Job description

BRIDGE ACADEMY COORDINATOR
FULL-TIME / NON-EXEMPT / UNION-REPRESENTED
STARTING HOURLY WAGE: $25.00 - $26.37
REQUISITION ID – 48450

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:*
Reporting to the Program Manager of Larkin Street Academy (LSA), the primary role of the Bridge Academy Program Coordinator is to oversee the Bridge Academy program by utilizing a Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (DEI) lens and Restorative Practices lens in developing a sense of community among youth participants in Bridge Cohorts by collaborating with internal Larkin Street Youth Services and external agencies in college-related programming, advising, and curriculum development including teaching college readiness, Math, English, matriculation, retention, graduation, educational plans, event coordination, and support tutors/mentors in classroom lessons and development.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:*

• Teach four (4) cycles of 8-10 week college readiness courses.
• Design and implement curriculum/syllabus and programming that support youth in developing skills to access and succeed in postsecondary education.
• Input touchpoints into Larkin Street Youth Services database through Enterprise Nonprofit Software (ETO).
• Work with Larkin Street Academy in implementing a college-readiness culture and Monthly Newsletters.
• In conjunction with Pre-College/Post-secondary Education Coordinators, support general and/or college counseling activities
• Provide education outreach to youth in housing programs, the Engagement and Counseling Center (ECC), and Larkin Street Academy (LSA).
• Develop education goals and case/education plans in areas such as budgeting, housing, substance use, transportation, and time management.
• Coordinate between case managers and clients to clarify expectations, requirements, availability, incentives, etc.
• Support with events such as LSA graduations, Back to School, Career Night, etc.
• Foster relationships with the community that strengthen the program
• Creates activities to support college and career exploration
• Track student attendance and stipends

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OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect and disseminate information on academic requirements, employment opportunities, and other pertinent services weekly to the college program.
• Timely completion of all service forms.
• Responsible for supporting program services within the milieu. For example, crisis intervention or helping to maintain the safety of the program.
• Responsible for contributing towards the care and welfare of staff and to the clients we serve.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Associate of Arts or equivalent degree in Social Work or related field or has at least 2-3 years of leading classroom instruction.
• Preferred Bachelor Degree in social work or related field.

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EXPERIENCE:*

• Knowledge of two and four-year postsecondary institutions (including Career and Technical Education programs).
• Curriculum development is a plus.
• Tutoring and Instruction experience.
• Ability to use experience and judgment to manage goals and projects.
• Ability to be a self-starter with follow-through skills.
• Working knowledge of issues facing homeless youth.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook)

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PHYSICAL & LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 25 lbs.
• Ability to reach, bend and walk.
• Finger manipulation.
• Ability to comprehend complex materials.
• Ability to speak and write English clearly and accurately.

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PERKS & BENEFITS:*

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Paid time off (vacation and sick time)
• Paid holidays
• Paid Sabbatical after 5 and 10 years of service
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
This position is represented by SEIU 1021 under a collective bargaining agreement.
All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.
Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates with interest in the non-profit sector. We are committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $26.37 per hour

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