Program Coordinator – JRELL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

CYC’s Job Readiness for English Language Learners (JRELL) Program focuses on uplifting and motivating youth ages 14-24 with limited English language skills. Under the supervision Program Manager, the JRELL Program Coordinator will be responsible for comprehensive vocational training and employment services, including job readiness skills training, job/career/educational goal identification, individualized job search support, job development, on-the-job coaching and on-going work-based vocational assessment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the development and implementation of the Job Readiness for English Language Learners (JRELL) Program.
• Target city-wide outreach and recruitment focusing on English Language Learners between ages of 14-24.
• Develop curriculum and facilitate vocational training workshops including resume writing, job interview skill-building, and strength/talent identification to meet program learning objectives.
• Recruit worksites to host program participants for subsidized internships and provide support to volunteer worksite supervisors.
• Provide personal and vocational guidance for youth using vocational and interest assessments, and develop individualized vocational goals and plans with participants.
• Providing case management and referral service to high-need youth and young adults, assisting with job placement and milestone verification
• Counseling participants in resolving personal issues that may affect work/school performance
• Hire, train, and supervise program staff, including providing ongoing coaching and professional development.
• Develop and manage program budgets, including monitoring expenses.
• Maintain up-to-date list of available jobs that are appropriate for youth
• Cultivate relationships with employers, developing jobs for youth and young adults
• Complete all required written documentation and reports
• Refer youth to appropriate services within CYC or other agencies
• Supporting program-wide events
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Prepare program participants for subsidized employment at nonprofit, public, and private sector placement.
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings for the benefit of the program and staff.
• Act as a liaison and collaborate with other service providers

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Oversee the development and implementation of the Job Readiness for English Language Learners (JRELL) Program.
• Target city-wide outreach and recruitment focusing on English Language Learners between ages of 14-24.
• Develop curriculum and facilitate vocational training workshops including resume writing, job interview skill-building, and strength/talent identification to meet program learning objectives.
• Recruit worksites to host program participants for subsidized internships and provide support to volunteer worksite supervisors.
• Provide personal and vocational guidance for youth using vocational and interest assessments, and develop individualized vocational goals and plans with participants.
• Providing case management and referral service to high-need youth and young adults, assisting with job placement and milestone verification
• Counseling participants in resolving personal issues that may affect work/school performance
• Hire, train, and supervise program staff, including providing ongoing coaching and professional development.
• Develop and manage program budgets, including monitoring expenses.
• Maintain up-to-date list of available jobs that are appropriate for youth
• Cultivate relationships with employers, developing jobs for youth and young adults
• Complete all required written documentation and reports
• Refer youth to appropriate services within CYC or other agencies
• Supporting program-wide events
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Prepare program participants for subsidized employment at nonprofit, public, and private sector placement.
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings for the benefit of the program and staff.
• Act as a liaison and collaborate with other service providers