WFD Young Parents Program Coord

WFD Young Parents Program Coordinator (37.5 hrs/wk.; \$25.72 - \$27.30)

Greenfield, MA / Family Support-WFD-Youth Programs Job Type - Full-time

DEPARTMENT: Youth and Workforce Development Programs POSITION TITLE:

WFD - Young Parents Program Coordinator LOCATION: 393 Main Street,

Greenfield/155 Pleasant Street, Northampton STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR: Manager/Director POSITION SUMMARY: The Young Parents Program

(YPP) serves pregnant and parenting youth and young adults up to age 24.

The program uses a 2-generation approach to assist families. Areas of

focus include career and education, life and personal, parenting and

family, and financial goals set by the families we serve. The YPP

Coordinator is responsible for direct participant service, staff

Supervision, Data Collection, And Reporting. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS The

ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: Proficient

computer skills: using a mouse, email, Microsoft office, including

knowledge of MS Word, Excel and email/internet platforms. Excellent

verbal (in-person and phone), written, and interpersonal communication

skills. Organizational skills and attention to detail. Conflict

resolution, problem-solving, establishing priorities, navigating change

Customer service skills. Networking and outreach skills Judgement and

decision-making. Ability to work independently, with minimal

supervision, and to complete assignments in a timely manner. Ability to

adapt to communication and presentation to meet the needs of the

audience, including a wide variety of employers, social service

providers, and participants. Understanding data capture and tracking

methods. Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic diversity and the

needs of individuals with low incomes. Promote equity by deconstructing

barriers to a racially just system. Cultivate work environments that

value truth-telling, courage, vulnerability, space to think and reflect,

community-mindedness, hope, and openness to difficult conversations. Key

Knowledge and Experience Experience in delivering case management and

workforce development, serving individuals with barriers to employment.

• Supervisory or program coordination experience related to youth work
  
  

or human services. Experience building effective relationships working

with youth and young adults to overcome barriers and to set and achieve

goals. Ability to work effectively with diverse co-workers, community

businesses, and organizations. Knowledge of adolescent brain

development, including issues affecting diverse youth from families with

lower incomes facing employability barriers. Knowledge of social

services and businesses in Franklin County, Hampshire County, Hampden

County, and the North Quabbin region preferred. Knowledge of area

recovery resources and service providers. Experience with data

management, data capture, tracking methods and analysis for outcome

measurements Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred. To Qualify: 4 years

of related experience 1 year of supervisory experience Reliable

transportation, Valid Driver?s License, and ability to travel throughout

Western Massachusetts. CPR/First Aid (or must be obtained within three

months of hire). SEE THE COMMUNITY ACTION PIONEER VALLEY WEBSITE FOR

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