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Peer Court/Family Support Services Coordinator
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
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| organization: | Police Activities League of Greater Portland |
| position summary: | Four-year Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking (STOP) Act grant funded position. Person will work in community setting with diverse populations of adults and youth to reduce substance abuse and increase community collaborations. As a part of a Greater Gresham Area Prevention Partnership Drug Free Communities coalition, this position will work to cohesively link parent programs and Peer Court services directly to larger coalition structure. Hours will vary, with evening and weekend work (primarily Saturday) hours. Requires a four-year college degree (or equivalent work/education & life experience) and bi-lingual (Spanish/English) with the ability to translate materials, and read and speak fluently in both languages. Will be required to pass a background & criminal history check. Provides all support, coordination and community liaison leadership to Peer Court and parent support program efforts including; all student and adult volunteer recruitment, training, placement and evaluation. Direct supervision of university interns on site, presentations, outreach activities and materials, data base management. Requires the complete management of supplies; inventories, allocations and equipment distribution. Assistance with GGAPP DFC resource development, community partnerships and leadership teams for programs. |
| Salary / Pay Rate: | $13-16/hour |
| Required Skills and Abilities: | • College degree (or 5+ years of experience in the non-profit field). • Bi-lingual Spanish - English [Fluent speaker, reader, writer] • Must be a quick learner and be able to work independently. Grant writing experience a plus. • Ability to multi-task and use effective organization and time management skills. • Must have good computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word and ability to learn and implement various database programs. • Personal qualities include lots of energy, flexible, excellent communicator. • Ability to make effective, concise and compelling presentations to diverse audiences. • Ability to work with and supervise volunteers. • Knowledge of recreational, athletic and enrichment programming for youth. • Knowledge of principles and practices of basic budgeting. • Ability to working effectively with diverse community partners. |
| Qualifications: | Requires a four-year college degree (or equivalent work/education & life experience) and bi-lingual (Spanish/English) with the ability to translate materials, and read and speak fluently in both languages. Will be required to pass a background & criminal history check. |
| Education Required: | College degree |
| Other: | Equal Opportunity Employer |
| website link: | www.ggapp.org |