Youth Training & Development Lead Coordinator

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Training and education is the responsibility of the Director of Youth Development who coordinates with the Directors of Outreach and Apartment Support to ensure that training programs are designed to meet the needs of youth served by the program. In addition to the training provided through Apartment Support activities mentioned above, local programs can assist kids in the following areas:

o Obtaining a GED or High School Diploma and explaining the difference between the two;

o Helping kids track down their previous school records;

o Ensuring the kids can work at the junior/high school level prior to getting them involved with a school;

o Finding an appropriate school for each kid (e.g., public, street, alternative);

o Helping kids qualify and enter programs offered by the Private Industry Council;

o Helping kids qualify and enter technical schools;

o Helping kids qualify and enter the Job Corps.

The Director of Youth Development is also responsible for implementing a viable tutoring program, where appropriate, so that kids can get help with reading, writing, and math to ensure success or reentry into school. Further, the director will seek to identify specialized vocational and technical training for the kids. Doing so will help the kids realize they can do more than work for a fast food restaurant or in landscaping.

Additional Information: Because of the varied nature of the educational efforts encompassed by this position, it is strongly recommend that the Director of Youth Development delegate specific responsibilities to different volunteers. If desired, the following titles may be used to denote the specific individual’s responsibilities:

o Assistant for Youth Education: For activities related to high school and college education.

o Assistant for Youth Training: For activities related to general life skills in preparation for independent living.

o Assistant for Youth Employment: For activities related to preparation for and securing employment.

o Assistant for Legal Assistance: For activities related to advising kids on their legal rights and assisting with legal issues.

Helping Youth Reach Employment-Motivated and Empowered

Provide educational support and training and employment opportunities to youth.

Services:

· Homework Help/Tutoring

· Work Maturity Activities

· Career Planning

· Employment Experience

· Occupational Skills Training

· Job Placement

· Retention Services

· Educational Advocacy

Helping Youth Prepare for Employment

Provide educational support and training and employment opportunities.

Services:

· GED/Basic Skills Tutoring and Referrals

· Work Maturity Training

· Career Planning

· Employment Experience

· Occupational Skills Training

· Job Placement

· Retention Services

Qualities;

1. Ability to take charge

2. Ability to plan and manage work with minimum direction

3. Superior verbal and written communication skills

4. Excellent organizational and planning skills

5. Strong sense of personal integrity

6. Sincere desire to help homeless and street kids

7. Time commitment of at least 5 hours per week to dedicate to fulfilling duties

8. At least 1 year commitment to the organization

9. Background Check required $18.00

10. Computer Skills including email, MS Word, Excel and Power Point

11. Good research skills and knowledge of internet