Youth Services Program Coordinator - Young Parent Share:
Compensation
Employment Type
$43,000.00 - $45,000.00 Annually
Full-Time
Description
*IMPORTANT: To be
considered for this position, please follow the Application Instructions at the
end of this job posting*
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:
As the Young Parent Program
Coordinator, you will ensure program objectives and deliverables are met
according to contract and grant agreements. Your core responsibilities as the
Young Parent Program Coordinator will include providing home visits, family
support services, parenting skills and child development education to young
parents (18 to 25) living in or near the poverty threshold in Portland Oregon.
What
We Offer:
POIC
+ RAHS offers a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where
everyone has the opportunity to grow. Additionally, 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
-
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 to jobs@portlandoic.org with 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.
Responsibilities
- Client Engagement: meet with Young Parent Participants regularly, facilitate Young Parent Groups, and coordinate and track family engagement
- Case Management and Data Management: adhere to documentation requirements including accurate data entry into student files, ISP-s, weekly/monthly reports, and case notes; collect, analyze and report on outcomes; monitor grant requirements
- Team Collaboration: weigh in on strategic plans for the Department that relate to the future of youth and parent/family involvement programming and community engagement, attend regular staff meetings and support Department events
Qualifications
Personal Requirements:
- Ability to assess risk factors, protective factors, personal and evaluation needs to develop appropriate individual interventions or case plans
- Ability to build effective, trusting relationships with young people and parents
- Ability to identify and appropriately engage adolescents with mental health, drug and alcohol issues
- Knowledge of community resources and referral/follow-up processes
- Strong writing skills
- Driver-s license, access to a personal vehicle and ability to meet our insurability requirements
Experience/Education Requirements:
- Bachelor-s degree required or equivalent
- 2-3 years related experience in case management and/or program management
- Experience working with young adults and families
- Experience recruiting and maintaining program participants
- Experience working with communities of color, and particular African American women
*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 to jobs@portlandoic.org with 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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