Family Stability Coordinator Vuela Program

Description

Position Title:       Family Stability Coordinator Vuela Program

Reports To:            Talent Development Program Manager

Classification:       Full-time, Exempt, 1.0 FTE 

Compensation:     $24 per hour

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Latino Network’s mission is to provide transformative opportunities, services, and advocacy for the education, leadership, and civic engagement of our youth, families, and communities. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination, that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families. We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Latino Network provides a generous benefits package that includes:

• Health Plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Alternative Care
• FSA - Flexible Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care expenses
• 401k Plan with Match 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer sponsored Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Sabbatical)
• One on One Supervision from a culturally specific clinical supervisor is provided
• Professional development opportunities
• Self - Care perks
• Team and family events

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is a dynamic position, responsible for bridging together two key Economic Justice programs, Family Stability and Vuela.  These programs  holistically support families on their self sufficiency pathway, while offering long term stability planning support. This position will require consistent communication with clients, stakeholders such as government entities, partners, organizations, schools, and the community. Excellent follow-through, attention to detail, professional writing skills, and excellent communication through one-on-one meetings, phone calls, and e-mail are required. The Family Stability Program Coordinator Vuela Program must have experience working with Latino youth and families and be able to communicate clearly and fluently in both English and Spanish.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Case management services utilizing Assertive Engagement & trauma-informed care
• Culturally responsive, culturally competent service delivery, and affirmatively furthers opportunity for people who have traditionally been underserved
• Facilitate access to aligned services and resources, such as: WorkSource; Housing Assistance; DHS; Self-Sufficiency; Benefits Assistance; Legal Barrier Removal
• Coordinate  a cohort of TANF recipients participating in a series of workshops, activities, and events to support: life skills, job search and prep,  stabilized living
• Attend and represent Latino Network  in workforce development networking opportunities
• Support the design of a rigorous and engaging curriculum for Latino Network’s Economic Justice Talent Development Programs.
• Maintain programmatic records and enter program data into ETO and other relevant databases. This includes a detailed and confidential case file, case notes, and attendance for each participant.
• Follow Economic Justice and Latino Network fiscal workflows accurately and consistently..
• Assists clients with flexible client assistance to provide relief from the trauma associated with the scarcity of resources.
• Provides follow-up services and referrals to clients to help ensure their continued stability in areas such as income, social capital, children, wellness and health, education, and housing.
• Prepares and provides reports detailing the progress of clients as requested by the Housing and Talent Development Program Manager.
• Adherence to all Latino Network policies and procedures.
• Performs any additional duties as directed by the Program Manager, Senior Manager, or Department Director.
• Properly documents and submits all program expenditures in a timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with partner agencies, institutions, clients, local jurisdictions, state, and federal agencies.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Minimum 3 years combined education, training, and experience in case management, social service navigation, peer support, or a related field. Examples of experience, education, and training that fulfill this requirement include, but are not limited to, volunteer or paid work, internships, community-based training and workshops, community college, trade school, university courses, and degrees.  Experience, training, and education from inside and outside of the United States are considered equally.  Transferable skills and lived experience will be considered. 
• Bi-Cultural with knowledge of culturally based world view, adaptive reasoning, and problem-solving practices of Latino individuals, families, and communities living in urban neighborhoods impacted by crime, poverty, and racial inequity.
• Knowledge of Assertive Engagement and trauma-informed care, as well as knowledge of and experience in navigating social service and government agencies, is preferred.   
• Bilingual with excellent written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English (including public speaking).
• Knowledge of and experience working with families in the Latino community
• Strong desire to promote economic justice in the community
• Ability to work well independently and within a team
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed 
• Ability to be flexible and creative in the work environment
• Excellent follow-through and attention to detail
• Knowledgeable in Google Suite and basic computer skills 
• Respect for diversity; desire and ability to work cross-culturally
• Ability to demonstrate a combination of the following characteristics: patience, open-mindedness; high level of responsibility; willingness to grow, change and learn; courage; motivation; empathy; compassion; flexibility; persistence; creativity
• Access to reliable transportation. Commercial Auto Liability (or become eligible within three months of date of hire).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Latino Network is a fast-paced, highly engaged work environment with satellite operations with positions performing work both onsite and remotely. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Latino Network strives to communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.

TO APPLY

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in joining us in supporting our mission to positively transform the lives of Latino Youth families and communities, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter at:  Careers 

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required. Latino Network is an equal opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.