QTPOC Community Care Manager
REPORTS TO: Director of Community Based Wellness
DIRECT REPORTS: Community Care Coordinator, Interns
SUMMARY: The CBW Community Care Manager is responsible for oversight and implementation of programming that centers cis, trans, gender-expansive, non-binary and/or any girl or femme person ages 12-24 who are members of Black, Indigenous, Latin, Asian, Arab, Pacific Islander communities. This position will additionally engage in advocacy and education in the community to support the creation of safer, affirming spaces and services for BIPOC trans and gender nonconforming youth. Evenings and some weekends may be required.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Community Care & Outreach
- Manage resources (community grants, basic needs, nutrition, etc) for and with the community.
- Coordinate and implement community outreach, engagement, and advocacy.
- Work in partnership with leadership to develop goals and strategies for best practices.
- Provide community specific education related to BIPOC TGNCQ youth development, creating safer, more affirming spaces, services, and policies for BIPOC TGNCQ youth in schools and in the community.
- Facilitate wellness opportunities and supportive groups.
- Represent KYC at community forums, resource fairs, speaking engagements; and relevant community meetings as requested.
- Engage in advocacy within local, state, regional and national initiatives affecting BIPOC TGNCQ youth and BIPOC TGNCQ youth advocacy
- Maintain awareness bills/proposed legislation that directly impact LGBTQIA+ youth
- Participate in staff meetings and other organizational meetings or events.
Drop In Center
- Participate in Drop-in Center activities.
- Provide support with volunteer onboarding and training
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Knowledge and ability to serve as a resource and consultant to youth on LGBTQ+, intersectional, and educational issues that impact them.
- Ability to communicate with, organize, and empower youth across many economic, social, and racial identities; including use of social media and other youth driven platforms.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, tact, discretion, and diplomacy with demonstrated ability to appropriately manage confidential information.
- Computer proficiency and an understanding of Google Workspace preferred.
- Self-motivating and organized with exceptional time management skills.
- Strong leadership capacity with the ability to work both autonomously and within a team.
- Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth development; adultism, and intersectional identities.
- Strong commitment to and understanding of LGBTQIA+ people, communities, and related issues.
- Commitment to KYC’s vision and mission to serve and support LGBTQIA+ youth.
- Knowledge and understanding of practices related in Trauma Informed Care and Racial Justice.
- Adaptable personality with high level of comfort meeting new people and exemplary customer service.
- Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with youth.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Commitment to KYC’s goals, mission, and vision.
- Ability to appropriately manage confidential information.
Compensation
This CBW Community Care Manager is a full time, exempt position with a minimum starting salary of $45,000. Benefits include a flexible work schedule, collaborative and vibrant work environment, OSU Fee Waivers (when available), health, dental, and vision Insurance, mileage reimbursement, opportunities for professional development, LISW-S supervision in support of independent licensure, 10 paid holidays observed, Simple IRA enrollment; and flexible/unlimited PTO.
Send resume and cover letter to: employment@kycohio.org
Kaleidoscope Youth Center is formally based in Columbus; however, operates a hybrid work environment, with the understanding that some positions may require more in person time than others. Applicants should live in Ohio or be willing to move to Ohio. We expect this position to be relevantly divided between remote work and in-person meetings; with occasional conferences, meetings, and/or events.
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.
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