COLLEGE CORNER LEAD WORKER

El Centro de Ayuda; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Job summary

El Centro de Ayuda in Los Angeles seeks a FSC College Corner Lead Worker to oversee College Corner services for high school students, guiding post-secondary planning and increasing academic achievement.

Under the FSC Program Director, the Lead Worker supervises three College Corner Workers, coordinates programming, outreach, and enrollment, conducts initial screenings, and develops individualized service plans to help students meet their goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field, or enrolled in post-secondary education.
• Minimum of 2 years’ related experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate College Corner services, activities and workshops.
• Oversee programming, outreach, recruitment and enrollment.
• Conduct pre-screening assessments and develop individual customer service plans.
• Coordinate tutoring, mentoring and academic support for MS/HS students.
• Document all services in the CIFD Sales Force Data Entry System.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Oral and written communication

Youth program coordination

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION TITLE: FSC COLLEGE CORNER LEAD WORKER

SUMMARY OF DUTIES RELATING TO PROJECT OBJECTIVES:

The FamilySource Center (FSC) program is funded by the City of Los Angeles Community Investment For Families (CIFD) Department. This FSC program serves as the City's delivery system for anti-poverty initiatives by providing a continuum of core services designed to assist low-income families in becoming self-sufficient by increasing family income and youth academic achievement.

Under the direction of the FSC Program Director, the College Corner Lead Worker is responsible for overseeing & coordinating College Corner services, activities & workshops to assist MS/HS Students to navigate the path through the college process. Lead will assist CCW in formulating a service plan that assist students in understanding post‑secondary options and increased academic achievement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and assist three College Corner Workers in formulating a service plan that assist students in understanding post-secondary options and increased academic achievement.
• Oversee College Corner programming, outreach, recruitment& enrollment
• Conduct an initial pre-screening assessment to determine program eligibility and suitability.
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment and assist student in identifying short and long-term academic goals and formulate an individual customer service plan to attain goals.
• Coordinating an array of academic, mentorship and leadership services designed to address the multiple of low-income first-generation youth becoming academically self-sufficient.
• Provide information referral assistance and advocate on behalf of the student in obtaining needed services both in-house and through outside service providers.
• Assist students with resources/information for college/university admissions, applying for financial aid (FAFSA) fee waivers for college applications (SAT,ACT,AP)
• Coordinate tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring services to middle/high school students to ensure students are supported around short and long-term academic goals by reviewing alongside students’ transcripts and report cards.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely documentation of all customer-based services in the City's CIFD Sales Force Data Entry System.
• Coordinate educational / recreational activities and help transport students in company van.
• Work closely with LAUSD PSA to ensure continuity of care between LAUSD & FSC
• Serves as Liaison between local schools and BH FSC
• Participate in various FSC program, community-related activities, attend case management related trainings, seminars workshops as requested by FSC Program Director.
• Adhere to daily/ weekly work schedule as agreed upon

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the job successfully.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field, or currently enrolled in full-time or part-time post‑secondary education (4‑year university or community college) and / or Minimum of 2 years’ related experience.

EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS:

• Bilingual Required (English/Spanish)
• Energetic, outgoing, self-starter, strong oral communication & written skills
• Experience in coordinating youth based recreational & civic activities
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Employment is subject to applicants’ successful completion of a criminal background check and/or life scan as required by the Federal, State, City of Los Angeles and local government entities
• TB clearance, to be renewed every two years
• Must have reliable a valid California Driver License and/or Identification. State required automobile insurance coverage if applicable

REPORTS TO: Lori Calvillo, FSC Program Director

FULL TIME POSITION: 40 Hours Per Week, with Benefits

STARTING MONTHLY SALARY: $3,900