Outreach Coordinator Beacon Harlem

　　Job Details

　　Job Location

　　301 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10030 - New York, NY

　　Position Type

　　Full Time

　　Education Level

　　High School

　　Salary Range

　　$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

　　Outreach Coordinator

　　Position:  Outreach Coordinator

　　Reports to:  Jessica Acosta

　　Location:  Manhattan

　　Full-time

　　$25/HR

　　Position Description:

　　The Outreach Coordinatoris a full-time individual that identifies, recruits and retains youth who are disconnected from productive programs and/or have poor academic outcomes. This person will have the skills and personality to forge relationships with youth who are chronically absent or have dropped out of school, and persuade them to engage in school and Beacon programming. This individual will have the experience, skills, and personal qualities – including language, cultural, and neighborhood competence – to function as a mentor and resource for the youth when they enroll in the Beacon program.  This individual will also have the ability to outreach, build and deepen connections with the surrounding community.

　　Specific Responsibilities :

　　Attend Student Support Team meetings and work with the School Leadership to target youth who are chronically absent or late to school

　　Work with local partners such as the NYPD Community Affairs Officer to identify youth and engage them into the pro-social activities of the program

　　Facilitate Leadership Groups including Graham’s Bengals, peer leadership, civic engagement and service learning groups which has successfully supported disconnected youth community

　　Collaborate with instructors and group leaders on civic engagement projects

　　Convene quarterly Youth Roundtables to solicit feedback on the program, plan activities or services, and present concerns and suggestions to Graham’s Executive Level Leadership, Beacon Leadership and the School’s Leadership

　　Serve as the transitional bridge for disconnected youth and to provide hands on instruction and guidance and seen as a fully integrated member of the Beacon Team

　　Attend all required Beacon staff development trainings. Minimum 30 hours a year

　　Learn about the surrounding community and build connections

　　Attending local community meetings and events

　　Lead Beacon Advisory Board Meetings

　　Apply age-appropriate youth development techniques and competencies to engage disconnected youth and believe in their ability to thrive

　　Maintain a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities.

　　Qualifications:

　　High School diploma or equivalency with a minimum of five years of instructional experience with youth or adults in a structured environment.

　　Bachelor’s Degree preferred, with a minimum of two years of instructional experience with youth or adults in a structured environment

　　Must obtain CPR/RTE certification w/in 90 days of employment

　　A minimum of 2 years experience working with youth in a non-profit or educational setting

　　Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel

　　Strong written and verbal communication skills

　　Competencies & Traits:

　　Attend Student Support Team meetings and work with the School Leadership to target youth who are chronically absent or late to school

　　Work with local partners such as the NYPD Community Affairs Officer to identify youth and engage them into the pro-social activities of the program

　　Facilitate Leadership Groups including Graham’s Bengals, peer leadership and service learning group which has successfully supported disconnected youth community and foster care youth for over 20 years

　　Ensure own and youth attendance in agency-wide Youth Roundtables

　　Serve as the transitional bridge for disconnected youth and to provide hands on instruction and guidance and seen as a fully integrated member of the Beacon Team

　　Attend all required Beacon staff development trainings.

　　Learn about the surrounding community and build connections

　　Apply age-appropriate youth development techniques and competencies to engage disconnected youth and believe in their ability to thrive

　　Graham Norms (Pillars)

　　Treat all with respect

　　We respect the inherent dignity and worth of all with whom we work. We are diverse in gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. We respect everyone we meet knowing that we all face challenges in life and we believe that all are capable of developing solutions. Trust is an essential element of respect – trust between kids, families, and each other, and trust among the agency, funders, regulators and the public. There is no trust without integrity, both personal and organizational.

　　Promote Safety and Well-Being

　　Kids and families come first. Our decisions and actions are always driven by their need for safety, family, education and opportunity. We recognize the effects of trauma and provide a safe and nurturing environment where people can heal. We support each other in the work that we do.

　　Encourage learning

　　We are committed to continuous self-reflection and an insistence on best practices, with rewards and celebration for excellent performance. We accomplish very little alone.  We achieve the best results through active collaboration with all who are involved, both within and outside the agency. Genuine, lasting solutions come from working together. Our team includes kids and families, allowing them (as the experts of their families) to lead the way.

　　Support opportunities for growth

　　We value a culture that provides opportunities to develop, practice and master skills, with supports along the way. We recognize what we do well and where we need to partner with others. We recognize that setbacks are part of growth and behavior change. We take every opportunity to celebrate progress and the accomplishment of goals that kids, families, and we have set for ourselves.

　　Thrive in life

　　We are bold and passionate about this work. We enjoy empowering kids, families, and each other, helping us grow stronger so that we can sustain progress and thrive in life.

　　AAP / EEO Statement

　　The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham Windham (GW) is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. GW hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.GW believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

　　We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.

　　Qualifications:

　　High School diploma or equivalency with a minimum of 2 years of instructional experience with youth or adults in a structured environment.

　　Bachelor’s Degree preferred

　　Must obtain CPR/RTE certification w/in 90 days of employment

　　Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel

　　Strong written and verbal communication skills