Mile High Youth Corps (HQ-Denver)
FOUNDED IN: 1992
Address:
1801 Federal Blvd.
Denver, Colorado
80204
Pathways Success Coordinator
JOB DETAILS
Position title: Pathways Success Coordinator
Type of Position: Staff (Full-Time)
Town, City, Park, etc: Denver
State / Territory: Colorado
Benefits: Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance
Project/Program Focus: Volunteer Engagement
Attachments/Supplemental Materials:
https___www.milehighyouthcorps.org_wp-content_uploads_2021_10_PathwaysSuccessCoord-FINAL
ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization established in 1992 to give youth ages 18 to 24 a chance to earn an income and learn hands-on job skills while serving in their communities. In its first year, 20 youth served Denver neighborhoods through a single 10-week program. Today, MHYC engages over 250 youth (called Corpsmembers) every year through several comprehensive programs that integrate paid work experience on community service projects with leadership development, career exploration, and education. During its 30 year history, Mile High Youth Corps has grown from a small, seasonal, neighborhood-based organization to a comprehensive, year-round, regional program serving 23 counties from two regional offices, Metro Denver and the Southern Front Range.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Summary: The Pathways Success Coordinator will lead development and implementation of a pilot program collaboration between Mile High Youth Corps and the State of Colorado Attorney General’s office for 18-24 year-old first-time, nonviolent, pre-charge, justice involved youth. Working closely with MHYC’s Land Conservation and Supportive Services teams, the Pathways Success Coordinator will adapt MHYC’s proven program design to develop: pre-service orientation, career readiness, workforce development and supportive services programming aligned with the specific needs of the pilot program’s youth participants (Corpsmembers). This direct service position will also work closely with local District Attorney’s office personnel to develop program referral and eligibility criteria and processes. Ideal candidates will have prior youth development experience and working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Restorative Justice, Trauma Informed Practice, Cognitive Behavioral Intervention, Mental Health First Aid, and Supportive Services/Case Management. This position works directly with Corpsmembers enrolled in the AmeriCorps program.
Reports to: Deputy Director
JOB DUTIES
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
Education:
- Post-secondary certificate or degree (minimum)
Required Qualifications:
· 1-2 years (minimum) of youth (18-24 years old) development experience
· 1-2 years (minimum) of supervision experience; ability to provide leadership for CMs and early career staff.
· Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
· Knowledge and/or familiarity with common social justice issues (such as racial equity, LGBTQ+ rights, housing/food/childcare accessibility, etc.)
· Group facilitation experience
· Valid driver’s license with insurable motor vehicle record (MVR)
· Able to legally work in the United States, which will be verified via the federal E-Verify program on the first day of employment
· Pre-employment background check required, including a FBI Background Check, which includes fingerprinting. This position has recurring access to vulnerable populations.
· Willingness to adhere to MHYC’s COVID-19 policies and procedures
Desired Qualifications
- Justice-involved youth experience
- Trauma Informed Practice, Restorative Justice and/or Cognitive Behavioral Intervention experience
- Program development experience
- Spanish: English proficiency
MHYC is committed to hiring candidates with unique backgrounds and perspectives. If you are interested in this position but are concerned that you do not meet all of the requirements or possess all of the necessary skills, or that prior convictions or your background might disqualify you, we highly encourage you to submit an application anyway.
CONTACT INFORMATION
To Apply:
Candidates are asked to provide a resume and a cover letter including pertinent personal and/or professional experience. In the absence of specific work-related experience, applicants are encouraged to describe personal experience that pertains to position requirements in their cover letter. Send resume and cover Letter to: [email protected] (include “Pathways Success Coordinator” in the subject line). No calls please.
Mile High Youth Corps is committed to diversity in principle and practice, both in the community at large and within the organization. We are, therefore, committed to having our internal operations and employment practices administered on a non-discriminating basis inclusive of, but not limited to, race, religion, color, socio-economic status, gender, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, or national origin. Every effort shall be made to grant reasonable accommodation for qualified people with disabilities to participate in this AmeriCorps program.