African American Success Coordinator / Case Manager

POIC + RAHS is looking for an African American Success Coordinator / Case Manager

About:

Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center + Rosemary Anderson High School (POIC + RAHS) is a minority-led non-profit 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 colour 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.

Location: Orlando, USA

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

POIC + RAHS offers a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where everyone can 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
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8-hour shift
Monday to Friday

License/Certification: Driver’s License (Required)

Job Summary:

As the African American/Black Student Success Program Coordinator, you will manage a case load of approximately 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.

Job Responsibilities:

Client Engagement: meet with individual students monthly, conduct quarterly individual success plan updates, and monitor student enrolment, 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

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

Company’s website: https://www.portlandoic.org/

Interested candidates please apply with resume and a personal statement including (why you are interested in working for POIC + RAHS, how your skills and experience relate to this position, and what you can contribute to our organization and the youth we serve)