Undergraduate InternCares Coordinator

The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout the New York City DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory. Following the best current data on what works staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.

Juvenile Operations serves young people who have been arrested and are between the ages of 7 and 18 at the time of the alleged offense. A young persons disposition may include Probation supervision which offers him or her chance to demonstrate an ability to function in the community in part by making positive behavioral changes and developing better decision-making skills to avoid further delinquent activity.

The CARES Unit will organize and implement pro-social summer activities trips and programming to all youth involved with probation with a specifically targeted youth that present with risk factors on the YLS with needs for structured leisure time activities. The activities will aim to expand worldview and experiences of the youth. CARES is a program designed to introduce youth to the culture arts recreation and education of NYC and the surrounding areas. Youth will experience programming that includes a wide array of activities such as interactive dance fitness and artistic teachings theatre performances sporting events and instruction visits to college campuses restaurants and museums. Activities and programming will operate citywide. These activities will expose youth to the world of arts and culture to nurture healthy existences within their communities.

COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Responsible for services delivery and program development by coordinating a wide range of positive activities trips and lessons for all five boroughs.
-Design and implement specific programming and curricula for leadership through arts and culture health and wellness and recreational activities that promote learning.
-Schedule and maintain a calendar of daily activities including groups organized games team sports free play field trips and academic enrichment Maintain communication with staff when in the field.
-Monitor and maintain standards of work to ensure appropriate supervision and programming are delivered. Ensure the safety and well-being of the youth by enforcing policies and procedures.
-Build strong and positive relationships with youth ages 12-17.
-Be a positive role model; lead by example; encourage educational success and appropriate behavior. Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
-Attend any mandatory meetings or orientations on and off-site Convey and enforce safely regulations at all times.
-Collect and maintain comprehensive up-to-date and accurate records including attendance Prepare weekly reports.


*Maximum salary is not guaranteed.

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234

Qualifications :

As of June of the Program year the prospective intern must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program June - August each year.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time