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Advisor II - WIT at Butte Falls Charter School (Butte Falls, OR)

Reports To: Whatever It Takes Manager

Program Name: Whatever It Takes

Primary Purpose

This position will serve high school aged students in the Butte Falls Charter School District in Butte Falls, 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 Butte Falls Charter School District school staff at local schools daily to provide supports to our students
Helps build a “college-going” culture among students in our program and other students
Provides opportunity for students to engage in community service projects and internships with partner organizations
Connects community with classrooms via guest speakers and classroom presentations

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

Associates Degree with five years relative experience or Bachelor’s Degree, 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.

Project Youth+ Statement on Equity

We understand to do this work well equity, diversity, and inclusion must be woven into the very fabric of our organization. Our mission is best carried out when we reflect the diversity of our students’ experiences and identities in the membership of our board and staff. Our organization is committed to providing equitable treatment, access, and opportunity. We believe in listening to a diversity of voices. We involve students in decision making because it develops student leadership and allows our program to be more responsive to their needs. As a learning organization, we will continue to provide education and training for our staff and board that challenges our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion and increases our capacity for self-critique. We acknowledge we are accountable for addressing unconscious bias and dismantling systems of prejudice which exist within our work, our organization, and ourselves. We will review our progress regularly and take ownership of our mistakes. Project Youth+ was founded on the belief that every young person deserves the chance to fulfill their dreams; and while dreams are available to all youth and young adults equally, opportunity is not. We are committed to recognizing those disparities and working towards equitable access to supports and opportunities for students.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Minorities, women, and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.

To apply: send a resume and cover letter to Brenda Aguilera at brenda@pyplus.org

College & Career Advisor 1

The mission of Project Youth+ is to increase opportunities for youth to thrive in school, careers and life.

Our team serves low-income, first generation and underrepresented youth in 6th grade through post-secondary education/training. Project Youth+ goals are to increase the number of students who graduate from high school and successfully complete postsecondary education or career training. The College and Career Advisor 1 will report to the College+ Manager and be responsible for providing an array of school-based and community-based services, resources, and opportunities for students.

Responsibilities

School and Community Connections

· Establishes and maintains effective linkages with schools and partner organizations

· Helps build a “college-going” culture among students

· Provides opportunity for students to engage in community service projects

· Provide monthly data to school district

· Provide afterschool programming if required by the District

Student Skill Building Services

· Facilitates program orientations and meets with TRIO students once per month

· Builds college/career awareness, knowledge and readiness

· Helps students complete FAFSA, college applications, scholarship applications, etc

· Helps students link interests and strengths to college/career plans

· Expands opportunities to students to participate in career related learning experiences

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

· Facilitates and chaperones college, vocational training and work site visits

Student Support Services

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

· Facilitates tutoring, study skills training, and case management

· Facilitates educational, cultural and recreational outings

· Reduces barriers to school/community/pre-college activities

· Expands access to leadership camps, career fairs and pre-college and career activities

· Expands summer program access: camps, volunteering, crews, academics

· Develops strong resumes through activities, awards, 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 students to develop resiliency and strengthen life skills

· Encourages and/or develops family support to bridge school, college and career transitions

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

· Associates Degree plus two years of experience, or Bachelor`s Degree

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

· Ability to provide outreach college/career preparation services to schools on a flexible schedule that includes evening, weekend, and school vacation hours

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

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

· Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural is preferred

Terms of Employment & Compensation: Starting salary range is $43,870 - $51,000, plus a 3% bilingual differential. We offer a generous benefits package that includes: health, dental, vision, and, paid vacation and sick time, and participation in a 401(k) retirement plan. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position.

How to Apply: Please submit a detailed resume that speaks to the responsibilities and qualifications listed above. Please submit your materials in by email to Brenda Aguilera at Brenda@pyplus.org. Project Youth+ will review applications on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply prior to March 31, 2024. Project Youth+ is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring staff that represent the communities we serve. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Racial, ethnic, and religious minorities, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Career Coach

The Oregon WIOA Youth Programs provides workforce development training opportunities to young people ages 14-24 through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Through WIOA, youth can gain valuable work skills through a variety of job opportunities such as job shadows, internships, summer jobs, etc. Participants can also receive financial literacy training, leadership development support, guidance and counseling, help getting re-engaged in secondary or post-secondary education, etc.

This position of Career Coach will provide mentoring and coaching around education, training, and career for youth aged 16-24 who are out of school. The position is designed to help participants complete a high school diploma or GED (if needed), gain life skills, and attain a career. The Career Coach will provide support including GED enrollment, tutoring and persistence support, basic skills remediation, vocational curriculum development, Career Pathway planning, employability skills, and occupational skills training including Career Bridge opportunities, financial literacy training, tutoring, paid work experience, support services, job placement, and follow up. Our staff not only provides career and technical training support, but also a holistic mentoring relationship which supports youth as they move into adulthood and manage a variety of choices, opportunities, and barriers. Career Coaches will assist youth in developing a plan that ensures their basic needs are supported along with their career plans.

Support Services

· Assist youth by providing assessments and exploration opportunities so that they may begin to learn their strengths, skills, and interests

· Support youth in developing an educational plan to complete their secondary credential and will assist in monitoring participation, intervening for support, and recognizing progress and excellence

· Provide case management of youth during all phases of participation including providing exploration opportunities, workforce preparation education, Career Bridge training, and paid internship engagement

· Facilitate networking opportunities for youth with local business, non-profits, agencies, and other opportunities

· Assist in reducing barriers to success

· Maintain excellent record keeping and database information to ensure proper communication documentation in School, Business and Community Connections

· Establish and maintain effective relationships with partner organizations

· Maintain communication with education and workforce supports of youth including employers and educators, and will support them when needed

· Provide opportunities for students to engage in community service projects and leadership development opportunities with partner organizations

Student Skill Building Services

· Facilitate the eligibility intake process

· Build college/training/career awareness, knowledge and readiness

· Help youth link interests and strengths to career pathway planning

· Provide opportunities for Career Bridges, vocational skills workshops, training, and paid internships

Relationships and Cultural Competence

· Prioritize serving youth and young adults with an equity lens and maintain focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in their work

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

· Demonstrate a passion for serving marginalized

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

· Mentor, advocate, and counsel youth to develop resiliency and strengthen life skills

· Encourage and/or develops family and community support to bridge school, college and career transitions.

Personal Skills

· The ability to work independently and demonstrates strong initiative

· Demonstrates teamwork

· Demonstrates problem solving skills

· Possesses competent computer skills

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

· Communicates professionally and maintains confidentiality

Qualifications

· Prefer Bachelor’s Degree plus two years of experience or equivalent education/experience

· Prefer youth development, prevention, anti-poverty program, WIOA, or education experience

· Spanish speaking/writing will be an asset

· Ability to provide outreach college/career preparation services to youth on a flexible schedule that includes evening, weekend, and school vacation hours

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

· Ability to clear a standard criminal background and driving records check

One position available serving in Jackson County.

Compensation

The starting salary range is $44,000 to $47,000 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, bi-lingual pay differential, transportation mileage reimbursement and 401K Retirement Plan after one year of employment.

Applications: This position is open until filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply prior to April 28, 2024. A letter of application and resume may be submitted to:

Michael Emanuel

Career Build Program Manager michael@pyplus.org

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Work Experience(WEX)Project Coordinator

Job Description

The mission of Project Youth+ is to increase opportunities for youth to thrive in school, careers, and life. Through partnerships with business, schools, families, community organizations, employer networks, and higher education, Project Youth+ provides a variety of outreach services, mentoring, opportunities, and resources to help youth excel in the face of adversity.

Project Youth+ Statement on Equity:

The Career Build Work Experience Project Coordinator position supports the Career Build Program at Project Youth+ by providing a menu of industry recognized training and educational opportunities to youth that are aligned with business needs and educational programming in our community. Our goals include assisting youth in our community to get the education and training they need to secure living-wage careers that they are passionate about.

Duties

Develops and maintains compelling and innovative Career exploration experiences including short-term “try before you buy” internships and trainings.
Camps or classes for youth to experience multiple industry career options. Career Exploration experiences will be linked directly to the workforce sector strategies and will provide connections to the local Workforce centers
Develops and maintains the Career Bridge Model, which includes a menu and map of technical classroom instruction followed by an internship and industry-recognized credential
Coordinates our Script Summer Internship program providing student and business recruitment, maintaining communication and strategizing with the Script leadership
Assists in the development and implementation of onboarding educational experiences to ensure youth are work ready prior to participating in Career Bridges and Paid Internships
Identifies and develops opportunities to expand the depth and breadth of existing programs, as well as explore and develop new program ideas
Works with Executive Director and Program Manager to develop new sources of youth program funding
Assists with reporting processes and data management
Establishes and maintains effective linkages with local workforce providers, training providers, businesses, and industry leaders to ensure seamless understanding of the needs of employers and needs of youth
Pursues and develops new partner relationships to benefit the project

Establishes and maintains relationships to assist in establishing and developing new Career Bridge exploration and training options
Participates in regional and local teams including the Business Education Partnership, and additional as appropriate
Demonstrates a passion for serving low income and under-represented youth
Demonstrates cultural competence working with youth from diverse social, economic, ethnic, educational and cultural backgrounds.
Works with local business leaders and boards to make meaningful connections that can be leveraged to offer work based learning opportunities for youth

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree plus at least 2 years of relevant experience, or some equivalent combination of education and experience
Relevant experience includes youth program and curriculum development, project management, anti-poverty program, and/or workforce development experience
Spanish speaking/writing will be an asset
Ability to provide outreach preparation services to youth on a flexible schedule that includes at times working evenings, weekends, and during school vacations
A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle for outreach activities
Ability to clear a standard criminal background and driving records check that is acceptable to school district partners

Compensation

The starting salary range is: $54,165-$58,498 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

This position is open until filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply prior to April 21, 2024. A letter of application and resume may be submitted to:

Tobin Mikels

tobin@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.