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Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center
Compensation
Benefits
Employment Type
Portland, OR 97216
$45,000.00 - $61,000.00 Annually
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Savings
Full-Time

Description

About Us:

Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center + Rosemary Anderson High School (POIC + RAHS) is a minority-led nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing the highest quality services in education, mentoring, family outreach, employment training and placement.


Established in 1968, POIC + RAHS has been a beacon for communities of color for over 50 years. Today, POIC + RAHS provides education and direct services to over 700 students and work trainees annually, 80% of whom are Black or Latinx.


- We believe all people have value.

- We believe all people can grow.

- We believe all people can contribute and build thriving communities.


Visit our website at www.portlandoic.org

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for providing educational guidance and assistance for students. This role works closely with students, Principals and teaching staff, and provides case management referrals and further resource assistance for students in order to help them recognize and achieve their educational goals by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties:

1. Works with School Principals and provides key leadership and support to all school staff, students, and families.

2. Meets with students who need support and assistance in managing their academic program, school, and home life.

3. Tracks and reports educational data outcomes to administration as needed.



Responsibilities

Job Duties:

  • Serves as point of contact for tutors and partners working with POIC/RAHS students
  •  Leads and assist in Learning Center programming
  • Tracks student progress toward academic goals
  • Weekly check-ins with students on case load
  • Connects students to scholarship opportunities and helps with the application process
  • Works collaboratively with Academic Advisor and other school team members
  • Connect students to FAFSA support and events
  • Produce a weekly/monthly calendar of events and deadlines targeted to support students
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent significant professional experience and three to five years experience in educational settings. Familiarity with trauma-informed practice and strength-based approaches to working with clients is preferred. Master's Degree in School Counseling preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations:

This position does not require any certificates, licenses, or registrations.

What We Offer:

POIC + RAHS offers a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Our compensation and benefits package represent our commitment to employee health and financial wellness.

- Generous vacation/PTO policy

- Employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

- Employer paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance

- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option

- 403(b) Retirement Plan option

- Twelve paid Holidays per year

- Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit:

1.Personal Statement that includes:

a.Why you are interested in working for POIC + RAHS

b.How your skills and experience relate to this position

c.What you can contribute to our organization and the youth we serve

2.Resume

Please send your Personal Statement and Resume tojobs@portlandoic.orgwith the job title in the subject line.Applicants who do not submit a Personal Statement that includes the requested information may be disqualified from consideration for the position.

POIC + RAHS is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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