SYEP Project Based Learning (PBL) Facilitator, ECS- (remote, 20 hours per week, ends in August)

Company: The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employme
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Company Description

Program Overview: The Education, Career, and Enrichment department at CASES specializes in serving youth and young adults impacted by the criminal legal system. The Education and Career Services team at CASES is looking for a Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Project-Based Learning (PBL) Facilitator. CASES provides younger youth, ages 14 and 15, with an opportunity to have a 6-week' paid work experience during the summer. The PBL Facilitator and the SYEP Worksite Monitor will support this work from June through August.

This position will be remote and entails a 20-hour weekly commitment. CASES will provide an agency cell phone and laptop for the duration of employment. Due to the nature of SYEP, a PBL Facilitator must commit to working a total of 20 hours per week from June through August.

The position is scheduled to begin in June.

All applicants must comply with CASES/NYC's vaccination policy. Individuals selected for employment cannot begin working until they provide verification that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (with an FDA-authorized vaccine) or submit and gain approval for a Medical or Religious Exemption. Individuals approved for exemption must submit weekly PCR test results.

Requirements: Minimum of BA/BS or equivalent education/facilitation experience, Availability Monday through Thursday

Travel: Position will be remote, no travel required

Reports To: Supervisor of Work Experiences

Job Description

Essential Duties:

June
Assist with Managing all incoming applications and supporting documentation for 14-15 year-old applicants
Work with supervisor to develop PBL activities for youth for the duration of the summer
Provide prompt communication with stakeholders including parents, referral partners, and participants
Track and manage SYEP's Orientation through Hats and Ladders curriculum to youth applicants
Ensure proper program enrollment and PBL placement for youth

July - August
Facilitate designed project-based learning activity via zoom and using other virtual tools
Support Program Supervisor with the maintenance of timesheet collection, weekly assessments, and troubleshooting of any workplace issues
Maintain communication with stakeholders, including referral partners, parents, and participants
Comply with all documentation requirements promptly;

Secondary Duties:
Attend virtual team meetings as assigned by the ECS Supervisor of Work Experiences.
Perform other duties as required by the ECS Supervisor of Work Experiences and the ECS Director.

Qualifications
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask;
Ability to engage youth in the virtual platform and maintain engagement throughout programming
Experience in customer service;
Experience with SYEP is strongly preferred;
Proficient Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel; and fluent in the use of Google Docs, Zoom and other virtual platforms;
Experience working with youth and families;
Ability to apply youth development principles and commitment to work from a strengths-based perspective;

Additional Information

Salary : Temporary/ Part-Time/ hourly.

In one document, attach your cover letter and resume in PDF or Word format. No phone calls please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal justice system.

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