Program Coordinator (OYCR)

• Work with OYCR on detailed program design including data reporting.
• Work with counties to identify and engage local providers.
• Collaborate with DOR to define student eligibility parameters.
• Ensure successful and safe transition of the students to the various communities in the initiative.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment activities, including public speaking opportunities to recruit participants for the program.
• Along with the supervisor, use tracking tools to assess the effectiveness of the outreach and recruitment strategies to continually improve the effectiveness of these efforts.
• Be an enthusiastic and ongoing source of support and motivation to participants through one-to-one visits, electronic communication (email, text), and telephonic communication.
• In coordination with the Case Managers, assist clients to navigate through the program and access needed services, advocating for them as necessary and appropriate.
• Meet with students virtually or in-person in various public locations as appropriate to assist them in obtaining needed services and support.
• Ensure financial and programmatic reports are submitted each quarter.
• Engage stakeholders to review and streamline systems.
• Conduct assessments of participant strengths and needs to assist participants in setting goals related to employment and self-sufficiency. Develops Individual Employment Plans, training, On-the-Job-Training (OJT) employment opportunities, and/ or apprenticeships.
• Provide support and coaching to participants as they develop job readiness skills: resumes, job search, and interviewing skills. Motivates and inspires participants to set and achieve employment goals.
• Build strong external partnerships with community organizations and public agencies.
• Maintains accurate documentation of service objectives and outcomes as well as other services in accordance with Federal, State, County, and Amity guidelines.
• Meet or exceed recruitment goals.
• Attending case conferences, meetings, and training as requested by the supervisor.
• Attend workshops, meetings, and trainings as requested by supervisor.
• May serve as Community Advocate role in addition to job as requested by community leadership.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• A minimum of a High School diploma. College degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience providing services to persons with criminal records.
• Lived experience with the criminal justice system preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel. Email, Internet, etc.).
• Working knowledge of standard office machines and equipment.
• Ability to manage or perform multiple tasks simultaneously with competing deadlines.
• Experience speaking to groups or conducting workshops.
• Working knowledge of community resources and government agencies.

• 100% Employer-Sponsored HMO Medical.
• PPO, Dental & Vision.
• Paid Vacation, Sick time, & Holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
• An organization committed to community action and Social Justice.
• Community-oriented workplace.

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