Job Abstract

The Summer Youth Program Specialist I will oversee and coordinate various aspects of the Office of Workforce Development Summer Youth Employment Program. Serving as the primary point of contact for both worksites and youth participants, this position involves creating workshops, developing worksites, counseling participants, handling workplace concerns and payroll issues, and tracking and monitoring data and services associated with the summer youth program.

This is a contingent grant-funded position. The position is 15-20 hours per week.

• Serve as a liaison between the Office of Workforce Development, worksites, and youth participants, providing oversight for both online and in-person participants.
• Verify and collect eligibility documentation, ensuring files are complete.
• Instruct youth on work readiness protocols.
• Monitor and observe youth work and behavior to ensure success in the Summer Youth Program.
• Collect and review participant timesheets, making community referrals if needed.
• Possess knowledge of virtual platforms and manage online meetings.
• Orient worksite supervisors and participants on policies, procedures, and required documents.
• Participate in the creation and delivery of student and business orientations or curriculum.
• Visit worksites daily to resolve issues, monitor youth, and assist with work readiness.
• Meet with worksite supervisors as needed/requested to resolve problems and document worksite issues or concerns.
• Update a data tracking portal to notate daily workplace success, concerns, or services provided.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Some college, preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Korean, or Chinese.
• Experience working with youth workforce programs.
• Must have a valid, unexpired Maryland driver's license.
• Must be willing to use personal vehicle during summer youth temporary assignment for the completion of assigned duties as needed.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and first-aid practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Knowledge of various computer software (i.e., Microsoft 365, Outlook, Zoom, and or Webex.)

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team player
• Up to 50% of work duties will consist for traveling to various worksites throughout Howard County, MD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at ebridges@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.