Empowerment and Development Specialist

3 weeks ago


Oakland, California, United States SPANISH SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL Full time
Job Title: Empowerment and Development Specialist

**Salary:** $32-$35 per hour DOE

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Empowerment and Development Specialist to join our team at SPANISH SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL. This role is responsible for empowering youth through case management, psycho-social assessments, and culturally-rooted interventions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mental health issues, intervention strategies, and wellness practices, with experience in delivering crisis intervention services and implementing trauma-informed and restorative justice practices.

Responsibilities
  • Case Management & Student Support:
  • Provide 1:1 case management services, including wellness checks, mentorship, and crisis interventions, to address students' personal, academic, and health and wellness needs.
  • Conduct ongoing assessments of student well-being, identifying needs, developing individualized plans, and connecting students to appropriate resources (e.g., tutoring, social activities, health & wellness services).
  • Monitor students' progress, fostering self-efficacy, resilience, and overall well-being.
  • Program Facilitation & Community Building:
  • Facilitate restorative justice circles and Holistic Empowerment Education sessions for staff.
  • Promote a culture of wellness by engaging students in mindfulness, self-care, and leadership activities during the school year and summer Youth Leadership Initiative programs.
  • Organize and attend community-building gatherings and college/career/civic engagement field trips to foster student development and connection.
Qualifications
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in case management, counseling, youth advocacy, violence prevention, or related supportive services.
  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, behavioral sciences or related field.
  • Experience delivering crisis intervention services and implementing trauma-informed and restorative justice practices is strongly preferred.
  • In-depth understanding of mental health issues, intervention strategies, and wellness practices.
  • Multicultural competency in working with immigrant, newcomer, low income and diverse youth facing multiple barriers to success.
  • Ability to travel to OUSD school sites as required (Mileage Reimbursement Provided).
  • Passion for working with youth, particularly young girls, nonbinary, and LGBTQIA+ youth.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental benefits, life insurance policy, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, and 403(b) with employer match. We also provide opportunities for professional development and growth.



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