Youth Jobs Program Coordinator/Counselor (YJP)

PLEASE NOTE: An official City of Hawaiian Gardens employment application must be submitted in order to be considered for this position. A resume in lieu of an application is not acceptable. The employment application can be located on the City of Hawaiian Gardens website @ www.hgcity.org.

THE PO SI TI ON : Under the direction and supervision of the Finance Director, the YJP Coordinator will be accountable for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of assigned temporary Youth workers, in compliance with the Work Force Investment Board (WIB) guidelines.

TYPICAL DUTIES: Serve as liaison between the City and WIB and help ensure compliance and reporting with regulations and funding; prepare budget and reports, maintain written records, files and other correspondence; attend meetings; and prepare requisitions for necessary supplies and inventory as needed by program activities. The YJP Coordinator will be responsible for the recruitment, scheduling, training, and monitoring of hours and time sheets for youth workers. Perform other related duties as assigned. May be required to work weekends and nights and travel between multiple sites within the area if needed.

Qualification Guidelines : High School diploma or its equivalent; an Associate degree is highly preferred. Two (2)years of customer service and administrative experience, preferably with a social service agency and/or youth employment program. Prior experience working with youth from a culturally diverse and social economic background is highly desirable. Successful candidates must have knowledge of principles and practices of excellent customer service, telephone and in-person etiquette; Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint; objectives, methods and techniques of the Youth Employment Jobs Programs and WIB policies and regulations. Flexible and energetic team player and self-starter who can maintain composure in a fast-paced and sometimes demanding work environment; comfortable establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of audiences. Candidates must display outstanding leadership, customer service and communication skills, both orally and in writing; detail oriented, accurate, organized and able to maintain confidential information with discretion. Spanish speaking is preferred A valid State of California Class C Driver’s License is required. A CPR and First Aid certification is also required and may be obtained through the City once employment is offered.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE : To apply, please complete and submit an official City of Hawaiian Gardens’ Application for Employment , cover letter and resume to: City of Hawaiian Gardens, Attn: Human Resources, 21815 Pioneer Blvd, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716-1237. Incomplete, late or illegible applications and resumes will be disqualified and will not be accepted. Application materials are available at City Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. You may also download an application from the City’s website at: www.hgcity.org.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Resumes are accepted but NOT in lieu of an official City Application for Employment . All official City applications, resumes and cover letters will be screened and only the most qualified applicants, as reflected by their application materials, will be invited to participate in the examination process that may include, but not limited to: application review and evaluation, interview, written and/or performance test. All offers for employment are contingent upon proof of applicants legal authorization to work in the United States and successful passing of a post offer physical examination that will include a drug/alcohol screening and a Department of Justice criminal history check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to work in an office setting and use office equipment; frequently use hands, fingers, and arms to operate computer keyboard and calculator; regularly sit and occasionally stand, walk and lift and/or carry records that weigh up to 25 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION: The City of Hawaiian Gardens is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, Minorities and Disabled are encouraged to apply. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities at (562) 420-2641. A ccommodation: Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources at least five (5) working days prior to the examination date.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $24.02 to $29.20 /hour

Required education:

• Associate

Required experience:

• Customer Service: 2 years

Required language:

• Spanish