Youth Achievement Specialist

SPANISH SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL•Oakland, CA

16h•$0 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The LMB Floater is a temporary, part-time position that provides coverage across Latino Men and Boys (LMB) school sites when staff are absent. When coverage is not needed, the Specialist provides limited one-on-one student support, case management, classroom facilitation, and other program activities. The role works closely with the LMB Program Manager and site staff to foster a positive, culturally responsive, youth-centered environment and promote student engagement, wellness, and success. The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Local travel to designated Oakland school sites may be required. The role is scheduled through June 2027; the temporary term and/or hours may be extended depending on additional funding.

Requirements

Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
Must be able to travel to and from designated school sites in Oakland.
Multicultural competency in working with immigrant, newcomer, low-income, and diverse youth who face multiple barriers to success.
Strong alignment with The Unity Council’s social equity values, mission, and vision.
Passion for working with youth, mentoring young men, and community development.
Ability to communicate effectively with administration, youth providers, youth, and guardians.
Must meet pre-employment requirements: background check and fingerprints, reference checks, and TB test.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, public health, education, ethnic studies, or a related field; preferred but not required.
Two years of youth development, after-school, and/or paraprofessional experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage across LMB school sites during staff absences to maintain continuity of services.
Facilitate LMB classes, restorative justice circles, activities, and existing lesson plans.
Provide limited one-on-one student support, including check-ins, goal-setting, academic support, and referrals.
Support positive classroom management and model accountability, respect, empathy, and other pro-social behaviors.
Build positive relationships with students, school staff, and community partners.
Use Salesforce to track student participation, attendance, services, referrals, and other program data accurately.
Maintain accurate student notes and other required documentation.
Support program events, field trips, workshops, and other youth development activities as needed.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development.
Communicate student, classroom, and site needs to the LMB Program Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned to support program and staffing needs.