Employment Specialist - Staten Island, United States - United Activities Unlimited, Inc.

United Activities Unlimited, Inc.
United Activities Unlimited, Inc.
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Staten Island, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Employment Specialist

Job Title:
Employment Specialist


Schedule: 25 hrs. per week max; varied


Job Type:
Part-Time - Seasonal as defined within job offer letter


FLSA & Pay Status:
Non-Exempt / Hourly


Reports To:
SYEP Employment Coordinator


Pay Range:
$30-$38 _*based on city, state and/or_ _federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances_


About United Activities Unlimited:

Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc.

(UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from 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.


EOE

Position Summary:

The Employment Specialist will be under the direct supervision of the Employment Coordinator.

The Employment Specialist is responsible for providing a safe, caring, and enriching opportunity for youth enrolled in the Summer Youth Employment Program.

The Employment Specialist will provide ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship to a team of Worksite Monitors (Seasonal Staff).

The Employment Specialist is responsible for recruiting and onboarding host worksites, preparing documentation for worksite folders, creating outreach templates, and reviewing documentation submitted by Worksite Monitors (Seasonal Staff) to ensure compliance with UAU and DYCD standards.

The Employment Specialist is expected to provide mentorship to their team and to support them with conflict resolution, communication with worksites, and managing deliverables, including but not limited to, weekly compliance paperwork and incident reports.

The Employment Specialist will strive to provide quality job experiences to youth enrolled in SYEP.


Primary Job Responsibilities (Included but not limited to):

  • Supervise a team of Worksite Monitors (Seasonal Staff) by using client-centered approaches to obtain successful outcomes during SYEP
  • Provide ongoing training to Worksite Monitors (Seasonal Staff) throughout programming including but not limited to digital platforms, programmatic paperwork, reporting, worksite etiquette, and mentorship
  • Support Worksite Monitors (Seasonal Staff) with mentoring SYEP participants by creating templates, providing prompts, and providing constructive feedback
  • Conduct inperson site visits alongside Worksite Monitors (Seasonal Staff) to assess performance and gauge feedback from participants and partner worksites
  • Conduct weekly team meetings to provide guidance and instruction to Worksite Monitors (Seasonal Staff)
  • Complete internal audits of participant timesheets, worksite monitoring reports, participant evaluations, and other funderissued compliance paperwork
  • Maintain professional communications and correspondence with worksites and partners in coordination with Worksite Monitors (Seasonal Staff)
  • Onboard host worksites by explaining program requirements and completing registration paperwork required by the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development
  • Recruit worksites in high demand industries/sectors identified by Program Coordinators
  • Implement strategies designed to support employers/business partners and maintaining relationships with host sites
  • Provide technical assistance and training to worksites/host businesses before programming begins, as well as assist with any issues during SYEP
  • Communicate with other Employment Specialists and atlarge employment engagement team to ensure smooth launch and implementation of programming
  • Attend and participate in the training of Worksite Monitors (Seasonal Staff)
  • Tracking retention rates by identifying patterns in youth participation declining, following up with youth to reengage by identifying the problem and a solution for youth
  • Collaborate with Program Coordinators, Youth Employment Coordinators, and other team members to mediate participantrelated issues
  • Create referrals to appropriate support services to assist youth with barriers to employment
  • Keep advising statistics, work schedules, and other reporting documents up to date
  • Assist with any other advisory and departmental duties and projects as needed

Job Qualifications:


  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Must be 18 years or older at time of hire
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred, or 2+ years of experience in youth services or working with youth from various populations
  • Valid driver's license
  • Reliable mode of transportation, preferably a motor ve
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