NBS Transitional Support Advisor

Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission•Fresno, CA

11d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Provides a variety of program support functions for corpsmember development activities and tracking corpsmember progress. Assists in the fulfillment of the Organization’s vision and mission.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required. Additional relevant work experience may substitute required education on a year-by-year basis.
Two (2) years full-time paid work experience in an organizational setting related to youth development, teaching, counseling, case management or youth service required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with corpsmembers, staff, management and community partners.
Effective presentation skills including the ability to plan and facilitate individual and group training sessions on a variety of program related topics.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related business software. Ability to accurately type 45 words per minute.
Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position.
Ability to work well with young adults and with contracted service providers and representatives of partnering agencies.
Demonstrated interest in and dedication to serving the community; a basic understanding of poverty, its causes and conditions and impact on individuals and communities is essential.
Demonstrated experience in mentoring and coaching young adults to resolve behavioral issues and other barriers to their vocational field training, education and other requirements.
Ability to be a leader and a positive role model for corpsmembers; be actively involved and supportive of their vocational training, career goals and educational goals.
Goal orientated; possess ability to structure workload to meet deadlines.
Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of employment and maintain current thereafter.
Ability to satisfactorily pass criminal background checks including but not limited to California Department of Justice and FBI.
Maintain a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance in compliance with state law, and meet the organization’s insurance requirements for operating organization vehicles.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience working with young adults preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, administers, coordinates and documents corpsmember development through the Individual Service Strategies process for corpsmembers. This includes but is not limited to: academic progress and assessment, corps field service and skill development support and tracking, college and career development, life skills and leadership development, supportive services referrals, support follow-up services and tracking/reporting.
Assesses the need for corpsmember support services and helps corpsmembers access needed services.
Assists corpsmembers in overcoming personal barriers to education and employment such as housing, childcare, substance abuse, and transportation.
Develops, researches, and obtains a variety of resources to promote corpsmember development, employability and academic advancement.
Assures timely tracking and support of corpsmember attendance and progress toward academic and field service goals occurs.
Meets and provides counseling services to corpsmembers on a regularly scheduled basis and as needed to evaluate progress and maintain concise, accurate case notes. Inputs case notes and other required information into database systems on a regular basis.
Provides corpsmember data, documents and completes reports to agency, funding sources, etc., as required.
Assists with the coordination and successful completion of corpsmember development. Implements disciplinary and restorative measures with corpsmembers as needed within the guidelines of the Corpsmember Handbook.
Collaborates with and maintains working relationships with local agencies such as Child Support Services, Fresno County Housing Authority, agency programs and other social service organizations regarding corpsmember issues and resource needs.
Advocates on behalf of corpsmembers for the primary purpose of corpsmember self-sufficiency and life skill development.
Coordinates and manages community service, program specific and campus activities (Student/ Corpsmember Council, school events/activities, special recognition events, etc.) linking corpsmembers to the greater sense of community and to support corpsmember leadership development.
Provides job development services and related activities including assisting with: resume writing, preparing for interviews, referrals for employment and support of other corps and agency related job development resources and processes.
Provides workshops and other development activities through various corps processes including Mental Toughness Orientation, New Enrollment Orientations, program specific orientation and activities, etc.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with case managers, postsecondary staff, teachers and school staff, program staff, managers and administration and partner and community agencies.
Travels for work related business using personal/organization vehicle.
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
Works evenings and weekends as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.