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1 Filtered by Record # : 7674 Position: YOUTH ADVOCATE I - BILINGUAL SPANISH Date: 1/23/2016 Program: Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday - Friday - school hours (occasional weekends) Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection (HW-SC) has an opening for a Bilingual Youth Advocate in the Prince George s County, MD office. This position will be working with students whose primary language is in the Spanish language. Applicants must be Bilingual in Spanish speaking, reading and writing. The Youth Advocate actively provides support and mentoring to assigned youth in the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection program using the best practices of a youth development model to assist each student achieving positive academic outcomes, attain successful employment experience and graduate from high school. Essential Functions of the job are (but not limited to): Assists in the identification and selection of youth who have the personal characteristics to become successful participants in the Work-Scholarship Connection (HW-SC) program. Regularly interacts with HW-SC participants in their academic environment to assist with the development of study, time-management skills and the development of life skills training. Conducts family and parental/guardian contacts via home visits or by phone to ensure that the parent/guardian is informed of, and is in agreement with, the service goals identified for their child. Continually demonstrates the emotional confidence and good judgment required to develop productive, engaged youth, and well as to develop enhanced school and parent/guardian relationships while adhering to policy and identified best practices. Be an adept communicator at all levels, recognizing issues and situations that could require notification and communications to others. Completes all assigned responsibilities including being on call, taking field trips, planning, implementing and chaperoning events, developing improvement plans for students with regard to grades, and all required written and verbal documentation, reports and log entries into the ETO system. Provides individual student support and group training in a wide variety of topics that provide HW-SC participants with the social, life, academic and employment skills that enable success. Ability to maintain an active case load based on enrollment targets by recruiting new students and retaining existing students. Associates degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or other related field is required. Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of experience is preferred. Applicants with an Associate s degree must have a minimum of 2 years relevant youth experience. Bilingual - Spanish speaking and writing required. Candidates must have a valid NY State Driver's License and must meet agency driving and insurance standards.

2 Filtered by Record # : 7916 Position: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II Affiliate: Hillside Children's Center Date: 1/13/2016 Program: Hillside Work Scholarship Connection Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - M-F 8:30-5:pm, limited evenings/weekends The Administrative Assistant II is responsible for completing administrative tasks for a department and/or manager(s) and/or executive(s), providing operations support, and implementing administrative systems, procedures and policies within the boundaries of assigned activities. This is a Full Time 40 hours position, Monday Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. This position will start as a temporary position; pay rolled through a temporary agency; consideration for permanent employment contingent upon evaluation period of up to 1year from date of assignment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides administrative and clerical support for a particular department, area and/or program as assigned Coordinates and is responsible for the preparation of correspondence, reports, manuals, presentations and data as required by the position; performs administrative research as required Resolves problems in area of responsibility through effective listening, analysis and interaction and follows issues to resolution Maintains in-depth knowledge about the services and activities of the area of responsibility and uses knowledge of overall functions across Hillside Family of Agencies Provides operational expertise, which may include greeting, schedule coordination, communications flow and interaction with HFA departments (Purchasing, Marketing, Facilities, Technology, HR, Payroll, Capital Resources, and/or other HFA departments) to support program operations as assigned Responds to requests for information and answering questions, and is able to determine when issues need escalating and the appropriate method for issue resolution Demonstrates effective organization and priority-setting, is able to multi-task in order to respond to multiple concurrent needs, balances long-range planning with the ability to anticipate needs, and evaluates daily operations to achieve desired outcomes Requires intermediate skills to effectively use office automation, , computer-based applications and office equipment to efficiently meet job requirements including data entry and maintenance of databases Routinely may interact with internal customers (employees, children, families) and external contacts (vendors, regulators, visitors), and represents the agency with professionalism, tact and cultural sensitivity High School diploma/ged with 3-5 years of Office Management or Administration experience is required. Preferred candidate will have an Associate s Degree in Secretarial or related field and 5 plus years of experience in Office Management. Candidates must meet agency driving standards. Proficient in MS Office and general web-based applications. Professional experience in executive administrative support strongly preferred, strong customer service skills, high attention to detail, follow through, and safeguarding confidential information and general practice. Temporary/staffing agency candidates encouraged: consideration for permanent employment contingent upon evaluation period of up to 1year from date of assignment. The Administrative Assistant II is responsible for completing administrative tasks for a department and/or manager(s) and/or executive(s), providing operations support, and implementing administrative systems, procedures and policies within the boundaries of assigned activities.

3 This is a Full Time 40 hours position, Monday Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. This position will start as a temporary position; pay rolled through a temporary agency; consideration for permanent employment contingent upon evaluation period of up to 1year from date of assignment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides administrative and clerical support for a particular department, area and/or program as assigned Coordinates and is responsible for the preparation of correspondence, reports, manuals, presentations and data as required by the position; performs administrative research as required Resolves problems in area of responsibility through effective listening, analysis and interaction and follows issues to resolution Maintains in-depth knowledge about the services and activities of the area of responsibility and uses knowledge of overall functions across Hillside Family of Agencies Provides operational expertise, which may include greeting, schedule coordination, communications flow and interaction with HFA departments (Purchasing, Marketing, Facilities, Technology, HR, Payroll, Capital Resources, and/or other HFA departments) to support program operations as assigned Responds to requests for information and answering questions, and is able to determine when issues need escalating and the appropriate method for issue resolution Demonstrates effective organization and priority-setting, is able to multi-task in order to respond to multiple concurrent needs, balances long-range planning with the ability to anticipate needs, and evaluates daily operations to achieve desired outcomes Requires intermediate skills to effectively use office automation, , computer-based applications and office equipment to efficiently meet job requirements including data entry and maintenance of databases Routinely may interact with internal customers (employees, children, families) and external contacts (vendors, regulators, visitors), and represents the agency with professionalism, tact and cultural sensitivity High School diploma/ged with 3-5 years of Office Management or Administration experience is required. Preferred candidate will have an Associate s Degree in Secretarial or related field and 5 plus years of experience in Office Management. Candidates must meet agency driving standards. Proficient in MS Office and general web-based applications. Professional experience in executive administrative support strongly preferred, strong customer service skills, high attention to detail, follow through, and safeguarding confidential information and general practice. Temporary/staffing agency candidates encouraged: consideration for permanent employment contingent upon evaluation period of up to 1year from date of assignment.

4 Filtered by Record # : 7910 Position: VAN DRIVER Date: 1/12/2016 Program: Hillside Work Scholarship Connection Hours: Relief (on-call/as needed) - Thursday - Sunday Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection (HW-SC) is a nationally-recognized youth development program helping atrisk youth stay in school and graduate from high school with the skills and confidence necessary to enter college or the workforce. This position entails driving HW-SC students to/from employment and extracurricular activities. This position is a relief (on-call/as needed position) Thursday Sunday during the 2-10pm time period to accommodate student activity-related transportation needs. High School/GED required. Youth experience a plus. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and must meet agency driving and insurance standards.

5 Filtered by Record # : 7255 Position: YOUTH ADVOCATE I Date: 12/18/2015 Program: Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection Location: Maryland (Prince George's County) Hours: Full Time -40 hours - 8:30am to 5pm with some Saturday's The Youth Advocate actively provides support and mentoring to assigned youth in the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection program using the best practices of a youth development model to assist each student achieving positive academic outcomes, attain successful employment experience and graduate from high school. Essential Functions of the job are (but not limited to): Assists in the identification and selection of youth who have the personal characteristics to become successful participants in the Work-Scholarship Connection (HW-SC) program. Regularly interacts with HW-SC participants in their academic environment to assist with the development of study, time-management skills and the development of life skills training. Conducts family and parental/guardian contacts via home visits or by phone to ensure that the parent/guardian is informed of, and is in agreement with, the service goals identified for their child. Continually demonstrates the emotional confidence and good judgment required to develop productive, engaged youth, and well as to develop enhanced school and parent/guardian relationships while adhering to policy and identified best practices. Be an adept communicator at all levels, recognizing issues and situations that could require notification and communications to others. Completes all assigned responsibilities including being on call, taking field trips, planning, implementing and chaperoning events, developing improvement plans for students with regard to grades, and all required written and verbal documentation, reports and log entries into the ETO system. Provides individual student support and group training in a wide variety of topics that provide HW-SC participants with the social, life, academic and employment skills that enable success. Ability to maintain an active case load based on enrollment targets by recruiting new students and retaining existing students. Associates degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred. Applicants with an Associate s degree must have a minimum of 2 years relevant youth experience. Bilingual - Spanish speaking and writing desired. Candidates must have a valid Driver's License for a minimum of 1 year and must meet agency driving and insurance standards.

6 Filtered by Record # : 7833 Position: YOUTH ADVOCATE II Date: 12/7/2015 Program: Hillside Work Scholarship Connection Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday - Friday The Youth Advocate II (YA) works independently (solo) at a school location to provide support and mentoring services to assigned youth in the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection program. YA II's utilize best practices from youth development models to assist students in achieving positive academic outcomes including high school graduation, attaining life skills and an employment experience. YA II's support the development of good habits that enable students to successfully transition from high school to college or the workplace post-graduation. YA II's build and sustain strong relationships with school principals, administrators and teachers to ensure program fidelity between Team Manager visits. Essential Functions include (but are not limited to): Meets weekly with students enrolled on his/her case-load in the academic environment to review grades, attendance, social skills, and future plans. Teaches student strategies for becoming self-sufficient (juggling school, work, friends; planning for college). Develops strong relationships with students and their families to understand home issues that might impede school, work, and post-secondary success. Provides referrals to community support services as necessary. Completes monthly family interactions through home visits and/or phone calls to ensure that parents and/or guardians are informed of, and in agreement with the service goals established for their child. Connects and builds strong relationships with school based personnel (Principals, Administrators, teachers, Support Center Staff). Partners with core subject teachers and school counselors to ensure students on their case-load come to class on-time and prepared to learn. Works with student on his/her case-load and their family (parents/guardian) to develop an Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP); uses the IGP as a guide to gauge student progress. Works with assigned students and their family to revise their IGP's bi-annually. Reviews student s academic progress weekly; connects students who have GPA's below 2.0 (C) and/or a 69% (D) or lower in a core subject with tutoring services. Assists seniors on his/her caseload planning to attend college develop a transition plan; monitors student progress against the plan during weekly meetings, tracks plan progress in ETO. Facilitates all evidence based course work, service learning projects, and social-life activities (i.e. preemployment readiness training, evidence based course work facilitation, etc.) at his/her assigned location. Provides transportation services (using personal vehicle and/or agency vans) for HW-SC students attending tutoring services, enrichment activities, and field trips. Associates degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or related field with 4 years relevant experience working with youth and their families in a urban setting required OR Bachelor s degree and a minimum of 2 years experience. Excellent written and verbal skills a must for accurate data reporting. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Candidates must have a valid driver s license and must meet agency driving standards.