Youth Employment Coordinator

UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED•New York, NY

5d•$58,500 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

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, to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. The person selected for this position will be under the direct supervision of UAU’s Employment Program (SYEP) School-Based Program Coordinator and the executive staff within a designated Bronx-based NYCDOE school. This person will serve as the liaison between UAU and said partner NYCDOE to implement the “School-Based” SYEP program at any given site and will manage the development, implementation, and oversight of the initiative. The Youth Employment Coordinator selected is expected to possess a deep interest and passion for youth development and achievement. Candidates familiar with personal, demographic, and cultural impediments related to youth employment are encouraged to apply. The selected Youth Employment Coordinator would ideally utilize this information to support the creation of successful youth engagement, teachable moments, and lasting rapport with SYEP participants. Experience working with diverse populations and ESL students is a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred, with 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.

Nice To Haves

Candidates familiar with personal, demographic, and cultural impediments related to youth employment are encouraged to apply.
Experience working with diverse populations and ESL students is a plus.
Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

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 like Career Clue, CUNY, guest speakers and more
Take notes on participant progress and behavior during the course of 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. Including internal trackers and DYCD trackers for aforementioned programs
Visit and monitor worksites for programmatic compliance throughout program
Required to maintain in-person attendance at the assigned NYCDOE school worksite during the school’s operating schedule, provided the school building is open and operating, regardless of whether students are attending in person. On days when the school building is closed, staff are required to report in person to a designated UAU office as scheduled in advance, unless otherwise instructed. Opportunities to work remotely may be provided on an as-needed basis, subject to operational needs and prior approval.
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.