YES Teen Self Evaluation
    For each category, please check the box that applies for your performance so far. Use the scale listed below to assist you in determining which box to check. It is important to add comments.
    • Exceeds Expectations: Consistently demonstrates skills required for the position. Often exceeds expectations and demonstrates leadership.
    • Meets Expectations: Demonstrates the skills required for the position with rare exceptions & shows initiative in improving skills.
    • Needs Improvement: Inconsistently demonstrates skills needed for the position. Further training or development is needed.
    • Unsatisfactory: Not yet demonstrating the skills required for the position, needs a formal plan for improving skills. 

    Attendance and Punctuality

    Demonstrates an understanding of work expectations for attendance & punctuality and adheres to them. Notifies supervisor in advance in case of absence or being late. Arrives on time for work, takes & returns from breaks on time. 

    Workplace Appearance

    Dresses appropriately for work and duties. Practices personal hygiene appropriate for position and duties. 

    Knowledge of Workplace

    Demonstrates an understanding of workplace policies & ethics. Complies with health and safety rules. Uses job related tools, technologies and materials appropriately.

    Quality of Work

    Gives best effort, evaluates own work and utilizes feedback to improve work performance. Strives to meet work standards and provide quality service to staff and customers.

    Cooperates with Others

    Interacts and communicates with others in a friendly and courteous way. Shows respect for others' ideas, opinions, and diversity. Effectively works as a member of a team and works to positively resolve conflict. 

    Response to Supervisor

    Accepts direction, feedback and constructive criticism with positive attitude and uses information to improve work performance. Demonstrates flexibility when nature of work changes. 

    Takes Initiative

    Participates fully in task or project from start to finish. Prioritizes tasks and works to complete them without direct oversight. Asks supervisor for the next task when original task is completed.

    Solves Problems & Makes Decisions

    Identifies the problem, evaluates ways of solving the problem & selects best alternative

    Communication Skills

    Gives full attention to what other people are saying, asks questions when appropriate, demonstrates understanding of what was heard. Communicates concerns clearly and asks for assistance when needed. 

    Reads with Understanding

    Reads materials in a variety of formats to locate, understand, apply, and manage information. 

    Solves problems using Math

    Works with mathematical information, procedures and tools to problem solve and answer questions, verify information and complete timesheets correctly and accurately. 

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Contact Us

Youth Employment Service
1 James L Gibbs Dr
(607) 273-1849
fax: (607) 273-2817
Youth Employment Service is a program of the Ithaca Youth Bureau, which is a department of the City of Ithaca. We receive support from the Tompkins County Youth Services Department, the Tompkins County Workforce Development Board, and the Joint Youth Commission.