Boys & Girls Aid is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff with a variety of backgrounds. We will honor your unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. We are an inclusive community dedicated to investing in relationships and authentically valuing others. Boys & Girls Aid is an anti-racist, LGBTQIA2S+ positive organization. Boys & Girls Aid in Portland, OR is looking to hire a Culturally Responsive Services Specialist to support youth from systematically marginalized backgrounds when they enter Shelter and Housing Service, and to create a holistically immersed environment of equity and inclusion. To honor this goal, the CRS Specialist will steward service-guidance toward achieving and maintaining cultural awareness in policies, procedures, practices, and service delivery, and will be an active participant in the mission and service of Safe Place. This position earns a competitive salary starting at $22-$25 per hour. Bilingual skills are required for this position and bilingual employees are eligible for an additional 8% pay differential. We provide excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D insurance, flexible time off, holiday pay, an employee assistance program, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with 4% organization contribution after 6 months of employment, and our agency qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness . We also offer a robust in-house training program on topics such as Collaborative Problem Solving and Trauma Informed Care. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS AID

Founded in 1885, our mission is to make sure that every young person has permanent connections and housing stability. Each employee plays a direct role in adding value to the lives of those we serve. We show our staff how much they are valued through a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer work-life balance within the agency!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SERVICES SPECIALIST

The CRS Specialist will work with Program Leadership to establish culturally appropriate services to support youth served by Safe Place and Housing Services. Promote language access, identify community resources, cultivate relationships with community partners and facilitate connections for youth. Provide culturally relevant follow-up advocacy assistance , safety planning, information, and referral to residents. Research and stay current on culturally responsive best practices in crisis services for youth. Help implement evidence-based, culturally responsive and trauma informed ways of responding to youth served by Safe Place and work collaboratively to identify ways to engage in policy, systems, and antiracism work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training will be considered. Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, ethnic studies, or related field along with 1 year of combined experience of cultural competence or community-based behavior health services focused on cultural responsivity. OR Bachelor's degree and postgraduate certificate in DEI , or Gender Race and Nations Studies. OR 5+ years' experience collaborating with community resources, demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs of systematically marginalized populations and demonstrated strong collaboration, communication, and presentation skills. Bilingual skills are required for this work, Spanish preferred. Valid driver's license and a good driving record.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR NON-PROFIT TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

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This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.