Case Management & Student Support Services:
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With Internship Coordinator, maintain relationships with internship sites
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Participate in creating a seamless web of support for the student that includes school personnel, family and community opportunities
Internship Program Management
- Solicit, develop and cultivate internship and or job opportunities with private and public sector employers, including small businesses, and within Goddard Riverside
- Support with placement and monitoring of participants at internship worksites (minimum once a month)
- Partner with LTW staff to prepare and present workshops and exploratory activities as needed for development of students’ leadership, life skills, and self-efficacy
- Support students to develop employability skills (Resume building, Cover letter writing, Mock Interviews, completion of internship application, job shadowing opportunities) through individual and group activities
- Work with Internship Coordinator and worksites to ensure time and attendance are recorded properly and entered into our Paycom payroll management system
- Record service/progress notes for students including but not limited to student interests and activities, SMART goals, attendance outreach, individual counseling, career and college advisement and exploration, service and volunteer activities, and other information as required by program. Assess for referrals to community based support services for students and family members
- Assist Students not participating in subsidized internships provide with non-paid service learning and/or community service placements during the academic year, upon request and in collaboration with Internship Coordinator.
Additional Duties
- Collaborate in the successful management of the internship program with Internship Coordinator, LTW Program Director, GRCC staff, NYCDOE Staff and the community.
- Lead and/or champion school events to build community, pride and a welcoming environment.
- Maintain and organize all required records and files according to organization and contractual requirements and standards
- Collaborate with LTW Program Director with functions such as special events, performances, school community events
- Attend and participate in-school / community-based meetings, administrative meetings, professional development trainings and other meetings as needed.
- Complete task and/ projects assigned by Counseling Director, LTW Program Director, ADED and DED.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Experience with teens, older youth and/or young adults
- Minimum of two years of experience providing job development, career exploration/work-readiness, and/or community building/organizing
- Knowledge of evidence-based and/or Best Practices in case management and servicing Opportunity / Disconnected Youth is highly desirable
- Must obtain Department of Education fingerprint clearance and maintain throughout duration of employment.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Outstanding communication skills
- Ability to self-reflect
- Efficient and organized
- Self-starter
- Knowledge of best workforce approaches for teens and young adults
- Team player
- Knowledgeable or willing to learn web-based systems
- Compassionate
- Sense of humor a plus
- Flexibility
- Multitasker
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- Fluency in Spanish is desirable
- Previous experience with SMART goals, Motivational Interviewing and/or Restorative Justice highly desirable
Physical Requirements
- Frequent walking and standing
Work Environment
- School Community
- Fast paced
- Team Oriented
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
