Since 1982, over 160,000 youth have been helped with Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) programs. Y.O.U. helps teens and young adults, ages 14-24 living in economically distressed communities succeed by providing educational and workforce opportunities, skills development, and access to career pathways. We offer school-based and community-based programs designed to meet the needs of Northeast Ohio employers, with a focus on those industry sectors that provide the most opportunities for career success. At Y.O.U., we are dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement of the quality of our services to youth, employers, and the community.

Job Purpose

A Substitute Career Specialist Instructor’s primary responsibility will be to provide coverage for Career Specialist Instructors in times that they are not available to be in their classroom at their assigned schools. At such time, the Substitute Career Specialist Instructor will be responsible for delivering the curriculum-based JOG program, which includes teaching the classes, monitoring, and mentoring current students in the program. They are also responsible for recruiting and enrolling future students. The Substitute Career Specialist Instructor creates lasting impressions on youth in the community and assists with guiding them forward to meet their future academic and career goals. Substitute Career Specialist Instructor also serves as a mentor and creates lasting impressions on youth in the community and assists with guiding them toward their future academic and career goals.

Essential Functions

• Effectively deliver the JOG curriculum by utilizing instructional program guidelines and other materials in planning/developing lesson plans and teaching outlines. 
• Utilize a variety of instruction methodologies including lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, and creative experiences. 
• Document and ensure all youth have completed required community service goals. 
• Build and maintain positive relationships with youth throughout the year. Support and mentor youth during the year and for up to one year after completing the program.
• Build and maintain positive relationships within the school administration, school community, and parents and attend professional development workshops and summits just as the other teachers in the school when necessary.
• Mentor, coach, and support all students as needed. 
• Ensure that JOG graduates are adhering to their career and/or educational plans and assist with the transition from high school to adult life during the 12 months of follow-up after the student’s Senior year of high school.
• Adhere to policies and procedures as outlined by Y.O.U. and at partner schools where programming will be administered.
• Work closely with school counselors to ensure students’ progress toward graduation.
• Participate in school activities.

Support in the Field

• Throughout the year, the Substitute Career Specialist will also assist in the following workshops, events and activities:
• Youth Career Olympics
• Mock Interview and Resume Writing Workshops
• Follow Up
• Credential Attainment
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits available with coverage beginning the first of the month following date of hire.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program and Long-Term Disability 
• Retirement Plan with generous employer contributions
• Generous paid time off package including 17 paid holidays
• Professional Development Assistance Program
• Access to a gym facility at the Y.O.U. Downtown Cleveland Office
• Paid Parking in Downtown Cleveland

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Education or Social Services) from an accredited college or university required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months working in the field. 
• Must have valid transportation to/from school worksite, Y.O.U. offices, and potentially other partner high schools.
• Maintain current workload while completing additional responsibilities.
• Service oriented and have the ability to work with, motivate, and lead adults.
• Accountable for results and able to handle multiple assignments and ability to meet deadlines
• Must pass a background BCI/FBI check as a condition of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Belief and commitment to Y.O.U.’s mission, vision and values.
• Experience with databases and database management.
• Accountable for results and able to handle multiple assignments and ability to meet deadlines.
• Organized and detail oriented. 
• Experience in recordkeeping and reporting
• Demonstrate leadership competencies. 
• Knowledge of principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of high school students.
• Knowledge of behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures.

Work Environment

• This position is primarily based in one of our partner public educational institutions throughout the school year and in an office setting for the remainder of the year.
• The work pace for this position is usually fast paced where work is required for up to 2 hours at a time. This position requires such physical abilities as sitting for computer and phone work for long periods of time, lifting up to 25 lbs periodically and carrying office supplies, standing, and walking throughout the office buildings.
• Social interaction with team members, vendors, partners, school administration, and/or participants frequently.
• The environment in which the job is performed outside a normal office space may include exposure to extreme temperature, noise, or other hazards. 

All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, military service, family medical history, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.