At Impact NW we are a nonprofit with a mission to prevent homelessness, because we believe in the fundamental right to a beautiful life. That of course means the stability and peace that come with basic human needs being met — a roof overhead, food on the table, and warmth in the winter. More importantly, it also means a life filled with opportunity and community support, especially for Indigenous, Black, Brown, Melanated, Immigrant, and Asian people.

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What we seek* is for you to share your skillset - as a person who is in line with our values, that act as our decision-making code and inform how we show up each day:

• See the beauty in people — We walk alongside our clients and each other to understand each human’s complexities and recognize the beauty of our shared experience.
• Promote peace — To us, that means a sense of justice and fairness that benefits the most people. When we help those that need it most, our community rises together.
• Find a way — Our work is challenging, but the responsibility ultimately lies with us. We are optimistic, resourceful, and tenacious when it comes to making a better future.
• Put people first — Systemic change requires the courage to do something different. We focus on what works, emphasizing the impact on human lives over theoretical pretenses.

The C4SK Program Specialist II acts under the direction of the Communities for Safe Kids Supervisor to facilitate and assist with K-5th grade Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Personal Safety Education workshops. This includes puppeteering and classroom management. Our desired applicant is passionate about youth and family education and wants to actively work with youth and families to see them succeed. We succeed when our youth and families succeed, so a student-first mindset is deeply important for this role, along with flexibility, creativity, and a “fail forward,” solution-oriented attitude.

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JOB SUMMARY: * Our desired applicant is passionate about working with youth and their families in K-5th grade settings. They are knowledgeable of social emotional learning and violence prevention skills for youth and have experience facilitating workshops. This position will actively work with youth and families to support their academic and social success . We succeed when our youth and families succeed, so a student-first mindset is deeply important for this role, along with flexibility, creativity, and a “fail forward,” solution-oriented attitude. This position also includes puppeteering and classroom management.

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Program: *Communities for Safe Kids (C4SK)
Classification: Youth Program Specialist II, Full Time (FTE 1.0), non-exempt
Salary: $21.63hr
Location: Portland, Oregon, In-Person position
Position: Limited Duration Position funded through June 30th, 2023

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ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: *

• Travel to designated schools in the Portland-metro area to facilitate and assist with workshops on Personal Safety Education for elementary-school students (K-5th grades), including puppeteering and classroom management during regular and after school hours (8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and/or 3 p.m.- 6 p.m.) as needed.
• Assist in creating and building curriculum that supports Adult Caregiver workshops that will foster family support in Social Emotional Learning and Violence Prevention Education.
• Provide administrative support that would include data management and grant research that is program specific research to build youth and family programming (adult/caregiver workshops).
• Manage social media accounts and gather program documentation (photographs, testimonials, etc.) and help create social media content based on survey results and workshop presentations.
• Participate and lead trainings, in-services, workshops and meetings related to assigned activities.
• Preparing and transporting materials to and from workshops.
• Organizing and administering pre/post-surveys for students and school staff.
• Coordinate with school staff on the report of student disclosures.
• Provide support for co-facilitators and assistants during workshops.
• Works closely with the supervisor in providing feedback for program scripts, materials, and supplemental program materials for students.
• Contributes to the team by working effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Completes accurate, legible, and timely documentation and reporting of services delivered in accordance with the agency’s management information system.
• Participate in the monitoring and improvement of program quality by reviewing research pertaining to Social Emotional Learning and Personal Safety Curriculum.
• Meets program service standards set forth by the Youth and Families Service Director regarding quantity, type, and quality of services to be delivered to students and school staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely meet the following requirements:

• Possess a strong understanding of violence prevention, social emotional learning and social justice issues.
• Experience working with children grades K through 5th grades.
• Experience with bi-cultural backgrounds and the sensitivity and ability to relate to individuals from diverse lifestyles, socioeconomic levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Willingness to work a varied weekday schedule.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple and varied tasks.
• Work effectively within a strength-based service delivery model.
• Computer skills including familiarity with contemporary software.
• Willingness to work as a team member and support the mission and goals of Impact NW.
• Proof of vaccination status.
• Must Pass Portland Public Schools background check prior to employment.

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STRONGLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: *

• Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural.
• Experience with issues around social justice.
• Experience with public speaking, classroom facilitation, or group facilitation.
• Experience and or knowledge of online platforms including, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in social work, psychology, education, or related fields/experience.

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THIS JOB ALSO REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: *

• Repetitive motion (including puppeteering), prolonged sitting, and extensive visual involvement.
• Moderate lifting.
• Ability to efficiently travel to perform duties and other agency related errands

We believe that with our mission and values as our north star, we can move toward our vision of a future where housing is a human right. If this resonates with you, we’d love to have your purpose and passion on our team at Impact NW.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.63 per hour

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