Career Launch Program Coordinator - Champaign, United States - Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club

Description

Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, the
_Career Launch Program Coordinator_ oversees the implementation of the Career/Vocational Readiness program at Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club.

The Career Launch Program Coordinator will leverage the Career/Vocational Readiness program curriculum to provide educational, personal, and vocational counseling to DMBGC middle school and high school members (with a strong emphasis on members 15-18 years old), and coordinate resources to empower students to reach their full potential.

This is a part-time, grant-funded hourly position (up to 29 hours per week, with the occasional opportunity for additional hours based on available funding and program need).

• Recruits local youth for Club membership and Career/Vocational Readiness program
• Mentor enrolled youth by providing effective guidance and role modeling
• Oversee the College & Career Readiness program; establish short

• Create and cultivate community collaborations with outside agencies in order to recruit speakers and organize college/trades school visits
• Work with all members of the Teen Services team to plan and schedule programming that is responsive to the needs of enrolled youth
• Locate and coordinate plans for attendance at college and career developmentrelated community events and field trips (i.e. job shadowing opportunities, job fairs, workplace tours, college tours etc.)
• Consult and collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers and staff about understanding and meeting the special needs of members
• Communicate the goals of the College & Career Readiness program to members, parents, and school officials
• Assist members in selecting a program of study to enhance career planning
• Assist all members, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals and plans
• Assist in the implementation of programs for career awareness and comprehensive educational/career plans, which target high school completion, postsecondary opportunities, scholarships and financial aid information

• Develop and maintains successful relationships with local high schools, colleges, community partners, and businesses
• Accurately collect and enter program and member data into membership database
• Analyze internal and external student and member data to develop quality programming and hit target program outcomes

• Provide a safe environment for members at all times
• Ensure the emotional and physical safety of members
• Provide safe transport of members to and from offsite trips and special events
• Encourage positive behaviors and reinforcement

• Assist in the recruitment and retention of middle school and high school youth to support with the average daily attendance goals of The CLUB
• Contribute to creating a Club environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or 23 years of professional and/or Career Readiness experience
  (preferred):
• Knowledge of high school graduation requirements and other college/vocational school entry requirements
• Experience teaching or facilitating groups
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ease in relating to community and members from varying educational, cultural and social backgrounds
• Ability to connect with youth, provide needed support and demonstrate patience and maintain positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and in a dynamic environment
• Ability to motivate, organize and supervise youth in a safe environment and manage behavior problems
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet program needs
• Strong interest in education and impacting member learning in a positive manner
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Proficiency in officebased computer programs
• Valid Driver's License and be approved by the Club's auto insurance provider