Senior Youth Advocacy Specialist

Major Responsibilities:

Outreach and Enrollment

Work in tandem with school districts and other community-based organizations to highlight youth eligible for YLC.

Provide thorough and fair assessments and interviews of those interested in serving on the YLC.

Leadership Coaching and Youth Engagement

- Provide oversight of staff case management and leadership trainings for YLC participants including one-on-one youth services counseling; this includes service planning, goal setting, resource mapping, supporting leadership activities, and the provision or supportive services as necessary. - Develop and lead youth leadership coalition leadership development and advocacy training. - Recruit skilled volunteers, community members, and employer contacts to train clients through workshops and trainings on topics such as financial empowerment, advocacy, and mental health. - Reach out and develop contacts with local community-based organizations and private businesses to strengthen leadership class offerings as well as Tech School. - Document client participation and progress, adhering to grant requirements. - Track all grant progress including hours covered in leadership trainings per participant, as well as hours per participants in Tech School to ensure all grant outcomes are met or exceeded.

Program Oversight

- Complete quarterly reports to the funder. - Responsible for monthly YLC payment processes, completion, and proper documentation. - Ensure annual planning for YLC bi-monthly meetings to provide overall education and tools youth need to engage in advocacy. - Organize and oversee Elevate staff team meetings to ensure staff communication and collaboration on program objectives are met or exceeded.

Community Networking and Advocacy

- Create community partnerships related to substance prevention, advocacy, mental health, and legislation. - Develop opportunities for youth exposure to advocacy initiatives and opportunities for youth to use their voices. - Create opportunities to amplify youth voices and messaging in the community.

Other

- Complete administrative responsibilities including tracking time and effort, annual development of professional goals, and the 90 day onboarding plan. - Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engage as a member of the team. - Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency. - Other related duties as assigned.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Youth and Education Program Manager

Position directly supervises: Youth Specialist

Indirect Reporting: Luke Johnson, Workforce Development Manager Internal and/or external contacts: Coordinates regularly with Sacramento Youth team and local partners

Job Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience required; Master’s degree a plus

Work Experience:

- 1-3 years’ experience with youth counseling, case management, or coaching strongly preferred. - 1-3 years’ experience working in or managing grant funded programs. - 1-3 years’ experience in substance prevention or advocacy.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

- Multi-cultural experience and demonstrated ability to communicate well with youth of varied backgrounds required - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation creation - Proven ability to take initiative, creatively problem solve and lead with versatility in a fast-paced work environment - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required - Experience using data and fiscal tracking systems strongly preferred - Flexible availability necessary

Language Skills:

Proficiency in a refugee language such as Dari, Farsi, Pashto, or Arabic, an asset

Working Environment: Standard office environment including regular travel to employer sites.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement****: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity****: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer****: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

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