Transition Services Coordinator, YouthBuild Philadelphia

Posted by on February 14, 2011

Transition Services Coordinator (Student and Alumni Career Services), YouthBuild Philadelphia

Posted on: February 4, 2011

Full-time (12 months) Transition Services Coordinator (Student and Alumni Career Services) position at YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School, an alternative 12th-Grade-only, diploma-granting high school for high-school dropouts ages 18 to 21.

Background
The YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is an education and job-training program for young adults who have dropped out of high school. Students in the program alternate six-week sessions between the classroom site, where they attend academic classes and develop career-related, leadership and life skills, and a vocational-training site (construction, computer technology, or nursing) where they develop real-world work skills. The School, originally chartered in 1997, enrolls approximately 200 students each year. Regular hours for this full-time position are from 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., with occasional night, weekend or variations in regular hours to accommodate school events.

Mission
Our mission is to provide out of school youth in Philadelphia with the broadest range of tools supports and opportunities available to become self sufficient, responsible and productive citizens in their community. The emphasis is on transitioning them successfully so that they will succeed in top-quality training schools, colleges, union apprenticeship programs, other careers and the competitive world beyond.

Core Values

* Excellence * Perseverance * Respect *

Job Description
The Transition Services Coordinator is required to perform the following duties:

* Transition Services Operations:
o Believe deeply in the mission and values of YouthBuild Philadelphia
o Contribute to integration of career and post-secondary education preparation throughout the entire program
o Determine opportunities for students/alumni to further their education, and help students/alumni navigate through the process of applying (completing applications, attaining financial aid, apply for scholarships, etc.) to college, and training and educational programs
o Support students/alumni to attain skills and competencies needed to access and succeed in college and careers
o Actively coach students/alumni on career-search strategies, personal marketing, interview skills, self-promotion methods and materials
o Develop, track, report and document student/alumni placement statistics, success stories and employment progress
o Conduct career development classes
o Maintain education and career resource materials
o Prepare reports, presentations and correspondence as required
o Interact with employers, colleges and other partners, as necessary
o Plan and oversee student/alumni events
o Develop relationships with representatives from businesses and government organizations that result in employment placements for our students and graduates (e.g., internships, externships and full-time employment)
o Establish community partnerships with other service organizations to establish and maintain a relevant referral network
o Attend weekly program, all-staff and department meetings and other meetings, as required by Director of Transition Services
o Attend retreats, workshops, and conferences, as required.

* Transition Services Leadership:
o Hold high expectations for each student
o Exhibit positive rapport with students
o Act as a role mode for students.

* Program Involvement:
o Participate in community service projects in keeping with service ethic of the school
o Participate in the School’s Mentoring Program
o Participate in one or more extra curricular activities.

* Professional Development:
o Maintain knowledge of trends related to transitioning education of out-of-school youth, and local job growth trends
o Continually improve teaching and networking skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities
o Continue to develop skills through trainings and professional development offered at the school and outside.

* Other duties as assigned by the Director of Transition Services.

Qualifications
YouthBuild Philadelphia requires the following qualifications for this position:
– Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
– At least one year of experience in career services, youth workforce development and/or postsecondary education preparation
– Experience working in a team setting
– Ability to work enthusiastically with young people
– Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, organizational and multi-task skills
– Strong communication skills-written and oral
– Strong organizational skills
– Detail-oriented project completion skills.

To apply, send letter of interest and resume to Frederick Bader, Human Resources Coordinator, at fbader@youthbuildphilly.org with the words “Transition Services Coordinator” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

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