African Youth & Community Organization (A.Y.C.O.) Mental Health and Adiction Counselor Remote · Full time Company website

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The African Youth and Community Organization (AYCO) is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to empowering immigrant and refugee families through culturally responsive education, youth development, and community engagement. AYCO’s Early Learning Program at Wilkes Elementary operates under Multnomah County’s Preschool for All (PFA) initiative, which provides free, inclusive, and high-quality preschool education to 3- and 4-year-old children across the county.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct strengths-based vocational assessments to identify clients’ skills, interests, and

employment goals

• Develop individualized employment service plans with measurable, client-driven goals

• Research and identify job opportunities through outreach, networking, and community

connections

• Match clients with appropriate job openings based on their abilities, interests, and

logistics

• Assist clients with resumes, job applications, and interview preparation

• Build and maintain relationships with community employers and business partners

• Provide on-the-job coaching and ongoing support during job placements

• Identify and help clients address barriers to employment (transportation, scheduling,

accessibility, etc.)

• Coordinate with behavioral health clinicians and case managers to ensure integrated,

whole-person care• Maintain accurate and timely client records in the electronic health records (EHR)

system

• Provide crisis support and intervene when a client is at risk of losing their job

• Refer clients and families to commu