Employment and Education Coordinator - St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families - Hyattsville Maryland

Job Details

Description

St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families is hiring an Employment and Education Coordinator.

This is a full time role and will report to the VP of Programs.

Position Summary

Responsible for the daily implementation of the employment/job training and educational

(school and life skills) component of the agency’s Employment and Education Program under

the supervision of the VP of Programs.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Employment/Job Development

• Oversee development and implementation of a comprehensive employment and life skill
  
  

program that provides enrichment and support in a residential setting. Collect pay stubs,

budgets, work schedules, and supports them in credit counseling and improving their

credit scores.

• Collaborate with other departments by participating in multi-disciplinary, resident
  
  

treatment and service planning meetings to discuss the implementation of programming

to expose and prepare residents for post-discharge options.

• Supervise the development of workshops, events and activities that will support, inspire,
  
  

and inform residents about the skills needed to pursue employment and other

opportunities including Administering appropriate skills assessments for employment.

• Coordinate with external partners to connect residents with relevant resources
  
  

(interviews, job preparations, work ethics) that helps them find safe, legitimate,

appropriate (to skill level) employment.

• Work with local community organizations and groups to develop life skill programming
  
  

that includes, but is not limited to: financial literacy, employment skills, hygiene, health,

food literacy, drug awareness, mental wellness, educational planning, tenant’s rights, first

aid, youth leadership, relationship building, self-esteem, networking skills, arts and

music. The Life Skill and Employment Coordinator manages relationships with state and

federal partners and volunteers.

• Work in collaboration with V.P. of Programs to develop and build linkages to
  
  

like-minded agencies in the community and, thus, develop ongoing professional

development opportunities for residents

Volunteer Coordination

• Handles the selection of and supervision of external volunteers for evening classes and
  
  

other special events.

• Coordinate with and prepare volunteers to work with residents in a mentor-mentee
  
  

capacity (mentors, volunteer tutors, etc.).

• Develop schedules for volunteers and match with residents’ activities.
• Communicate actively with volunteers about responsibilities and logistics related to work
  
  

at St Ann’s.

• Facilitate and participate in volunteer training and orientations as needed.
• Participates in Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) process by collecting and
  
  

analyzing outcome data on residents and volunteers, suggesting program enhancements,

and implementing identified programmatic changes as necessary

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with professional demeanor and
  
  

presentation

• Strong verbal and writing skills
• Ability to advocate for clients/students within the framework of St. Ann’s mission.
• Knowledge of college application process including SAT preparation
• Ability to network with prospective employers, directors of training programs, leaders of
  
  

educational institutions, and others within the community

• Flexible and able to work some evenings and weekends
• Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Word, Outlook and Excel
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; willingness to transport clients in Company vehicles.
  
  

Minimum Educational Requirements

B. A. Degree

Preferred Educational Requirements

Masters Degree in Human Services /Related field

Preferred Licensing Requirements

Minimum Years of Related Work Experience:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in education, human services, or non-profit work