Interim Education and Employment Specialist

SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH • Los Angeles, CA

46d • Onsite

About The Position

Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive, not just survive. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs. SPY is a unique social impact agency that is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity, community collaboration, and innovative youth-focused programming. If you have the skills, passion and collaborative spirit, join our growing team of over 100 employees. SPY strives to attract and develop individuals who reflect a broad spectrum of diversity, including (but by no means limited to) racial, ethnic, gender identity and socioeconomic dimensions. We believe that inclusion of diverse perspectives is essential to achieving long-term, systemic change. We explicitly seek applications from those who self-identify as coming from historically marginalized populations to enrich and elevate our equity-centered approach to problem-solving. The Education and Employment Specialist will provide education and employment services to youth at-risk of, or currently experiencing homelessness, to assist them in obtaining positive educational outcomes, developing career plans and attaining and maintaining employment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 year experience in an educator or employment services environment is required.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge including word processing, database operations, spreadsheets and other software systems.
• Ability to coordinate and/or oversee the successful completion of projects.
• Experience working with homeless and at-risk youth.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including organizational, detail, and interpersonal.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid California driver’s license and proof of current insurance.
• The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
• Effective August 9, 2021, the State Health Officer has mandated that all workers, paid or unpaid, in homeless services organizations must provide proof of vaccination. If eligible for a booster shot, proof of booster is also required. If not fully vaccinated, weekly COVID-19 testing is necessary depending on the program.
• Applicants are required to provide a copy of their driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles, along with a copy of their valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years experience in social service setting with youth desirable is preferred, but not required.
• 1-2 years of experience with client engagement is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience leading workshops in job readiness, employment education, filling our resumes and cover letters is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience working in homeless services is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct education and employment services to youth aged 18 to 25 years.
• Work with youth to develop their individualized education and employment case plans.
• Assign, administer and review all elements of the education and employment plan; including GED, high school, further education enrollment, career planning, resume writing, interview techniques, life skill development, etc
• Develop education and life skill programming specific to job readiness and preparation.
• Plan and coordinate guest speakers and workshop presenters.
• Supervise and/or facilitate groups and other activities.
• Market, develop, outreach and cultivate job and/or internship openings with hiring managers, human resource personnel and business owners for hiring of youth with various employment and educational backgrounds, including ex-offenders
• Plan, arrange and oversee outings to education and job fairs, and other field trips
• Assist youth in dealing effectively with personal and interpersonal issues as they arise.
• Maintain supportive contact with youth who achieve and/or graduate from their education and employment case plan and establish a youth alumni to provide peer support to youth undertaking educational and employment services at SPY.
• Assist staff and management in the assignment and coordination of duties and tasks for volunteer involvement.
• Prepare month end reports and funding reports and other administrative duties as well as the creation of education and employment development aids.
• Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and other community meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.

Benefits

• comprehensive health coverage
• 403b with agency contribution
• vacation/sick time
• weekly meditation/mindfulness
• professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth
• Reimbursement for use of cell phone

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees