SPACE Agents

CAIRO • Portland, OR

5d • $23 - $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

The SPACE Agent serves as a cultural navigator and supports the successful day-to-day operation of the SPACE Program at assigned schools. The SPACE Agent works collaboratively with students, families, school and district staff, CAIRO leadership, and community partners to develop culturally responsive strategies that address academic achievement, attendance, enrichment, recreation, family engagement, and social-emotional needs. The Agent develops and maintains positive relationships with students, families, teachers, school leadership, and community partners. The Agent also ensures that program services meet the needs of elementary, middle, and high school students from African immigrant and refugee communities. This is a part-time, non-exempt position primarily based within the Reynolds School District. The position is scheduled for 24–30 hours per week, with a maximum of 30 hours per week. CAIRO is particularly interested in applicants who speak Somali and/or Swahili and can communicate effectively with participating families.

Requirements

• Some college coursework in education, early childhood education, psychology, social work, human services, public health, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience working with African immigrant or refugee students and families.
• Experience working with elementary, middle, or high school students.
• Experience providing culturally responsive student or family support.
• Experience facilitating workshops, meetings, forums, or group activities.
• Experience maintaining records, completing data entry, or preparing program reports.
• Fluency in English and at least one African language or Arabic.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of college experience or an associate or bachelor’s degree in education, early childhood education, psychology, social work, human services, public health, or a related field.
• Experience working in a school-based or youth-development program.
• Experience providing tutoring, mentoring, case management, or family-navigation services.
• Familiarity with Oregon public-school systems and community resources.
• Fluency in Somali, Swahili, Tigrinya, Arabic, or another language commonly spoken by the families CAIRO serves.

Responsibilities

• Attend assigned schools according to the established weekly schedule while school is in session.
• Maintain an assigned student caseload.
• Evaluate students’ academic, social, emotional, behavioral, attendance, and resource needs.
• Develop individualized plans for student engagement and support.
• Coordinate services that address students’ academic and social needs, including tutoring and mentoring.
• Help develop strategies for addressing attendance or behavioral concerns.
• Meet regularly with participating students.
• Inform students about CAIRO programs, workshops, events, and resources and encourage their participation.
• Make appropriate referrals to internal and external services and community resources.
• Maintain required student information in CAIRO’s case-management system.
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of students and families.
• Conduct introductory home visits with parents and caregivers, as appropriate.
• Support families with enrolling students in the SPACE Program.
• Collect required student information, including State Student Identification numbers when applicable.
• Help families understand student performance, attendance, behavioral concerns, and available school supports.
• Assist with communication between families, teachers, and school staff.
• Be available to support families during parent-teacher conferences.
• Encourage increased family participation in school meetings, conferences, activities, and events.
• Conduct additional home visits as needed or assigned by the SPACE Program Manager.
• Work with CAIRO leadership to develop and deliver adult and family programming.
• Maintain consistent and respectful communication with students, families, school staff, and community partners.
• Work directly with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and other staff to understand and respond to student needs.
• Assist teachers and school staff with culturally responsive communication and outreach to parents and caregivers.
• Attend required weekly and monthly school meetings, including meetings with counselors, teachers, and administrators.
• Build positive relationships with school and district personnel.
• Provide cultural context and guidance to school staff when appropriate.
• Collaborate with school leadership to identify barriers affecting students and families.
• Connect families with appropriate school, CAIRO, and community resources.
• Collaborate with other SPACE staff to plan and facilitate monthly events or workshops during the school year.
• Rotate monthly events and workshop responsibilities among school district teams.
• Help develop summer events, workshops, and enrichment activities.
• Promote CAIRO events, services, and community resources to students, families, and the broader community.
• Support evening and weekend community events on a semi-regular basis.
• Work with the SPACE Program Manager and other SPACE Agents to develop workshops for teachers and district leadership.
• Complete assigned administrative responsibilities at the CAIRO office.
• Organize and help facilitate parent and community meetings.
• Complete accurate and timely data entry.
• Assist with developing annual work plans, program schedules, and activity calendars.
• Collect program participation and outcome data.
• Prepare and submit required progress and final reports.
• Organize and maintain program records and supporting documentation.
• Complete reports required by CAIRO, school districts, and program funders.
• Attend weekly SPACE staff meetings.
• Perform other program and administrative duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 11 days of accrued Paid Time Off per year
• Up to 40 hours of accrued sick leave per year
• 5 days of Paid Time Off for paid spring break - in alignment with school district
• Up to 16 paid company holidays
• Medical and Dental insurance with employee-only premiums covered 100% by CAIRO
• Vision Insurance low-cost employee premium
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match
• Paid professional-development opportunities, when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree