Job Description

WE ARE HIRING…. 

CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.

Summer Employment Coordinator

Job Summary:

Summer Employment Coordinators are responsible for supervising and implementing the 5-week summer youth employment program.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth adults. 

• Experience or knowledge in organizing and leading youth education programs.

• High School diploma/GED is required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Must have registered and insured vehicle. 

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, Khmer, or other relevant languages considered a plus.

Work Schedule Demands:

Temporary Full-time position. Typical schedule would be weekdays, with occasional evenings. Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (30 hours a week). July 6th – August 20th. $17.00/hr

CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION:

Has access to program case management records. Maintains the confidentiality of all materials in accordance with State and Federal laws and CCAP policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Supervise youth enrolled in the summer employment. 

• Process youth’s payroll biweekly. 

• Establish and promote programming dates and offerings 

• Coordinate facilities use, transportation, technology, and custodial services 

• Create, organize, and update youth’s summer participant file 

• Communicate with employer partners and check in with youth at their placements weekly. 

• Communicate with staff and parents 

•  Manage student behaviors 

•  Must be organized and able to work with detailed records 

• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing and follow written and verbal instructions 

• Must be able to effectively interact with others in person, by phone or in written communication 

•  Must understand the need for teamwork, timeliness and safety 

• Must be flexible and able to respond to changing priorities, new job assignments and interruptions 

• Must be able to learn new tasks and skills quickly 

• Must be able to assume responsibility for routine decisions in the absence of an immediate supervisor 

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of records, discussions and other correspondence regarding youth matters

Physical Effort / Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CCAP is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and 12 paid holidays for all full-time and some benefits are included for part-time employees.

Company Description

Comprehensive Community Action Program is a private, nonprofit community action agency formed under the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act. CCAP is one of Rhode Island’s largest organizations dedicated solely to fighting the war on poverty. Our professional staff provides a wide spectrum of services designed to help those in immediate need and empower anyone desiring to become more self-sufficient.