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Youth Employment Coordinator

UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED
Posted a month ago, valid for 9 days
Location

New York, NY, US

Salary

$58,500 - $62,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Youth Employment Coordinator position is located in Bronx, NY, and offers a salary range of $58,500.00 to $62,000.00 annually.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree preferred, along with at least 2 years of experience in youth services or an educational capacity.
  • The role involves managing the development and implementation of the School-Based SYEP program, requiring strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Experience with diverse populations and bilingual proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred for this position.
  • The coordinator will work 40 hours per week in person, participating in various responsibilities such as recruitment, mentoring, and maintaining participant records.

Job DetailsJob Location: INDEED DO NOT USE - Staten Island, NY 10314Salary Range: $58,500.00 - $62,000.00 SalaryYouth Employment Coordinator              Schedule: 40 hours per week / IN PERSON/ BRONX, NY  Job 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 Monitors and educational staff to ensure quality programming is being offered to Older and Younger Youth participants. •    Maintain participant and worksite files up to the standards set forth by UAU and DYCD •    Complete other advisory duties as requested such as track retention of applicants/participants of SYEP and WLG  •    Conduct internal and external audits, providing satisfactory audit scores up to the standards set forth by UAU and DYCD •    Maintain internal documents which reflect: student advising statistics, participant work schedules, and other reporting documents. Including internal trackers and DYCD trackers for aforementioned programs •    Visit and monitor worksites for programmatic compliance throughout program •    Required to maintain in-person attendance at the assigned NYCDOE school worksite during the school’s operating schedule, provided the school building is open and operating, regardless of whether students are attending in person. On days when the school building is closed, staff are required to report in person to a designated UAU office as scheduled in advance, unless otherwise instructed. Opportunities to work remotely may be provided on an as-needed basis, subject to operational needs and prior approval. •    Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned. QualificationsJOB QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree preferred, with 2+ years of experience in youth services or education capacity Experience developing program models, evaluating performance, and analyzing data/metrics Experience using Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint and the GSuite platforms Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills Ability to effectively manage multiple participants and work sites simultaneously Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and flexibility in response to changing needs Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team Demonstrates an understanding of and values individuals’ different capacities, cultures, and abilities A high level of emotional intelligence and ability to thoughtfully and accurately assess and respond to individual needs. Respect for diverse racial, socio-economic, ethnic, academic, religious, and cultural backgrounds and identities. Display a superior level of professionalism, including attire, appearance, and demeanor. Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk.  Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below. Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need, in-person. Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc. Position is in a well-lighted office environment. Involves sitting approximately 60% percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time. May include working prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer). Must be willing and able to travel to Staten Island multiple times per month. The required frequency of visits to the UAU-SYEP office may vary depending on programmatic needs and the time of year. Must be willing and able to travel throughout the NYC metro area, majority of travel will be the Bronx and Staten Island in addition to periodically traveling to a variety of locations, based on programming needs and reimbursed in accordance with UAU's fiscal policies and procedures #Perm26




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