Program Coordinator at Mixteco… · Oxnard

ABOUT MIXTECO INDIGENA COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROJECT

• Recruit, train, and supervise MICOP's OFY-RR Funds Project staff in Ventura County.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to OFY staff in delivering direct services using strength-based, youth-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Monitor case management activities, documentation, referrals, and follow-up to ensure participant needs and program requirements are being met.
• Identify and partner with local community resource providers and maintain strong community partnership relationships.
• Coordinate and assist in designing and implementing workshops, series, and reunions for youth and their sponsors.
• Coordinate and partner with MICOP’s immigrant legal services team and other internal programs to ensure effective support and referrals.
• Coordinate communication and collaboration among OFY staff, MICOP programs, community partners, and service providers.
• Work closely with the OFY team to complete progress notes, progress reports, data entry, and other required documentation.
• In collaboration with the Program Manager, develop timely notes and information needed to prepare program progress reports.
• Track program metrics and monitor progress toward OFY program goals and outcomes.
• Support the Program Manager in identifying program needs, addressing challenges, and implementing strategies to meet program goals.
• Represent MICOP in CDSS OFY-related activities and meetings in Ventura County.
• Participate in OFY team meetings, trainings, workshops, and other program-related activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure staff follow organizational, program, and data privacy requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated experience supervising paid staff and providing staff support or coaching.
• Experience in case management, youth services, community organizing, or working with immigrant and/or Indigenous communities is highly desired.
• Passion for the mission of supporting, empowering, and organizing the Indigenous migrant community on California’s Central Coast.
• Proven ability to prioritize workload, collaborate, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with the ability to execute projects independently.
• Demonstrated ability to use strength-based, youth-centered, and trauma-informed approaches to service delivery.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute program goals.
• High proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language, highly desired.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and verbal skills.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and weekends when needed.
• Have reliable transportation, and be comfortable transporting youth and other community members.

• BA in Psychology or related humanities degree, AA in Psychology or related humanities degree OR experience in the mental health or immigration sector.
• 2+ years coordinating services for youth, families or community, and/or similar efforts in advocacy for immigration rights
• Experience supervising and managing a professional team.
• Experience in advocacy for migrant rights.
• Direct experience working with Mixteco/ Indigenous families and/or the community.