REPORTS TO: Program Manager for Youth Employment and Administration
LOCATION: 1025 East Fir Street, Seattle WA 98122, in the Young Parent Program Employability Center
DESCRIPTION: Keep Young Parent Program Job Center open during center hours; provide individualized and group pre-employment and technology trainings to Young Parent Program participants
RESPONSIBILITIES
Employability Center Specialist
• Provides pre-employment training to Young Parents and Young Adults ages 15-25 living in YWCA's Supportive Housing Network but not enrolled in either WIA or WFF employment case management
• Maintains Young Parent Program Job Center during center hours -- Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 am-12 pm and 1-3 pm.
• Work collaboratively with other Young Parent Employment Staff to create and implement pre-employment training and information workshops to clarify and develop the habits and attitudes needed to be successful in the workplace.
• Develop employer spotlight workshops and presentations about local employers, particularly in high-wage/high-growth industries and sectors
• Update and maintain Job Center Job Board, including weekly job postings, employers of the week, and other related materials
• Organize GED tutoring time and maintain communication with volunteer GED tutors
• Assist in GED tutoring during tutoring hours and track clients' progress on GED test by maintaining the GED test board
• Interview young parents to identify strengths and areas of employment interest
• Assist young parents with resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, and job applications
• Counsel and coach youth on work values, training, and employment expectations
• Enter client data into Client Track database for annual United Way reports
General Responsibilities
• Networks and maintains contact with representatives of other social service providers to exchange referrals and coordinate service delivery
• Builds and maintains extensive knowledge of the local labor market, and employment opportunities that fit with the needs of the Young Parent population
• Makes referrals to other community agencies to resolve barriers to employment, and works as a member of a case management team which advocates with other community service providers to deliver support services and ensure follow-through
• Provides clients with appropriate employer referrals and job search information
• Develops and strengthens collaborations between Young Parent Program and other YWCA Specialized & Integrated Services Division programs
• Assist with various administrative tasks
• Demonstrate and facilitate teamwork and open communication with co-workers and supervisors
• Show demonstrated ability to interact with people of different cultures
• Continuing search for understanding of racial, gender and class equity
• Adhere to all Volunteer Services protocol relative to volunteer usage, recognition and monitoring. Work alongside volunteers, where applicable
• Assure that volunteers are treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, ethnic background, gender or socioeconomic background
• Performs other duties as necessary and assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
• High school diploma; BA degree in related field preferred (equivalent combination of education and experience considered)
• Professional Experience working with homeless young adults ages 15-25 and their children ages 0-5; past experience working with youth of color strongly preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of local labor market, employers, and education institutions in Seattle/King County area
• Past experience facilitating educational workshops
• Computer proficiency, particularly regarding use of and experience with various databases and Microsoft Office Suite
• Creativity and past experience in curriculum design preferred
• Commitment to diversity and ability to work as a team member in a multicultural organization and community
• As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply
• Sensitivity to the needs of the YWCA clients, who are homeless, low income, limited English-speaking or impacted by domestic violence, substance abuse or other barriers to employment.
• Occasionally will involve local travel to multiple locations for off-site and community meetings
• Core competencies expected: initiative, collaboration, interpersonal skills, fostering diversity, communication: oral and written, discernment/judgment, and organizational understanding
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS POSITION: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In performing this position, the employee:
• Continuously exchanges information through listening and talking with clients, agency staff, employers, representatives of community organizations and other individuals in the community
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and climbs in performing duties in the office and in traveling to off-site meetings
• Frequently reaches and grasps in using telephones, computers, fax machines and other office equipment and supplies
• Frequently lifts and carries up to 5 lbs. of paperwork, files, and training materials, occasionally up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently to occasionally performs close work while updating files, reading program information and using computer
• Occasionally kneels, bends, pushes and pulls in obtaining files in drawers
• Occasionally stands for long periods of time while conducting training programs or attending job fairs
RATE, HOURS, & BENEFITS
• $16.28 per hour
• .5 FTE 20 hours per week; depending upon successful grant applications this position has the possibility of increasing to 40 hours per week with the potential addition of the Technology Instructor responsibilities
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification: Non-Exempt
• Pro-rated cafeteria benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, flex accounts and generous retirement vacation and sick leave plans
• As a condition of employment, the YWCA requires all employees hired on or after July, 1 2009 to make a 5% contribution into a 403(b) plan sponsored by the YWCA until they are eligible for the YWCA Retirement Plan. Once an employee is eligible (typically after two years) for the YWCA Retirement Plan, that individual is no longer required to participate in the 403B plan, but is required to participate in the YWCA Retirement Plan at a reduced pay rate of 5%. This reduction in pay coupled with a local YWCA and National YWCA match reaffirms the YWCA's commitment to the long-term self sufficiency of our staff and is a benefit for YWCA employees. It is important to note; however, the 5% reduced pay rate will lead to a reduction in pay, but, will never reduce wages below the minimum wage required by the State of Washington. This new pay rate will be the basis of any future YWCA salary adjustments. If you have worked in a YWCA agency previously and qualified for YWCA retirement, your deducted wages along with YWCA contributions will immediately be transferred to the YWCA retirement.
TO APPLY: Please send your resume and cover letter along with the job title included in the subject line to trhiring@ywcaworks.org.
CLOSING DATE: This position will remain open until filled
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The YWCA of Seattle | King | Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Location: Seattle
- Compensation: $16.28 per hour
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