Program Specialist - Workforce Development: YAWL

Program Summary

CYC’s 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.

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.
• Lead youth outreach initiatives, cultivating strategic community partnerships and developing a robust referral network to support recruitment and engagement.
• Support 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.
• Cook up 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

• Bachelor’s 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/Chinese 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.

Pay

$26.00 - $30.00 per hour plus excellent benefits

Schedule

Full Time, (40 hours/week), Non Exempt