College & Career Readiness Specialist

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Title: College & Career Readiness (CCR) Specialist  

Work Schedule: Full-time, non-exempt; generally to be scheduled between 9:00am – 6:00pm, Monday – Friday during Regular Program with occasional later evening and weekend responsibilities for teen programming and special events. 

Reports to:  Teen Coordinator 

Department: Teen Program

MISSION: 

“Our Mission is to inspire and empower the youth of Monterey County to realize their full potential to become responsible, healthy, productive and successful citizens.” 

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

Under the direction of the Teen Coordinator, the CCR Specialist will support youth success through outstanding, Mission-driven and integrity-centered leadership and management of the Teen Pathway Center. The specialist  accomplishes this by cultivating and managing a high performing team who delivers an engaging, age-appropriate and outcome-driven program serving the 9th-12th grade membership. The specialist  will obtain measurable progress in obtaining positive youth development outcomes, especially related to: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship. Support youth to ultimately achieve on-time grade progression, high school graduation, college/postsecondary readiness and education leading to a livable wage career, healthy lifestyle and engaged citizenship.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:    

Youth Success 

• Foster a safe, positive, fun, and impactful Teen Pathway Center environment where 100-150 youth daily acquire a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, power and influence. 
• Tutor 9th-12th grade science, math, technology, literacy, and reading.
• Lead SAT/ACT Preparation and college advising; and implement BGCA programming
• Host college, career preparation, and life skills workshops including organizing college tours, coordinating internships, and developing trade skill opportunities.
• Manage monthly case management and maintain compliance with each CCR member. 
• Demonstrate mastery of classroom management.
• Address youth behavior with a positive discipline approach that is fair, firm, consistent and kind and helps youth take responsibility for their actions with appropriate consequences.  
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to support youth success.
• Ensure a culture of high expectations and frequent recognition of youth for their efforts, achievements.  
• Responsible for delivery of school-day program commitment established in annual/quarterly goals (i.e. 100 high school students served through educational programming at school sites).

Program Staff Supervision & Development 

• Work collaboratively with the Teen Services Coordinator in hiring, training, and managing Teen Services Youth Development Professionals and Volunteers;
• Plan & lead CCR staff meetings.
• Meet with individual staff to set and monitor progress in achieving weekly, monthly & quarterly goals with clearly defined and measurable program outcomes/objectives with guidance and direction from the Teen Coordinator.
• Assist the Teen Coordinator in reviewing CCR staff performance, providing feedback and coaching within the performance management process.    Conduct performance reviews for CCR staff and oversee the performance management process with guidance and direction from the Teen Coordinator.
• Ensure ongoing training and professional development opportunities for CCR staff.
• Ensure CCR staff are knowledgeable and trained to utilize the Traxsolutions Membership system, tracking daily attendance, registering members, orientation, etc.…
• Ensure CCR staff is trained in CPR & First Aid; quarterly training occurs in the Club, e.g., guidance & discipline techniques, mandatory reporting requirements, discipline, outcome reporting, etc.

Program Impact Management

• Monitor progress in achieving results and take action accordingly, with special emphasis on youth reach (e.g., outreach, recruitment, retention, average daily attendance, program participation, etc.) and impact (i.e., youth progress in obtaining positive youth development outcomes).  
• Ensure the CCR program is offering quality youth development programs that are fun, educational and enriching; programs are modified and enhanced to accommodate 9th-12th grade teens.
• Utilize impact management tools effectively, including those monitoring specific youth success indicators such as school attendance, behavior, grades, standardized test scores, benchmarks, etc. 
• Gather and prepare data with accuracy and on time.
• Contribute to strategic planning with Teen Coordinator.
• Lead implementation with CCR team with clarity of goals, roles/responsibilities, and processes ensuring effective, accountable working relationships to achieve results.
• Provide support for Gang Prevention and College & Career Readiness community outreach endeavors (i.e. job fairs, college fairs, presentations, events).
• Ensure inventory is stewarded for intended use.

Facility Management

• Manage safety and order in all aspects of Teen Pathway Center operations (including field trips and youth services delivered at non-BGCMC locations) as well as compliance to policy and standard operating procedures. 
• Report Teen Pathway Center and Clubhouse safety, transportation, maintenance, technology and facility rental issues so they can be promptly addressed by Operations.
• Fulfill Manager on Duty role when assigned.
• Work collaboratively with Teen Coordinator and Clubhouse Director to support Nutrition Services and Catch the Bus Program.
• Ensure the implementation of a daily & weekly cleaning schedule and each CCR staff maintains a clean, neat and properly equipped program area. 
• Provide support to ensure the Teen Pathway Center is clean & well decorated; equipment is in good condition; program supplies are adequate and the environment is safe and inviting for all teen members.
• Ensure the Teen Pathway Center environment provides CCR recognition opportunities for CCR members and staff, and program information/rules are displayed.
• Ensure CCR staff is trained in emergency & evacuation procedures.

Community Relations

• Work with the Teen Coordinator on marketing strategies to build awareness of the College & Career Readiness program; recruit new members; and ensure media releases are completed to build awareness and effectiveness of programs.
• Collaborate with school officials, community groups, committees, service organizations that provide networking opportunities which in turn provide personal and professional development while also benefiting the College & Career Readiness program.
• Support  organization-wide special events and fundraisers.
• Increase visibility of College & Career Readiness programs via posting of schedule, regular announcements of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotions in the community and in schools.
• Imbue BGCMC’s solid reputation as a respected, trusted and impactful youth development agency. 

Member Transportation Support

• Support member transportation as needed including:
  • Catch the Bus
  • Field trips
  • Special events
  • School Day Program 
  • Outreach events 

Collateral Duties 

• Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with fulfilling the primary function of position. 

Requirements

Education

• Four year degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience. 
• Tech savvy, including proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Internet for maximum productivity. 

Experience 

• Minimum of two years of management experience, with proven success at leading teams to achieve results.  
• Minimum of three years experience supporting youth to succeed. 

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position including sitting or standing at least 50% of the time. Ability to work indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to lift up to 35lbs

Highly Desirable: 

• Oral and written Spanish fluency. 
• Connectedness and experience working and living in Monterey County communities, especially those located in the Salinas Valley and on the Monterey Peninsula. 
• Experience as a youth development professional in the Boys & Girls Club Movement. 
• First Aid & CPR Certification. 

COMPENSATION: 

Salary  begins at $24.77 to $26.02 per hour and rate is based on experience. Paid benefits package including paid vacation, paid sick leave, plus paid California Healthy Workplace Healthy Family sick leave, medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, pension and 403(b) plan investment options.  Professional development opportunities are available contingent upon funding and approval. This position is classified as non-exempt and as such is eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

DISCLAIMER: 

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 

BGCMC is an EEO employer committed to excellence through diversity. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.  

Salary : $25 - $26