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Description
Mission Statement
Our Friends Place is dedicated to helping young women break the generational cycles of abuse,
neglect, poverty and homelessness through empowering self-reliance and independence.
Position Summary
The SOAR to Success Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of Non-Residential
programs. The SOAR to Success Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the agency meets or
exceeds SOAR to Success program expectations set by Our Friends Place in the community. The
SOAR to Success Coordinator reports to the Non-Residential Program Director.
Responsibilities
SOAR to Success Program Implementation
• Coordinate and oversee the implementation and success of one component of the SOAR
to Success youth programming in the community.
• Assist in creating formal presentations, informal curriculum, and implementation plans
for SOAR to Success events, meetings, and partners.
• Assist with program development to ensure SOAR to Success meets the agency’s mission
and specific program goals.
• Assist with the implementation and success of the entire SOAR to Success program in
the community.
• Ensure the Non-Residential Program Director is fully informed on all aspects of
programming.
Community Relationship Development
• Nurture relationships, coordinate and confirm logistics with partner contacts to ensure
SOAR to Success program implementation.
• Actively identify and implement new opportunities within the community to enhance and
expand the SOAR to Success program.
• Assist in updating the community resource guide semi-annually.
• Assist with other program duties as needed.
Monitoring and Evaluation
• Provide individual case management to participants of the SOAR to Success program as
needed.
• Maintain client records and daily activities to ensure compliance with OFP policies and
procedures.
• Document SOAR to Success program demographics and outcomes based on data
collected at SOAR to Success events.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Non-Residential Program Director.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Direct experience working with adolescents and young women, specifically at-risk youth,
is preferred.
• Demonstrated success facilitating educational groups is preferred.
• Experience in case management is preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Apricot preferred.
• Certifications: First aid and CPR (certification in these areas is required within the first two
months of employment).
• Able to work in a hybrid work environment with 75-100% travel within service areas.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including frequently working 2 nights per week and 2-
4 Saturdays annually.
• Must have reliable vehicle, vehicle insurance, and a valid driver's license for travel to
program sites (mileage reimbursement for job related duties).
Essential Qualities
• Culturally aware, respectful, and appreciative of differences.
• Has a natural affinity for creativity and willingness to “think outside the box”.
• Team player and relationship builder.
• Comfortable with public speaking to groups of various sizes.
• Ability to work independently and to be a self-starter
Physical Requirements
Job conditions require walking, driving, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking,
or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching, or
grasping, lifting, or carrying up to 25 lbs., pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs. Ability to safely
operate a motor vehicle and drive to and from program sites in the service area.
Professional Expectations
• Remain mission driven in all aspects of agency work.
• Participate in staff training and planning sessions.
• Serve as a philanthropic ambassador within the agency and the community
Application Instructions
TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resumé to HireSOAR@OurFriendsPlace.org No phone calls please.