SUN Reasonable Accommodations Assistant

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more at www.irco.org.

POSITION: SUN Reasonable Accommodations Assistant

WAGE: $18.00 per hour

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

LOCATIONS: SUN Community Schools

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: On-Call / Casual; Hourly

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1)

APPLY AT: www.irco.org

STATUS: Oncall/ Casual without Benefits

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

SECTOR: SUN Based (SUN)

REQUIREMENTS:

Must pass criminal background check through the 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
Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Community Schools are a school-based service delivery model that provides a comprehensive set of services to the school communities we serve. IRCO’s SUN Community Schools offer a variety of programs that support the student’s education and family stability.

Position Summary
The SUN Reasonable Accommodations Assistant works 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 outer N/NE/SE Portland.

Essential Functions

• Maintain 1:1 support to the program participant 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 culturally responsive communication, outreach and engagement with students and families
• Communicate effectively with SUN Site Manager and parents about student’s 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 in-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 diverse 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 culturally responsive 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 racism and systematic oppression through inclusive program practice and implementation
• Utilize bilingual skills to support culturally specific communication to 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 degree or equivalent is preferred. Experience in the field may be considered as equivalent.
• Bilingual/bicultural applicants are encouraged to apply
• Willingness to complete training on child abuse reporting and classroom management skills annually
• Enthusiastic attitude and passion for education
• Flexibility in task assignment and schedule is required
• Reliable transportation and timeliness for shifts is required
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Sensitivity and ability to relate to people from diverse lifestyles, socioeconomic levels, and cultures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working directly with youth who have special needs as an inclusion assistant is preferred
• Experience with classroom management and student behavior management preferred
• Familiarity with outer N/NE/SE Portland communities preferred

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• Communication: Some interaction with those inside and outside the organization to exchange factual information
• Creativity: Minimal need for the redesign of single focus process or procedure is needed
• Mental: Duties are mostly comprised of routine and repeated tasks
• Physical: Positions at this level require minimal physical effort such as light lifting, carrying or movement, etc. Physical capability involves use of office or equipment where some agility and hand eye coordination is needed
• Impact and Influence: Positions at this level have little to no need or ability to analyze problem or concepts or make decisions on the information. Positions at this level have little or no impact and influence on organization operations, programs, expense or budgetary outcome
• Work Independence: Positions perform routine work with regular supervision and generally are given instructions or written procedures. Positions occasionally encounter variation and are encouraged to suggest ways to respond, but can't take final action without approval
• Planning: Positions at this level have little to no planning responsibility beyond the need to schedule own work and determine impediments to own work schedule.
• Environment: There is a moderately low level of personal risk encountered. Job conditions are occasionally uncomfortable relative to noise, temperature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, or interactions with angry or hostile people.
• Schedule: The work schedule is mostly stable and does not fluctuate without prior notice.

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.

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

• Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.
• Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers.
• 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 law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.