About the Role
Provide oversight and supervision to the YESS (Youth Employment Support Services) Program offered by CCTT in Tioga County, supporting youth in the region with social-emotional skill building, post-secondary readiness and promoting inclusive conversations around identity and community. Staff will follow school schedule.
Responsibilities
- Supervises YESS Coordinators, including hiring, evaluating, and promoting ongoing staff development.
- Provides immediate and ongoing recognition and feedback on employee job performance.
- Is responsible for the YESS program at designated schools.
- Provides monthly reports to the school district, Department of Social Services, and Executive Director.
- Reviews and approves the YESS Coordinator’s monthly report.
- Develops and approves monthly calendars of activities.
- Establishes smart goals tailored to individual student needs.
- Provides family guidance and support, fostering communication between home and school.
- Minimizes barriers that interfere with or impede school performance.
- Ensures youth access available programs and services, advocating when necessary.
- Works with the finance team on the vouchering process and submits to DSS.
- Tracks program grants and expenses.
- Writes grants and participates in grant activity with the grant writer.
- Organizes activities and field trips to enrich experiences outside the classroom.
- Attends all staff meetings and other Catholic Charities functions.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associates degree in social sciences, human services, psychology, or related field preferred.
- Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle.
- A minimum of three years’ experience working with at-risk youth.
- Supervision skills preferred.
- Relevant years of experience and education will be considered.
- Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
- Must pass a background check.
Skills
- Social-emotional skill building
- Post-secondary readiness
- Inclusive conversations around identity and community
- Vouchering process
- Grant writing
Location
- Tioga County
Work Type
- Full time
- School schedule
Experience Level
- Minimum of three years’ experience with working with at risk youth
- Supervision skills preferred
Education Level
- Associates degree in social sciences, human services, psychology, or related field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $24-$25/hr
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 403b retirement plan
- Generous time off package
- Work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives
About the Company
- Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga’s Mission is to support all people in need and advocate for social justice and human dignity.
- We envision a just and compassionate community rooted in love and the dignity of all people.
- Our objectives are to address the needs of the community’s most vulnerable people and to challenge conditions causing poverty and despair.
- We serve people regardless of their religion, beliefs, race, or ethnicity.
- We support all people in need, no matter how they identify.
- We want our staff to represent the communities we serve.
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity
- Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet
