Youth Services Program Coordinator - African American Success Plan Share:

Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center
Compensation
Employment Type
Portland, OR 97217
$43,000.00 - $45,000.00 Annually
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:
As the African American/Black Student Success Program Coordinator, you will manage a case load of 90 -At Hope- African American/Black youth at Rosemary Anderson High School (RAHS). You will work with students to connect them with POIC + RAHS programs including after-school activities, tutoring, employment and training services, parenting education services, and mentoring as well as juvenile justice/intervention services.

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 individual students monthly, conduct quarterly individual success plan updates, and monitor student enrollment, attendance and credit attainment
- Case Management: support a caseload of approximately 90 students
- Data Management: adhere to documentation requirements, including accurate data entry into student files, ISP-s, weekly/monthly reports, and case notes; 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, and serve as liaison between assigned families and the Department

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
- Strong cultural competency
- Must have a valid driver-s license, access to a personal vehicle and the ability to meet our insurability requirements

Experience/Education Requirements:
- Bachelor-s degree or equivalent
- Three years case management experience
- Experience providing outreach, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution skills with youth and families
- Experience conducting home visits

*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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