Student Support Specialist II- SUN Youth Advocacy

IMPACT NW GROUP • Portland, OR

1d • $24 - $24

About The Position

SUN Youth Advocacy (SYA) is a program that connects youth to a supportive adult advocate that will assist in navigating youth through different barriers so they can reach their goals academically, socially and emotionally.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent in social work, child development or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a human services, social work or related field, preferably working with low-income youth
• Familiarity with SE/SW Portland cultures and communities
• Strong classroom/small group management skills
• Excellent capacity for connecting positively with adolescent youth
• Strong ability to form, maintain and foster relationships with school and community partners
• Ability to effectively work within a strength-based, integrated family support service delivery system
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple and varied tasks
• Sensitivity and ability to relate to people from diverse lifestyles, socioeconomic levels, and cultures
• Ability to work independently
• Has reliable transportation (mileage to and from worksites are eligible for reimbursement)
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and occasional weekends
• Willingness to work as a team member and support the mission and goals of Impact NW

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor degree in social work or related field.
• Bicultural (English/Spanish).
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).

Responsibilities

• Traveling to various schools and worksites (SE Portland: Kellogg MS, Franklin HS, Impact NW worksites- Dancing Tree and Brentwood Darlington; SW Portland: Ida B Wells HS, Jackson MS, Robert Gray MS).
• Implementing and delivering age-appropriate, trauma-informed, client-centered programming and services.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of best practices for prevention and intervention services for issues related to poverty, homelessness, juvenile delinquency, family dysfunction and school challenges.
• Effectively interact with a diverse population of volunteers, staff, and community members.
• Meet program service standards set forth by the program’s supervisor regarding quantity, type, and quality of services to be delivered to clients.
• Attend ongoing training for the curriculum used in the school classroom setting.
• Attend agency and community meetings and trainings as required.
• Provide outreach and case management services.
• Supporting middle and high school-aged youth in grades 6th through 12th grade.
• Form, maintain and foster positive relationships with youth and their families.
• Support youth in academics, social, and emotional well-being that include but are not limited to: meeting 1:1 and/or small group settings to set goals; challenges and barriers youth are facing; exposure to education and career opportunities; skill building.
• Creating, reviewing, and updating youth’s Individual Success Plan, comprehensive needs and strengths assessment.
• Advocacy to ensure youth's overall success in and out of school includes, but is not limited to: meeting with school partners (teachers, counselors, support staff), parents and/or community partners; class observations.
• Connecting/referring youth to other school and community services as needed, which includes but not limited to academic tutoring, after-school and summer programs, school clubs, affinity groups, and community support and events.
• Supporting youth’s family with basic necessities to lower barriers to youths' overall success that include but are not limited to: home visits, rental and utilities assistance, food and clothing resources, attending school/parent meetings with youth and their family.
• Complete accurate, legible, and timely documentation of services.
• Keeping track of interaction and communication with youth and their families.
• Tracking prevention and intervention activities, tasks and progress.
• Documenting client information in the agency and Multnomah County databases.
• Forming and fostering relationships with school staff and community.
• Effectively communicating and collaborating with other Impact NW programs, school staff and community partners.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and additional Self-Care Leave to help you recharge and take care of yourself.
• Employer-paid health insurance for employees, plus a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with an employer contribution to help cover out-of-pocket medical expenses.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance fully paid by Impact NW.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free and confidential support for mental health, finances, and more.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with an employer matching contribution to help you plan for the future.
• A positive, inclusive, and mission-driven work culture where every team member is valued and supported.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree