Job Description
Department : Youth & Community Wellness
Program Excel
Status : Regular full-time, non-exempt
Hourly rate : $22 per hour
Schedule : Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
SBCS has been committed to supporting the well-being and prosperity of San Diego children, youth, and families for over 50 years. SBCS' services and support - based on the strengths of local communities - assist those throughout the region to reach their fullest potential. With a budget of nearly $61 million, the support of over 1,200 community volunteers, and a staff of 400 dedicated professionals working in schools, police departments, family resource centers, and affordable housing locations, SBCS is truly transforming the community. Through comprehensive and coordinated initiatives focused on the areas of child well-being, youth development, family wellness, and community engagement, SBCS responds to the needs of the community with a strengths-based approach, serving more than 50,000 clients each year. For more information, please visit:
The Work Readiness for System Impacted Youth program offers paid work-readiness courses, educational guidance, paid internships, individualized support, financial support (education, childcare, interview/work attire and supplies, and transportation) to eligible individuals aged 16 - 24 who live in San Diego County and have been impacted by the justice system.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator and assigned representative in the agency in which they are stationed, the Career Coach performs outreach and recruitment, counseling, WIOA eligibility, suitability assessment, assessment testing, and case management. Maintains confidentiality of clients and acts as a liaison between employers and the EXCEL program. Works as part of the EXCEL team in providing work-readiness skills, develop internships and when needed, is responsible for job placement functions.
DUTIES :
- Performs outreach and recruitment of eligible applicants for programs by providing program presentations for interested applicants.
- Keep accurate written records and case files that are necessary to meet program requirements.
- Conduct initial assessments (including career interests and training readiness) for participants.
- Provides case management services including follow-up, and referrals to other support agencies as necessary.
- Conduct job search and work readiness workshops to all clients and provides one-on-one job counseling.
- Collect data, input case notes into CalJOBS data tracking system and maintain records and case files.
- Facilitation of evidence-based groups and best practices for youth impacted by the justice system.
- Complete all required case file documentation in a timely and routine fashion.
- Provide safe, secure transportation to clients to assist them with shopping for basic needs items, as needed.
- Develops/maintains relationships and provides presentations to/with EDD field offices, One-Stop Career Centers, Community Based Organizations, local LEA's, churches and local civic groups.
- Develops and maintains contacts with employers to obtain job leads and internship/OJT opportunities.
- Conducts visits to internship sites and with all trainees placed into employment and collects appropriate signatures on required documentation.
- Coordinates job interviews and company tours with employers, instructors, and clients
- Maintain all activities in a data management system on a timely basis.
- Provides joint WIOA classes.
- Attends all agency required meetings and training.
- As other duties assigned.
Requirements
- BA or BS degree in Social Services, required OR a minimum of four years of experience in Workforce Development and or related field as an equivalency.
- A minimum of 1 - 2 years of program experience working with special populations of youth (homeless, foster care, justice involved) and provision of direct services.
- Excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience empowering and challenging individuals to meet goals and holding them accountable.
- Ability to engage others easily, maintain an empathetic stance, and de-escalate situation.
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to speak publicly.
- Must be computer literate, as well as have familiarity with personal computers.
- Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
- Maintain regular communication with assigned students at key points in the semester to include reminders about important dates, upcoming events, and processes to be followed.
- Innovative and creative with an interest in creating programming and services tailored to the needs of unique population.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
- Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
Conditions of Employment - Employment may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of certain background clearances which may include a Department of Justice criminal background check requiring my fingerprints (Live Scan), screening through the National Sex Offender Public Website, drug test, tuberculosis (TB) test, and such additional clearances as may be required under the program.
- Candidate is required to have reliable transportation; therefore, the candidate must successfully complete a motor history check. Candidate must also possess and maintain a current valid California driver's license and valid auto insurance policy.
Physical demands :
- Mentally and emotionally: Ability to work under deadlines, various projects and dealing with clients in crisis and difficult situations.
- Stand: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position.
- Walking: Moving about on foot.
- Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs.
- Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder
- Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.
- Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking)
- Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs, using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching.
- Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
- Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.
- Finger Movement: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is important for those activities in which workers must impart oral information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.
Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, parental status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program - Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
At-Will Employment Status Please note that all employment with SBCS is at-will, which means your employment may be terminated at any time by you or SBCS, without cause or advance notice. The terms and conditions of any employment may also be modified.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Traineeship, Internship, Local area, Monday to Friday,