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Empower 225 is a non-profit organization located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that serves youth in the community by providing educational support, life skills training, mentorship, housing and career preparedness.

Available Positions

Send your resume to human.resources@empower225.org if interested . Please include which position you are interested in.

Peer Support/ Administrative Review Specialist (Full-time)

Peer Support duties consist of:

      • Youth Engagement Program (Lead with Support)

      • State Board (attendance of 80% of calls and in-person meetings)

      • Program Planning and Development (service on related board or task force to improve supportive services for youth and families as requested)

      • Providing Feedback (regarding their role, the IL Program, and DCFS program development)

      • Additional Duties inclusive of the following: training and staff development, assists with social  activities as time allows.

Administrative Review Specialist duties consist of:

      • Participation on the AR panel

      • Review of case plans

      • Support, guidance, and mentoring to young adults going through the AR process

      • Advocating for young adult’s needs participating in EFC program

      • Participate in training on the AR proces

      • Preference: former foster care youth

Optional if time allows: Youth Engagement Program (Lead w/ support) State Board (attendance of 80% of calls and in-person meetings) Program Planning and Development (service on related board or task force to improve supportive services for youth and families as requested.) Providing Feedback (regarding their role, the IL Program, and DCFS program development) Assist with social activities as time allows

Youth Ambassador (Full-time)

For the Youth Ambassador position, this person would be housed at the DCFS office

    • Duties will include:

      • Assisting in leading the State Youth Board

      • Assisting in advocacy efforts at the Capital

      • Helping organize youth testimony, etc.

      • Preparing youth to testify and tell their story

      • Providing coaching to peer support staff (IL contracts) and meet with their supervisors to ensure the peer support staff is supported

      • Train peer support staff

      • Help organize youth participation on many different activities, workgroups, etc.

      • Preference: former foster care youth

      • Preference: located in the BR area or close as there may be times when they need to be at the State Capitol or in meetings at the DCFS State Office with very little time to plan

General Position Descriptions

For more details about the types of positions at Empower 225, see below

Program Directors

Responsible for developing and executing the grant to meet program goals and objectives; coordinating with the grant funding agency and additional partners; overseeing case management, budget, program event planning, daily activities, etc.; ensuring data completeness and providing required reports; working with E225 evaluator to review and troubleshoot the program; continually learning and implementing best practices; and supervising team members while providing guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum team performance. Must be comfortable using technology (including Microsoft Word and Excel) and learning new software.

Program Coordinators

Coordinate with program team and throughout E225 to help develop the program to reach its goals and objectives and increase participation and effectiveness. This includes administrative responsibilities, in addition to projects like event planning, recruiting volunteers, communicating with partners and volunteers, and participating in youth engagement activities. Must be comfortable using technology (including Microsoft Word and Excel), setting up calendar appointments, attending virtual meetings, and learning new software.

Case Managers

Provide overall case management and wrap-around services for program participants including eligibility screening, intake, assessment, goal planning, education support, employment assistance, connection with government and local resources, and additional support as identified. Collect and record all required information and maintain case files. Must be comfortable using technology (including Microsoft Word and Excel), setting up appointments, attending virtual meetings, and learning new software.

Outreach

Conduct outreach on the streets where youth tend to congregate in Baton Rouge. Connect homeless or at-risk youth to supportive and emergency resources, including connecting them with appropriate E225 program. Conduct outreach with schools and community organizations, while sharing information about services we provide to them.

Administrative Assistants

Provide direct administrative support including tasks such as coordinating with other E225 programs, collecting information from the team, maintaining client files, updating all internal and external data reporting software, providing updates and reports as requested, returning voicemails, maintaining spending and client logs, etc. The right person for this position must be comfortable using technology (including Microsoft Word and Excel), setting up calendar appointments, attending virtual meetings, and learning new software.

Operational Positions

Support Empower 225’s operations through positions in finance, special events planning, marketing, human resources, technology support, and grant writing. Must be comfortable using technology (including Microsoft Word, Excel, and new programs).

Resident Assistants

Provide supervision, including overnight and on weekends, for male youth ages 16-21 in the TLP (Transitional Living Program) including welcoming new youth; ensuring a safe, family-centered environment; providing transportation to school and work (as needed); supervising kitchen activities and chores; monitoring tv, computer, and phone usage; enforcing house rules set by case manager; attending weekly staff meetings; and other duties as assigned. RA’s work on a revolving schedule Monday through Sunday.

Youth Specialists

Help facilitate day-to-day operations of the Youth Development Program and activities of the youth participants, mentors, and community presenters/volunteers. This person should understand the needs and culture of at-risk youth/young adults.

Send your resume to human.resources@empower225.org if interested in any of the position types above. Please include which type of position you would be interested in. Resumes will be kept on file for at least 1 year.

Thank you for your interest in Empower 225!