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Job Title: Advisor

Reports To: Whatever It Takes Manager

Program Name: Whatever It Takes

Primary Purpose

This position will serve middle and high school aged students in the Rogue River School District in Rogue River, Oregon.  The Advisor position provides mentoring, support, and case management to students at risk of not completing high school due to critical issues including high absences and failing grades.  The Advisor works in tandem with school staff, families, and other community organizations to ensure student success. The Advisor will strategize around engagement and support the students in our program through their post-secondary planning, including postsecondary education or career training, and will provide an array of services both school and community based, to the students enrolled in our program.

School and Community Connections

·         Establishes and maintains effective collaborative processes with school administrations and partner organizations. Works directly with Rogue River School District school staff at local schools daily to provide supports to our students

·         Helps build a culture in which graduation is expected among students in our program and other students

·         Provides opportunity for students to engage in community service projects and internships with partner organizations

Student Skill Building Services

·         Helps our students develop post-secondary education plans based on student strengths and interests

·         Expands opportunities for our students to participate in career-related learning experiences

·         Enhances access to occupational skill training, job shadows, internships, and paid work experience

·         Assists with the requirements for +Accounts, our matched savings account program

·         Facilitates college, vocational training and work site visits

Student Support Services

·         Visits homes of students struggling with chronic absenteeism

·         Monitors academic grades, intervenes rapidly, recognizes progress/excellence

·         Facilitates tutoring, study skills training, and case management

·         Facilitates educational, cultural and recreational outings and experiences

·         Provides barrier removal support

·         Assists in leading our students to develop strong resumes through activities, awards, work experience, leadership and service

·         Provides follow up support into higher education, training and early careers

Relationships and Cultural Competence

·         Develops strong inter-personal bonds with families, youth and community partners

·         Demonstrates a passion for serving low income and under-represented youth and families

·         Demonstrates cultural competence working with youth and families from diverse social, economic, ethnic, educational and cultural backgrounds.

·         Mentors, advocates, and counsels our students to develop resiliency and strengthen life skills

Personal Skills

·         Ability to work independently and demonstrates strong initiative

·         Demonstrates teamwork

·         Demonstrates compassion and understanding to those who are different from themselves

·         Demonstrates problem solving skills

·         Possesses competent computer skills

·         Submits applications, service data and documents in a timely manner

·         Communicates professionally and maintains confidentiality

·         Provides coaching on college/scholarship applications, essay writing, financial aid and financial education

Qualifications

·         Bachelor`s Degree plus at least five years of relevant experience, or some equivalent combination of education and experience

·         Relevant experience includes youth development, prevention, anti-poverty program, or education experience

·         Experience in an alternative education setting highly preferable

·         Spanish speaking/writing highly preferable

·         Ability to provide outreach college/career preparation services to schools on a flexible schedule that includes at times working evenings, weekends, and during school vacations

·         A valid driver’s license, clear driving record, and reliable vehicle for outreach activities

·         Ability to pass a standard criminal background and driving records check that is acceptable to school district partners

Compensation

The starting salary range is: $47,000-$50,000 per year, plus a benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays, medical/dental (after successful completion of a 60-day probationary period). Also included: sick leave, HRA reimbursement, professional development support, transportation mileage reimbursement and 401K Retirement Plan after one year of employment.

Applications:  A letter of application and resume must be submitted to:

Brenda Aguilera

789 NE 7th Street

Grants Pass, OR 97526

541-476-8146 phone

brenda@pyplus.org

 INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.