Employment Opportunities

2023 Summary of Benefits

Youth Special Projects Manager

Childcare Ministry Teacher

Success Coach

Family Success Coach

EMCC Family Navigator

Youth Program Assistant

Director of Youth Programs

EMCC ECE Special Projects Manager

Financial Wellness Specialist

Director of Youth Programs

Description

Job Summary:

The Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) Youth Program Director is a position serving the School Aged Youth Program of the Edna Martin Christian Center. This is a full-time, exempt position. The role of the Director of Youth Programs is to oversee the incorporation of academic enrichment,
positive youth development metrics, and service learning-oriented programming to our annual programmatic activities, which include academic remediation, Christian character development, field trips and various other social activities.

The Director will be responsible for ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for youth to learn and grow in Out of School Time (OST) settings. They will oversee and support the Youth Program Assistant Director in tasks such as staff hiring and supervision, curriculum planning and development,
budgeting and administrative tasks, program sustaining opportunities and grant reporting. The Director will also develop and sustain community and volunteer partnerships to enhance programming. The Youth Program is done with an emphasis on civic engagement, social-emotional learning and trauma- informed practices, and the Director ensures that these commitments are consistently developed and sustained in our program environment. As our programming continues to grow, the Director will support strategic planning and help determine the future direction of our work with children, youth, and their families alongside other EMCC leadership.

Reports to: President & CEO
Salary Range: $50,000-60,000

Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Align student-based educational and social programs with academic state standards and resources to improve student outcomes.
Align family-based education programs with grant metrics, other applicable EMCC programs and services and the EMCC mission statement.
Maintain an up-to-date database of student demographic information, family contact information and attendance.
Prepare and submit regular grant reports, this includes financial and qualitative reports.
Maintain all current staff and student records necessary for program licensing.
Ensure that the program runs in accordance with licensing and safety procedures.
Serve as a liaison for state licensing and grant monitoring professionals.
Maintain a master yearly program calendar of events and programs with planned intentional collaboration with schools and partner organizations.
Oversee youth program volunteers and interns by coordinating student schedules and compliance.
Oversee all Youth Program events and special programs in collaboration with EMCC Leadership and Operations. This includes securing facilities, media, equipment, catering and materials, supporting marketing efforts, handling registrations, constructing run-of-show, overseeing event operations and maintaining event budgets. A minimum of four events per school year should be executed.
Identify and disseminate monthly professional development opportunities for staff, ensuring the safety and quality of instruction and delivery of classroom practices. These can be done in alignment with regular full-staff meetings for the Youth Program team.
Maintain a positive attitude, and contribute to the general well-being of staff and students.
Facilitate regular 1:1 meetings with Youth Program Assistant Director and Site Coordinators, as well as annual all-staff performance reviews.
Provide direct communication to parents as needed to ensure communication is emphasized.
Work to publicize programming, activities and recruit prospective participants. This includes creating marketing materials, facilitating meetings with school partners, attending community events, etc.
Participate in regular EMCC Leadership Team meetings and applicable responsibilities and tasks resulting from such.
Perform other related responsibilities as required.

This list is not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks, but rather a guide that includes some of the
position’s most important responsibilities.

Complexity of Work:

Within the scope of the job, it requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work
with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, and adapt to change quickly.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Willing to obtain a professional Child and Youth Care credential within one (1) year of hire.

Required Credential(s)

Valid Driver’s License and have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, as demonstrated by good driving record.
First Aid/CPR training as required by the State of Indiana
Up to date Fingerprints/background check, drug screening as required by the State of Indiana
Computer literate (Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience:

At least three (3) years’ experience in youth or community services

Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

To apply send cover letter and résumé to employment@ednamartincc.org

Financial Wellness Specialist

Description

Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) works to improve the quality of life for residents in the Martindale- Brightwood community and beyond. Guided by our commitment to support individuals and the whole family, our Financial Wellness Specialist (FWS) helps individuals and families with soft and hard skill training, education, entrepreneurship, reentry services and overall financial stability.

Job Requirements:

The Financial Wellness Specialist works to ensure each participant is receiving financial literacy training across all service areas. If warranted, adults may be enrolled in the Center for Working Families (CWF), Bridges to Career Opportunities (BCO),Community Solutions and Entrepreneurship Center (CSEC), and other EMCC programs and services, based on eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities:

Financial Development

Maintain an active caseload that includes meeting and consulting with clients daily.
Assist clients in resolving current financial situations, while providing a wide lens on their financial health to shift the approach to proactive financial management
Conduct Financial Literacy Training
Work with clients to complete a detailed financial assessment
Work with clients to document budget and provide strategies for budget improvements
Develop plans to action and provide tools, resources and accountability to the client to help them meet their financial goals
Develop relationships with local financial institutions and community organizations
Host monthly workshops to deliver financial wellness education and services
Build relationships with community partners that foster products and services that support financial wellness and development
Assist in approving financial assistance in but not limited to; rental assistance, utility assistance, home buyers education, work supports, education supports, and other general barrier busting.
Build a home buyers education program that is inclusive to building credit, saving, increase in net income, and an increase in net worth.

Income Supports

Provide one-to-one income supports counseling with program participants
Assist with crisis needs including accessing internal and external resources to eliminate or minimize barriers.
Conduct a general benefits screening; discuss all benefits for which the client is eligible and assist clients through the application process, as needed
Develop relationships with local government offices and community organizations

Data & Development

Monitor client’s eligibility to ensure funder compliance
Enter subsequent CFA, employment, education, entrepreneurship, and income supports reports
Ensure enrollment and development screening tools are completed in accordance with the time frame of internal processes
Accurately create and manage participant files; ensure data is correctly entered into the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO), a client management system within internal deadlines
Perform follow-up assessments and subsequent data entry according to internal deadlines
Attend professional development workshops and seminars to further develop expertise
Attend local round-tables and other learning/networking opportunities in order to deepen knowledge of coaching/case management best practices and resources available for clients

Position Requirements

Ability to work with diverse populations. Previous work experience with the target population, and/or the ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution or 3-5 years of direct case management, coaching or training experience required
Knowledge of the Center for Working Families bundled services model preferred
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team as a cooperative and successive team member
Knowledge of education systems, community resources and the ability to build relationships
Excellent written, verbal, communication and organizational skills
Technologically savvy with solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and the internet. Efforts to Outcome (ETO) experience a plus
Must be available to work a flexible schedule beyond normal business hours
Able to advocate for participants to access additional education and/or training opportunities
A strong understanding of personal finances, particularly in the areas of budgeting, asset building and credit building
Competent at following directions, filling out forms, and applications (both paper and online)
Knowledge of educational assessment tools including administration, scoring and interpretation of results that will benefit participants preferred
Ability to multi-task a variety of activities and remain focused on the best customer service.

To apply send cover letter and résumé to employment@ednamartincc.org

Childcare Ministry Teacher

Description

Job Summary: The Edna Martin Childcare Ministry teacher has the overall responsibility of providing direct support to children and communication with families. The teacher operates the program within the confines of state, local and agency policies and budget.

Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maintain a rich, child-focused, developmentally appropriate environment for the children in his/her care.
Plan and implement a rich, child-focused, developmentally appropriate curriculum for the
children in his or her care. Share weekly plans.
Ensure that we meet state guidelines and that reports are submitted.
Gather data about each child and keep records that lead to completion of summary reports. The data will be gathered for these reports through anecdotal records, developmental checklists, and portfolios.
Understand and implement positive behavior management.
Assist in the general operations of the classroom, including but not limited to: serving meals and snacks, cleaning the classroom when the children have left.
Attend in-service training and local conferences, and read articles or books that keep him/her abreast of issues and trends in early childhood education.
Complete all necessary continuing education as required by state, NAEYC and licensing.
Participate in early childhood staff meetings, and all staff meetings.
Support, cooperate with, and communicate with other administration,
Maintain a positive attitude, and contribute to the general well-being of staff and students.
Work and communicate with families in a positive manner, and on a regular basis.
Communicate with parents by phone once per month, and send home newsletters.
Work assigned hours, be punctual, and be regular in attendance
Behave, speak, and dress in a professional manner.
Carry out any other task as may be required by the lead teachers or early childhood directors, and carry out the goals and philosophy of the program.

Complexity of Work:

Within the scope of the job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, and adapt to change quickly.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Valid Driver’s License and have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, as demonstrated by good driving record
First Aid/CPR training as required by the State of Indiana
Up to date Fingerprints/background check, drug screening as required by the State of Indiana
Knowledge and ability to facilitate growth of the program.
Ability to lead ministry work within the classroom while maintaining academic and social standards.
Respect and love for children.
Disposition to work positively with others.
Able to meet requirements per licensing/ministry regulations

Education:

Minimum of Associate's degree or CDA in Early Childhood (preferred), or experience in early childhood development programs with a plan to gain CDA or pertinent degree within one year of being hired.

To apply send cover letter and résumé to employment@ednamartincc.org

Youth Program Assistant

Job Summary: Youth program assistants promote the personal, educational and social development of young people ages 5-13 years. The Youth Program Assistant position is under the supervision of the applicable Site Coordinator. It is a part-time, non-benefited position requiring 20 hours per week. The position includes management of classroom and social activities, executing lesson plans that are consistent with the educational needs of the students, tutoring or coordination with teachers, and other duties as assigned. Staff in this position are expected to facilitate programming in accordance with the goals and objectives established by EMCC’s director and Board of Directors.

Responsibilities:

Implement lesson plans and activities as directed and participate in planning as requested
Develop weekly behavior reports that may be used in conjunction with Class DOJO app and create incident reports and accident reports if/when they occur
Work with the Site Coordinator and Academic Success Coach to provide young people with meaningful alternatives (e.g. educational programs, social interaction, recreational activities, and employment opportunities) that will draw them from negative lifestyles.
Provide direct service to enrolled students by leading educational and recreational activities including tutoring, games, crafts, field trips, etc.
Communicate the need for counseling, casework, and support services to the Site Coordinator
Administer daily snack/meal program
Provide transportation home at the end of program or act as bus/van monitor
Ensure that classrooms, other school areas, and vehicles are safe, clean, and well-maintained
Work with participants to value EMCC and school-based resources
Work to publicize programming, activities and recruit prospective participants
Collect daily and weekly student data and input in EZ Reports as required by EMCC and IDOE
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned

Complexity of Work:

Within the scope of the job, it requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, and adapt to change quickly.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Must be willing to obtain a professional Child and Youth Care Credential within two years of hire

Required Credential(s)

Valid Driver’s License and have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, as demonstrated by good driving record
First Aid/CPR training as required by the State of Indiana
Up to date Fingerprints/background check, drug screening as required by the State of Indiana

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience:

None required; at least one year of experience in childcare or school-age youth programming preferred

Incoming Salary: $12-18/hour

To apply send cover letter and résumé to employment@ednamartincc.org

Family Success Coach

Department: Martindale Brightwood Education Zone

Job Summary: The Family Success Coach works to ensure each participant is receiving assistance across all service areas. If warranted, adults may be enrolled in the Center for Working Families (CWF) or the Community Solutions and Entrepreneurship Center based on eligibility requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Comprehensive Assessment and Coaching for Individuals & Parents/Guardians

Work with clients to assess and develop a family success plan that encompasses the needs and goals of adults as well as children in the household
Conduct regular one-on-one sessions with participants to continually monitor participants’ efforts and measure progress; empower and encourage families to participate in program activities
Maintain knowledge about other programs offered by EMCC and community partners, and connect individuals to these services when appropriate
Conduct informational and skills-based workshops
Coach participants to achieve their long term educational, financial and employment goals as applicable

Employment

Identify growing employment sectors and develop relationships with potential employers
Work with employers to identify specific skills and job requirements of positions they seek to fill; develop a process for residents to acquire those skills
Provide one-on-one employment coaching: help individuals connect with employment or skills training to advance to a better job, analyze reasons why individuals are not hired or are fired, provide job and career coaching, follow up, and job retention services
Advocate for hard-to-employ residents such as the disabled and ex-offenders

Financial Development

Assist clients in resolving current financial situations, while providing a wide lens on their financial health to shift the approach to proactive financial management
Work with clients to complete a detailed financial assessment
Work with clients to document budget and provide strategies for budget improvements
Develop plans to action and provide tools, resources and accountability to the client to help them meet their goals
Develop relationships with local financial institutions and community organizations

Adult Education & Training

Conduct educational assessments for participants that include TABE and HSE testing to ascertain placement in available programs and options
Work with HSE/ABE programs housed at EMCC to ensure participants are engaged and making adequate progress
Provide 1:1 educational assistance when needed
Refer participants to educational options (including post secondary) and/or employment training opportunities as applicable
Foster partnerships with Ivy Tech, Marian University, Martin University, IUPUI, UIndy and other educational institutions to create positive options for participants

Income Supports

Provide one-to-one income supports counseling with program participants
Assist with crisis needs including accessing internal and external resources to eliminate or minimize barriers.
Conduct a general benefits screening; discuss all benefits for which the client is eligible and assist clients through the application process
Develop relationships with local government offices and community organizations

2-Generation Support for Families

Connect pregnant mothers to appropriate prenatal health services
Work with parents with children 0-5 to enroll in local high quality childcare services
For school-aged children, communicate closely with the Academic Case Manager (ACM) to monitor student progress and/or education needs
Together with ACM and parents/caregivers, develop strategies to support student’s education needs and maintain communication with families to support implementation of strategies

Data & Development

Monitor client’s eligibility to ensure funder compliance
Ensure enrollment and development screening tools are completed in accordance with the time frame of internal processes.
Accurately create and manage participant files; ensure data is correctly entered into the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO), a client management system within internal deadlines
Perform follow-up assessments and subsequent data entry according to internal deadlines
Attend professional development workshops and seminars to further develop expertise
Attend local round-tables and other learning/networking opportunities in order to deepen knowledge of coaching/case management best practices and resources available for clients

Complexity of Work:

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in stressful environment, and adapt to change quickly.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Required Credential (s)

Valid Driver’s License and have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, as demonstrated by good driving record
Up to date Fingerprints/background check

Education

Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited institution preferred

Work Experience:

Ability to work with diverse populations. Previous work experience with the target population, and/or the ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution or 3-5 years of direct case management experience required
Previous work experience in the social services sector preferred
Knowledge of the Center for Working Families bundled services model preferred
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team as a cooperative and successive team member
Knowledge of education systems, community resources and the ability to build relationships
Excellent written, verbal, communication and organizational skills
Technologically savvy with solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and the internet. Efforts to Outcome (ETO) experience a plus.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule beyond normal business hours.
Able to advocate for participants to access additional education and/or training opportunities
A strong understanding of personal finances, particularly in the areas of budgeting, asset building and credit building
Competent at following directions, filling out forms, and applications (both paper and online)
Knowledge of educational assessment tools including administration, scoring and interpretation of results that will benefit participants preferred
Ability to multi-task a variety of activities and remain focused on the best customer service.

To apply send cover letter and résumé to employment@ednamartincc.org

Success Coach

Department: Martindale Brightwood Education Zone

Job Summary:

The Success Coach works to ensure each participant is receiving assistance across all service areas. If warranted, adults may be enrolled in the Center for Working Families (CWF) or the Community Solutions and
Entrepreneurship Center based on eligibility requirements.

Specific responsibilities of the SC include:

Comprehensive Assessment and Coaching for Individuals & Parents/Guardians

Work with clients to assess and develop a family success plan that encompasses the needs and goals of adults as well as children in the household
Conduct regular one-on-one sessions with participants to continually monitor participants’ efforts and measure progress; empower and encourage families to participate in program activities
Maintain knowledge about other programs offered by EMCC and community partners, and connect individuals to these services when appropriate
Conduct informational and skills-based workshops
Coach participants to achieve their long term educational, financial and employment goals as applicable

Employment

Identify growing employment sectors and develop relationships with potential employers
Work with employers to identify specific skills and job requirements of positions they seek to fill; develop a process for residents to acquire those skills
Provide one-on-one employment coaching: help individuals connect with employment or skills training to advance to a better job, analyze reasons why individuals are not hired or are fired, provide job and career coaching, follow up, and job retention services
Advocate for hard-to-employ residents such as the disabled and ex-offenders

Financial Development

Assist clients in resolving current financial situations, while providing a wide lens on their financial health to shift the approach to proactive financial management
Work with clients to complete a detailed financial assessment
Work with clients to document budget and provide strategies for budget improvements
Develop plans to action and provide tools, resources and accountability to the client to help them meet their goals
Develop relationships with local financial institutions and community organizations

Adult Education & Training

Conduct educational assessments for participants that include TABE and HSE testing to ascertain placement in available programs and options
Work with HSE/ABE programs housed at EMCC to ensure participants are engaged and making adequate progress
Provide 1:1 educational assistance when needed
Refer participants to educational options (including post secondary) and/or employment training opportunities as applicable
Foster partnerships with Ivy Tech, Marian University, Martin University, IUPUI, UIndy and other educational institutions to create positive options for participants

Income Supports

Provide one-to-one income supports counseling with program participants
Assist with crisis needs including accessing internal and external resources to eliminate or minimize barriers.
Conduct a general benefits screening; discuss all benefits for which the client is eligible and assist clients through the application process
Develop relationships with local government offices and community organizations

Data & Development

- - Monitor client’s eligibility to ensure funder compliance
  - Ensure enrollment and development screening tools are completed in accordance with the time frame of internal processes.
  - Accurately create and manage participant files; ensure data is correctly entered into the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO), a client management system within internal deadlines
  - Perform follow-up assessments and subsequent data entry according to internal deadlines
  - Attend professional development workshops and seminars to further develop expertise
  - Attend local round-tables and other learning/networking opportunities in order to deepen knowledge of coaching/case management best practices and resources available for clients.

Position Requirements:

- - Ability to work with diverse populations. Previous work experience with the target population, and/or the
    ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner.
  - Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution or 3-5 years of direct case management
    experience required
  - Previous work experience in the social services sector preferred
  - Knowledge of the Center for Working Families bundled services model preferred
  - Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team as a cooperative and successive team member
  - Knowledge of education systems, community resources and the ability to build relationships
  - Excellent written, verbal, communication and organizational skills
  - Technologically savvy with solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and the internet.
    Efforts to Outcome (ETO) experience a plus.
  - Must be available to work a flexible schedule beyond normal business hours
  - Able to advocate for participants to access additional education and/or training opportunities
  - A strong understanding of personal finances, particularly in the areas of budgeting, asset building and
    credit building
  - Competent at following directions, filling out forms, and applications (both paper and online)
  - Knowledge of educational assessment tools including administration, scoring and interpretation of
    results that will benefit participants preferred
  - Ability to multi-task a variety of activities and remain focused on the best customer service

To apply send cover letter and résumé to employment@ednamartincc.org

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Special Projects Manager

Department: Martindale Brightwood Education Zone

Job Summary: The Edna Martin Christian Center’s (EMCC) Early Childhood Education (ECE) Special Projects Manager is a position based within the Martindale Brightwood Education Zone, serving the IndyEast Promise Neighborhood (IEPN).

The purpose of this position is to ensure that all students and families within the IEPN have access to the skills and resources necessary to prepare all to thrive academically, socially and developmentally. Through partnerships with quality early childhood educators and local providers, the Special Projects Manager will support the connection of individualized experiences for children as early as possible, as well as efficient and equitable referrals for wrap-around family services. In partnership with the leadership of the IEPN ECE Action Council, made up of families, providers and community members, the Special Project Manager will build systems and implement strategies that align with the results outlined in grants and strategic plans for the MBEZ and the IEPN.

Under the supervision of the MBEZ Director, this position has five major responsibilities:

- - To apply professional expertise in program design and implementation of educational and community building projects outside of the typical daily operations of EMCC’s ECE Department.
  - Be a neighborhood champion for early childhood education with the responsibility of overseeing the development and coordination of systems between internal programs and external partners at neighboring organizations, childcare centers, funders and others. This requires formulating, organizing, structuring and overseeing inter-connected projects and activities.
  - Serve as a catalyst in neighborhood-level strategy implementation for key pieces of the Learn Early solutions, including but not limited to, home visiting, establishing primary care for pregnant mothers and young children, parent education partnerships, capacity building with ECE providers for expanded seats and ensuring a successful transition to kindergarten.
  - Manage up to three (3) Family Navigators to support implementation efforts and data collection
  - Create and maintain accurate and timely qualitative and quantitative data reports, financial reports consistent with funding integration and ensure supporting documentation is provided to the MBEZ Director

The preceding statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks and functions for this position. Other tasks and functions may be assigned as needed to fulfill the mission of the organization.

Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, outlining why they consider themselves an excellent candidate for the position, as well as their resume, to employment@ednamartincc.org with the subject line: Employment Interest: ECE Special Project Manager

Youth Special Projects Manager

Department: Martindale Brightwood Education Zone

Job Summary: The Edna Martin Christian Center’s (EMCC) Youth Special Projects Manager is a position housed within the Martindale Brightwood Education Zone, serving the IndyEast Promise Neighborhood (IEPN).

The purpose of this position is to ensure that youth within the IEPN and MBEZ have access to the skills and resources necessary to prepare all to thrive and grow academically, socially and grow as a civically responsible citizen. Through partnerships with quality youth-focused organizations, the Special Projects Manager will bridge programming that creates shared opportunities for leadership training, global citizenship education and builds on overall youth resilience. Students in Indiana, USA and Ghana, Africa will engage in a year-long program aimed at enabling selected young people to develop the knowledge, skills and values needed to understand what global citizenship is and to create their own opportunities to take their own actions about local and global issues.

This project aims to build cross-cultural relationships between these youth. Participation for both middle and high school students is broken down into flexible lessons and field experiences over the course of one year. There is an additional component dedicated for the youth to execute their own community projects. During each session students will have the opportunity to engage with students halfway across the world in Accra and Cape Coast, Ghana. They will be sharing pictures and reflections of their communities and experiences in the hopes of building a global community.

Under the supervision of the MBEZ Director, below are the core responsibilities of the role:

- - To apply professional youth-focused expertise in program design and implementation of educational and community building projects outside of the typical daily operations of EMCC’s Youth Department.
  - Facilitate the Through the Eyes of Youth out-of-school time program for at least 30 middle and high school youth in Martindale Brightwood
  - Provide a safe, secure, and engaging environment for youth that hold them accountable through established norms and agreements
  - Create marketing, recruitment and enrollment plans for neighborhood youth
  - Record and enter all associated demographic and programmatic data and outcomes as required by the program
  - Attend staff meetings and other program-related meetings as scheduled
  - Meet regularly with the TTEOY team to provide participant, activity and overall project progress
  - Utilize program curricula and resources as provided in planning program activities
  - Coordinate and facilitate at least two related local field experiences per cohort
  - In collaboration with the TTEOY team, coordinate the international trip to Ghana for up to 20 participants in the Fall of 2024
  - Establish a program implementation calendar

*As this is a contracted positon, EMCC is seeking a leader who can remain available to outside of a normal business hour schedule, as circumstances may occasionally require evening and weekend activities

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, outlining why they consider themselves an excellent candidate for the position, as well as their resume, to employment@ednamartincc.org with the subject line: Employment Interest: Youth Special Project Manager

EMCC Family Navigator

Department: Martindale Brightwood Education Zone

Job Summary: The Edna Martin Christian Center’s (EMCC) Family Navigator is a position based within the Indy East
Promise Neighborhood.

The Family Navigator will support families to address their most pressing needs through connections to resources and
services. They will work to develop a trusted relationship to be able to provide support and resources that the family
determines important. The Family Navigator is responsible for working directly with families, building one-on-one
relationships, linking them to and facilitating networks of support, and coordinating the enrollment and referral of
families and children to partner services within the IEPN and MBEZ. Working within a cross-functional family services
team, this position ensures the availability of program supports in the home for all family members that will support the
family’s pursuit of stability and the success of the child’s academic pursuits. Finally, this position will assist in
coordinating school-based and community-based awareness efforts to ensure utilization of community based
programming and engagement opportunities.

The Family Navigator position requires the staffer to work as a liaison between EMCC partners, staff and families to
provide resources to families and students within the IEPN and its target schools. This position requires organizing
individualized meetings with families, the ability to take knowledge of existing programs and resources and put together
informative and engaging opportunities for children and families. The Family Navigator will complete the ASSM and
youth goals, connect the family to intensive 1:1 case coaching services in order to obtain CWF services, and maintain
regular communication with the family using a variety of outreach efforts.

The purpose of this position is to ensure that all students and families within the IEPN have access to individually
connect with the Navigator at their assigned school and link them to resources and networks of support. The Navigator
will be provided regular technical assistance, professional development, consultation, training and team casing for
families.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

- - Reports to the MBEZ Director
  - Receives and manages referrals from school and community partners
  - Recruits, assesses and enrolls families into EMCC programs and services
  - Assist the family head of household with resources to address the family's level of need after completion of the Arizona Self-Sufficiency Matrix
  - Enters relevant and timely updates into appropriate data systems on a regular basis
  - Serve as the family’s liaison with other agencies to ensure a warm handoff and continuity toward progress;
  - Work collaboratively with all EMCC staff and community partners regarding community opportunities, services,
    and resources
  - Attend cross-functional team and aligned community meetings
  - Assists in the development of quarterly success stories as well as quarterly, bi-annual and annual reporting as
    needed;
  - Assists in the coordination of community awareness efforts related to available programs and services including,
    but not limited to, preschool enrollment, parent engagement workshops, behavioral health resources,
    afterschool programming, housing opportunities, mentoring programs, and others based on individual family
    and student needs
  - Attends community events (as needed) to support recruitment and program marketing
  - Works to create and maintain positive working relationships with families at school and community-based sites
  - Completes ongoing professional development as it relates to the role
  - Provides five types of supports for referred families, including information and education, resources for
    instruction and skill development; instrumental, guiding families in how to accomplish tasks necessary for
    moving through systems, empathy and affirmation and advocacy for families and children within systems, as
    well as teaching families how to advocate for themselves.

The preceding statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks and functions for this position. Other tasks
and functions may be assigned as needed to fulfill the mission of the organization.

Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity
and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status,
disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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