Become a Summer Career and Life Skills Coach

Interact with and lead a group of youth participants from varied social and educational backgrounds. Youth will range in age from 14 to 21 years old. Group leadership includes; participant supervision, training, counseling as well as daily record keeping of activities.
Interface with a variety of workforce development partners to include; employers, community-based partners, parents, mentors, etc.
Perform career case management and organize integrated services to include the development of Individual Development Plans in order to access skills and interests and set goals and make appropriate worksite placements
Coordinate and deliver career-based curriculum, programs and daily activities for assigned youth group.
Coordinate the development of youth employability skills based on employer requests. Oversee the work experience process to include job placement and youth retention. Make regularly scheduled worksite visits in order to monitor the youth placed, foster business relationships and proactively address any employer concerns and/or questions.
Coordinate appropriate services for youth with special needs.
Collect, review and submit time and attendance reports for youth.
Organize and maintain written or computerized records and other forms of information in a systematic process. Organize program data and produce reports as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.

BA in human services, education, social behavior, career guidance, counseling, case management or related area. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience working with youth.
3 years of experience working with youth development programs or, any equivalent combination of training and experience specified above.

Strong communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of counseling methods and techniques; human behavior and performance; medical and mental disabilities of youth served; principles and procedures for training development and instruction.
Knowledge of various social media and internet tools that can be used to supplement and enhance the core career curriculum.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite computer programs.
Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, automated office skills
Knowledge of general office procedures and of the importance of confidentiality as it pertains to program rules and regulations.
Knowledge of reasonable ADA accommodations that may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to develop actions and implement solutions on individual and group levels.
Knowledge of resources available that may be beneficial to the participant and/or their family.