About UsGood Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year - and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain's New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! OverviewTitle: Job & Internship CoordinatorReports To: DIRECTOR, SOUTH BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLLocation: 173 Conover St, Brooklyn, NY 11231Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Non-ExemptSchedule: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4pm August 2024 - December 2024 (This is a Temporary position providing Maternity Leave Coverage)Salary: $50,000k - $55,000k (Please note that this salary is per year. This is a Temporary Position for a few months)JOB SUMMARY: Provides assessment of students' vocational/employment needs and work readiness. Develops appropriate internship and employment opportunities through ongoing outreach and contact with employers. Works with school staff to provide students with educational and career resources, support and guidance. Develops and manages internships in sectors that meet students' interestsMAJOR DUTIES:
- Identify, develop and utilize tools appropriate to provide accurate assessment of students' work readiness and career interests and to develop ideas for individually tailored internship placements.
- Provide continuous feedback and resources to meet the individual needs of students.
- Ensure timely completion of statistical, narrative, and record keeping data entry and paperwork. Track, evaluate, and report on multiple aspects of program operations.
- Develop internships in a diverse range of employment fields that match students' interests, skills, maturity levels, and experience.
- Match, orient and place students into placements developed.
- Provide guidance to employers on maximizing internship experiences by working effectively with adolescents/young adults.
- Engage students' families so to support positive outcomes for the student.
- Provide support to employers and students while internship placements are active in the form of phone calls, meetings and site visits, using feedback obtained from employers, students and personal observation.
- Facilitate workshops or liaison with Career Specialist to ensure student exposure to topics related to job and career readiness and exploration skills/competency development (i.e., resume writing, interviewing skills, completing job applications)
- Develop curriculum and facilitate weekly seminar groups for students in internship placements with a focus on building students' skills in education and career development.
- Identify and develop linkages to on the job training programs and other related resources.
- Assist students' post-internship with future employment and provide educational and career development counseling and support.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience working with adolescents/young adults in educational/employment or vocational fields required, experience developing internships preferred.
- Ability to work independently and travel locally to work sites on a regular basis.
- Strong group facilitation skills required.
- Ability to work with diverse staff and students and network with diverse employer constituents.
- Solid organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends.
- Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development perspective.
- Must be a team player.
Additional InformationGood Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.