computer skills (Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel), and the ability to speak another language (Spanish) desirable. Driver’s license and access to a vehicle for home/agency visits required. Must be able to pass a background check and meet state and federal mandates pertaining to credentials and professional development.

The Family Advocate will be responsible for recruiting and enrolling eligible children for Head Start services. He/she follows procedures for enrollment, completes forms, verifies eligibility, and enters family data in the computer. Home visits and survey forms are completed to engage families in partnerships to improve and support the condition and quality of family life, while also encouraging parents to be involved in their child’s education experience and school readiness. The Advocate participates in case management meetings to ensure that quality services are delivered to each child and family and maintains a record of referrals, supportive services, and outcomes. The Advocate will facilitate positive relationships between the Head Start Program, children, families, and community agencies and services.

Low cost Health Insurance, Dental, Vision Plan, and no cost Life Insurance are available. Excellent compensation for vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.

P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Deadline to apply: 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 12, 2021

Must e-mail a cover letter with your mailing address, title of position, and resume/application to: hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org or mail the same information to:

P.A.C.E., Inc.
P.O. Box 5-626
New Bedford, MA 02742
Attn: Director of Human Resource

Join the team at one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK in the Southcoast! Did you know that St. Anne’s Credit Union has been voted the #1 Credit Union for 4 years in a row? It’s also one of the top 10 largest credit unions in the state of MA!

St.Anne’s Credit Union offers full-time employees a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

401(k)
Health & dental insurance
Life insurance
Short & long term disability insurance
Educational assistance
Paid vacations and holidays
Personal and sick days
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free checking
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St. Anne’s Credit Union is currently looking to add Mortgage Loan Officers to our successful lending team. The Mortgage Loan Officers will service the areas of Plymouth and Rhode Island.

We offer our mortgage professionals a comprehensive product menu, expansive portfolio lending program and rapid turnaround from a great Operations team, which truly differentiates us from the competition. Click HERE to apply.

At St. Anne’s Credit Union, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health and welfare benefits, paid time-off and a 401(k) plan. We believe employees who are valued, recognized, rewarded and empowered, will achieve personal and professional growth.

The Mortgage Loan Officer reports to the Vice President – Residential Lending and is responsible for the proactive origination of residential mortgage loan transactions and accountable for the residential loan file from origination to closing, working closely with the Credit Union’s processing, underwriting and closing teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the residential mortgage loan file, in conformance with all of the Credit Union’s policies and procedures, secondary market guidelines and all regulatory requirements. The position is also responsible for promoting the Credit Union in the communities we service and cross-selling other Credit Union products and services.

If you are a Residential Mortgage Loan professional with an established track record of successes in the state of Massachusetts or Rhode Island and would like to join a Credit Union that was voted as “Best Financial Institution” in SouthCoast Media Group’s Best of the Best Awards, please contact us at 508-324-7300 or apply online to take advantage of this terrific professional opportunity.
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Controller Position:
FUNCTION: Responsible for controlling and directing the Credit Union’s accounting, budgeting and financial reporting functions. You can click HERE to start the application process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Manage accounting department to maximize efficiency and productivity, including: making routine employment decisions, reviewing performance, assigning work, providing training and coaching subordinates.
Maintain a strong internal control structure ensuring accounting policies, processes and financial reports are in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Responsible for month end close process and preparation of monthly internal Asset/Liability Committee and Board reports.
Prepare quarterly allowance for loan loss calculation and analysis and account for the Credit Union’s impaired loans and foreclosed real estate.
Manage the Credit Union’s daily liquidity position and monitor the investment portfolio, wholesale borrowings and collateral requirements.
Prepare annual budget, produce monthly budget variance reports and monitor operating results against budget.
Review quarterly NCUA call report ensuring accuracy, timely submission and conformity with regulatory guidance.
Coordinate the preparation of the quarterly Asset/Liability model by providing assumptions and information to the Credit Union’s third party Asset/Liability advisory firm.
Account and report on the Credit Union’s benefit plans, derivative positions and valuation of mortgage service right portfolio.
Prepare quarterly liquidity projection and stress test and concentration of risk reports.
Provide support to internal and external auditors for various comprehensive audits.
Provide assistance in the production of the annual audited financial statements and support for regulatory examinations.
Monitor and research new accounting developments from authoritative bodies such as the FASB and NCUA and identify any financial impact to the Credit Union.
Provide support, perform certain duties and act as backup to the CFO in his/her absence.

Click HERE to apply.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disabled/VET

DARTMOUTH, Mass. – The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) has announced that Southcoast Health Primary Care Provider and Medical Director of Addiction Services,Holly Alexandre, MD, is the Bristol South District’s Community Clinician of the Year.

The Community Clinician of the Year award was established to recognize a practitioner from each district medical society who has made significant contributions to patients and the community. Dr. Alexandre is board certified in Family Medicine as well as in Addiction Medicine by the American Board of Preventative Medicine.

“It is really a special honor to receive this award because, for me, it means the MMS is acknowledging and recognizing the importance of treating addiction disorders in medicine,” Alexandre said. “I am very grateful to work with a dedicated team every day to help patients with substance use disorders get better.”

Southcoast Health President and CEO Keith Hovan congratulated Alexandre for her achievement.
“Dr. Alexandre is beloved by her patients as a Primary Care Provider and highly respected across the region,” Hovan said. “We are proud that she is a part of Southcoast Physicians Group and delighted that she has earned this recognition from a prestigious organization like the MMS.”

Dr. Jay Lawrence, Southcoast Health Physician-in-Chief for Primary Care, agreed.
“Dr. Alexandre’s recognition by her peers as Massachusetts Medical Society’s Clinician of the Year is a tremendous testament to her dedication and talent in family medicine,” Lawrence said. “Thank you, Dr. Alexandre, for your example, and for shining a light on the exceptional, person-centered care delivered by Southcoast primary care providers.”

Alexandre said the COVID-19 pandemic has compounded already pressing public health challenges.
“It has affected all patients and providers, but it has been especially difficult for patients with substance use disorders, as economic instability and social isolation have had a negative effect on recovery efforts,” she said. “We have an opioid epidemic that has worsened in this past year, and increasing numbers of patients are drinking alcohol at unsafe levels. Our continuing efforts to address these issues are more important than ever.”

To learn more about primary care services at Southcoast Health, please visit www.southcoast.org/services/primary-care/.

About Southcoast Health
Celebrating the system’s 25th anniversary in 2021, Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable organization and the largest provider of primary and specialty care in the region, serving communities in Rhode Island and across Southeastern Massachusetts. Southcoast Health is a Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospital in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Out of the 2,743 considered hospitals in the United States, only 250 earned this recognition. In 2020 and 2021, St. Luke’s is a Newsweek and Leapfrog’s Best Maternity Hospitals. In 2019 and 2020, the Southcoast Health system also received seven awards, including Best Hospitals and Best Place to Work, in SouthCoast Media Group’s Best of the Best Awards voted on by residents and readers.

For Immediate Release,

High Point Treatment Center’s Outpatient Clinic will hold it’s 3rd Consumer Advisory Work Group on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 from 12 pm – 1 pm at Groundwork, 1213 Purchase Street in New Bedford. Come join the discussion surrounding the mental health and recovery services of your community. This event is open to all members of the Greater New Bedford area. Lunch will be included. Registration required at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RGH2CRW. Please email tpacheco@hptc.org for more information.

Let your voices be heard and weigh in on this important topic. All are welcome, but please register in advance if you want to attend. RSVP on the Facebook event page if you want a reminder: https://www.facebook.com/events/334733538032263
https://www.hptc.org/

About High Point:

High Point Treatment Center was incorporated as a nonprofit corporation in July 1996 with the purpose of purchasing the assets of High Point, a privately owned substance abuse treated facility in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In August 1997, High Point Treatment Center was successful in purchasing the Plymouth facility and began operating a substance abuse detox and rehabilitation program, as well as a small Outpatient clinic in New Bedford.

In 2002, High Point Treatment Center created a parent organization called the Southeast Regional Network, which then affiliated with NeBCOA, the oldest substance abuse agency (incorporated in 1971) in New Bedford. It provides short and long-term residential services in New Bedford.

Community Connections Inc. is hiring for drivers and direct care staff to work with assist people with disabilities. On Thursday June 17th they will be having a job fair at 10 David Drown Blvd in Fairhaven from 4pm to 6pm. First 10 applicants interviewed get a Dunkin’ gift card! Be sure to wear a mask to your interview.

If you cannot attend but what to apply right now, its easy: communityconnectionsinc.org/careers

FALL RIVER, NEW BEDFORD and WAREHAM, Mass. – On June 9, 1996, Charlton Memorial, St. Luke’s and Tobey hospitals joined to form Southcoast Health.

Twenty-five years later, the not-for-profit community health system spans 900 square miles, from Aquidneck Island to Cape Cod, caring for hundreds of thousands of people at its three hospitals, multiple surgical centers, seven urgent cares and dozens of practices.

In the decades since its founding, Southcoast has made the following services, among others, available to residents of southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island:

Southcoast Cardiovascular Care Center at Charlton Memorial
St. Luke’s Emergency Department, Rapid Assessment Zone and Pediatric Rooms
St. Luke’s ICU
Southcoast Weight Loss Center
Southcoast Cares and Mobile Wellness Van to address health inequities and barriers to access
Southcoast Cancer Centers in Fairhaven and Fall River
Southcoast Brain and Spine Center
Two Southcoast Breast Centers for Women’s Health
Seven Southcoast Urgent Care Centers
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)
Three-time Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals (2019-2021) for Southcoast Hospitals Group
A new Tobey Emergency Department (due to open in early 2022)
COVID-19 response and vaccination efforts

“I continue to marvel at the deep investment Southcoast has made in our community, and am profoundly grateful for the trust our community has invested right back in us. This connection is unique, enduring and intrinsic to our mission,” Southcoast Health President & CEO Keith Hovan told the system’s 7,500 employees in a letter sent to them this week.

“You earned that trust. You, our nurses. You, our physicians and providers. You, our clinical staff and support services. You, our dedicated administrative professionals. You, and all who preceded you in service to Southcoast Health and the South Coast region. Because of you, and because of our supporters, partners and patients, Southcoast is leading the way in defining 21st-century community health.”

Southcoast Health will continue commemorating its 25th Anniversary throughout 2021, with a series of events and festivities planned. For more information, please visit https://www.southcoast.org/25thanniversary/.

About Southcoast Health
Celebrating the system’s 25th anniversary in 2021, Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable organization and the largest provider of primary and specialty care in the region, serving communities in Rhode Island and across Southeastern Massachusetts. Southcoast Health is a Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospital in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Out of the 2,743 considered hospitals in the United States, only 250 earned this recognition. In 2020 and 2021, St. Luke’s is a Newsweek and Leapfrog’s Best Maternity Hospitals. In 2019 and 2020, the Southcoast Health system also received seven awards, including Best Hospitals and Best Place to Work, in Southcoast Media Group’s Best of the Best Awards voted on by residents and readers.

Issued: 5:59 PM Jun. 8, 2021 – National Weather Service

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southern Suffolk County in eastern Massachusetts…
Central Norfolk County in eastern Massachusetts…
Northwestern Plymouth County in southeastern Massachusetts…
North central Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts…

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 558 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Walpole, or
near Norwood, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated. This storm has a history of producing
tree and power line damage.

IMPACT…Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Minor hail
damage to vehicles is possible.

* Locations impacted include…
Boston, Brockton, Quincy, Weymouth, Braintree, Randolph, Norwood,
Milton, Stoughton, Dedham, Walpole, Easton, Hingham, Canton,
Scituate, Pembroke, Sharon, Rockland, Foxborough and Abington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature’s leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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New Bedford, Massachusetts–COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for this weekend in New Bedford.

No appointment is needed at the walk-up clinics. All New Bedford residents receiving their first dose will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card. Pfizer vaccines will be given at the Seabra and Buttonwood Park locations. JNJ Vaccine will be given at the Southcoast / Madeira field location.

-Seabra Foods, 41 Rockdale Avenue –Saturday,June 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., operated by CIC Health with the New Bedford Health Department.
The first 20 New Bedford residents getting their first dose will receive a $50 Seabra gift card.

-Madeira Field, 88 Tinkham Street –Saturday,June 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,operated by Southcoast Health.

-Buttonwood Park (near Lawler Branch Library) –Sunday, June 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,operated by CIC Health with the New Bedford Health Department.The New Bedford Health Department’s site at Andrea McCoy Recreation Center will be open on Monday, June 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for walk-in vaccination