FT Workforce Development and Career Connector - Youth Employment Services
GENERAL FUNCTION
Under the supervision of the Association Youth Empowerment Director, the Workforce Development and Career Connector will be responsible for further implementation and administration of the YES program to increase opportunities for 16-24 year olds that reside in targeted high priority Indianapolis neighborhoods. The YES program mobilizes cross-sector agencies and community-based programs to improve high school completion (graduation or high school equivalency attainment); post-secondary enrollment and credential completion; workforce readiness and gainful employment with a livable wage for Opportunity Youth.
This position will play a vital role in executing the three components to the program: (1) comprehensive employment training, (2) career coaching, and (3) job placement. The Workforce Development and Career Connector will recruit, train, and coach program participants to meet their occupational goals as well as provide daily oversight of YES. This position will ensure quality experiences for participants by connecting them to opportunities that complement and enhance their academic, personal and professional goals. Developing, supporting, and retaining successful strategic community partnerships with, educators, and vocational programs will be a critical to this position as the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis continues to advance the organization in the workforce development and career readiness field. Through the YES initiative, the Workforce Development and Career Connector will deepen the Y’s reach into underrepresented communities while driving systems change for young adults and their families.
KNOW HOW
This position requires a BA/BS degree in human services, social work, education or a related field and preferred 3-5 years of workforce development or career readiness experience. Strong ability to be an engaging presence leading programs and staff. Strong organizational and planning skills. Outstanding communication skills, the ability to determine and set priorities; manage work schedule as well as the capacity to handle multiple tasks appropriately in a fast-paced work environment. The incumbent should possess a high level of initiative, professionalism, a positive attitude and enjoy working in and creating a strong team environment.
It is the policy of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis to provide equal employment opportunity to employees and candidates for employment. Accordingly, there shall be no discrimination against any employee or candidate for employment due to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability or against disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. This policy is applicable to the policies governing recruitment, hiring and placement, promotion, training, compensation, employment environment, and separation or termination.
Compliance with this policy is the personal responsibility of all personnel, especially those whose duties are related to the hiring of new employees and the status or tenure of current employees. Further, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company will cooperate fully in the implementation of applicable laws and executive orders.
Other details
- Job Function MGMT1
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $35,941.89
- Max Hiring Rate $44,927.36
- Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
- Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA