POSITION SUMMARY

COIC is looking for a passionate hardworking individual who is looking to coach and mentor at risk youth through the medium of teaching life skills and the value of hard work. This is a salaried position at $3,833.00 – $6,721.00/Monthly, DOE and Qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with youth and young adults and will have a background in motivating, mentoring or coaching individuals facing barriers to success. A background in forestry or fuels reduction is preferred but not required. Come join the COIC team and work for an organization serving and doing great things in Central Oregon!

Job Details:

Job Title – Youth Employment Counselor, Outdoor Field Leader

Hours/Days – Normal Business Hours, Monday – Friday

Based in Prineville, OR

Benefits include health, vision, and dental. One low monthly premium will cover you and your dependents. Earn vacation and sick time from day one and employer paid retirement! Other benefits available.

ROLE OF DEPARTMENT

COIC provides an individualized educational program that empowers youth to achieve academic success. We do this in partnership with local school districts, providing educational services in an alternative high school setting to students ages 14-21. Our program supports students in seeking credit recovery and completing their GED or High School Diploma. COIC also provides a Work-Education, a work-experience program that combines classroom education with community and natural resource projects.

JOB PURPOSE

Mentor, coach, and assist youth toward achieving personal growth and success. Work with local school districts and numerous local partners as part of the COICs alternative education team to recapture youth who have or are at risk of dropping out of regular school. Responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing employment and training opportunities for enrolled youth aged 16-24.

During the Spring and Fall months supervise and lead a team of 3-5 youth, working on a variety of outdoor labor-intensive projects, 3 days per week.

During the Summer months, lead and supervise a team of youth full time for 8 weeks.

COIC MISSION

COIC supports the region as a trusted leader and partner, helping communities identify and address their unique and common needs through collaboration, shared service delivery, technical assistance, information sharing, and resource development.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

COIC values the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and fostering a workplace in which individual differences are appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways which elevates the delivery of our services to Central Oregon Communities.

FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position and is subject to change. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employment remains AT-WILL at all times.

• Develop and implement a solid skills training program for youth assigned to the case manager’s caseload.
• Responsible for carrying out work assignments ensuring that work is performed in a safe manner and with quality outcomes;
• Responsible for enrolling eligible youth into both federally and state-funded grant opportunities, carrying out all associated case management duties;
• Supervise, lead and mentor youth as they work in the field to earn school credits in a variety of community service and natural resources work projects;
• Provide necessary case management services, including follow up services to youth including paperwork from enrollment to termination for those youth who are enrolled concurrently in the WIOA Title 1B program;
• Develop and place youth in the local community in paid internships;
• Provide regular follow-up on placements to evaluate student progress;
• Work with classroom instructors to ensure youth are making progress towards their educational goals, COIC programs, local high schools, and other local partner organizations;
• Assist with conferences and evaluation of each student’s progress;
• Develop and teach career search and work readiness classes for COIC youth;
• Assist youth in becoming work-ready, helping youth work past barriers to make them more employable in the future;
• Work under the direct supervision of the WIOA E&T Youth Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work independently, diplomatically, and as part of a team;
• Ability to self-manage time effectively and efficiently;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Knowledge of the Central Oregon labor market, the public/private business sectors, and local community resources;
• Knowledge of group facilitation, counseling techniques, and teaching methods;
• Must be proficient in the use of Excel, Word, and MS Office Suite.

COMPETENCIES

• Accountability – Accepts responsibility and is accountable for achieving results.
• Adaptability – Adapts to handle unexpected challenges. Responds positively to changes in direction and priorities, responsibilities, or assignments.
• Attention to Detail – Is thorough and accurate in all assignments. Diligently attends to details and maintains a high degree of quality in one’s work.
• Communication Skills – Possesses good verbal and written communication skills. Articulates thoughts clearly and effectively.
• Conflict Resolution – Embraces positive conflict and treats others with respect and dignity. Facilitates the development of creative solutions to conflict.
• Continuous Improvement – Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
• Critical Thinking – Approaches problem-solving with rigor, discipline, and analytical thinking. Thinks outside the box as needed.
• Customer Focus – Demonstrates ability and concern for delivering exceptional service to internal and external customers. Establishes and maintains effective relationships.
• Integrity & Trust – Complies with rules, regulations, and policies. Treats people with respect, maintain confidentiality, and inspires the trust of others.
• Motivating Others – Creates a positive work environment. Empowers others by allowing ownership of processes and tasks. Celebrates and rewards accomplishments.
• Personal and Professional Growth – Demonstrates continuous improvement, energy, creativity, and intellectual growth. Seeks out opportunities to learn and develop.
• Professionalism – Behaves in a business-like manner and performs responsibilities to the highest standards. Displays proper attitude, work attire, and interaction with others.
• Team Work – Works collaboratively with others, gets help when needed, shares knowledge, and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Time Management – Uses time effectively and efficiently. Prioritizes short- and long-term tasks against business objectives.
• Work Standards – Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A high school diploma and two years of relevant experience in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted. Must have one (1) year’s supervisory experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to clearly communicate in person or over the telephone.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must have the ability to lift 75 pounds, and be able to work in inclement weather.
Will be required to drive a motor vehicle to travel to various work sites.
Reasonable accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work outdoors in seasonal weather conditions as well as working in a typical office environment, with regular travel to project sites within the community. Some travel between offices, to training/staffing events.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass a criminal background check;
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test;
• Must have a valid Oregon drivers license and access to a private vehicle or equivalent means of transportation for travel between work sites;
• Must complete an Oregon Department of Education fingerprinting and criminal record check and agree to release that information to the Department of Education;
• Must maintain client and agency confidentiality.

COIC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.