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Youth Development Specialist- High School

2 months ago


Brooklyn, United States Counseling in Schools Full time

CIS is a community-based organization, founded in 1986 with a mission to bring quality counseling to students and their families in New York City Public Schools. The philosophy of CIS is to identify, develop, and reinforce the strengths and resilience inherent in everyone. We work from a multiple perspective approach, assessing each child's developmental, social, emotional, and cultural viewpoint. All our programs serve to support the development of each child so they may experience academic success on their way to becoming more productive members of their communities.

Counseling in Schools (CIS) is seeking applicants for a full-time Youth Development Specialist at Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School (KHELS), which serves as a crucial support role within CIS and school administration. This position is responsible for overseeing student attendance tracking, coordinating events and workshops that promote social-emotional development, advocating/ coordinating resources for student needs, and maintaining stewardship of school spaces, including hallway and bathroom monitor duties, as needed throughout the school. This is a full time 12 month position. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily attendance tracking through the Attendance Heat Map, collaborating closely with the School Secretary, Parent Coordinator, and Attendance Team.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the Young People’s Initiative program and weekly workshops, focusing on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and integrating the Kurt Hahn 5 commitments.
  • Design and produce materials for school events, including t-shirt designs for community gatherings and initiatives both within and outside the school.
  • Organize, plan and facilitate activities such as school celebrations, career day as well as off-site trips, college tours, and parent events.
  • Communicate effectively with school staff to coordinate events and initiatives throughout the academic year, including advisory meetings, Community Meetings, and School Improvement Team (SIT) gatherings.
  • Support CSD in tracking program expenses weekly/monthly and ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
  • Develop and implement strategies that enhance academic, social, and personal growth for students, staff, and the broader school community.
Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience in youth development, social-emotional learning, or a related area.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, and community members.
  • Commitment to responding to the needs and interests of young people within an educational setting.
  • Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and documentation as required.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
  • Experience with Adobe Acrobat for creating and managing PDF documents.
  • Familiarity with Canva or similar tools for creating graphics and reports.
Bachelor’s degree required Fingerprint clearance with the NYC Department of Education will be required

 

This job description aligns with the responsibilities outlined and emphasizes the skills and qualifications necessary for the role of a Youth Development Specialist at Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School under Counseling In Schools.
 

  •  Benefits & Paid Time Off  

○       Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner, and children; The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee's needs

○       Dental and vision plans

○       Disability benefits

○       Voluntary Life insurance

○       Up to 12 weeks of Parental Leave

○       Flexible spending account options

○       Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit)

○       Fitness and entertainment discounts

○       A 401k retirement plan

○       Referral bonuses

○   Approximately 30 days of PTO throughout the year and Paid Holidays
 

Benefits are subject to change.