Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary: This position supports the work of DAEOC, a community action agency committed to empowering people to make positive change. The YouthBuild Project Coordinator oversees and directs the planning, organizing, and implementation of the YouthBuild Program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties may be assigned: Provide daily supervision to a crew of program participants engaged in work-based learning on a affordable housing construction site. Facilitate construction training curriculum to meet the standards of industry-recognized credentials, including carpentry skills, proper tool and equipment usage, demolition, framing, insulation, roofing, drywall, and finish carpentry. Serve as a liaison and on-site contact for general contractors, sub-contractors, and project sponsors. Serve as Safety Officer, ensuring program participants follow proper safety procedures and protocols, including MHYC and OSHA standards. Promote a positive safety culture. Provide consistent and ongoing feedback, formal and informal, to all program participants. Promote a solution-focused youth development environment in which program participants have the opportunity to develop new skills Maintain thorough records throughout the length of the program, including, but not limited to tracking programmatic activities, training, project accomplishments, daily attendance and time records. Support YouthBuild Program efforts to lead program participants toward achieving program goals, including high-quality project completion, certificate and diploma attainment, post-program placement, and positive program participant experiences Supervisory Responsibilities: This position supervises the YouthBuild Construction Instructor and identified work-sites. Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies : Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Manages project team activities. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth. Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions. Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures. Adaptab lity - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma, 2 years' experience in construction management, and past supervisory role is required. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, evaluations, etc. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff and clients. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest/penalties, proportions/percentages, household bills, budgets, etc. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to solve problems for clients with limited knowledge of their total situation. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software as well as the Community Action IA software. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have a driver's license valid in the State of Missouri and transportation as necessary. Other Skills and Abilities: Must have the ability to empathize with and understand the needs of DAEOC clientele. Must have knowledge of living and working conditions in the six-county area of Southeast Missouri as they relate to DAEOC clients. Must have the ability to research and analyze information for successful grant writing. Other Qualifications: Must be able to work a flexible schedule which will include evenings. Must be able to travel the six-county area occasionally and go out-of-area on a periodic basis. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate