What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Coordinator position at ReSOURCE?
Open Position at ReSOURCE
YouthBuild Transition Coordinator, Barre
Who We Are
ReSOURCE is looking for a YouthBuild Transition Coordinator to creatively lead transition programming for our YouthBuild program in Barre, Vermont. ReSOURCE is an innovative non-profit organization with the mission of waste reduction, job skill training and poverty relief. The YouthBuild Transition Coordinator supports this mission by providing support and training to youth enrolled in or to those who have graduated from ReSOURCE’s YouthBuild program. If you want your work to make a difference every day, keep reading!
Why ReSOURCE?
ReSOURCE has a State-wide presence, but we still feel and act like a small organization. ReSOURCE is fun, friendly and the work we do makes a difference. Our staff do impactful, life-changing work, and we strive to provide a work environment that is both supportive and inclusive in driving this work and our staff to be successful. This starts with respect for our people, trust in each other, and a genuine belief in the work we do.
ReSOURCE applies a people-first approach to decision making, meaning our employees, students, customers and community are our priority. We value inclusion, collaboration and respect. Our benefits include comprehensive health, vision and dental plans, retirement savings plan, Employee Assistance Plan, 35% employee discount, 10 paid holidays and a generous paid time off package (18 paid days per year), incredible coworkers and the chance to change lives every day.
What the YouthBuild Transition Coordinator Does
The Transition Coordinator will take the lead on establishing job shadow opportunities, internships, On the Job Training opportunities and employment connections within the business community and local agencies, as well as connecting youth with Post Secondary Education opportunities. Working with youth throughout their enrollment, the Transition Coordinator will conduct intakes, facilitate goal setting and evaluation, and help arrange supportive services for the purposes of identifying career goals and removing barriers to career success.
Longer term, this position ensures young people in Vermont find outcomes that help them feel productive and be engaged with lifelong learning.
Work Schedule & Environment
Hours – 20- 25 hour per week (3 days on-site)
Location – YouthBuild Barre, Granite Street, Barre
Hybrid schedule is possible with some business outreach development work completed remotely. The majority of the work will be done onsite with students.
Compensation – wage range is $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
This position is supervised by our YouthBuild Program Manager who is passionate about youth development and believes that students should be both valued and challenged. He believes in creating flexible and rigorous pathways to learning and achievement. He is highly respected by our school partners.
The YouthBuild Barre team is highly collaborative and, to a person, totally invested. No clock watchers here. They want every day at YouthBuild to be an opportunity for growth.
Job Requirements
The YouthBuild Transition Coordinator must have experience helping young people find success, a degree in education or a related field is preferred but not essential. What's most important is a strong commitment to cultivating a safe, respectful, and collaborative learning environment for young adults ages 16-24. Since our Transition Coordinator will occasionally transport students, a valid driver’s license with a clean record is preferred.
They must be naturally good at connecting with young people, developing leadership in others, and must naturally be creative when employment or education opportunities.
They'll learn about the YouthBuild USA model and alternative pathways to high school graduation in Vermont and will be part of 2 years of professional training in diversity, equity and inclusion at ReSOURCE.
ReSOURCE serves diverse populations throughout Vermont. As a workplace, ReSOURCE is strengthened by diverse perspectives. ReSOURCE seeks applicants who reflect the diversity within Vermont and who bring unique talents and strengths to ReSOURCE’s programs.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.
Services to individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $24
