COIC is looking for a passionate hardworking individual who is looking to coach and mentor at risk youth through the medium of teaching life skills and the value of hard work. This is a salaried position at $4,188.00 - $6,923.00/Monthly, DOE and Qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with youth and young adults and will have a background in motivating, mentoring or coaching individuals facing barriers to success. A background in forestry or fuels reduction is preferred but not required. Come join the COIC team and work for an organization serving and doing great things in Central Oregon!
Job Details:
Job Title – Youth Employment Counselor, Outdoor Field Leader
Hours/Days – Normal Business Hours, Monday - Friday
Based in LaPine, OR
Benefits include health, vision, and dental. One low monthly premium will cover you and your dependents. Earn vacation and sick time from day one and employer paid retirement! Other benefits available.
Summary of Duties:
Mentor, coach, and assist youth toward achieving personal growth and success. Work with local school districts and numerous local partners as part of the COICs alternative education team to recapture youth who have or are at risk of dropping out of regular school. Responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing employment and training opportunities for enrolled youth aged 16-24. During the Spring and Fall months supervise and lead a team of 3-5 youth, working on a variety of outdoor labor-intensive projects, 3 days per week. During the Summer months, lead and supervise a team of youth full time for 8 weeks.
Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- A high school diploma and two years of relevant experience in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted. Must have one (1) year's supervisory experience.
- Ability to work independently, diplomatically, and as part of a team.
- Ability to self-manage time effectively and efficiently.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of the Central Oregon labor market, the public/private business sectors, and local community resources.
- Knowledge of group facilitation, counseling techniques, and teaching methods
- Proficient in the use of Excel, Word, and MS Office Suite.
To check out this opportunity and see a full job description visit us at https://www.coic.org/careers/. Official job title – Youth Employment Counselor, Outdoor Field Leader.
Full-time