POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Program Manager, this role will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Commercial Real Estate cohort and preparing for and seeking out potential JRT cohorts & partnerships. Responsibilities include facilitating commercial real estate-focused curriculum, including technical and soft skills that prepare young people aged 16-24 for success in CRE-related internships and permanent employment pathways. Depending on client and program needs, the program may be delivered in multiple sites across YouthCare, including engagement and housing sites. This new program (to be launched May 2023) has been designed with a cohort-based model, serving 6-8 young people at a time.
This role will additionally be responsible for all required data management, budget monitoring, policy, and procedure creation and implementation, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders, including volunteers, other YouthCare staff, and community partners to ensure client progress toward YouthCare’s four core outcomes – housing stability, economic stability, wellness, and networks of support.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate with internal and external partners for the successful delivery and growth of programming. The type and scope of partners will vary by program.
Lead classes, workshops, activities with young people. Incorporate youth feedback when designing, delivering, and adjusting programming.
Complete all necessary reporting, incident reporting, documentation, and data collection.
Comply with the agency’s mandated reporting requirement and report suspected abuse, neglect, or sexual exploitation of minors within the required timeframe.
Execute Performance Quality and Improvement (PQI) activities and effectively implement practices aligned with accreditation standards.
Effectively de-escalate youth and/or families in crisis.
Attending and actively participating in staff meetings, supervision meetings, program incident de-briefs, or other required meetings.
Participate in all required training. Annual training requirements vary by program.
Act as a professional representative of YouthCare and maintain a professional working environment (office, personal workspace, agency vehicle, etc.).
Maintains a flexible work schedule and must be willing to be cross trained in providing support, as required by individual program needs.
Attending a minimum of six in-service training courses annually.
Reliably attend and participate in training and development as needed for your role and the needs of our Agency as a whole such as program requirements, DEI&J, supervision and others as identified.
Contribute to our DEI&J culture by creating at least one SMART Goal related to DEI&J within your control to deliver.
CRE TRAINING PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee day to day functioning of the program.
Lead program recruitment efforts in coordination with other agency staff.
Develop, teach, and adapt classes, workshops, activities, and programming to meet industry needs, youth development best practices, and contractual obligations.
Support any mediation and resolution needed between participants, ensure elevation to program manager.
Coordinate with internal and external partners, including volunteers, for the successful delivery and growth of programming.
Work with the program manager to develop and manage program budgets.
Complete all necessary reporting, documentation, and data collection.
Develop and sustain methods for regular youth feedback and incorporate this feedback into programming design as much as possible.
Work closely with case management staff and support barrier removal.
Coordinate stipends and client payments.
Assure all essential equipment is in working order and meets all safety standards for each day’s training.
Support on the floor and in milieu management, as needed.
Work with Program Manager to seek out potential JRT cohort programs to host in collaboration with YouthCare partnerships.
Complete Monthly Narrative for program cohort
Complete all mandatory CaseWorthy data entry tasks weekly.
Work with Employer Engagement Specialist to place cohort clients into internship & permanent employment placements.
QUALIFICATIONS –
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
HS Diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of relevant work experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, relevant work experience, and/or lived experience (5+ years)
Ability to accurately maintain and produce files, records, logs, and reports.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients while building trust and respect.
Ability to verbally and physically respond to an aggressive person in ways that de-escalate, establish and maintain staff and young peoples’ safety.
Ability to develop and lead programming/classes/activities.
Ability to assume responsibilities or duties within the agency not specifically delineated in this job description for short periods of time or on an infrequent basis.
Commitment to YouthCare’s initiative to build cultural proficiency across the agency. Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
Experience and credentials must comply with program contractual requirements, including but not limited to the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) background clearance process and must be at least 21 years of age. DCYF Clearance must be maintained for entirety of employment when working with under-18 clients.
For more information and how to apply go to: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=867ecc19-97f8-4056-a0ff-1c9643daac75&ccId=19000101000001&jobId=527768&lang=enUS&source=CC2