Summer youth

Provides on-the-job training and supports to youth participants with barriers to employment. Ensures quality services are provided by the work crew members at each work site.

Teaches work readiness instruction to youth on a weekly basis.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Provides on-the-job training and supports to youth at designated work sites as directed by the Services Manager.

B. Develops and implements training plans and tasks analyses. Supervises the youth participants in a manner beneficial to them and consistent with practices used by the employer.

C. Provides supervision for the total length of daily schedule at the work site. Ensures that the qualitative and quantitative performance criteria for the job are met.

Assists youth in completing job tasks as needed. Assists the employer on other job tasks as necessary. Recommends accommodations and alternate job task processes consistent with applicable law. Serves as role model.

D. Teaches, applies and monitors safety and health procedures and practices.

E. Completes work assessments and performance evaluations on youth participating in programs. Documents progress, problems and changes on a daily basis.

Reports progress, problems and changes to the Services Manager on a regularly scheduled basis. Reports any emergencies / crisis in a timely manner.

F. Completes all required service and billing information on each participant. Maintains files and records on each participant using standards established for documentation and completion.

G. Attends and participates in all necessary meetings as required. Assesses areas of strength, needs and progress and makes recommendations to youth, schools, funding sources and parents / guardians.

Integrates this information with what is known about the youth so that appropriate planning and outcomes can be established relating to employment and career development.

Performs all duties in a safe manner and ensures that the youth adhere to all safety guidelines.

H. Promotes an environment of workplace safety by training and informing others regarding safety standards / precautions.

Monitors safety and takes corrective action. Assures that regulatory safety requirements are adhered to.

I. Communicates progress, problems, and concerns to the Services Manager.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field; or Associates Degree and two (2) years’ experience; or a combination of education and experience to enable the individual to meet the standards and expectations of the position.
• Working knowledge of or experience providing job coaching and / or community based work assessment services.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Must present self in a professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work beyond normal schedule as needed.
• Must be able to transport students as needed.
• Must be able to work in varied weather conditions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and satisfactorily complete a motor vehicle check on an annual basis.
• Must complete and successfully pass Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance.

Last updated : 2024-04-23