YESS SUPERVISOR

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF TOMPKINS/TIOGA•Hoopers Valley, NY

4d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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 with working with at risk youth.
Supervision skills preferred.
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
Willingness to foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and team- work through use of positive/constructive communication techniques.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of all records reviewed including consumer records, employee records and billing records.
Ability to work in the following software programs: Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as required by funders and partner organizations
Analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution.
Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.
Continuous use of a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle.
Demonstrate ethical business practices, in conformance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
Provide effective, equitable, understandable, and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other communication needs.
Commitment to Agency Mission Statement.

Nice To Haves

Relevant years of experience and education will be considered

Responsibilities

Supervises YESS Coordinators, including but not limited to all aspects of hiring, evaluating, and promoting ongoing staff development, providing immediate and ongoing recognition and feedback on each employee’s job performance.
Is responsible for the YESS program at designated schools.
Provides the school district, Department of Social Services, Executive Director with a monthly report.
Reviews and approves the YESS Coordinator’s monthly report.
Develops monthly calendar of activities and approves YESS Coordinator calendar.
Establishes smart goals that are specifically designed according to each individual student’s needs.
Provides family guidance and support, opening communication between home and school.
Minimizes barriers that interfere with or impede school performance.
Ensures that youth are accessing programs and services that are available to them, advocating when needed.
Works with the finance team on the vouchering process and submits to DSS.
Keeps track of all 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 areas of academics, career and community services as well as rewards for goals achieved.
Attend all staff meetings and other catholic charities functions.
Completes other duties as assigned.