Youth Career Specialist Job Developer Sunset Park High School

Youth Career Specialist / Job Developer at Center for Family Life in Sunset Park SchoolBased Program

Time Commitment: Full Time

Education: Bachelors Degree Required

Language Requirement: Bilingual Spanish/English or Mandarin/English preferred

Description:

Center for Family Life in Sunset Park a nationally recognized social service program in Sunset Park Brooklyn is seeking a Youth Career Specialist/Job Developer to work with high schoolaged participants in one of our eleven schoolbased programs and their families. Our schoolbased programs provide a diverse range of daily afterschool activities and inschool programming at three of our school sites. Program components are implemented by professional social workers artists and young adults from the community in collaboration with teachers and school administrators.

Our ideal candidate has knowledge and experience in Social Group Work and will bring a passion for neighborhoodbased work to enrich the lives of youth families and community.

Our mission is to promote positive outcomes for children and adults in Sunset Park through the provision of a comprehensive range of neighborhoodbased family and social services. Through this program at Sunset Park High School we strive to create pathways to success for youth by connecting them to meaningful workplace experiences and educational opportunities.

The Job Developer will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between youth at Sunset Park High School and the workforce.

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with local employers facilitating job placements and providing college and career counseling. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in youth development employer engagement and postsecondary counseling with a passion for supporting the next generation in achieving their goals.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Employer Engagement:
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with local businesses and organizations to create internship and job opportunities for students.
• Develop and implement employer outreach strategies to increase job placements and partnerships.
• Workplace Experiences:
• Coordinate job shadowing internships and work experience opportunities for high school students.
• Provide training and resources to employers to support student interns ensuring a positive experience for all parties.
• Postsecondary Counseling:
• Offer individualized and group counseling sessions to students helping them identify career interests set goals and develop a college/career plan.
• Assist students in resume writing interview preparation and networking strategies.
• Program Development:
• Design and implement workshops and training sessions focused on job skills professionalism and workplace etiquette.
• Collaborate with school staff community organizations and families to ensure comprehensive support for students.
• In collaboration with colleagues plan and implement programwide workshops field trips celebrations and other family engagement events
• Data Tracking and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate records of student placements and employer partnerships.
• Provide regular reports on program outcomes challenges and successes to CFLSP leadership.
• Administrative tasks related to the program and the site
• Track review and analyze enrollments attendance and outcome data

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in social work education human services or a related field.
• Proven experience in job development youth counseling or workforce development preferably within a school or community setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of local labor market trends and resources for youth employment.
• Passion for youth development and commitment to CFLSPs mission of promoting social and economic wellbeing
• Bilingual Spanish/English or Mandarin/English preferred
• Interest and commitment to learning and working within a social group work model
• Highly organized and able to manage time efficiently
• Experience with and passion for facilitation of groups with young adults
• Ability to be a genuine and positive member of a team be flexible
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Has strong interpersonal administrative and organizational skills
• Has an interest in managing and creating positive experiences for groups

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

• Build and maintain close daily interactions with coworkers and supervisors
• Effectively communicate with outside agency staff
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
• Possess a strong belief in peoples ability to grow and change
• Is flexible and works well as a member of a team

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Flexible working in an office setting and nontraditional classroom spaces
• May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures in order to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school building
• May also attend various meetings with different departments to discuss proposals and progress
• This is a fully inperson position
• Some evening and weekend hours are required throughout the year

Salary

This is a fulltime nonexempt inperson position based on a typical 35hour work week. Annual salary ranges from $47000 $53000 and is commensurate with experience and education.

Benefits

Medical dental vision and life insurance benefits along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life disability and 403B retirement plan. Four weeks paid vacation. Weekly individual supervision and ongoing professional development.

Location

Sunset Park High School

Why Join Us

At the Center for Family Life in Sunset Park you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth and their families. By connecting students to valuable workplace experiences and supporting their educational journeys you will contribute to building a stronger more resilient community. Join us in empowering the next generation to achieve their dreams!

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and commitment to our mission to with job title in subject line or apply directly through the application on Paylocity.

CFLSP is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.