Lead Youth Workforce Programs Coordinator (YAWL)

Community Youth Center (CYC); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Youth Center (CYC) in San Francisco is seeking a Program Coordinator for the YAWL Young Adult Job Centers. The role oversees the Young Adult Work Link program, supervising staff and coordinating workshops, career guidance, and job readiness training to help youth prepare for college, work, and adulthood.

The coordinator will lead outreach, partnerships, and referrals, support GED attainment and postsecondary education, and collaborate with the workforce team to implement robust youth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Experience working with diverse youth backgrounds, preferably within youth workforce development programs.
• Previous experience in program coordination and development.
• Ability to work with ethnically diverse groups of low-income youth as well as English learners to support their social and emotional needs during transition.
• At least 1 year of experience supervising a team of three or more staff.
• Experience working with San Francisco’s diverse communities and neighborhoods.
• Experience working with community-based service providers and private sector partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, and other technology platforms.
• Experience facilitating workshops for youth and young adults.
• Ability to work as part of a team, to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and to work independently in a high-pressure environment.
• Enthusiasm for promoting academic achievement and college education.
• Able to lift or move at least 25lbs

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Young Adult Work Link program and comprehensive service delivery model.
• Develop policy and procedure recommendations to strengthen the program model and collaboration among grantee and coalition partners.
• Ensure program development and service delivery align with "Youth Program Quality Standards" and meet all "Work Plan" deliverables and deadlines.
• Complete all required documentation, reports, and program deliverables in a timely manner.
• Lead citywide outreach and recruitment efforts, cultivating strategic community partnerships and developing a robust referral network to support recruitment and engagement, with a focus on priority populations.
• Conduct participant assessments and provide intensive case management, wraparound supportive services, and guidance to address barriers affecting work and school performance.
• Develop individualized vocational goals and career plans using vocational and interest assessments, and provide personal and career guidance.
• Develop and facilitate job readiness training workshops, including but not limited to professionalism, career exploration, resume and cover letter building, job search/navigation, interview skill development, mock interviews, and strength/talent identification.
• Coordinate GED attainment, tutoring, basic skills remediation, postsecondary education, and workforce training services.
• Provide 1:1 career guidance and assist participants with individualized education and career planning services, job search and placement assistance and conduct follow ups for retention services.
• Connect participants to resources within CYC and other CBO or city services for barrier removal to ensure their success.
• Supervise, support, coach and train Program Specialists in job readiness training content, career counseling, outreach, funder databases, and other duties as applicable.
• Collaborate with the workforce team to strategize on program planning, development and implementation of overall youth workforce development programs and outcomes.
• Coordinate career exploration events and adult mentoring opportunities such as worksite/company tours, college tours, and networking events for program participants
• Cultivate relationships with employers, developing jobs for youth and young adults.
• Support agency-wide events and perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Bilingual English

Cantonese

Mandarin

Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Zoom

Job description

Community Youth Center (CYC) in San Francisco is seeking a Program Coordinator for the YAWL Young Adult Job Centers. The role oversees the Young Adult Work Link program, supervising staff and coordinating workshops, career guidance, and job readiness training to help youth prepare for college, work, and adulthood.

The coordinator will lead outreach, partnerships, and referrals, support GED attainment and postsecondary education, and collaborate with the workforce team to implement robust youth