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Youth Engagement Specialist
ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities East Bay
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6 people are interested
Position Title: Youth Engagement Specialist (School Group Co-Facilitator)
Area/Program Focus: Healing Trauma, Restorative Practices in School
Supports: Restorative Practice Coordinator and Facilitator
Position Summary: The school group co-facilitator supports historically marginalized and underserved populations - ELD students, students of color, etc - who may be struggling in their school environment. These students may experience low levels of connectedness to peers and school staff, impaired self-esteem and/or behavioral issues. Through these open-ended groups, students are offered a space for community-building, the creation of respect-agreements, and also provide opportunities leadership development.
Essential Responsibilities:
Attend a training on restorative practice and philosophy
Offer a trusting, healing, and supportive relationship to students
Commit to volunteering at least one day a week (Mon, Thurs, or Fri) from 10am-2:00pm during the Fall 2017 semester
Success Metrics:
Increased school attendance and engagement
Improved grades
Core Skills:
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with culturally diverse stall and populations
Strong communication skills, virtual and in-person
Requirements:
Must complete a Live Scan background check to be paid by CCEB
Must complete a brief online training in recognizing and reporting abuse
Must volunteer at least 4 hours per week for at least 5 months
Agency Culture: Every year, Catholic Charities of the East Bay moves thousands of youth, individuals, and families from Crisis to Stability to Prosperity through 3 primary program areas: "Fostering Self-Sufficiency" provides services designed to strengthen families and increase income to livable wages; "Welcoming the Stranger" offers legal immigration, refugee relocation, and refugee employment services; "Healing Trauma" delivers immediate and sustained support to victims of crime, especially those impacted by community, domestic, and family violence, as well as mental health treatment to students and adolescents experiencing multiple, ongoing incidences of trauma.
More opportunities with Catholic Charities East Bay
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Catholic Charities East Bay
Location:
433 Jefferson Street, Oakland, CA 94607, US
Mission Statement
Catholic Charities East Bay works with youth, children, and families to promote resilience, strengthen families, and pursue safety and justice.
Description
Catholic Charities East Bay provides innovative solutions to help people who struggle with poverty and other complex issues. We work with youth, children, and families to promote self-sufficiency, strengthen families and pursue safety and justice. Help is offered through counseling, case management, financial support when facing a housing crisis, and more. We serve and work in partnership with all and celebrate the diversity of our community, including people of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and religious or spiritual affiliation or belief.
Learn more about how we are making a difference in the East Bay.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
217 Harbour WayRichmond, CA 94801
DATE POSTED
August 16, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- People Skills
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Relationship Building
- General Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- At least 4 hours/week during Fall 2017 semester