Career Pathways Specialist Promise South Salt Lake

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Description

Compensation Type: Hourly wages
Job Type:
Part Time

Pay Range: 19.00
Organization's Mission: Promise South Salt Lake is a department of the City of South Salt Lake that provides dynamic, highly specialized youth and community programming in 14 programs, at 12 locations throughout our City. It is our commitment to give all youth and families in our community the opportunity to succeed in life. Our programs are free, open to all, and emphasize equity, diversity and putting children first. Promise SSL serves anyone who lives, learns, works, plays, and prays in South Salt Lake.
Organization's Race, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Statement and Work: The City of South Salt Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prioritize efforts to advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives across all aspects of our work while removing barriers to access and opportunities.

Commitment to IDEA initiatives reflects the City’s aim to be a place where all people find themselves represented, welcomed, engaged, and heard. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including those from underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans. With these values at the forefront of our minds, we encourage the organizations we partner with to do the same. We recognize this work as a journey that is never complete.
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Academic Support Supervisor and Center Coordinators, the Career Pathways Specialist is responsible for creating, implementing, and supporting existing high-quality Career Pathways CTE (Career Technical and Education) programming for youth involved in PSSL's Cottonwood and Granite Park Jr High Afterschool Programs. The Career Pathways Specialist also acts as a tutor and mentor to youth from diverse backgrounds to provide a safe, responsible, well-supervised space for young people to explore new pathways to college and careers, with an emphasis in the STEM field.
Primary Responsibilities: 1. Lead and supervise groups of youth ages 12-18 in Promise South Salt Lake afterschool programs:
- Provide academic assistance, Career and Technical Education (CTE) activities, and tutoring for youth in the programs (afterschool, summer, and family programming).
- Plan and lead CTE activities designed to increase youth skills in STEM and/or college and career preparation.
- Assist youth with tools and technology needed (i.e. calculators, textbooks, computers, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Zoom) to complete school work.
- Address behavior needs in the afterschool program using appropriate behavior management techniques, problem solving skills, and functional understanding of youth development.


2. Assist Assistant Coordinator, Center Coordinators, and Academic Support Supervisor in reporting requirements:
- Collect accurate attendance and activity participation of youth.
- Communicate successes and challenges regarding youth to direct supervisors and in reports as necessary.


3. Additional responsibilities:
- Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and all required staff meetings and trainings
- Develops resources and opportunities through the City and outside organizations interfacing with various city departments and partners such as the STEM Action Center of Utah, Utah Afterschool Network, and local Colleges and Universities.
- Supports in ensuring proper utilization of the Career Pathways Grant.
- Work at city-sponsored events (as conditions allow), typically held every 2 months on Friday evenings or Saturday mornings.
Desired Qualifications: Current enrollment in or completion of field of study related to education/teaching.

Experience working with youth in an educational setting.

People of diverse backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits / Why Work With Us: Flexible hours, paid training throughout the year, opportunities to grow within multiple career ladders.
And above all; by investing in our youth and families, we are investing in the future of our community.
How to Apply: https://southsaltlakecity.casellehire.com/jobs/261305.html
Location: South Salt Lake, Utah

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Contact: Tori Smith
Email: vsmith@sslc.gov
Phone: 8016332682
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