SUN Reasonable Accommodations Assistant at IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION – Portland, Oregon

POSITION: SUN Reasonable Accommodations Assistant

WAGE: $18 per hour

FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-exempt; Administrative Support Workers; 8864

LOCATIONS: Vestal Elementary School: 161 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: On Call without Benefits

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1)

APPLY AT: www.irco.org

STATUS: Oncall/ Casual without Benefits

PROGRAM(S): Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Community Schools

SECTOR/DIVISION: School Based Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN)

REQUIREMENTS: Must pass criminal background Check through Oregon Department of Education

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Program Summary
SUN Community Schools is a Multnomah County initiative that aligns community partners and resources to help reduce barriers that keep students from being successful in school and in life. Within each SUN Community School, the collective efforts of the school community, youth, parents, local businesses, faith communities, libraries, school districts and community organizations create a network to offer programs and activities to uplift students’ academic engagement & social-emotional development, meaningful family engagement, and resource navigation to access available community resources.

Position Summary
The SUN Reasonable Accommodations Assistants work under the SUN Site Manager to provide one on one support to a program participant based on the needs of the participant as outlined in the Multnomah County Reasonable Accommodations request. Programs are in person, located at school Sites around N/NE/SE Portland.

Essential Functions

• Maintain 1:1 support to the program participants as required to support their successful participation in SUN activities.
• Be able to follow all school district and IRCO safety protocols related to working with youth in school communities.
• Treat youth and fellow staff respectfully while executing classroom management and adhering to school rules.
• Record and report accurate attendance to SUN Manager.
• Provide community-aware approaches in communication, outreach, and engagement with students and families.
• Communicate effectively with SUN Site Manager and parents about students’ success, concerns, or questions.
• Be a consistent and reliable staff member during the entire session of extended day/after school programming. Sessions run in eight-to-ten-week intervals with off weeks between each session.
• Effectively communicate work availability and absences (in advance, when possible).
• Attend all SUN staff meetings and session orientations.
• Effectively work with individuals with special needs and varied backgrounds.
• Understand the role of “mandatory reporter” and communicate any concerns related to student safety to the SUN Manager in a timely manner.

Secondary Functions

• Ability to develop community-aware approaches and respectful relationships with students, their families, and all community members we serve.
• Ability to use good judgment when working with youth in a school setting.
• Experience working in or delivering services in a school setting.
• Actively work to disrupt unlawful treatment based on race and systematic denial of fair treatment through equal access to program practice and implementation. Utilize bilingual skills to support community-aware communication with students, families, and clients in their preferred language, when possible.

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check.
• High School degrees or equivalents are preferred. Experience in the field may be considered equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual/bicultural applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Experience working directly with young people who have special needs as a full participation assistant is preferred.
• Experience with classroom management and student behavior management is preferred.
• Willingness to complete training on child abuse reporting and classroom management skills annually.
• Enthusiastic attitude and passion for education.
• Flexibility in task assignments and schedules is required.
• Familiarity with outer N/NE/SE Portland communities preferred.
• Reliable transportation and timeliness for shifts are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Sensitivity and ability to relate to people from varied lifestyles, socioeconomic levels, and cultures.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• Hybrid or Office setting job
• Positions require some analysis of problems or decision-making ability
• Work under close supervision
• Well protected environment with minimal hazards or obstacles
• Stable work schedule with no fluctuations

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.

What We Offer

IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit packages to our staff:

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
• Work that helps your community
• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
• 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
• 3% match for student loans or college savings
• 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
• Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts

Required Engagement

Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO’s mission, vision, and values-based initiatives.

How To Apply

1. Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.
2. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers.
3. For questions about this position, please email jobs@irco.org

Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCO’s main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover letter, resume, and IRCO application.

IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by State and Federal law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.