Youth Employment Coordinator - C
Salary
$50,252.80 - $64,064.00 Annually
Location
Orlando, FL
Job Type
Full Time - Contract
Job Number
24-085
Department
Families, Parks and Recreation
Division
Recreation
Opening Date
01/20/2024
Closing Date
2/2/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
This is a full-time CONTRACT position with the same benefits as Regular full-time. Most contracts are renewable for terms of one year.
Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
NATURE OF WORK:
Performs professional work coordinating the delivery of employment readiness training and career exploration programming activities to prepare youth ages fifteen through twenty five (15-25) for employment opportunities. An employee assigned to this classification cultivates partnerships with local businesses/organizations to place participants in paid internship/certification/employment opportunities. Responsible for recruiting program participants, providing access to support services as needed, and conducting a five (5) week employment readiness training program. Once training is complete, participants are placed in a ten (10) week paid internship within a career field of interest. Program participants are monitored for up to ninety (90) days to ensure they continue to work toward employment goals and successful completion of the internship program and assist with the transition into stable employment. An employee assigned to this classification ensures compliance with all grants, funding sources, and record keeping. The employee may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in with a major in Public Health, Education, or closely related field ; and a minimum of two (2) years experience in responsible case management, social work, or youth development capacity, implementing programs for youth, community organization, events, and/or public affairs management required: or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Workforce development experience preferred. Valid Florida Driver's License required. A Commercial Drivers License is desired.
VALID DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. VALID FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 407.246.2062.
Supplemental Information
City of Orlando Benefits (https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Apply-for-a-City-Job/Benefits#section-1)
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
01
Do you have a valid driver license from the State of Florida?
Yes
No
02
A valid driver license from any state is required for this position. If you possess a Florida DL, enter the DL number (no dashes or spaces) and expiration date in the space provided. Please follow the format shown: Example: X123123121230 Exp 01/01/2022 If you possess a valid driver license from another state or country, enter OTHER STATE. If you do not possess a valid driver license at this time, enter NONE.
03
What is the highest level of education obtained?
Less than High School
High School graduate or equivalent (GED)
Technical School graduate
Some College (less than 60 semester hours)
Associate degree or equivalent (60 or more semester credits)
Bachelor degree (120 or more semester credits)
Master degree
Doctorate degree
04
Do you have a bachelor degree or Recreation Administration or a closely related field?
Yes
No
05
How much full-time work experience do you have in organized recreation and/or leisure services field?
You must provide details in your application or resume.
None
Some but less than two years
Between two and four years
Between four and six years
More than six years
06
Are you willing to submit to a polygraph examination?
Yes
No
07
Briefly summarize your knowledge of the youth employment or any recreational programs.
Required Question
Agency
City of Orlando
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