Job Description: Community-Based Employment Program (CBEP) Coordinator

Jewish Vocational Service helps individuals and businesses achieve their employment goals by providing the skills necessary for success in today’s workplace.  Individuals making the transition into new work environments benefit from JVS career and employment counseling, job placement, English instruction and occupational skills training programs.  JVS is a non-sectarian, not-for profit corporation founded in 1973.  JVS is a nationally recognized innovator in workforce development, and plays a leadership role in collaborative employment and training efforts throughout San Francisco. 

The Youth Department provides a continuum of vocational and employment services for youth ages 14-24 with disabilities, primarily youth with learning, emotional, or mental health disabilities. Services include a year-long vocational program for high school students, job counseling, development and placement, computer skills training, and transition services for older youth, including case-management, competitive employment placement, and post-secondary education counseling services.  The Youth Department serves approximately 600 San Francisco youth each year.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for coordinating JVS’ Community-based Employment Program (CBEP) and REACH computer skills training program, providing employment services to youth with disabilities, and supervising 1 part-time REACH instructor. CBEP is a pilot employment and life skills training program for youth with disabilities ages 18-22 who have not yet completed high school.  Based at JVS, this program will test an alternative service model for youth traditionally served through San Francisco Unified School District’s Community Access Transition programs on high school campuses. REACH is a Microsoft Office training program for youth with disabilities. The position reports to the Transition Programs Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the implementation and provision of the Community-based Employment Program (CBEP) at JVS in close partnership with San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD); provides leadership and direction for SFUSD program staff including 1 instructor and 1 classroom-aide/job coach.

• Coordinates the implementation and provision of the REACH computer skills training program; supervises 1 part-time REACH instructor.

• Provides employment services to program participants including assessment, counseling, job development, job placement and support; develops community-based employment opportunities for participants including internships and competitive employment.

• Provides classroom support to instructors as needed, arranges for and incorporates guest speakers, site visits, and other opportunities to enrich participants’ learning experience.

• Serve as liaison between the participants, family and employers.

• Represents JVS Youth Department with SFUSD and other partners, and cultivates collaborative relationships with Special Education Services, high school principals, Special Education Department Heads, and individual teachers as appropriate.

• Facilitates team meetings and oversees the development and provision of curricula.

• Participates in Youth Department, SFUSD and community meetings as appropriate.

• Ensures completion of data collection, reporting, contract compliance and evaluation.

• Assists in the development of grant proposals, youth department workplans, and other planning.

• Assists with Youth Department activities including workshops, group service projects, field trips, job fairs, orientations, and graduations.

• Participates in industry sector initiatives including Employer Relationship Management and sector specific activities. 

• Completes and maintain service documentation, client files, and reports as requested.

• Participates in program, department, collaborative, and industry sector meetings as requested.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Experience):

• BA in Social Science, Psychology, Special Education or Rehabilitation.

• Experience providing vocational services including vocational education and training, job counseling, job development and placement with knowledge of the Bay Area employment community.

• Experience working with culturally diverse youth who have learning, physical and emotional disabilities.

• Experience managing or coordinating youth and/or vocational programs including supervising staff. 

• Knowledge of Bay Area labor market, local employers, and human service resources.

• Excellent classroom presentation, motivational, and management skills with youth.

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of team.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Salary:  $42,000 - $47,000

Benefits (only if applicable) - Including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Retirement Plans, Life, Flexible Spending, four weeks vacation, federal and Jewish Holidays.

Limited-term positions are not eligible for benefits, except workers’ compensation insurance and San Francisco Paid Sick Leave Ordinance.

How To Apply:  Please email cover letter and resume to myuan@jvs.org; please use CBEP Coordinator (Youth) in subject line.

JVS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disabilities. Please let us know if you need accommodations for the interview process.

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