Overcomer Central (OC) Resident Life Facilitator
About the oc
Our youth center, The OC, is a safe, welcoming space where youth from crisis can come and get help. When someone walks through the door, they can easily access healthy meals, showers, laundry and other supports designed to meet their immediate needs.
Overcoming a crisis doesn’t happen in an instant, which is why The OC is the hub for all of our operations and programming. After meeting the immediate needs of our youth, we start building a community around them to inspire growth through coaching & mentoring, life skills classes, educational and employment support and community activities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting into the OC Manager, the OC Resident Life Facilitator aids in maintaining OC operations to ensure the environment, supports, and day-to-day activities are impactful and effective for youth from crisis through:
1. Operational Support - Assist in the day-to-day operations of the OC, contributing to a welcoming, trauma-sensitive, and safe environment for youth from crisis.
2. Youth Enrichment Activities & Supports - Facilitate positive daily programming for OC youth including activities and community building events in a way that is effective and engaging.
3. Cross-Program Support - In cooperation with the entire Immerse Arkansas team, create a safety net throughout the various programs of Immerse to ensure all youth receive the best possible care and support, responding timely and appropriately to individual needs.
4. Team and Personal Development - Continually seek opportunities for growth, understanding, and balance to maintain health, both individually and as a member of the Immerse Arkansas team. Promote teamwork through collaboration, support, and communication.
Qualifications
All employees will be thoroughly committed to Immerse’s mission. The ideal candidate will embrace Immerse’s values of with, worship and scrappy (visit our About Page to learn what this means!). All candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:
Education:High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Experience: Experience working with youth in crisis (i.e., runaway or homeless youth, youth aging out of foster care, youth leaving DYS, victims of trafficking and exploitation).
Skills Required:
Experience with the foster care system or working with youth in crisis is desirable.
Basic skills for meal planning/ light cooking, facility cleaning, and routine maintenance work.
Verbal skills to relate to officials, staff and public in a courteous manner.
Apply conflict resolution and problem solving skills in the event of tense situations or to defuse potentially volatile situations.
Must have a driver’s license and/or reliable transportation; able to travel within the assigned region daily.
Must maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and as determined by the program.
Complete at least 30 hours of training annually, relevant to the position.
Must successfully complete the required background checks and drug screening.
Adherence to an ethical code as it relates to the particular professional field.
Common sense reasoning and follow instructions (written or oral)
Lift and carry objects weighing from 15 to 25 pounds.
Must demonstrate a commitment to the value of cultural competency.
Overview
Work Location: Little Rock
Job Type: Full Time
ABOUT IMMERSE ARKANSAS
Immerse Arkansas was founded in 2010 with the mission of helping transform youth from crisis into overcomers. The nonprofit organization serves youth between the ages of 14 and 24, whose past trauma and challenges have created barriers to becoming independent, healthy, successful adults.
Immerse Arkansas works with these youth and families to address the underlying trauma resulting from abuse or neglect. We believe that when we surround youth from crisis with unconditional relationships, a vision for their restored future, and tools that anticipate their needs and dreams, we create a climate for healing, growth, and transformation.
Immerse is a collaboration of redemptive innovators who pair ambitious faith with strategy in all pursuits, especially anything labeled as “impossible.” We’re hungry for healing for all, and we’re especially interested in those who have been counted out. We are looking for someone who fits our values of with, worship, and scrappy and who can fully embrace our statement of faith and affirmations. The OC Resident Life Facilitator is a full-time position based in Little Rock.
To apply
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to mfinnie@immersearkansas.org with “OC Resident Life Facilitator” as the subject line of the email. For more information, you can visit www.immersearkansas.org.