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About the Role

The Specialist II Hillside Work Scholarship Connection (HWSC) oversees the delivery and facilitation of academic and career enrichment planning and support. This position will be actively involved in relationship building, supporting Youth Advocate implementation of programming, engaging youth in program services, and further developing processes to support the program. This position may mentor Specialist I staff.

Responsibilities

Maintain academic, college, and career partner relationships including school, employers, higher education partners, and community-based organizations.
Identify and provide opportunities for HWSC students such as job shadowing, internships, career speakers, and pre-apprentice trade opportunities.
Partner with high school guidance counselors and higher education institutions to maintain knowledge and service expertise for student programming.
Oversee and implement career, post-secondary, academic and/or employment programming and facilitation.
Ensure student commitment to employment, career, post-secondary, academic, and enrichment programming.
Identify, coordinate, and participate in local post-secondary college and career, and employment activities and tours.
Assist Youth Advocates and their students with the college application and financial aid process, along with workforce preparation planning.
Provide services to HWSC students in collaboration with the HWSC Coordinator and HWSC Manager of Programming, including employment training, academic support, and post-secondary preparation and planning.
Monitor placement and progress of participating students in partnership with students and Youth Advocate.
Input data from program, employment academics and enrichment services to generate reports from the HWSC database Efforts Toward Outcomes (ETO).
Identify risks or concerns relating to individual student or student trends regarding academic, employment, college, career, post-secondary activities and student transitions.
Accurately complete all program paperwork in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate records of own work time and travel information.
Deliver Youth Employment Training (requires certification to be obtained within specified timeframe).
Mentor and provide guidance to Specialist I staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 3 years of relevant work, volunteer or higher education experience in human services, childhood or youth development, student mentoring, coaching adolescent youth, or related field required.
Associate's Degree in a relevant field and minimum 1 year of relevant experience required.
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field required and minimum 1 year of relevant experience required.
Obtain and maintain Youth Employment Training Academy (YETA) certification.
Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record.
Minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.

Skills

Knowledge of and ability to apply services from employment, college, career, post-secondary activities and student transitions for youth.
Knowledge of and ability to apply theoretical and practical adolescent development and positive youth development and to recognize the signs and symptoms of students heading at risk and ability to address with appropriate interventions.
Knowledge of and ability to apply State high school graduation requirements and local school specific requirements, as well as necessary post-secondary planning processes (planning, FASFA, SAT/ACT and/or Accuplacer testing, college applications).
Knowledge of best practices and emerging trends related youth development, work force development, job seeker resources and support.
Knowledge of and proficiency with software applications and ability to learn new applications (internet, ETO, Parent Connect, Microsoft Office) to track and accurately record all interactions and activities.
Advanced group facilitation skills.

Location

Central & Western New York

Work Type

Full-time
Variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
Onsite

Experience Level

Minimum 3 years of relevant work, volunteer or higher education experience
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Education Level

High school diploma or GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

$21.00 Minimum pay rate
$24.00 Maximum pay rate
A rate exceeding $24.00 may be considered for highly experienced candidates.

Benefits

Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Flexible spending account
403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Plan

About the Company

At Hillside, we believe that healthy youth and strong families with opportunities to succeed are the foundation of any thriving community.
We provide community-based services, education, and residential treatment to positively impact lives, in partnership with youth and families who have experienced trauma.
From locations across Central & Western New York and Prince George’s County, Maryland, our programs serve nearly 10,000 youth, adults, and families each year.
Partnering with families and communities, we deliver high-quality, evidence-based services, in the appropriate settings — whether on residential campuses or in schools, homes, or the workplace.
By measuring the impact of our work, we endeavor to deliver ever better outcomes every day.

Equal Opportunity

Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating development opportunities for our people.
Hillside is an equal opportunity employer; individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities, Veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.