DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the development and implementation of the Job Readiness for English Language Learners (JRELL) Program.
• Target city-wide outreach and recruitment focusing on English Language Learners between ages of 14-24.
• Develop curriculum and facilitate vocational training workshops including resume writing, job interview skill-building, and strength/talent identification to meet program learning objectives.
• Recruit worksites to host program participants for subsidized internships and provide support to volunteer worksite supervisors.
• Provide personal and vocational guidance for youth using vocational and interest assessments, and develop individualized vocational goals and plans with participants.
• Providing case management and referral service to high-need youth and young adults, assisting with job placement and milestone verification
• Counseling participants in resolving personal issues that may affect work/school performance
• Hire, train, and supervise program staff, including providing ongoing coaching and professional development.
• Develop and manage program budgets, including monitoring expenses.
• Maintain up-to-date list of available jobs that are appropriate for youth
• Cultivate relationships with employers, developing jobs for youth and young adults
• Complete all required written documentation and reports
• Refer youth to appropriate services within CYC or other agencies
• Supporting program-wide events
• Other duties as assigned by management          
• Prepare program participants for subsidized employment at nonprofit, public, and private sector placement.
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings for the benefit of the program and staff.
• Act as a liaison and collaborate with other service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year College or University or minimum 2 years’ experience delivering workforce development programs.
• Bilingual in English AND Cantonese/Mandarin.
• Experience facilitating workshops for high school and TAY aged youth.
• Ability to work with ethnically diverse groups of low-income youth as well as English Language Learners to support their social and emotional needs during transition.
• Experience working with San Francisco's diverse communities and neighborhoods.
• 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.
• Experience in conducting interviews and assessments with youth and parents.
• 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 high-pressure environment.
• Familiarity with job-seeking and job coaching skills
• Demonstrated effective organization and facilitation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Competency with PC-based software including Microsoft Office
• Excellent technology skills such as Google Suite and Zoom, etc.
• Ability to model to staff and participants: professionalism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic and positive character.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills.
• Able to lift or move at least 25lbs.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends and at outdoor activities.
• Commitment to taking regular Covid-19 health tests as required by program health and safety plan and guidelines.

Salary : $28 - $31