PfC Partners for Community

POSTING NUMBER SYELP974
NEFWC - Summer Youth Program

VACANCY:

Summer Youth Employment & Learning Development Counselor:
                     Hartford, CT  (Part-time Seasonal Employment)

REPORTS TO:

Office Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS;

Some college experience preferred but not required.  Demonstrated experience working with youth and knowledge of service area required.  Excellent organizational and communication skills required.  Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organize and implement summer youth employment and learning activities for a group of youth, ages 14 – 16 and work with each youth individually to achieve appropriate educational goals and workplace expectations.  Maintain participant records and gather and record pre and post assessments.  Work with participants and assist in meeting their educational and employment goals and expectations as prescribed by their individual Service Plan utilizing NEFWC SYELP curricula and computer aided learning tools.  Supervise youth through their summer employment at NEFWC under the direction of the program on-site supervisor.  Work with participants individually and as a group building relationships with an eye toward developing the concept of teamwork and leadership skills.  Coordinate the visits of various community speakers to speak to youth about their career fields.  Assist speakers with direction and ideas to further the youth’s knowledge and early exposure of career paths leading to those career opportunities.  Plan, coordinate and carry out field trips to area attractions, schools, sporting events, movies, museums and career centers as approved.  Any and all other duties as deemed necessary by Supervisor.

SALARY:

$17.00 per hour.