Job Title: Advisor
Reports To: Career Build Manager
Program Name: Whatever It Takes
1. Primary Purpose
This position will serve high school aged students in the Butte Falls Charter School District in Butte Falls, Oregon. The Advisor position provides mentoring, support, and case management to students at risk of not completing high school due to critical issues including high absences and failing grades. The Advisor works in tandem with school staff, families, and other community organizations to ensure student success. The Advisor will strategize around engagement and support the students in our program through their post-secondary planning, including postsecondary education or career training, and will provide an array of services both school and community based, to the students enrolled in our program.
School and Community Connections
Establishes and maintains effective collaborative processes with school administrations and partner organizations. Works directly with Butte Falls Charter School District school staff at local schools daily to provide supports to our students
Helps build a “college-going” culture among students in our program and other students
Provides opportunity for students to engage in community service projects and internships with partner organizations
Connects community with classrooms via guest speakers and classroom presentations
Student Skill Building Services
Helps our students develop post-secondary education plans based on student strengths and interests
Expands opportunities for our students to participate in career-related learning experiences
Enhances access to occupational skill training, job shadows, internships, and paid work experience
Assists with the requirements for +Accounts our matched savings account program
Facilitates college, vocational training and work site visits
Student Support Services
Visits homes of students struggling with chronic absenteeism
Monitors academic grades, intervenes rapidly, recognizes progress/excellence
Facilitates tutoring, study skills training, and case management
Facilitates educational, cultural and recreational outings and experiences
Provides barrier removal support
Assists in leading our students to develop strong resumes through activities, awards, work experience, leadership and service
Provides follow up support into higher education, training and early careers
Relationships and Cultural Competence
Develops strong inter-personal bonds with families, youth and community partners
Demonstrates a passion for serving low income and under-represented youth and families
Demonstrates cultural competence working with youth and families from diverse social, economic, ethnic, educational and cultural backgrounds.
Mentors, advocates, and counsels our students to develop resiliency and strengthen life skills
Personal Skills
Ability to work independently and demonstrates strong initiative
Demonstrates teamwork
Demonstrates compassion and understanding to those who are different from themselves
Demonstrates problem solving skills
Possesses competent computer skills
Submits applications, service data and documents in a timely manner
Communicates professionally and maintains confidentiality
Provides coaching on college/scholarship applications, essay writing, financial aid and financial education
Qualifications
Bachelor`s Degree plus at least five years of relevant experience, or some equivalent combination of education and experience
Relevant experience includes youth development, prevention, anti-poverty program, or education experience
Experience in an alternative education setting highly preferable
Spanish speaking/writing highly preferable
Ability to provide outreach college/career preparation services to schools on a flexible schedule that includes at times working evenings, weekends, and during school vacations
A valid driver’s license, clear driving record, and reliable vehicle for outreach activities
Ability to pass a standard criminal background and driving records check that is acceptable to school district partners
Compensation
The starting salary range is: $47,000-$50,000 per year, plus a benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays, medical/dental (after successful completion of a 60-day probationary period). Also included: sick leave, HRA reimbursement, professional development support, transportation mileage reimbursement and 401K Retirement Plan after one year of employment.
Gas stipend for any additional required travel to and from job site over 20 miles
Applications: A letter of application and resume must be submitted to:
Brenda Aguilera
P O Box 1407
Grants Pass, OR 97528
541-476-8146 phone
541-476-8410 fax
brenda@pyplus.org
Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
