Ohio GSA Network Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Education & Training Manager
DIRECT REPORTS: None
SUMMARY: The Ohio Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSA) Network Coordinator is responsible for the day to day operations of and engagement with the Ohio GSA Network. This position is responsible for facilitating the development of GSAs in Ohio middle and high schools, supporting the growth and stability of existing GSAs, and recruiting new schools to the network. Weekends, evenings, and travel will be required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Requirements, Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
COMPENSATION
The Ohio GSA Network Coordinator is a part-time position, with hours ranging between 20-25 hours a week; paid at a minimum of $18.50/hour. Benefits include mileage reimbursement.
Send resume and cover letter to: employment@kycohio.org. Subject: Ohio GSA Network Coordinator
Kaleidoscope Youth Center follows an equal employment opportunity employment policy and employs qualified personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. Kaleidoscope Youth Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
DIRECT REPORTS: None
SUMMARY: The Ohio Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSA) Network Coordinator is responsible for the day to day operations of and engagement with the Ohio GSA Network. This position is responsible for facilitating the development of GSAs in Ohio middle and high schools, supporting the growth and stability of existing GSAs, and recruiting new schools to the network. Weekends, evenings, and travel will be required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Seek out, adapt, and utilize training and curriculum for youth and GSA advisors to support the development of effective GSAs and youth leadership.
- Provide consultation and education to teachers, administrators, and other youth-serving adults regarding the needs of and best practices for working with LGBTQ youth and GSAs.
- Engage in outreach and recruiting activities such as contacting school administrators, arranging site visits to schools, and attending GSA meetings.
- Create and/or facilitate forums for youth and adults in the Network to connect with one another to share best practices for GSAs and supporting LGBTQ youth leadership.
- Gather, curate, and archive resources for and about LGBTQ youth and GSAs.
- Act as a voice of Kaleidoscope Youth Center with regard to local, state, regional, and national initiatives affecting LGBTQ youth and LGBTQ youth advocacy.
- Act as an advocate for youth leaders and anti-adultism in historically adult spaces.
- Represent Kaleidoscope and the Ohio GSA Network at community forums, resource fairs, speaking engagements, fundraisers, and collaborative meetings.
- Complete necessary required paperwork and data collection in a timely manner as required by funders/KYC policies and procedures.
- Assists with Drop-In Center programming and special events as needed
- Other duties as necessary or as assigned
Requirements, Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- High School Diploma and experience working with youth and/or in a social service or social justice field. Degree-seeking course work, Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Education or Youth Services field given strong preference.
- Ability to communicate with, supervise, organize, and empower youth across many economic, social, and racial identities.
- Ability to establish and maintain appropriate adult/youth boundaries.
- Confidence and competence in managing potential interpersonal conflict and sensitive disclosures.
- Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth development, adultism, and intersectional identity.
- Commitment to KYC’s goals, vision, and mission.
- Must pass a background check.
- Adaptable personality with high level of comfort meeting new people and exemplary customer service.
- Experience working with LGBTQ+ youth/young adults.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work on a team and independently to create and deliver effective programs.
- Knowledge and ability to serve as a resource and consultant to youth, families, youth-serving professionals, and community members on LGBTQ+ youth issues.
- Knowledge and experience with positive youth development and empowerment models in youth programming and approach.
- Knowledge and understanding of practices related to Trauma Informed Care and Racial Justice.
- Access to reliable transportation
- Maintain driving privileges as determined by the OH BVM, as well as proof of insurance.
- Strong leadership capacity.
- Self-motivating, with exceptional time management skills.
COMPENSATION
The Ohio GSA Network Coordinator is a part-time position, with hours ranging between 20-25 hours a week; paid at a minimum of $18.50/hour. Benefits include mileage reimbursement.
Send resume and cover letter to: employment@kycohio.org. Subject: Ohio GSA Network Coordinator
Kaleidoscope Youth Center follows an equal employment opportunity employment policy and employs qualified personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. Kaleidoscope Youth Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Housing Program Manager
REPORTS TO: Executive Director, with support from Deputy Director
DIRECT REPORTS: RRH Case Manager, Housing Service Coordinator, and KYC Housing Interns
SUMMARY: The KYC Housing Program Manager is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of, and administrative duties associated with, KYC Housing Programs, which include the RRH Program which works to provide permanent, supported housing for LGBTQ+ young adults ages 18-24 experiencing homeless, housing insecurity/vulnerability and are survivors of violence and/or crime; KYC Host Home Network which matches young people in need of urgent/emergency housing with volunteer hosts in the community; and KYC Supportive Co-Housing Program which is a supportive, intentional community living to meet the needs of homeless, housing insecure, and housing vulnerable young people.
This position is the primary contact for KYC Housing Programs. Evenings and weekends may be required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
COMPENSATION
The KYC Housing Program Manager is a full-time position. Salary range is $45,000-$47,500. Benefits include health care coverage, 100% dental and vision coverage, mileage reimbursement, access to LISW-S supervision in support of independent licensure, flexible work schedule, and unlimited PTO.
Send resume and cover letter to: employment@kycohio.org. Subject: Housing Program Manager
Kaleidoscope Youth Center follows an equal employment opportunity employment policy and employs qualified personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. Kaleidoscope Youth Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
DIRECT REPORTS: RRH Case Manager, Housing Service Coordinator, and KYC Housing Interns
SUMMARY: The KYC Housing Program Manager is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of, and administrative duties associated with, KYC Housing Programs, which include the RRH Program which works to provide permanent, supported housing for LGBTQ+ young adults ages 18-24 experiencing homeless, housing insecurity/vulnerability and are survivors of violence and/or crime; KYC Host Home Network which matches young people in need of urgent/emergency housing with volunteer hosts in the community; and KYC Supportive Co-Housing Program which is a supportive, intentional community living to meet the needs of homeless, housing insecure, and housing vulnerable young people.
This position is the primary contact for KYC Housing Programs. Evenings and weekends may be required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and provides support and communication between landlords and residents.
- Provides direct supervision to case managers, service coordinators, and social work interns.
- Monitors participation and progress of participants.
- Plans and directs service coordination through collaboration with other agencies and providers.
- Monitor housing for safety and housekeeping issues.
- Provides employment support by helping to coordinating services with employers and organizational partners.
- Oversee aftercare service to clients or landlords when needed.
- Build and maintain relationships with local landlords and employers.
- Collaboration with other Family Providers/Community Partners
- Build and maintain relationships with outside referral agencies.
- Develop and provide community education and training to increase awareness and inclusive community and service practices for LGBTQ+ and Ally youth/young adults.
- Conduct recruiting, screening, interviewing, and training of new volunteers and interns.
- Facilitate case review meetings.
- Ensure the maintenance up-to-date paperwork, goal plans, case notes and other documentation.
- Complete necessary required paperwork and data collection in a timely manner as required by funders/KYC policies and procedures.
- Represent KYC at related community meetings, internal committees, and events.
- Assists with programming and special events as needed.
- Other duties as necessary or as assigned.
Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Master’s degree in social service-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. MSW, LSW required; LISW-S preferred.
- Outgoing personality with high level of comfort meeting new people and exemplary customer service.
- Experience working with LGBTQ+ youth/young adults.
- Experience working with survivors of violence, crime, and/or assault; knowledge of specific needs.
- Experience in case management or working in community based services.
- Knowledge of Marsy’s Law and other practices related to victim/survivor rights and advocacy.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate independent living skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work on a team and independently to create and deliver effective programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth development, adultism, and intersectional identity.
- Knowledge and ability to serve as a resource and consultant to youth, families, youth-serving professionals, and community members on LGBTQ+ youth issues.
- Knowledge and experience with positive youth development and empowerment models in youth programming and approach.
- Knowledge and understanding of practices related to Trauma Informed Care and Racial Justice.
- Commitment to KYC’s goals, values, and mission.
- Working knowledge of landlord/tenant law; or capacity to learn.
- Ability to reliable transportation.
- Maintains driving privileges as determined by the OH BVM, as well as proof of insurance.
- Experience in program management/development.
- Supervisory experience.
- Strong leadership capacity.
- Self-motivating, with exceptional time management skills.
COMPENSATION
The KYC Housing Program Manager is a full-time position. Salary range is $45,000-$47,500. Benefits include health care coverage, 100% dental and vision coverage, mileage reimbursement, access to LISW-S supervision in support of independent licensure, flexible work schedule, and unlimited PTO.
Send resume and cover letter to: employment@kycohio.org. Subject: Housing Program Manager
Kaleidoscope Youth Center follows an equal employment opportunity employment policy and employs qualified personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. Kaleidoscope Youth Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
KYC Connections Program Manager
REPORTS TO: Executive Director, with support from Deputy Director
DIRECT REPORTS: Connections Case Manager, Service Coordinators, and Social Work Interns
SUMMARY: The KYC Connections Program Manager is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of, and administrative duties associated with the Connections Program. Connections is a program that will provide coordinated, direct access to wraparound services such as housing and case management; and additional resources to support transition aged young people, ages 16-24, in obtaining and maintaining self-sufficiency. Evenings and weekends may be required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
COMPENSATION
The KYC Connections Program Manager is a full-time position. Salary range is $45,000-$47,500. Benefits include health care coverage, 100% dental and vision coverage, mileage reimbursement, access to LISW-S supervision in support of independent licensure, flexible work schedule, and unlimited PTO.
Send resume and cover letter to: employment@kycohio.org
Kaleidoscope Youth Center follows an equal employment opportunity employment policy and employs qualified personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. Kaleidoscope Youth Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
DIRECT REPORTS: Connections Case Manager, Service Coordinators, and Social Work Interns
SUMMARY: The KYC Connections Program Manager is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of, and administrative duties associated with the Connections Program. Connections is a program that will provide coordinated, direct access to wraparound services such as housing and case management; and additional resources to support transition aged young people, ages 16-24, in obtaining and maintaining self-sufficiency. Evenings and weekends may be required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and provides support in scheduling intakes and referrals.
- Provides direct supervision to case managers, service coordinators, and social work interns.
- Monitors participation and progress of participants.
- Supports service coordination through collaboration with other agencies and providers.
- Provides employment support by helping to coordinating services with employers and organizational partners.
- Oversee aftercare service to clients when needed
- Collaboration with other Family Providers/Community Partners
- Build and maintain relationships with outside referral agencies.
- Develop and provide community education and trainings to increase awareness and inclusive community and service practices for LGBTQIA+ and Ally youth/young adults
- Conduct recruiting, screening, interviewing, and training of new volunteers and interns.
- Facilitate case review meetings.
- Ensure the maintenance up-to-date paperwork, goal plans, case notes and other documentation.
- Complete necessary required paperwork and data collection in a timely manner as required by funders/KYC policies and procedures.
- Represent KYC at related community meetings, internal committees, and events.
- Assists with programming and special events as needed
- Other duties as necessary or as assigned
Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Master’s degree in social service-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. MSW, LSW required; LISW-S preferred.
- Outgoing personality with high level of comfort meeting new people and exemplary customer service.
- Experience working with LGBTQIA+ youth/young adults.
- Experience working with survivors of violence, crime, and/or assault; knowledge of specific needs.
- Experience in case management or working in community based services.
- Knowledge of Marsy’s Law and other practices related to victim/survivor rights and advocacy.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate independent living skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work on a team and independently to create and deliver effective programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth development, adultism, and intersectional identity.
- Knowledge and ability to serve as a resource and consultant to youth, families, youth-serving professionals, and community members on LGBTQIA+ youth issues.
- Knowledge and experience with positive youth development and empowerment models in youth programming and approach.
- Knowledge and understanding of practices related to Trauma Informed Care and Racial Justice.
- Commitment to KYC’s goals and mission.
- Working knowledge of landlord/tenant law.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or access other means of transportation in order to travel locally for business related to the position.
- Maintains driving privileges as determined by the OH BVM, as well as proof of insurance.
- Experience in program management/development.
- Supervisory experience.
- Strong leadership capacity.
- Self-motivating, with exceptional time management skills.
COMPENSATION
The KYC Connections Program Manager is a full-time position. Salary range is $45,000-$47,500. Benefits include health care coverage, 100% dental and vision coverage, mileage reimbursement, access to LISW-S supervision in support of independent licensure, flexible work schedule, and unlimited PTO.
Send resume and cover letter to: employment@kycohio.org
Kaleidoscope Youth Center follows an equal employment opportunity employment policy and employs qualified personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. Kaleidoscope Youth Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Internship Opportunities
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Internship opportunities are currently available in the areas of nonprofit development, marketing, communications, and administration. For consideration, please email a resume to employment@kycohio.org. Subject: Internship
