Summer Youth Employment Staff

Title: Summer Youth Employment Program Staff

Salary: $10 - $15/hour (Depending on experience)

Start Date:  June 15, 2009

End Date: August, 21, 2009

Status: 35-40 hours/week

Submit Resume and Cover Letter to: rickf@bloomfield-garfield.org 

The Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation is hiring Summer Youth Employment Staff to work in a team effort, stimulating change in the local workforce development system, to better service young people ages 14-21. Staff will be responsible for working within a team setting to case-manage youth, handle their paperwork, do site visits, and provide other assistance. This position reports to the Summer Youth Employment Program Manager and the Youth Development Director. 

Note: Other summer and year-round positions with the BGC Youth Development Office are available for qualified, experienced individuals - please inquire.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Ongoing reporting on program participant’s progress to the program manager.

Participate in the implementation of BGC’s proposal and contract in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the City of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh Partnership.

Assist in the management and recruitment process of youth employment program participants.

Coordinate the collection of timesheets twice monthly for all program participants.

Responsible for making sure that all participants’ individual folders contain all pertinent documentation/information.

Responsible for the timely submission of all pertinent documentation to the city.

Supervise and coordinate the training sessions for participants.

Maintain and coordinate training and/or other activities.

 

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in education, social work, public administration, or related field (or in progress)

Experience working with low-income, urban youth

Strong communication skills

Case management experience a plus

Computer literacy

Current (or ability to quickly receive) Act 33/34 clearances and ability to be cleared by PA state police