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Youth Summer Jobs Program Employer Training

Youth Summer Jobs Program Employer Training. New Directions Southcoast Inc. Wendy Andrade Director of Youth Services. New Directions Overview. Operator of Greater New Bedford and Wareham Career Centers

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Youth Summer Jobs Program Employer Training

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  1. Youth Summer Jobs Program Employer Training New Directions Southcoast Inc. Wendy Andrade Director of Youth Services

  2. New Directions Overview • Operator of Greater New Bedford and Wareham Career Centers • Employment and training services and programs for Title 1 Adults, Youth and Dislocated Workers • Sub-contract with Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board for Framework Services of all youth programs • Framework services includes: intake and eligibility, workplace assignment, payroll and oversight of program implementation

  3. Youth Programs - Overview • WIA Title 1 Youth “Formula” Program • Year-round services • All youth WIA eligible • ARRA (Stimulus) WIA Program • Summer employment • All youth WIA eligible • Youth Works • Summer employment • Youth Works eligibility

  4. What do employers need to know? • Child labor laws • Summer employment safety guidelines • Role of New Directions program coordinators • Youth safety policy, harassment policy and program rules as presented at orientation • Time sheets, sign-in sheets, paychecks • Discipline and termination protocol • Contact information

  5. Massachusetts Child Labor Laws • Please review child labor laws and post at worksite http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=elwdsubtopic&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Workers+and+Unions&L2=Wage+and+Employment+Related+Programs&L3=Youth+Employment+Information&sid=Elwd • Difference in occupational restrictions for youth age 14-15 and 16-17

  6. Massachusetts Child Labor LawsWork Permits • All youth under age 18 must obtain a work permit • Exception are youth age 17 who present documentation of high school diploma or equivalent • All work permits must be on file at worksite • New Directions should receive copies of all work permits

  7. Summer Employment Safety Guidelines • Youth must be supervised at all times • Employers must provide protective equipment when needed and must ensure that equipment is in good working condition • Youth may not work in extreme heat • Employers must keep copies of health condition report / medical release on file at worksite • All injuries, illnesses and incidents involving youth workers must be reported to New Directions immediately

  8. Program Coordinators • Each worksite has an assigned New Directions program coordinator to monitor worksites and coordinate payroll materials • Program coordinator will ensure that all sites are in compliance with Child Labor Laws and that safety guidelines are followed • Program coordinators will communicate with site supervisors on youth performance and discuss issues that may arise • Program coordinators will assist youth in need with supportive services if needed

  9. Youth Orientation • All New Directions youth workers attended orientation prior to starting work • All youth workers signed policies on safety, harassment and program rules • Copies of policies and program rules are available on New Directions website www.newdirectionssouthcoast.org • Violations of program rules pertaining to drugs, alcohol, weapons or violence are grounds for immediate dismissal

  10. Payroll Materials • Site supervisors are responsible for tracking youth attendance and monitoring sign-in sheets • Employers are responsible for ensuring that youth have completed time cards by the designated pick-up/drop-off time. • Program coordinators will work with employers to arrange distribution of youth paychecks • Youth must sign payroll manifest when receiving check and checks are to be given to only the youth unless otherwise communicated by the youth themselves.

  11. Discipline and Termination Protocol • Employers are responsible for on-the-spot feedback regarding youth performance • Youth may be accountable to all policies held by the employer in addition to New Directions policies • Program coordinator may assist in discipline procedure if deemed appropriate by New Directions or the employer • New Directions must receive copies of all discipline records including verbal and written warnings, suspensions and terminations

  12. Wendy Andrade Director of Youth Services 508-979-1616 ext. 127 wandrade@detma.org Heather Cabral WIA Youth Program Manager 508-979-1616 ext. 100 hcabral#@detma.org Tanya Alves Youth Programs Manager 508-979-1616 ext. 123 talves@detma.org Todd Bates Program Coordinator Youth Works Steve Estevez Program Coordinator WIA Ross Grace Program Coordinator ARRA Wade Gomes Program Coordinator ARRA Contact Information…..

  13. Thank You Thank you for your continued support in youth employment programming. Wishing you a safe and productive summer! New Directions Youth Staff

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