Job Coach -Youth Summer Internship Program
Suffolk University
Boston, MA
Full-time
Social Service
Posted on May 20, 2023
Description
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:
Hours: 12-16 hours/week
Dates of employment: May 15, 2023 to August 23, 2023
Suffolk University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a veteran in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs, activities, or employment. Suffolk University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff that reflect the broad range of human experience who contribute to the robust exchange of ideas on campus, and who are committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented because of race/color, gender, religious creed, disability, national origin, veteran status or LGBTQ status. Suffolk University is especially interested in candidates who, through their training, service and experience, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the University community.
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:
- Complete trainings with the program manager on the youth intake process, job coaching, report preparation and other protocols.
- Daily check-ins with youth via text or phone to remind them of upcoming trainings, tasks and job related activities.
- Meet 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.
- Conduct weekly visits to the placement sites and meet with the placement supervisor.
- Complete 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:
- Evaluate 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?
- Cultivate open dialogue with youth and agencies.
- Offer advice to youth on budgeting, transportation to/from work, appropriate work communication, dress, and behavior (though not disciplinary) as needed.
- Attend all pertinent meetings.
- Have an awareness of confidentiality issues with youth.
- Act as a role model and support to youth.
- Be available to assist youth if problems arise in the workplace.
- Meet with youth at Suffolk University once a week to go over budgeting and savings.
- Be responsible for and respond to cell phone calls from youth on work days (cell phones can be provided)
- Assist with the preparation of youth trainings.
- Attend and help prepare for orientation and graduation.
- Suffolk 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. Bi-lingual/bi-cultural candidates are encouraged.
- Applicant must have own transportation or be familiar and comfortable with public transportation.
Hours: 12-16 hours/week
Dates of employment: May 15, 2023 to August 23, 2023
Suffolk University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a veteran in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs, activities, or employment. Suffolk University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff that reflect the broad range of human experience who contribute to the robust exchange of ideas on campus, and who are committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented because of race/color, gender, religious creed, disability, national origin, veteran status or LGBTQ status. Suffolk University is especially interested in candidates who, through their training, service and experience, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the University community.