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Oasis REAL (Reaching Excellence as Leaders) Program Specialist
Oasis Center - Nashville, TN
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Oasis REAL (Reaching Excellence as Leaders) Program Specialist is responsible for co-coordinating and co-leading programs aimed at supporting BIPOC males aged 13-18 through various community and educational initiatives. This role involves facilitating group sessions, developing community partnerships, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that promote positive youth development and self-regulation. The specialist will work closely with juvenile courts, schools, and families to provide resources and support for participants, while also collecting and reporting program data.
Responsibilities
- Co-coordinate recruitment of new REAL group participants.
- Supervise the provision of service/learning and positive youth development principles for young men ages 13-18.
- Collaborate with Juvenile Court and schools in the provision of diversion and prevention services.
- Coordinate enrichment and educational activities.
- Organize month-long summer programming for youth.
- Facilitate parent orientation, family outings, and graduation ceremonies.
- Maintain communication to ensure participants receive necessary support post-program involvement.
- Develop and maintain community partnerships for enrichment and college access activities.
- Ensure timely and accurate collection of data on program activities and outcomes.
- Supervise program volunteers and encourage reflection based on best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Two years of direct service youth experience and/or experience working with court-involved youth.
- Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
- Skilled in forming trusting developmental relationships with youth.
- Comfort in discussing structural oppression, racism, and social inequities affecting males of color.
- Ability to form strong relationships with all youth, including LGBTQ+ youth.
- Clear understanding of racial inequities and willingness to operate from an anti-oppression model.
- Knowledge of community resources and ability to apply basic adult learning and counseling principles.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in leadership roles.
- Knowledge of cultural sensitivity in curriculum development.
- Ability to design and deliver training to teens and adults.
Benefits
- 401(k) with 3% match
- Dental insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
