Our pilot workforce development program will allow five members to earn professional certifications and five to attend community college classes. The Workforce Development Initiative VISTA will support the Workforce Development Committee, organizing meetings, calendar invites, and reminders. They will design a needs assessment to establish areas of focus for workforce professional development, research resources to answer these needs (like certifications, trainings, and community college courses relevant to youth development, non-profit management, and small business development). They will build the foundation of relationships with institutions of higher education and training organizations, matching their offerings to the needs of staff, and research career coaches. They will establish criteria and design a selection system to determine which staff members are eligible for this support, the requirements for ongoing participation, and the associated costs for support staff. Finally, they will maintain a database of resources, partnerships, and prospects.
Service Activities
-Organize Workforce Development committee meetings and coordinate staff participation
-Design and execute a needs assessment to establish areas of focus for workforce professional development within ASAS DC’s staff
-Work with the Executive Director to establish criteria and design a selection system to determine which program staff members are eligible to participate and the requirements for ongoing participation in workforce development programming
-Research and identify resources to address the needs established in the assessment above (e.g. certifications, trainings, community college courses relevant to youth development and/or non-profit management)
-Research institutions of higher education and training organizations within DC that offer programming related to the workforce development needs of ASAS DC’s program staff
-Conduct outreach, informational interviews, and other engagement strategies with identified organizations to determine capacity and costs
Community Need Addressed
This position will create new workforce development and continuing education opportunities for After School All Stars DC's part-time staff members.
Position Outcomes
College credit and professional certificate attainment for ASAS DC's part time staff to help them progress towards their long term career goals.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Training
We will offer an additional monthly stipend to offset housing costs.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment