Young Community Developers

**Young Community Developers (YCD)**, a non-profit organization, is currently seeking qualified individuals to join its team. Established in 1973, YCD serves residents of all ages in historically underserved communities of San Francisco. With 51-200 employees, YCD takes a holistic approach to empower residents in achieving economic mobility. They offer education, workforce development training, and social services. YCD was voted by Non-Profit Times as one of the top 50 best non-profits to work for in the United States! Young Community Developers is currently hiring for three positions: 1. **Student Success Coach-100% College Prep Institute:** The Student Success Coach will develop and maintain positive relationships with students, guiding them toward academic success. Responsibilities include facilitating weekly sessions, providing academic coaching, and helping students develop self-awareness and decision-making skills. The role also involves reviewing academic progress, connecting students with tutoring, and maintaining contact with families. This part-time, non-exempt position pays $25.00 to $30.00 per hour and is on-site. This role is located in San Francisco Public Middle & High Schools & 1201 Mendell St. Francisco, CA. 2. **Program Assistant-Transitional Employment Support Services (TESS):** The Program Assistant supports the daily operations of the Transitional Employment Support Services (TESS) Program by assisting with administrative and organizational tasks under the supervision of the Program Coordinator. This part-time and temporary (based on budgeting) position is a 6-month assignment. This non-exempt role requires 22.5 hours per week, in-person, Monday-Friday 9 am-1:30 pm with occasional off-hour assignments. The position is located in San Francisco, CA and pays $22.00/hour. 3. **Housing Specialist:** The Housing Specialist will provide direct services and administration of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) OR Rental Housing Counseling (RHC). The Housing Specialist is field based and maintains direct contact with clients to ensure that households receive the appropriate level of wrap-around services and financial assistance based on identified needs. This full-time, exempt position offers a salary of $55,000 - $65,000 annually. This position is located in San Francisco, CA and has supervisory responsibilities. The job postings indicate that Young Community Developers utilizes a variety of skills and technologies: * **Student Success Coach:** This role requires skills in mentoring, coaching, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, time management, cultural competence, decision-making, self-awareness, goal setting, interpersonal skills, teaching, community engagement, youth development, technology proficiency, and critical thinking. Demonstrated competency with using Microsoft Office Suite, Google platform, Zoom, and other technology platforms is required. * **Program Assistant:** Key skills required include organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), database management, the ability to use Google tools such as Google Slides (PowerPoint equivalent), Gmail, and Google Sheets, and effective communication. * **Housing Specialist:** This position requires skills in case management, client engagement, data entry, landlord engagement, cross-cultural communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, teamwork, organizational skills, attention to detail, adaptability, ethics, professionalism, customer service, and being bilingual is preferred. This role requires the use of Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, Google workspace, and other technology platforms. The work environment varies based on the role: * **Student Success Coach:** This position is on-site, working in San Francisco Public Middle & High Schools & 1201 Mendell St. Francisco, CA. * **Program Assistant:** This position is on-site in San Francisco, CA with 22.50 hours per week. * **Housing Specialist:** This position is on-site in San Francisco, CA. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at Young Community Developers and applying for the listed positions: 1. **What benefits does Young Community Developers offer?** Young Community Developers provides a Total Rewards Package, including competitive compensation, accrued paid sick time, 15 paid holidays annually, End-of-Year paid Respite Days, Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health & Wellness services, 4% company 401K contribution after one year of service and 21 Years of Age, and discounts in retail, travel, and entertainment. 2. **What are the requirements for the Student Success Coach position?** A successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of college, a B.A./B.S. is preferred, or two years of relevant experience. Candidates must be able to work with youth at different performance levels and demonstrate three teaching modalities: visual, auditory, and tactile. 3. **What are the requirements for the Program Assistant position?** A successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with relevant college coursework or degree preferred. The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office, have strong organizational skills, and be able to work independently and collaboratively. 4. **What is the salary for the Housing Specialist position?** The salary for the Housing Specialist position is $55,000 - $65,000 annually. 5. **Is it required to be vaccinated to work at YCD?** To best mitigate the spread of disease and protect our staff, it is a condition of employment that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 6. **What are the work hours for the Program Assistant role?** The Program Assistant role requires 22.50 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9 am-1:30 pm.