Career Coach

$52,000 - $62,400/Yr

Police Athletic League - Jamaica, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Jamaica, NY

Social Assistance

About the position

The Part Time Career Coach will oversee the Youth Employment department services programs within a designated borough and PAL Center. This role involves providing direct support to adolescents through educational and job readiness activities, while also ensuring a welcoming environment for participants. The Career Coach will be responsible for program planning, participant recruitment, and maintaining compliance with funding sources, all while being flexible to travel and attend events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement overall program within a borough & PAL Center.
• Ongoing recruitment, orientation and registration of participants, as needed.
• Provide direct service including outreach, instruction and guidance.
• Evaluate participant performance and achievement utilizing Youth Employment Department tools.
• Maintain clear and organized records, including weekly schedules, daily attendance, student folders and case management reports.
• Collect all necessary data for compliance with funding sources and internal systems.
• Explore and make recommendations about opportunities to expand and improve programming.
• Attend professional development and program improvement training sessions.
• Maintain consistent communication with all relevant stakeholders.
• Remain current regarding the best practices in the fields of workforce development.

Requirements

• Associate Degree Required
• Bachelor's Degree a plus
• Demonstrated ability to run adolescent programs in compliance with funding sources and contracts
• Previous Workshop Facilitation experience (Lesson planning a plus)
• Research, data entry and basic computer skills required (Social Media and Marketing skills a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and roll out programs and initiatives
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task with excellent follow through
• Self-motivated and able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in providing quality educational and enrichment experiences to adolescents

Nice-to-haves

• Three to five years related experience preferred
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn new software packages

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for professional development
• Engagement in community service events