Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority, Inc. Upward Bound Program assists low-income, potential first-generation college students enrolled in middle & high schools to prepare for postsecondary education.

All Douglas-Cherokee benefits eligible employees receive the following benefits:

• Up to 16 paid holidays per year
• Earned sick leave and annual leave
• Option to participate in State of Tennessee 401(k) savings plan

Full time employees (work an average of 30 or more hours/week) are eligible for the following benefits:

• Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
• Group Health Insurance partially paid by the agency with other insurance products available.

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide one-on-one assistance to students concerning high school academics and issues, the college process, and financial aid.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit participants for program enrollment
• Screen and verify participants for program enrollment eligibility and assesses needs
• Conduct weekly meetings with participants
• Provide one-on-one assistance to students concerning high school academics, the college admissions process, financial aid, career choices and goals, etc.
• Conduct college/career/financial aid workshops for participants and parents
• Develop program relationships with schools, parents, and other providers
• Maintain participant and project records and reports in accordance with funding source and agency requirements
• Coordinate, monitor, and manage academic tutoring program
• Participate in cultural activities, Saturday sessions, and/or campus visits
• Participate in and assist with the summer session and summer trip
• Meet monthly, quarterly, and yearly program objectives
• Work with other local DCEA TRIO programs to ensure effective collaboration
• Provide the above services in other areas served by DCEA TRIO programs when needed

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with all rules, policies, and procedures of the agency
• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information
• This job may change at any time for any or no reason
• It is an essential function of this job to get along with others, to be civil toward others and not threaten anyone’s safety, to be respectful of supervisors, co-workers, and all others
• Demonstrate professional behaviors and work habits that comply with agency and program policies and procedures to effectively accomplish program goals and objectives
• Does not discriminate in the provision of services and makes sure that no person is excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or benefit because of race, color, religion, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, citizenship, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, or veteran status unless those exclusions are based upon bone fide qualifications mandated by program service eligibility criteria
• Performs all other duties as required and assigned

WORK SITE: Scott County, TN

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Does not supervise anyone.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required. A degree in social work, psychology, education, counseling, or other human service-related field is preferred but not required
• Two years delivering educational and/or counseling services for disadvantaged populations, including accessing needs and developing services plans with secondary and post-secondary goals/strategies is preferred but not required.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Travel in the TRIO service area
• Weekend work is required
• Overnight and/or extended travel in and out of state to attend to meetings as required
• Work schedule may change temporarily in summer during summer component or trips
• Demonstrated computer proficiency is a must
• Must have demonstrated the ability to work with diverse groups of people, handle multiple tasks, and learn and perform tasks with limited supervision
• Strong public relations skills, energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and good communications skills
• Must have valid Tennessee driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on automobile
• Ability to make sound decisions
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated success in overcoming barriers similar to the target population to be served

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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 regularly required to sit for extended periods, use hands and fingers, to handle or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms. The employee often is required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and occasionally required to stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate but can sometimes be loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.36 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person