Description

IMCI Overview

It’s My Community Initiative (IMCI) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization in Oklahoma City with a mission of developing and expanding efforts to strengthen communities by building strong, healthy families. IMCI spearheads community projects, tackling issues of health, education, and employment.

IMCI’s programs serve a number of special population groups, including the historically unemployed or underemployed, low-income fathers, at risk youth, individuals with a criminal background including those reentering communities from incarceration, incumbent workers, and low-skilled or low-wage workers. Over the years, IMCI has developed a reputation for and continues to demonstrate the value and efficacy of well-thought approaches to incorporating soft skills, family engagement strategies, vocational training, continuing education, job placement, and career advancement in ways that make obtaining employment with a living wage more accessible.

IMCI also operates TRUE Dads. This is a free program in Oklahoma City that helps dads be the kind of father they want to be. Additionally, IMCI continuously looks for opportunities to innovate within the workforce development field and, where appropriate, develops and fosters social enterprises that include employment opportunities for the populations served and whose financial success can be reinvested in the services and resources needed to build the Work Ready Oklahoma model.

Position Summary

The Host position plays a role in the success of these participants by providing support for the Family Expectations (FE) and TRUE Dads programs through the sharing of information about community resources, participating as a Communication Coach during practice sessions, helping serve meals and general cleaning.

This is a part-time position, with services delivered during evening hours and on weekends, with additional training and preparation required on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

Essential Job Functions

Greet couples, and serve as a friendly face for program participants
Participate in Communication Coaching sessions and ensure couples are building competency in the skills taught in the curriculum through good coaching
Interact and engage with couples before class and during breaks
Help serve meals, snacks, and beverages
Clean the workshop areas, dining area, and kitchen
Ensure all equipment and utensils are put away
Restock and inventory refreshments and supplies
Attend the classes to assist Educators, as needed
Report any discrepancies to the Education Services Project Manager
Other duties as assigned

Education/Training

High school diploma or equivalent, preferred

Experience

Prior experience providing skills coaching, a plus
Prior experience working with couples, a plus

Special Requirements

Ability to work evenings and Saturdays

Essential Physical Requirements

Sufficient mobility and strength to move about the facility. Ability to be mobile throughout the community.

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