Program Coordinator (JRELL & TOPS Programs)

Job Announcement

The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides education leadership development behavioral health intervention street outreach and workforce development services to San Francisco youth and their families. CYC envisions empowering young people to reach their highest potential as individuals and to develop a positive self/cultural identity. Our mission is to empower and strengthen a diverse population of high-need youth and their families by providing comprehensive youth development through education employment training advocacy and other supportive services.

Title: Program Coordinator (JRELL & TOPS Programs)

Salary: $30 - $34 per hour

Reports to: Program Manager

Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt (0.50 FTE JRELL; 0.50 FTE - TOPS)


POSITION DESCRIPTION

Community Youth Center (CYC) is seeking a Program Coordinator to support the Job Readiness for English Language Learners (JRELL) and Transition Opportunities and Programs for Success (TOPS) programs. Under the supervision of the Program Manager the Program Coordinator will provide workforce development case management college and career readiness and youth development services to English Language Learners and transitional-aged youth (ages 1424). The coordinator will help participants achieve their educational employment and personal goals through workshops individualized support employer engagement and community partnerships.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and implement JRELL and TOPS program activities in accordance with program goals and funder requirements.
• Recruit and enroll eligible youth and conduct participant assessments to develop individualized service plans.
• Provide case management supportive services referrals and ongoing coaching.
• Develop and facilitate workshops on job readiness career exploration financial literacy workplace skills and college readiness.
• Provide college and corporate tours to expose high school and TAY youth to post-secondary education and career pathways.
• Assist participants with internships employment job placement college planning and career pathway exploration.
• Build and maintain partnerships with employers colleges and community organizations to expand opportunities for youth.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of transferable college credits and employment opportunities aligned with participant goals.
• Recruit internship worksites and support employer and worksite partners.
• Coordinate career exploration activities college visits community service projects and youth leadership opportunities.
• Maintain accurate participant records data entry documentation and required reports.
• Monitor participant progress and program outcomes to ensure contract compliance.
• Participate in staff meetings trainings outreach events and agency-wide activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university or a minimum of two (2) years of experience in workforce development youth development case management or a related field.
• Bilingual in English and Cantonese and/or Mandarin.
• Experience facilitating workshops and providing workforce college or career readiness services for high school and transitional-aged youth (TAY).
• Experience providing case management conducting participant assessments and developing individualized service plans for youth and young adults.
• Ability to work effectively with ethnically diverse low-income youth and English Language Learners while supporting their academic career and social-emotional development
• Experience working with San Franciscos diverse communities community-based organizations educational institutions employers and private sector partners.
• Knowledge of job readiness job search job coaching career exploration and workforce development practices.
• Strong organizational facilitation interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Google Workspace Zoom and other technology platforms.
• Demonstrated professionalism personal responsibility positive character and commitment to serving youth.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and willingness to work occasional evenings weekends and outdoor events.
• Commitment to complying with agency health and safety policies and procedures.

CYC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race age religion gender marital status national origin citizenship ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status sexual orientation or any other basis recognized by federal state or local law including on the basis of the intersection of two or more protected characteristics also known as intersectional discrimination. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.