What are the responsibilities and job description for the WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESS COORDINATOR position at Felton Institute?
Job Description :
Workforce Development and Success Coordinator
Young Adult Court Program
Justice Services Division
Agency Overview
Felton Institute responds to the needs of our community by providing innovative, evidence-informed social services that transform lives. Our organization offers 50 programs that address mental health, the unhoused, early care and education, those impacted by the justice system, transitional age youth, as well as aging adults. Our programs combine the latest scientific research with cultural sensitivity and a deep commitment to supporting and reflecting the communities we serve. Felton offers a dynamic, challenging, and supportive work environment where we encourage the use of professional development, that staff can utilize throughout their career.
Program Description
The last two decades have given rise to a body of research establishing that young adults are fundamentally different from both juveniles and older adults in how they process information and make decisions. The prefrontal cortex of the brain, responsible for our cognitive processing and impulse control, does not fully develop until the early to mid-20s. Our traditional justice system is not designed to address cases involving these individuals, who are qualitatively different in development, skills, and needs from both children and older young adults.
Young Adult Court (YAC) in San Francisco is part of the larger Collaborative Court system and serves eligible young adults ages 18-24 for an average of 18 months. Collaborative partner agencies include the Superior Court, Office of the District Attorney, Office of the Public Defender, the Department of Public Health, Adult Probation Department, Department of Children, Youth and their Families, and Felton Institute.
Position Summary
In partnership with and under the general guidance of the YAC Clinical Director, the Workforce Development and Success Coordinator (WDSC) supports work-based learning, mentorship, professional and career development and academic support for justice impacted Transitional Age Youth (TAY) 18-24 years old. The WDSC is crucial to assisting TAY who have pending felony charges on their background in addition to socioeconomic stressors, housing instability, and other barriers with navigating the professional landscape. This role requires a passionate and experienced individual who can design, implement, and evaluate effective workforce development programming.
Job Description / Responsibilities
Coaching, Career Planning and Financial Literacy :
- Complete an employment related needs assessment and develop Individualized Success Plan (ISP) for each participant, coordinate training programs, and oversee participant progress and integration into on-the-job placements.
- Identify skill gaps and areas for professional growth and development.
- Provide one-on-one coaching and career counseling to address individual participant needs and concerns.
- Assist participants in setting career goals and developing action plans to achieve them.
- Support clients with keeping a job log to document their work activities and progress towards their goals.
- Ascertain any barriers that may interfere with job retention and develop strategies to address the issue.
- Provide guidance and technology training to ensure competency for online and in person job search strategies, resume writing, interview preparation, using LinkedIn, sending professional emails and other effective communication skills.
- Provide training on practical knowledge, skills-building opportunities, and resources participants can use to manage their finances.
- Facilitate Job Readiness Training and related workshops that are contextualized for justice impacted TAY.
Partnership with Community-Based Organizations :
Build relationships with employers :
Academic Support Coordination :
Support clients with re-enrolling into school, if applicable.
Records Keeping, Documentation and Reporting :
Compliance Management :
Teamwork and Collaboration :
Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Minimum Requirements :
Additional Information :
Reports to : Clinical Director
Job Type : Part-Time
Work Schedule : Onsite
FLSA Status : Exempt
Salary Range : $63,000 Annually
Benefits (subject to election and eligibility) : Fully-Paid Medical and Dental Plans; Health Reimbursement Card, Paid Time Off (personal, vacation, and sick time), 403B with company match.
Applying Instruction :
Candidates should apply for the position at our career page careers.felton.org OR directly email resumes to jobs@felton.org.
IMP NOTE : Job responsibilities are subject to change according to program requirements.
Salary : $63,000
