Assistant Program Coordinator- EErE

 
Assistant Program Coordinator- Education and Employment Reengagement Program (EErE)
 

About Young Community Developers 

Established in 1973, YCD is a nonprofit organization who serves residents of all ages living in the most historically underserved communities of San Francisco. YCD takes a holistic approach via a delivery eco-system of services designed to empower residents in achieving economic mobility, in turn building and sustaining a positive community by providing them with education opportunities, workforce development training, and social services. YCD’s philosophy is that every individual should have the right to sustainable and generational economic mobility, aiming to break the cycle of poverty. Each year YCD provides around 1,200 community members with employment and training services through their programs and partnerships. YCD is also proud to share that they have been voted by NonProfit Times as one of the top 50 best non-profits to work for in the United States! 

Project Overview 

YCD offers services to assist high at-risk and in-risk individuals, ages 14- 35, who have been involved with the justice system. We provide these customers with paid job readiness training; subsidized work experience; and employment and education placement services that align with their interests. Our intensive one on one support model is designed to guide customers through the re-entry process by overcoming employment barriers, providing resources to advance their job search and attaining employment opportunities. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The role of the Education and Employment Reengagement (EErE) Program Assistant will support with guidance from the EErE Coordinator, will support the application, enrollment and orientation process, lead a series of pre-employment and job/life skills workshops, develop worksites for youth placement and communicate directly with worksite Supervisor, offer individual support for program participants, and provide overall administrative and programmatic support. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Designing, developing, and facilitating job readiness and personal-professional development curriculum to prepare 60 program participants for potential internship experiences
• Facilitating workshops to meet program learning objectives
• Outreaching, recruiting, preparing worksite placements
• Checking in with and nurturing individual participants on a regular basis
• Foster collaboration and leadership with 2-3 Counselors-In-Training (CITs /youth leaders)
• Supporting and building relationships with youth participants
• Meeting with staff from the collaborating agencies
• Supporting program-wide events
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL BRING 

 
A successful candidate will possess: 

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills and the ability and willingness to work with economically and culturally diverse clientele from various professional and ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written communications, patience, diplomacy, and high level of customer service skills.
• Ability to think critically, problem solve and be resourceful.
• Embraces cultural differences and is willing to foster diversity, equity and inclusion.
• An efficient multi-tasker who demonstrates effective time management and the capacity to meet competing deadlines. 
• Must have proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to the mission of Young Community Developers Inc. and to individuals from diverse populations.
• Well organized, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet goal objectives; excellent team player. True attention to detail, ability to complete paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate competency with using Microsoft Office Suite, Google platform, Zoom and other technology platforms.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:  

 
To best mitigate the spread of disease and protect our staff, it is a condition of employment that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Because YCD prioritizes the health and well-being of employees, proof of vaccination will be required upon hire and be kept on file for each employee.  

LOCATION: San Francisco, CA 

JOB TYPE: Full Time; 40/hours – Non-exempt  

SUPERVISORY: No 

COMPENSATION: $26.00/hour  

BENEFITS PACKAGE 

 
We recognize there are many factors that influence your overall satisfaction both at work and in your personal life. Under our Total Rewards Package, we provide an integrated mixture of compensation, benefits, company culture, and resources to our employees that help you reach a happier, more balanced life. Our work environment is built around collaboration and partnership, teamwork, community, diversity and inclusion. Some of these offerings include: 

• Competitive compensation to reward you for your hard work every day.
• Generous zero to low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision premiums, and Life insurance
• Free life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-sponsored Health Spending Account with eligible plans
• 2 weeks of vacation accrued annually for the first 2 years of employment
• Accrued paid sick time; 96 hours max
• 15 paid holidays annually 
• Personal Birthday Holiday
• End-of-Year paid Respite Week
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health & Wellness services for all employees
• 4% company 401K contribution after one year of service and 21 Years of Age
• Professional development program to promote career advancement
• Discounts in retail, travel, and entertainment
• A fun, purposeful, and inclusive culture through in-office events, volunteerism, and community-based networking opportunities.