Job Coach -Youth Summer Internship Program

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Work with up to 15 youth 14-21 years of age to ensure their successful completion of the Summer iWorks Program.Under the direction of the program manager for Summer iWorks for specific responsibilities include:\u00A0Complete trainings with the program manager on the youth intake process, job coaching, report preparation and other protocols.\u00A0Daily check-ins with youth via text or phone to remind them of upcoming trainings, tasks and job related activities.\u00A0Meet with youth weekly to make sure the youth are following expectations and giving them constructive criticism as needed to help the youth succeed in the work place.\u00A0Conduct weekly visits to the placement sites and meet with the placement supervisor.\u00A0Complete and submit evaluation reports each Friday to CPM/DCF/CFP team highlighting summary of youth progress and noting any issues for concern. Evaluation will include such information as: \u00A0Evaluate the agency:Are they giving the youth enough work?Enough supervision?Enough guidance?Are they utilizing the youth in an appropriate way?Do they think the youth is moving towards his/her goals?Evaluate the youth: Are they performing to a reasonable standard?Are they working at their scheduled times?Are they completing tasks?Are they acting appropriate?Are they moving towards their goals?\u00A0Cultivate open dialogue with youth and agencies.\u00A0Offer advice to youth on budgeting, transportation to/from work, appropriate work communication, dress, and behavior (though not disciplinary) as needed. \u00A0\u00A0Attend all pertinent meetings.\u00A0Have an awareness of confidentiality issues with youth.\u00A0Act as a role model and support to youth. \u00A0Be available to assist youth if problems arise in the workplace.\u00A0Meet with youth at Suffolk University once a week to go over budgeting and savings.\u00A0Be responsible for and respond to cell phone calls from youth on work days (cell phones can be provided)\u00A0Assist with the preparation of youth trainings. \u00A0Attend and help prepare for orientation and graduation.RequirementsSuffolk University undergraduates/graduate students preferred. Preference will be given to those candidates with relevant job experience in community service. Job coaching/mentoring with youth aged 16-21 a plus. A job coach must be able to cultivate open dialogue with youth.\u00A0 Bi-lingual/bi-cultural candidates are encouraged.\u00A0 \u00A0Applicant must have own transportation or be familiar and comfortable with public transportation.\u00A0Reports to: Moakley Center for Public Management\u2019s iWorks Program Manager. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.\u00A0Hours: 12-16 hours/week \u00A0\u00A0Dates of employment:\u00A0 May 15, 2023 to August 23, 2023\u00A0

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Suffolk University.
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