Youth Program Coordinator (5959)
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Location: Cumberland and Cape May Counties, NJ
Position Status: Full Time
Salary: $56,000 per year
Position Summary:
Center For Family Services Workforce Development partners with public/private organizations to provide access to wraparound social services, support linkages, job readiness skills, and career exploration. The Cape May County Out of School Youth Program Coordinator will manage the program's daily operations, including staff management, member engagement and recruitment, partner engagement, and administrative oversight. To accomplish these tasks, the Coordinator will work closely with external community partners and internal programs at the Center For Family Services. The program provides participants with a life-skills curriculum focused on job readiness and tailored to the areas that Cape May County employers have identified as most important.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the daily operations of the YCC Cape May program, including staff management, participant engagement, outreach and recruitment, partner engagement, and program reporting
- Address and respond to the needs of youth ages 16-24 who are not enrolled in school
- Conduct participant intakes to determine program eligibility
- Develop a comprehensive employment plan for participants
- Provide ongoing support to track outcomes
- Provide job readiness and career exploration services to participants
- Identify and build internal and external partnerships between public, private, and other nonprofit organizations
- Identify, build, and maintain an employer network for work experience opportunities
- Attend all youth meetings required by the contract
- Work closely with internal CFS staff and partners to provide seamless services to participants
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred. Work experience in a related field may substitute for education.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, Google Forms, and online database tracking systems.
- Ability to maintain a leadership role with the participants to motivate and influence positive behaviors.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple demands ?
- Demonstrated experience navigating workforce development and/or workforce services systems.
- Case Management experience
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Must have access to a registered and insured vehicle for transportation throughout Cape May County.
- Valid driver's license.
- Weekend and evenings may be necessary
Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*
- Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
- 401k Plan
- Medical insurance plan options
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Prescription Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health & Wellness Activities
- Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
- Opportunity for advancement
About Employment at Center For Family Services Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.
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