The Youth Mentoring Program (YMP) is a unique instructional employment and training program for the teenage children (15 – 17-year-old) of 1199SEIU members. It is the aim of the program to expose youth to the many opportunities available in the health care professions and encourage them to pursue the educational paths that will lead to employment in the field. The program supports youth in developing life skills, such as financial literacy, decision making, goal setting, social emotional learning concepts, and time management.

Prior to the start of the summer work experience, Site Supervisors participate in pre-program staff development activities. These activities include required program meetings and staff trainings.

• Some Wednesday’s and Saturday’s (May and June) – Trainings/Staff meetings

• The summer program begins Monday, July 8, 2024 through Thursday, August 15, 2024.

• The program schedule is Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

• Staff are expected to be available for the entire 6-week summer session.

The Site Supervisor is responsible for providing daily supervision, guidance, and instruction to an assigned group of interns. The Site Supervisor will facilitate the Professional Development Seminars and provide instruction from an approved curriculum. Site Supervisors work closely with their assigned Regional Coordinator and YMP administrative staff regarding facilitation, administrative operations, and intern needs.

• Responsible for the implementation of the YMP program and oversight of their assigned interns

• Facilitate the Professional Development Program seminars and provide instruction based on the approved curriculum

• Lead interns in health care related research1

• Maintain and foster positive working relationships with interns, YMP staff, and institutional contacts

• Foster positive relationships with intern mentors and supervisor

• Diffuse challenging situations with interns and site staff

• Monitor program attendance processes including tracking absent interns

• Ensure proper dress code of all interns

• Create and submit activities/lesson plans for review as requested

• Complete Weekly Activity Sheets to reflect intern progress and session feedback

• Meet with each intern on a regular basis to support and monitor their progress

• Discuss issues, concerns related to the intern with their assigned Regional Coordinators and YMP administrative staff (as necessary)

• Attend all staff related trainings and meetings

• Facilitate the intern evaluation process

• Identify resources and guest speakers to serve as career role models for professional development

• Perform other duties as assigned

• B.S. or B.A.

• A minimum of 3 years previous work experience with youth aged 14 – 17-year-old; group/workshop facilitation a plus

• Strong teaching, counseling, and youth development experience

• Strong group/class management experience

• Workshop planning, implementation, and facilitation experience

• Ability to connect with youth, diffuse conflicts, mediate resolution of conflicts, and provide support to interns necessary

• Familiarity with social, emotional, learning concepts

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and youth

• Familiar with trends in youth development, workplace literacy, health care and cultural competency

Knowledge and demonstration of youth development concepts, trends and outcomes