Community Schools Associate

LAYC is hiring a Community Schools Associate (CSA) to support students and families enrolled at Coolidge High School and Cardozo Education Campus. CSA will support Community Schools Coordinator (CSC) with program implementation to improve student achievement, develop community partnerships and provide vital resources to address student needs. This is a Full-time, Temporary position from 5/1/2024- 9/30/2024. Expected work hours are 9am-5pm, 40 hours a week.

JOIN US AND SUPPORT YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY!

LAYC/MMYC is an organization that makes a difference in our community. We invite you to join our talented staff and become a part of an organization that is known for its commitment to excellence, mission, and respect for youth. We value diversity as a strength, with 85% of our staff identifying as people of color. We prioritize recruiting and supporting staff who have shared life experiences as our youth.

LAYC/MMYC’s mission is to empower a diverse population of youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through multicultural, comprehensive, and innovative programs that address youths' social, academic, and career needs. To achieve that mission, LAYC/MMYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 5,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behaviors, and guide youth toward successful adulthood. LAYC/MMYC also conducts advocacy and public policy work to broaden opportunities for youth.

LOCATION: Washington, DC

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

In addition to a friendly work environment, we are pleased to offer the following benefits to our employees.

• Sick leave accrual
• One to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a liaison with school administrators, students, and staff to ensure a quality partnership with the school in the absence of and in collaboration with Community Schools Coordinator (CSC).
• Implement wrap-around resources necessary for youth's success including, but not limited to, health and nutrition, food and diaper distributions, manage hygiene pantry, and supporting with referral linkages to community resources.
• Support CSC with planning, execution, and debriefing of school-based events including, but not limited to, field trips, lunch time workshops, back to school events, LAYC Resource Fair, and attendance initiatives.
• Attend and organize outreach events for Community Schools Program and special school initiatives.
• Manage distribution of community schools needs assessment and work with Director and CSC to assess data from students and school staff to ensure alignment with programming.
• Regular data collection and weekly data entry into LAYC’s integrated data management system (ETO) to monitor outcomes and improve program quality.
• Provide support to CSC with reports that document program efforts as required by the funder.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or significant experience in youth development.
• Minimum 2 years of youth development experience.
• School-based experience.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent facilitation and training skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• The willingness and desire to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a variety of environments.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of community and local resources.
• Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events.
• Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.
• Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.
• Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.
• LAYC/MMYC requires the COVID-19 vaccine of all its employees. You will be asked to provide proof of vaccination at the time of your interview and at your onboarding.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.

LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or status within any other protected group.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume.