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About the Role

The Youth Employment Coordinator will serve as the liaison between United Activities Unlimited (UAU) and the NYCDOE to implement the School-Based SYEP program. This role involves managing the development, implementation, and oversight of the initiative, with a focus on youth development and achievement. Candidates should have a passion for youth development and be familiar with challenges related to youth employment.

Responsibilities

Participate in the recruitment, enrollment, orientation, job placement and implementation of SYEP/WLG participants
Collect, review for completion, file and maintain participant records/paperwork
Identify and refer high-need worksites based on partner/participant needs and support in their on-boarding
Enter weekly timesheets and assessments for SYEP/WLG participants efficiently and effectively meeting committal deadlines
Support in-school Career Services department by counseling students on career options and guiding their development of job and college search skills
Assist Career Services staff with special projects
Mentor participants with a focus on the introduction and expansion of workplace-readiness and college-preparedness skills
Help in developing, planning, and implementing workshops for SYEP/WLG participants
Attend school meetings and coordinate with school to ensure success of partnership
Attend UAU Workforce Development division-wide meetings and professional development workshops
Participate in professional conferences and other self-directed professional development activities
Engage in daily communication with selected DOE staff and SYEP School-Based Program Coordinator
Observe instructional classes and lend support to UAU staff and/or other partners
Take notes on participant progress and behavior during class times using provided templates and turnkey observations to the Education Specialist
Maintain regular communication with Worksite Monitors to resolve issues, ensure timely completion of all documents, etc.
Collaborate with Worksite Monitors and educational staff to ensure quality programming is being offered to Older and Younger Youth participants
Maintain participant and worksite files up to the standards set forth by UAU and DYCD
Complete other advisory duties as requested such as track retention of applicants/participants of SYEP and WLG
Conduct internal and external audits, providing satisfactory audit scores up to the standards set forth by UAU and DYCD
Maintain internal documents which reflect: student advising statistics, participant work schedules, and other reporting documents
Visit and monitor worksites for programmatic compliance throughout program
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred
2+ years of experience in youth services or education capacity
Experience developing program models, evaluating performance, and analyzing data/metrics
Experience using Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint and the GSuite platforms
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple participants and work sites simultaneously
Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision
Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and flexibility in response to changing needs
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
Demonstrates an understanding of and values individuals’ different capacities, cultures, and abilities
A high level of emotional intelligence and ability to thoughtfully and accurately assess and respond to individual needs
Respect for diverse racial, socio-economic, ethnic, academic, religious, and cultural backgrounds and identities
Display a superior level of professionalism, including attire, appearance, and demeanor
Willing and able to travel to Staten Island multiple times per month
Willing and able to travel throughout the NYC metro area, majority of travel will be the Bronx and Staten Island
Periodically traveling to a variety of locations, based on programming needs

Skills

Youth development
Youth employment challenges
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
GSuite platforms
Verbal communication
Written communication
Problem-solving
Organization
Time-management
Team collaboration
Bilingual in Spanish

Location

Bronx, NY
Staten Island, NY

Work Type

In Person
Full Time

Experience Level

2+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$58,500.00 - $62,000.00

About the Company

United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services including job placement, youth development programs, and community outreach services.
UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future.