Program Specialist

6 days ago

San Francisco, California, United States CYCSF Full time $26 - $30
Job Announcement

The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides education, leadership development, behavioral health, intervention, street outreach, and workforce development services to San Francisco youth and their families. CYC envisions empowering young people to reach their highest potential as individuals and to develop a positive self/cultural identity. Our mission is to empower and strengthen a diverse population of high-need youth and their families by providing comprehensive youth development through education, employment training, advocacy, and other supportive services.

Title: Program Specialist - Transition Opportunities and Programs for Success 
Salary: $ $30.00 per hour
Reports to: Program Manager
Status: Part-time; Non-Exempt; up to 20 hours/week

POSITION DESCRIPTION
CYC's Transition Opportunities and Programs for Success (TOPS) Program focuses on uplifting and motivating youth ages 14-24 with limited English language skills.

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the TOPS Transitional Age Program Specialist will be responsible for providing youth who are English Language Learners with case management, job and college readiness skills development, social emotional support, and acculturation guidance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop curriculum and facilitate job and college readiness skills training workshops.
  • Provide personal and vocational guidance to youth using vocational and interest assessments and develop individualized vocational goals and plans with participants.
  • Support college and corporate tours for high school and TAY students to promote post-secondary education and career exploration.
  • Provide case management and referral services to high-need youth and young adults, including job placement assistance.
  • Provide counseling to participants in resolving personal issues that may affect work and school performance.
  • Maintain an up-to-date list of available transferable credits to a 4-year college and jobs that are appropriate for participants.
  • Cultivate relationships with CCSF and EOPS, providing college preparation advising.
  • Convene and lead community service-learning projects.
  • Support and facilitate activities during the summer boot camp.
  • Track and report program outcomes and activities in the data management system and complete all required reports and documentation within the deadline.
  • Refer youth to appropriate services within CYC or other agencies
  • Support agency-wide community events and initiatives.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or currently pursuing a degree with relevant experience).
  • Two years of experience working with youth, preferably within youth workforce development programs.
  • Experience in facilitating meetings, workshops, and providing 1:1 support to youth and young adults.
  • Ability to work with ethnically diverse low-income youth and TAY, as well as English language learners, to provide social and emotional support.
  • Experience working with community-based service providers and private sector partners.
  • Ability to work as part of a team to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bilingual in English AND Cantonese/Mandarin is REQUIRED.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
  • Enthusiasm for promoting academic achievement and college-to-career education.
  • Good organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to work some evenings and weekends
  • Able to lift or move at least 25lbs
CYC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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