Program Specialist Young Adult Worklink (YAWL)

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides the youth of our city a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life. Our services include academic support and college counseling, job placement and employment training, substance use and violence prevention education, crisis intervention and mediation, leadership development, technology and computer training. Our mission is to encourage a diverse population of high-need young people to explore their full potential through academic, career, family, and community life.
Title: Program Specialist Young Adult Worklink (YAWL)
Salary: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour plus excellent benefits
Reports to: Program Supervisor
Status: Full-Time, (40 hours/week),Non Exempt
Program Summary: CYCs YAWL Workforce Development Program provides job readiness and employment support services to youth ages 16-24. The program offers 1:1 job search and career coaching, work based learning internships, college and career exploration, and job shadowing opportunities to propel youth and young adults to be ready for college, work and reach productive adulthood.
Position Description: Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Program Specialist is responsible for program planning and implementation, coordinating and facilitating employment readiness workshops/training, recruiting worksites for WBL internship placements and providing high quality youth workforce and development services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop curriculum and facilitate job readiness training workshops which include but are not limited to: professionalism, career exploration, resume and cover letter building, job search/navigation, interview skill development, mock interviews, and strength/talent identification.
• Provide 1:1 career guidance and assist participants with individualized education and career planning services, job search and placement assistance and conduct follow ups for retention services.
• Collaborate with the workforce team to strategize on program planning, development and implementation of overall youth workforce development programs and outcomes.
• Outreach and recruit employers from private and public sectors to serve as host sites for work-based learning internships and provide on-going support to worksite supervisors.
• Coordinate worksite visits, college tours, career spotlights, and special events as assigned.
• Connect participants to resources within CYC and other CBO or city services for barrier removal to ensure their success.
• Ensure that all program development incorporates local Youth Program Quality Standards and all deliverables are met as stated in the grant work plan.
• Act as a liaison and collaborate with other post secondary educational and training services to support youth.
• Coordinate GED attainment services, tutoring services, and basic skills remediation as needed.
• Cultivate relationships with employers to develop employment opportunities for youth and young adults.
• Complete all required written documentation and reports as required to meet funder compliance.
• Support agency-wide events and other duties as assigned by management.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
• Two years of experience working with youth, preferably within youth workforce development programs.
• Experience in facilitating meetings, workshops, and providing 1:1 support to youth and young adults.
• Ability to work with ethnically diverse groups of low-income youth as well as English language learners to provide social and emotional support.
• Experience working with community-based service providers and private sector partners.
• Ability to work as part of a team to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and to work independently in a fast paced environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and project management skills.
• Enthusiasm for promoting academic achievement and college to career education.
• Able to lift or move at least 25lbs
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
  

CYC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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