Education and Employment Program Manager

Status : Full-Time Introductory Period : 90 Days

Benefits for Full-Time : Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance; Voluntary

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Benefits, and a 403B Retirement plan.

The Education and Employment Manager is responsible for increasing and designing a program

that increases the employability of Youth Emerging Stronger (YES) youth and managing the

Education and Employment Program. The Program Manager will oversee a program through

implementing groups and individualized job development programs including : case planning,

curriculum instruction, individual coaching, role-modeling, and community activities. This

individual will also oversee the educational needs of youth referred to the program by

identifying and supporting educational opportunities including but not limited to Vocational

studies, Trade School, Community College, and alternative style high schools. The Educational

and Employment Manager will act as a liaison between YES Staff and the community, providing

networks with outside vendors and maintaining relationships with them in order to identify and

support job and internship placements. The Education and Employment Manager will ensure

that all services are provided in accordance with the YES Mission Statement, Value Statement,

Code of Conduct, and YES Policies and Procedures.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

Employment

• Coordinate with Transitional Living Program (TLP) Case Managers to identify youth appropriate for referral to the Education and Employment Program.
• Design, implement, and facilitate job development groups and one-on-one coaching sessions for referred TLP youth who are seeking employment.
• Implement World of Work (WOW) job development curriculum.
• Assess youths’ job development skills through assessments and readiness in order to develop case plan goals and guide interventions.
• Facilitate in-house and community internship program including : youth interviews, matches and evaluations.
• Supervise Activities Coordinator to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement a job readiness plan with TLP youth that includes but is not limited to steps to obtaining and keeping a job, resume writing, interviewing skills, and appropriate professional work attire.
• Coordinate group at least 1x / month supplying information regarding resources and employment opportunities for youth to all Case Managers.
• Oversee the evaluation process and stipend disbursements to youth participating in internships.
• Network with community members, employment programs, and businesses in order to build youth employment and internship opportunities.
• Participate in community collaboration groups to foster relationships with outside agencies.
• Create and lead a Bi-Annual career fair including community partners.
• Create and facilitate job development related events and outings for the youth including but not limited to Employment Day (E Day).
• Assist youth in securing and maintaining employment and provide youth with weekly job referrals.
• Identify important employment-related data and collect it through monthly statistical reports.
• Keep timely and accurate documentation of services provided via Electronic Health Record.
• Collect, analyze and develop occupational statistical data.
• Complete appropriate documentation of files.
• Utilize Trauma Informed Care when working with youth.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and deliver job training sessions to all programs.
• Maintain highest standard of excellence in all relationships with management, colleagues, peers, auditors, and stakeholders.
• Any other assigned responsibilities relative to ensuring programmatic compliance.

Education

Qualifications :

Certificates / Licenses : Valid CA Driver’s License (must pass insurance underwrites)

Disclaimer : The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Youth Emerging Stronger is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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