Community Builder Buena Vista Apartments

Classification: Exempt

Location: Lincoln Fields Apartments (Miami)

Status: Salary

Full-time

Range:

Competitive Based on Experience

Department: Programs

Benefits: 401k, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Paid Holidays, PTO Paid and Aflac Supplemental Insurance

The Community Builder at Lincoln Fields Apartment will work as team at OYC MIAMI to Inspire, Empower and Enrich the lives of youth and families. The Community Builder will successfully implement program components that lead to positive outcomes for the children and families that we serve. The major functions as the Community Builder are to utilize OYC MIAMI’s existing networks and resources, provide aid, training, and access to reliable community resources for students and parents. The Community Builder gathers and delivers information and referrals related to health, education/academic supports, financial assistance, legal assistance, employment assistance, and other community resources in order to meet the needs of children and families (particularly those residing in the Lincoln Fields Apartment community).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the OYC MIAMI in a professional manner in the community
• Assist families with enrollment processes for OYC program services
•  Work closely with students and families to help identify family needs and generate a service plan
• Serve as a liaison between students, parents, and community partners
• Assist the Family Services Team with linking clients with the proper resources needed
• Conduct follow up calls and meetings with students and families to monitor progress towards service plan goals
• Conduct community outreach to promote OYC MIAMI services
• Promote parent/family engagement
• Create meaningful relationships with community partners, such as key local residents, schools, intervention providers, and community-based organizations
• Facilitate an understanding of how academic, social emotional, and developmental needs of children are being met, such as through community (schools, community- based organizations, religious organizations, etc.)
• Learn and use techniques to support community building
• Research/identify community resources available to support client needs
• Work collaboratively with community partners and attend community meetings as needed
• Ensure accurate documentation of all client information and activities
• Other duties as assigned by Direct Supervisor

Standards for Measuring Performance

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to observe and report accurately on the functioning of individuals & families
• Excellent assessment skills and intervention strategies
• Ability to work effectively with persons of all ages and diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Meet program goals & objectives
• Meet deadlines and complete all administrative tasks within specified timeframe
•  Produce accurate and meaningful data
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Positive and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with adults/students
• Ability to work flexible hours as required including weekends
• Ability to act decisively when necessary to protect the families

Core Values

• Competency
• Humility
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Intentionality Culture

Culture

• Cultivate an organizational culture that reflects OYC MIAMI‘s deep commitment to respect, integrity, accountability, diversity, equity, inclusion; underestimated communities of color, children, and families, support a learning culture that engenders knowledge sharing, feedback, and continuous growth
• Lead and implement initiatives on best practices in organizational management, performance management, and leadership development

•  High school diploma or equivalent
• Bi-lingual (Creole/Spanish) preferred but not required
• Basic computer skills / Microsoft Office / Ability to learn web-based data systems
• A minimum of 1-year experience working with adults/ youth programs required
• Experience with community outreach
• Willingness to learn and engage in professional development activities
• Deep-seated belief that Liberty City and surrounding communities can be a community in which youth and families thrive
• Have lived experience as a parent/caregiver
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must pass Level 2 background/drug test screening

The list of responsibilities is meant to serve as an essential guide for roles and responsibilities but are not limited to. OYC MIAMI reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (N=NEEDED P=PREFERRED)

Repetitive Motion: N 

Sitting: N

Standing: N

Pushing/Pulling: P

Kneeling: P

Carrying: P

Bending: N

Reaching: N

Lifting: N

Walking: N

Other – (repetitive standing): P