Youth Employment Coordinator

Job Overview:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm with flexibility to work evenings and weekends for pre-scheduled events
• Pay: 60-65k annually non-exempt plus full benefits package
• Location: Fully onsite in the Lower East Side

Program Overview:

Henry Street Settlements Education and Employment Services a $10M division provides a continuum of services from early childhood education through adult workforce programs designed to assist individuals in obtaining the skills necessary for lifetime self-sufficiency. Our employment programs are derived from proven models to provide holistic employment education and financial counseling services to low-income New Yorkers. The Job Essentials Training (JET) and On Ramps to Opportunity (ORO) program provides career counseling and professional development services to New Yorkers and Lower East Side residents over 18 years old.

Job Summary:

The Youth Employment Coordinator in Henry Streets On Ramps to Opportunities Training Program provides best-in-class career development job placement and job retention support to a diverse young adult population through resume and interview preparation job coaching career planning advancement support skills development and training and certifications. Your mission is to conduct community centered outreach to engage neighborhood youth and then develop a strong relationship with clients to provide a safe space to remove barriers to employment and remain engaged with us for one year or longer.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 2 years relevant experience OR high school diploma/GED and 5-7 years relevant experience required.
• Experience in youth development education recruiting human resources workforce development professional development a plus.
• Passion for and ability to serve diverse groups including those who are under- and unemployed unhoused young adults justice-involved and LGBTQIA.
• Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive assessment and case management services to large caseloads.
• Demonstrated experience effectively teaching or facilitating groups and individuals to achieve a desired outcome using up-to-date techniques/methods.
• Demonstrated experience conducting outreach to engage hard to serve populations.
• Self-motivated and able to work efficiently and effectively both independently and in team settings consistently keeping collaboration at the forefront of all work.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills required ability to effectively conduct meetings training groups preferred.
• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) required various data collection software required database maintenance required web/cloud-based programs required targeted internet research required social media (including Twitter LinkedIn Facebook CareerBuilder) preferred web-based mailing services preferred experience using Outcomes/Resume Video database a plus.
• Familiarity with Lower East Side neighborhoods preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate recruitment and outreach efforts for young people (ages 18-24) including building strong partnerships with community-based organizations social service and government agencies and other youth organizations.
• Successfully place at least 60 members annually into unsubsidized employment (20 hours/week) and meet quarterly contract employment and retention goals.
• Utilize social media and other web-based recruitment and retention tools for young adults.
• Conduct presentations at community-based organizations NYCHA Developments social services and government agencies and job fairs that serve young adult populations.
• Conduct weekly screening applications for enrollment scheduling appointments and ensuring member files contain all required documentation.
• Work closely with other HSS youth centered program staff to offer support customized for young adult beneficiaries through all stages of program and service.
• Facilitate individual and group career readiness in person and virtually career/vocational counseling assistance with job search and job retention to participants that results in meeting monthly job placement and retention targets.
• Provide case management to assist participants in removing barriers to employment by making connections to necessary referrals both within and outside Henry Street Settlement.
• Complete basic reporting requirements including but not limited to employment document collection casenotes and client tracking; Ensure reporting requirements are completed by deadline dates as assigned.
• Identify potential training programs/partners that will enhance participants connection to the workforce.
• Attend meetings workshops and conferences as requested.
• Participate in case management staff and supervisory meetings as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

• Sitting for long periods
• Standing to deliver 3 hour workshops.
• Travel to other HSS sites and or job/service sites.
• Travel to recruitment and outreach sites

Required Experience:

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