Works with community-based organizations and government entities to recruit eligible youth aged 16+ to participate in the UP4Youth program.
Enrolls eligible youth into the program. Provides orientations and completes ISPs and related documents upon enrollment.
Provides ongoing case management to UP4Youth participants. Manages ISPs and related documents, checking in regularly with youth on their progress toward self-identified goals and connecting youth to/helping them navigate resources relevant to their situation. Performs crisis intervention. Works with youth to develop job-building skills, define employment goals, and obtain/maintain employment. Supports their educational advancement.
Supports the management of the youth internship program. Recruits, trains, and supports internship worksites and develops partnerships with businesses/organizations to secure employment opportunities for youth. Prepares and places youth in internships at worksites, overseeing and supporting their progress throughout. Completes periodic internship and worksite assessments and surveys at determined intervals.
Supports the management of the UP4Youth mentor program. Creates partnerships with community groups, faith-based organizations, and others to recruit mentors. Strives to recruit mentors who come from similar backgrounds, culture, and/or experiences as our youth. Trains mentors and ensures/maintains documentation of their qualifications and clearances. Matches youth with mentors, keeping in mind the youth’s unique experiences and employment/education/life goals. Oversees the mentoring relationship, ensuring appropriate time and support are given.
Promotes and manages youth support groups and mentor support groups at determined intervals. Ensures topics of discussion that support their unique, collective experiences.
Supports the management of the UP4Youth Ambassador program.
Plans, facilitates, and supports youth workshops and events, ensuring turnout and active engagement. Works in collaboration with the UP4Youth and the Communications team to promote/communicate events to our youth.
Manages, maintains, and updates participant files. Completes and updates case records and submits periodic reports on a timely basis according to agency policy and regulatory requirements.
Supports the maintenance of social media account(s) and other resource platforms for the UP4Youth program. In collaboration with the Communications team, posts on social media all relevant resources/events/communications available to our youth.
Position may require local travel throughout Los Angeles County.