Job Type Full-time Description Official Title: Youth Career Coach Department: West L.A. Work Source Center (AJCC) Location: Culver City Specialty: N/A Supervised By: Program Manager Supervises: N/A FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary: $22.50 per hour Union: NO ABOUT JVS SOCAL & YOUTH PROGRAMS Founded in 1931, JVS SoCal is a nonprofit, non-sectarian social service agency, providing job training, career services, mentoring and placement assistance to diverse and multicultural populations, transforming lives and empowering individuals to achieve dignity and economic independence through sustainable employment. JVS SoCal currently serves 40,000 to 50,000 clients annually at over 20 locations throughout Southern California. Join us in helping change lives together! JVS SoCal offers hope and opportunity to our diverse community through job training, mentoring and education, combined with expert career guidance and employer partnerships, transforming lives and empowering individuals to achieve dignity and independence. The goal of our youth programs is to prepare young people living in poverty or facing substantial barriers for productive lives by training them to be job ready and assisting with their educational and career paths. We provide the expert guidance, support and resources youth need to become self-sufficient through job readiness training, unpaid as well as subsidized internships, work experience opportunities, plus job search and placement assistance. ABOUT THE ROLE The Youth Career Coach represents JVS-SoCal in the community and seeks opportunities to expand partnerships and opportunities for In-School and Out-of-School Youth. This position assists youth to build confidence and increase employability skills. Must meet weekly, quarterly, and yearly program goals. Provides professional and skilled assessments, career guidance, resume assistance and employment preparation services to candidates. Updates agency database, Upload eligibility documents to the Cal-jobs portal and provides client- tracking reports to management. Other key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Will work directly with youth identified as at-risk and high risk youth high needs ages 14 - 24 years of age.
- Open to working some evenings and weekends.
- Will conduct cold calls and develop new job leads for assigned clients.
- Will conduct presentations and assist job seeker and job readiness skills
- Develops and updates Individual Service Plans as per the requirements of the WIOA funded Youth Program to guide participant workforce services, including employment placement both subsidized and unsubsidized.
- Will obtain employment verifications and provide client progress notes and data for case files. Conducts orientations for participants in accordance with program requirements of the WIOA and funded Youth Program.
- Guides participants towards the acquisition of skills and credentials including tracking attendance, supporting career interests, and responding to barriers to success.
- Performs other record keeping and participant case file management including case file compliance, case notes, performance outcomes, activities, supportive services, incentives, stipends, and participant internship payroll.
- Coordinates and tracks referrals for needs such as housing support, mental/behavioral health services, participant identification, food stamps and other public benefits.
- Develops external community resources and education regarding sexual health/family planning, financial literacy/banking, and other needed services for participants to ensure success towards meeting goals.
- Facilitate individual assessment, case planning; vocational/educational activities, and outcomes planning; Implement individual service plans (ISP). Develop Individualized Employment Plan (IEP) and Individual Service Strategy (ISS).
- Provide individual and group instruction in employment readiness, job search and retention skills.
- Conduct outreach and recruitment for eligible clients. Assist in the development of client educational pathways via collaborations with vocational training providers that lead to postsecondary credentials in high growth industries.
- Facilitate additional programs and duties designed by supervisor to achieve success of programs and meet JVS-SoCal mission.
Requirements The successful applicant will have a passion to work and connect with the Youth in underserved communities or those considered at-risk . Other requirements include:
- Must have passion to work and connect with youth.
- Experience building successful working relationships with a diverse group of youth.
- Ability to research, process and organize a variety of information applicable to youth services.
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently, meet deadlines, meet performance, and encourage others to excel.
- Experience working with diverse communities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail in documentation.
- At least 1 year of related working experience with high-risk, at risk, probation, foster care, and/or low-income youth and/or parents.
- Proficiency in Window/Microsoft Office environment.
- Can-do, positive attitude.
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Experience making cold calls and developing new job leads for youth.
- Experience with group facilitation, group presentations and case management.
- Sensitivity and awareness for youth culture, diversity, and youth inclusion concepts including the principles and practices of youth development.
- Experience working with youth and/or young adults in an education, workforce, or social service setting.
EDUCATION Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Education, Psychology, Sociology or related field, or 60 units of college credit, or equivalent experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect work. Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment required. Travel to employer and client work sites is frequent. May be required to work some evenings and an occasional weekend day. Requires traveling to various business and other work sites as well. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Salary Description $22.50