Workforce Development Coordinator - Taft Club

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Workforce Development Coordinator will support the BGCGC mission, vision, and youth development philosophy. This role is responsible for providing and ensuring the delivery of programs that reflect the Workforce Development model of Education, Exploration, and Engagement. The coordinator will continually evaluate programs to assess their impact on Youth Workforce members and provide guidance to other staff members. They will lead programs, maintain appropriate staff-to-youth ratios, and ensure necessary supplies are available. Increasing the visibility of Workforce Development programs through daily schedules, announcements, and dissemination of information to caregivers, schools, and community agencies is also a key function. The role requires ensuring the implementation of the Youth Program Quality Intervention tool.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with young people in a positive manner
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead program staff.
Strong time management and project prioritization skills
Experience in a Boys & Girls Club, Youth Workforce Development or similar organization planning, and supervising programs based on the developmental needs of young people.
CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention certification required.
Willingness and ability to become a certified YPQI external assessor.
Ability to use computer, various standard and specialized software and database systems, keyboard, calculator and typical office machines.
Requires travel to other Clubs and community agencies for meetings and training events.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the BGCGC mission, vision and youth development philosophy.
Provide and ensure the delivery of programs reflecting the Workforce Development model of Education, Exploration, and Engagement.
Continually evaluate programs to assess their impact on Youth Workforce members.
Provide guidance to other staff members relative to impact.
Lead programs and remain in ratio throughout the day; ensure that necessary supplies are in place to implement daily programs.
Increase visibility of Workforce Development programs by posting daily schedule, announcing upcoming events and disseminating timely program information to caregivers, schools and other community agencies.
Ensure that the Youth Program Quality Intervention tool is implemented.
Serve as direct supervisor of Program Leaders and Assistant Program Leaders.
Oversee proper record-keeping procedures as required for timely reporting.
Manage the participation stipend incentive.
Ensure productive and effective performance by all program staff and volunteers to ensure coordination of programming and integration of Education, Exploration, Engagement.
Provide ongoing feedback and regular appraisal to program staff, volunteers, and programming partners ensuring adherence to Workforce Development Center policies.
Serve as acting Unit Director in her/his absence.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with Youth Workforce members that are conducive to their growth and development.
Assist in maintaining a safe environment for Youth Workforce members and staff, including routine maintenance and clean-up activities.
Assist Workforce Development Site Director with establishing and maintaining Average Daily Attendance goals and Youth Workforce participation goals.
Develop and maintain community partnerships to enhance programming and community awareness.
Coordinate and or support special programs and/or events (Awards Night, Youth of the Year, etc.).
Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.
Maintain close contact with Workforce Development staff and volunteers to provide the best possible program delivery.
Maintain close contact with community agencies and schools to enhance program awareness and participation.