Program Specialist - Work Based Learning

• Support the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive career exploration curriculum and internship program targeting high school students.
• Support outreach and recruitment of internship placements for 80-100 students by researching and developing employer contacts in private and public sectors that match student interests and employer needs.
• Build and foster strong relationships with business, community, college and civic partners to support college, career and internship opportunities for students.
• Assist in organizing career days, guest speakers, company field visits, college tours, etc. to expose students to different industries and careers.
• Collaborate with faculty to facilitate student connections to career/college specific professional preparation opportunities and services.
• Secure and manage MOU agreements between CYC and industry partners.
• Facilitate presentations and orientations for both students and industry partners to review program learning outcomes and expectations.
• Conduct assessments to assist students in exploring and identifying their educational, vocational or career goals to ensure internships match student interests and goals.
• Create individual service plans that address student goals and provide barrier removal services as needed.
• Provide support and monitor participant progress and employer satisfaction through regular one-on-one check-in meetings and field visits.
• Compile and maintain program notes and records for both students and hosting sites to track progress and program impact.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and information about job markets, career fields, industry trends, and regional demands to provide guidance and support to students in pursuing their educational and career goals.
• Participate in school team meetings and coordinate with relevant administrators, faculty, student groups, and CBO partners to promote program visibility and coordinate service delivery.
• Develop curriculum and facilitate job readiness, college and career exploration workshops as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data collection of services in required databases.
• Assist students with pre-employment activities: resume writing, interviewing skills, job searches, job coaching, applicant presentation (proper interview attire and demeanor) and retention practices as needed.
• Collaborate with other CYC Workforce Development Programs to implement events, activities, and other projects to further the goals of the youth workforce development department.
• Support the SFI After School Program by providing academic support and WBL activities as directed.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and management team.

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, or other related fields plus 2 years of experience. Experience in areas of career and  educational planning, counseling, or advising a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, organize, and implement programs.
• Experience building effective partnerships with schools, community based organizations, funders and employer partners.
• Possess good interpersonal, organizational, conflict mediation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with ethnically diverse groups of low-income youth as well as English language learners to support their social and emotional learning and development.
• Excellent technology skills (familiar with Google docs & sheets, Excel, etc.) 
• Capacity to multitask, work independently, and meet strict programmatic deadlines.
• Ability to model to staff and participants: professionalism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic and positive character.
• Bilingual in Cantonese, Spanish, or Arabic is highly preferred.
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.
• Able to lift or move at least 25lbs.

Salary : $25 - $28