Youth Coordinator

Position: Youth Employment Coordinator
Location: New York

Youth Employment Coordinator

Schedule:

40 hours per week / IN PERSON/ BRONX, NYJob Type: Full Time Department:
Workforce (DYCD)
FLSA Status/

Pay Type:

Exempt/ Salaried

Reports To:

Bronx Program Coordinator, Senior Program Coordinator, Program Director and Assistant Director of Workforce Pay Range: $58,500 to $62,000 annually (
* based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances)

Note:

** Pay rate range is based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances
** Job title and position title are interchangeable. Titles are based on contractual obligations as designated by funding sources.

ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED:
Staten Island, NY;
United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive of job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities.

UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE

POSITION SUMMARY:

The person selected for this position will be under the direct supervision of UAU’s Employment Program (SYEP) School-Based Program Coordinator and the executive staff within a designated Bronx-based NYCDOE school. This person will serve as the liaison between UAU and said partner NYCDOE to implement the “School-Based” SYEP program at any given site and will manage the development, implementation, and oversight of the initiative.

The Youth Employment Coordinator selected is expected to possess a deep interest and passion for youth development and achievement. Candidates familiar with personal, demographic, and cultural impediments related to youth employment are encouraged to apply. The selected Youth Employment Coordinator would ideally utilize this information to support the creation of successful youth engagement, teachable moments, and lasting rapport with SYEP participants.

Experience working with diverse populations and ESL students is a plus. EOE PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
• Participate in the recruitment, enrollment, orientation, job placement and implementation of SYEP/WLG participants
• Collect, review for completion, file and maintain participant records/paperwork
• Identify and refer high-need worksites based on partner/participant needs and support in their on-boarding
• Enter weekly timesheets and assessments for SYEP/WLG participants efficiently and effectively meeting committal deadlines
• Support in-school Career Services department by counseling students on career options and guiding their development of job and college search skills. Assist Career Services staff with special projects.
• Mentor participants with a focus on the introduction and expansion of workplace-readiness and college-preparedness skills.
• Help in developing, planning, and implementing workshops for SYEP/WLG participants
• Attend school meetings and coordinate with school to ensure success of partnership
• Attend UAU Workforce Development division-wide meetings and professional development workshops
• Participate in professional conferences and other self-directed professional development activities
• Engage in daily communication with selected DOE staff and SYEP School-Based Program Coordinator
• Observe instructional classes and lend support to UAU staff and/or other partners like Career Clue, CUNY, guest speakers and more
• Take notes on participant progress and behavior during the course of class times using provided templates and turnkey observations to the Education Specialist
• Maintain regular communication with Worksite Monitors to resolve issues, ensure timely completion of all documents, etc.
• Collaborate with Worksite…