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POIC & RAHS

Program Coordinator (SOAR)

POIC & RAHS, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


About Us:POIC 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 has been a beacon for communities of color for over 50 years. Today, POIC 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.Job Summary:This position is responsible for working in partnership with POIC and Rosemary Anderson High Schools community-based programs to address barriers youth and young adults face to employment and educational attainment by performing the following duties.Essential Duties:Builds professional relations with participants and supports them in addressing barriers to employment and educational achievement. Engages participants in an in-depth goal setting and monitoring process.Develops monthly and annual goals and strategies, monitor progress, and reports on outcomes.Coordinates functions of the program including budget, contracts, and participant needs.Job Duties:Meets regularly with participants to implement individualized plans to achieve short and long-term goals.Tracks the activity of participants according to program and grant needs.Serves as professional mentor, coach, and advocate for both participants and program staff.Empowers participants to inform program design and model to ensure youth voice in services.Collaborates with WorkSource Portland Metro to engage participants in services and provide participants with access to workforce development resources.Ensures documentation of all participant interactions, progress, participation, and data in workforce development specific database system daily.Maintains detailed, organized, and updated files (paper and digital), in compliance with local and federal government contractors.Prepares for quarterly program and file audits.Develops unique intervention strategies to engage and inspire youth and families.Works collaboratively in a multicultural environment with people from diverse backgrounds.Keeps meticulous case notes to reflect all services provided, employment and education placement, training milestones, credits earned, skills gained, and other accomplishments.Tracks and reports on participant outcomes based on various contracts.Plans and facilitates lessons on work readiness, employment and life skills, and career exploration and pathways.Develops culturally responsive, innovative, and engaging curriculum designed to build employability and life skills of participants.Researches promising practices of youth engagement, workforce training, and approaches to alleviating poverty in low income communities to ensure program model is dynamic and responsive to participant needs.Leads the organization and programming of the assigned WOT Center to best reach pre-apprenticeship program participants, NextGen participants, and RAHS student/school needs.Develops monthly calendar for pre-apprenticeship youth and WOT Center focused on program activities and skill development.Represents POIC at funder meetings and community events.Ensures compliance with contracts and support team members in understanding and implementing terms of contracts.Collaborates with Work Opportunities Training (WOT) team and other POIC departments to deliver services across program sites.Offers transition support for RAHS seniors working towards graduation.Supports RAHS staff in efforts to prepare students for success in post-secondary endeavors.Develops and builds relationships with local businesses and employers, education and training providers, and other community-based agencies to enhance services and opportunities for participants.Participates in ongoing professional development related to our organizational expectations centered on personal growth, leadership, and accountability.Maintains professional and respectful demeanor when working in stressful conditions and reaches out for help when needed.Organizes time efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines and achieve outcomes while managing diverse and persistent client demands.Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.Respectfully takes direction from manager.Maintains an active caseload of participants.Other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises Career Coaches and other staff/volunteers at the assigned WOT Center. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.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 from four-year college or university, or equivalent experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with youth/ young adults in a school or community-based setting. Experience in workforce development, youth employment, and youth development programming, preferred. Familiarity with trauma informed practice and strength-based approaches to working with participants preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research. Knowledge of the construction industry preferred.What We Offer:POIC offers a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Our compensation and benefits package represents our commitment to employee health and financial wellness.Generous vacation/PTO policyEmployer paid Medical, Dental and Vision benefitsEmployer paid Life and Long Term Disability insuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA) option403(b) Retirement Plan optionTwelve paid Holidays per yearProfessional growth and advancement opportunitiesApplication Instructions:To be considered for this opportunity, please submit:Personal Statement that includes:Why you are interested in working for POICHow your skills and experience relate to this positionWhat you can contribute to our organization and the youth we serveResumePlease 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 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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