PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: The primary role of the Bridge Academy Program Coordinator is to oversee the Bridge Academy program by utilizing a Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (DEI) lens and Restorative Practices lens in developing a sense of community among youth participants in Bridge Cohorts by collaborating with internal Larkin Street Youth Services and external agencies in college related programming, advising, and curriculum development including: teaching college readiness, Math, English, matriculation, retention, graduation, educational plans, event coordination, and support tutors/mentors in classroom lessons and development.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Teach four cycles of 8-10 week college readiness courses
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Design and implement curriculum/syllabus and programming that support youth in developing skills to access and succeed in postsecondary education
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Input touchpoints into Larkin Street Youth Services’ database through Enterprise Nonprofit Software (ETO)
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Work with Larkin Street Academy in implementing college-going culture and Monthly Newsletters
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In conjunction with Pre-College/Post-secondary Education Coordinators, support general and/or college counseling activities
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Provide education outreach to youth in housing programs, the Engagement and Counseling Center (ECC), and Larkin Street Academy (LSA)
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Develop education goals and case/education plans in areas such as budgeting, housing, substance use, transportation, and time management
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Coordinate between case managers and clients to clarify expectations, requirements, availability, and incentives, etc.
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Support with events such as: LSA graduations, Back to School, and Career Night, etc.
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Foster relationships with community that strengthen the program
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Creates activities to support college and career exploration
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Track student attendance and stipends
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Collect and disseminate information on academic requirements, employment opportunities, and
other pertinent services weekly to college program
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Timely completion of all services forms
- Responsible for supporting program services within the milieu. For example, crisis intervention
or helping to maintain the safety of the program
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Responsible for contributing towards the care and welfare of staff and to the clients we serve.
- Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL & LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook)
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Requires ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 25 lbs.
- Ability to reach, bend and walk
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Finger manipulation
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Ability to comprehend complex materials
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Ability to speak and write English clearly and accurately
EDUCATION:
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At least an Associate of Arts or equivalent degree in Social Work or related field or has at least 2-3 years of leading classroom instruction
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Preferred Bachelor Degree in social work or related field
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledge of two and four year postsecondary institutions (including Career and Technical Education programs)
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Curriculum development a plus
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Tutoring and Instruction experience
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Ability to use experience and judgment to manage goals and projects
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Ability to be a self-starter with follow-through skills.
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Working knowledge of issues facing homeless youth
This position is represented by SEIU 1021 under a collective bargaining agreement.