YouthBuild Site Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, or other related field.


• Experience in youth development, crisis intervention, and collaborating with local human service resources.


• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills; ability to relate to a wide range of issues, people, and institutions.


• Excellent public speaking, listening, writing, and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.


• Supervisory experience directing both staff and youth.


• Ability to pass both a Motor Vehicle Record and school fingerprint background check.

PURPOSE:

• To assist Missouri Drone Academy participants, ages 16-24, in becoming employable, productive citizens by working with them to set and achieve individualized development plans for education, leadership, and employment.


• To support program participants in addressing personal, educational, and other obstacles to their success, in conjunction with the Case Manager.


• To supervise, coordinate, and integrate the three main components of the Missouri Drone Academy program: education, drone technology skills, and leadership development, in conjunction with the Job Developer, Technical Trainer, and Program Manager.


• To ensure and track successful post-program placement in education and/or employment, in conjunction with the Job Developer.


• To ensure documentation and data input requirements meet grant performance measures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUPERVISORY:

1. Provide leadership and oversight for daily site operations, integrating job readiness preparation into all aspects of the program.


2. Assist with Missouri Drone Academy participant recruitment, including identifying recruitment sources, community presentations, screening applicants, and collecting eligibility documentation.


3. Organize, plan, and participate in program orientation and initial “Mental Toughness” training.


4. Coordinate weekly schedules and civic service activities.


5. Ensure staff members maintain consistency in administering program policies and procedures.


6. Assist the Missouri Drone Academy Director in staff training and evaluation.


7. Communicate regularly with the Missouri Drone Academy Program Director to provide program updates, achievements, and milestones, and to identify program gaps/challenges.


8. Plan and coordinate public relations events, such as open houses, celebration activities, and presentations to other community organizations.


9. Maintain a clean, organized, and professional learning environment.

EDUCATION and LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:

1. Coordinate GED curriculum instruction in both math and reading along with the academic staff.


2. Coordinate the development and teaching of leadership and life management skills to program participants using recommended curriculum and resources.


3. Plan and coordinate a year-long site calendar that incorporates regularly scheduled TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) and GED (General Education Development) education testing, drone technology skills training, leadership events, and community service opportunities.


4. Model and teach employability skills and workplace ethics.

CASE MANAGEMENT and FOLLOW-UP: (performed in conjunction with Case Manager)

1. Work individually with participants to assess personal, educational, and employment needs, develop a customized action plan, and assist in finding resources to meet their needs.


2. Meet with participants who require individual attention to address negative or ineffective attitudes and behaviors, and assist in developing a plan to facilitate growth and change.


3. Advocate with human service, health, court, and criminal justice systems to resolve issues facing participants.


4. Develop cooperative working relationships with community partners to expand resources for participants, including volunteer tutors and access to professional counseling services.


5. Assist in participant follow-up activities, including portfolio development, job placement, post-secondary education exploration, and ongoing vocational training and internship/apprenticeship opportunities.


6. Attend case management meetings and provide observations of participants’ strengths and weaknesses.

DATA MANAGEMENT, DOCUMENTATION, and ADMINISTRATIVE:

1. Obtain and provide all necessary documentation to the Missouri Drone Academy Director in accordance with various grant requirements in an accurate and timely manner.


2. Complete the weekly report form by Wednesday of the following week.


3. Conduct regular inventories and oversee the maintenance of the Missouri Drone Academy site and equipment.


4. Transport participants to the work site, testing appointments, or other personal appointments when necessary.


5. Generate periodic reports as requested.


6. Participate in and scribe weekly staff meetings.


7. All other duties as assigned.

PROGRAM HOURS: Hours are generally 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend hours may be required.