JOBS AT OPP®

If you are interested in working at Our Piece of the Pie ®, Inc., (OPP ®), please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@opp.org.

OPP celebrates diversity in its workforce and is committed to promoting equal opportunity for individuals at all levels. OPP ensures equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, mental retardation, learning disability, or physical disability, including but not limited to blindness.

Current Openings:

1) Youth Development Specialist

Provide case management services for 14 – 24 years old urban youth by assisting them with their employment, training and education goals. The YDS monitors progress & coordinates support services and documents the efforts on our automated Efforts to Outcomes management information system. The candidate must be a team player, and able to manage a large caseload.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human services field preferred (i.e. Social Work, Psychology).
Two-three years of experience working in a case management environment with a particular focus on youth and/or young adults ages 14-24.
Proficient in use of computer technology primarily Microsoft WORD & EXCEL.
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Ability to work independently

Interested applicants please submit cover letter and resume to chanda.robinson@opp.org and gerard.dawes@opp.org by January 31, 2012 for consideration. EOE

2) Youth Development Specialist

Provides case management services for over aged under-credited urban youth within an educational setting (Opportunity High School) by assisting them with their educational, employment and training goals. This individual will also monitor progress, coordinate support services, facilitate youth-centered groups, collaborate with educational staff, and utilize automated and other data systems effectively and efficiently. Must be a team player and able to manage young adults towards their short and long-term educational and career based goals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human services field preferred (i.e. Social Work, Psychology), plus 3-5 years of professional level experience in youth development.
Experience working in a secondary educational environment as well as with youth from diverse backgrounds.
Must possess the ability to engage youth, parents, educational staff, and the community at large to help sustain a balanced and focused academic and career oriented pathway for the youth.
Proficient in use of computer technology primarily Microsoft WORD & EXCEL.
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Ability to work independently

Application Process: Candidates should send cover letter, resume, & three references to: jobs@opp.org. EOE

Internal Closing Date: Friday, January 31, 2012