Youth Employment Coordinator

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Roads to Success Inc Full time
Job Summary

Roads to Success Inc is seeking a highly motivated and organized Youth Employment Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and supporting Program Directors efforts with enrollment and placements, as well as supporting program staff with efforts in keeping participants engaged and active during each program cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Program Directors to identify students' career interests and develop tailored internship placements
  • Support in maintaining all paperwork associated with the internship placement process
  • Support with planning and executing career panels, fairs, and workshops in collaboration with other team members
  • Provide guidance to Worksite Monitors/Instructors on maximizing internship experiences by modeling effective relationship skills with adolescents
  • Conduct outreach to support increasing participant engagement during program cycle
  • Support with all implementation and execution of all aspects of the recruitment and enrollment process
  • Support the handling of sensitive and required documents to support Audit compliance
  • Engage students' families, as needed, to support the completion of their internship
  • Support the day-to-day operations of program staff during program hours

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in benefits administration, social services, or a related field
  • Deep understanding of public benefit programs
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in data management and reporting systems
  • Experience in crisis intervention and support

Working Conditions:

  • Work takes place in one or more school buildings, which may require climbing stairs
  • Typical job hours are 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday, and events will take place during occasional nights and weekends
  • Travel via public transportation or car may be required throughout NYC

Competencies:

  • Implements consistent methods in child and youth development that extend to comprehensive family support, ensuring a systematic approach is maintained throughout the program
  • Ability to create and manage systems for effective program operation
  • Create and nurture a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment that prioritizes the safety and emotional well-being of all participants
  • Efficiently manage operational systems, including data collection and stakeholder communication, to maintain operational effectiveness
  • Creates and Manages Systems for Effective Operation
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring that the program remains connected and relevant
  • Adapt to changing environments and needs, fostering innovation and engagement through change leadership
  • Represent the program, its participants, staff, and families at various levels, advocating for their needs and the program's success

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Roads to Success Inc is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its essential functions. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to the staff member. The specific duties and responsibilities of the position may change from time to time, as determined by the needs of the organization.



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