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Summary

Will spend 100% of their time managing and coordinating all programs related to jobs and outreach. In addition, will be responsible for computer reporting, and marketing as needed. Also included in duties are recruiting new students, tutoring, and following up with participants.

Essential Job Functions

Will serve as the main point of contact for the Youth Build program-Includes answering inquiries, applications and initial interview

Responsible for coordinating job placement and follow up

Will make contacts for partnerships with local businesses for apprenticeship/training programs

Coordinates and plans job fairs and educational tours for students

Will serve as the Youth Build procurement officer including general supplies and educational needs

Will plan and organize marketing efforts as well as workshops including interviewing, resume preparation, career fairs and motivational activities. Ensure that trainees are prepared before going to interviews and conduct follow-up assessments.

Will assist/administer the MIS computer system

Will network in the private and public sector to develop career-building opportunities for YouthBuild

Develop and maintain partnerships in the public and private sectors that will provide career opportunities that are aligned with YouthBuild students' interests and goals

Assist YouthBuild staff members and students to identify and schedule career-related guest speakers, site visits, job shadow experiences, and informational interviews

Develop and oversee an internship program for students

Meet with trainees at regular intervals to learn their job and career goals or immediate needs

Work with Program Director in marketing the program to potential employers-including developing and making presentations about YouthBuild

Ensure trainees ae prepared before going to job interviews, and conduct follow-up assessments

Work closely with employers of students to maximize student employment and employee job placement

Perform other related duties as assigned

Demonstrate knowledge of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, operational entities, requirements, and activities as they apply to the assigned organizational entity of the Authority

Use appropriate judgment & decision making in accordance with level of responsibility

Customer Service: Understands that all employees have external and/or internal customers that they provide services and information to; honors all the organization's commitments to customers/residents by providing helpful, courteous, accessible, responsive and knowledgeable customer service

Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; establishes rapport when working with others

Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others

Operate motor vehicle in order to visit various sites and properties

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's in a related educational field, counseling, psychology or equivalent experience working with young people and a strong commitment to helping young people succeed in an innovative training program to assist them in reorienting their lives and nurture their leadership skills.

Experience in counseling, leading and directing youth and/or workforce development or other related educational programs. Dynamic leadership abilities and experience in maintaining organizational systems for tracking program information. Can demonstrate a proven track record in working with young adults who have experienced multiple barriers to success.

Compensation

This is a full-time position with benefits. Will run for the life of the grant which is 3 years.

SALARY:  $21.64 - $25.48 per hour, "DOQ"

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification.  All incumbents may not perform all job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed, and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description