Program Overview:
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides youth from low-income households and those with barriers, employment opportunities during the summer months and traditionally serves youth ranging in age from 14 to 20. The SYEP is an important platform to introduce youth into the workforce and help them acquire skills that can be used to improve school performance, future career outcomes, and become responsible adults.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Assist with the recruitment, placement, onboarding, and training of Summer Youth Employment Program participants.

· Monitor participants at worksites and assist with evaluating the participants work progress and skill development.

· Intervene when necessary and resolve problems and workplace conflicts as they arise.

· Work with participants as educators and role models during the Summer Youth Employment Program to help them learn work readiness skills for future career success.

· Ensure participant timesheets are turned in timely, reviewed for accuracy and provided to finance biweekly for payroll processing.

· Ensure youth receive their paychecks every other Friday to include verifying youth’s identification and mailing address.

· Explain and/or resolve complaints from youth who did not receive a paycheck for failing to turn in a timesheet.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants must be 18 years of age or older and at a minimum be a high school graduate or have a GED with multiple years of relevant experience. Individuals who have completed a minimum of one (1) year of college and/or have work experience in school-based youth supporting roles are preferred. Applicants should be interested in a career in education, community relations, social services, or human resources.

CNY Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We invite those with similar values to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person