TOPS Program Specialist: Youth Transition & College Readiness

Community Youth Center of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) invites applications for a Program Specialist – TOPS. The role focuses on uplifting youth ages 14-24 with limited English skills, delivering case management, job and college readiness training, social-emotional support, and acculturation guidance under the Program Manager.

You will develop curricula, conduct workshops, provide 1:1 support, coordinate college/Campus tours, and connect participants with services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or currently pursuing degree with relevant experience.
• Minimum two years of experience working with youth.
• Experience facilitating meetings and workshops.
• Ability to provide 1:1 support to youth and young adults.
• Bilingual in English and Cantonese/Mandarin required.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum and facilitate job and college readiness skills training workshops.
• Providing personal and vocational guidance for youth using vocational and interest assessments, and developing individualized vocational goals and plans with participants
• Support college tours for high school and TAY students to explore transition to post-secondary education and employment opportunities.
• Providing case management and referral service to high-need youth and young adults, assisting with job placement
• Counsel participants in resolving personal issues that may affect work/school performance
• Maintain up-to-date list of available transferable credits to a 4 years’ college and jobs that are appropriate for participants
• Cultivate relationships with CCSF, EOPS providing college preparation advising
• Convene a community service-learning project
• Support and facilitate activities at summer boot camp
• Track and report all program outcome and activities via data management system
• Complete all required written documentation and reports
• Refer youth to appropriate services within CYC or other agencies
• Support agency-wide community events and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Youth program experience

Workshop facilitation

Case management

Bilingual: English & Cantonese/Mandarn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) invites applications for a Program Specialist – TOPS. The role focuses on uplifting youth ages 14-24 with limited English skills, delivering case management, job and college readiness training, social-emotional support, and acculturation guidance under the Program Manager.

You will develop curricula, conduct workshops, provide 1:1 support, coordinate college/Campus tours, and connect participants with services.