Program Specialist - Work Based Learning
Program Specialist - Work Based Learning
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08-04-2025
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USD 25 - 28
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
08-04-2025
Job Description
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides education leadership development behavioral health intervention street outreach and workforce development services to youth and their families in the community of San Francisco. CYC envisions empowering young people to reach their highest potential as individuals and to develop a positive self/cultural identity. Our mission is to empower and strengthen highneed youth and their families by providing comprehensive youth development through education employment training advocacy and other support services.Title: Program Specialist (Work Based Learning)
Salary: $25$28/hour Excellent Benefits
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Status: Full Time 40 Hours/Week NonExempt
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator the Program Specialist is responsible for supporting the development implementation coordination and management of the CYC Work Based Learning/Youth Internship Program at San Francisco International High School. The Program Specialist will work closely with students faculty and industry partners to integrate school day learning outcomes to create real world experiences for students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the development implementation and management of a comprehensive career exploration curriculum and internship program targeting high school students.
- Support outreach and recruitment of internship placements for 80100 students by researching and developing employer contacts in private and public sectors that match student interests and employer needs.
- Build and foster strong relationships with business community college and civic partners to support college career and internship opportunities for students.
- Assist in organizing career days guest speakers company field visits college tours etc. to expose students to different industries and careers.
- Collaborate with faculty to facilitate student connections to career/college specific professional preparation opportunities and services.
- Secure and manage MOU agreements between CYC and industry partners.
- Facilitate presentations and orientations for both students and industry partners to review program learning outcomes and expectations.
- Conduct assessments to assist students in exploring and identifying their educational vocational or career goals to ensure internships match student interests and goals.
- Create individual service plans that address student goals and provide barrier removal services as needed.
- Provide support and monitor participant progress and employer satisfaction through regular oneonone checkin meetings and field visits.
- Compile and maintain program notes and records for both students and hosting sites to track progress and program impact.
- Maintain uptodate knowledge and information about job markets career fields industry trends and regional demands to provide guidance and support to students in pursuing their educational and career goals.
- Participate in school team meetings and coordinate with relevant administrators faculty student groups and CBO partners to promote program visibility and coordinate service delivery.
- Develop curriculum and facilitate job readiness college and career exploration workshops as needed.
- Maintain accurate documentation and data collection of services in required databases.
- Assist students with preemployment activities: resume writing interviewing skills job searches job coaching applicant presentation (proper interview attire and demeanor) and retention practices as needed.
- Collaborate with other CYC Workforce Development Programs to implement events activities and other projects to further the goals of the youth workforce development department.
- Support the SFI After School Program by providing academic support and WBL activities as directed.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and management team.
- Bachelors degree in counseling education or other related fields plus 2 years of experience. Experience in areas of career and educational planning counseling or advisinga plus.
- Demonstrated ability to develop organize and implement programs.
- Experience building effective partnerships with schools community based organizations funders and employer partners.
- Possess good interpersonal organizational conflict mediation and leadership skills.
- Ability to work with ethnically diverse groups of lowincome youth as well as English language learners to support their social and emotional learning and development.
- Excellent technology skills (familiar with Google docs & sheets Excel etc.
- Capacity to multitask work independently and meet strict programmatic deadlines.
- Ability to model to staff and participants: professionalism personal responsibility a strong work ethic and positive character.
- Bilingual in Cantonese Spanish or Arabic is highly preferred.
- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.
- Able to lift or move at least 25lbs.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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