Hecksher Partnership / Placement Specialist

Join a Legacy of Hope and Empowerment at Covenant House New York!

For over 50 years, Covenant House New York (CHNY) has been at the forefront of transforming lives by providing comprehensive shelter, housing, and wrap-around support services for vulnerable homeless, runaway, and exploited youth. As the largest provider of these essential services in New York City, CHNY impacts the lives of over 1,500 young people aged 16-24 every year.

At CHNY, our doors are open to all young people in need, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. Our dedicated team offers various services, including shelter, housing, education, employment, health, mental health support, youth development, and anti-human trafficking initiatives. We operate with harm reduction and trauma-informed principles to ensure the best care for our youth.

But our mission goes beyond immediate support. We are passionate advocates for systemic change, influencing public policy, and raising awareness of the critical issues surrounding youth homelessness. Our ultimate goal is to provide a safe refuge and empower young people to build a brighter future founded on compassion, unconditional love, and absolute respect.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of countless young people. Join a team that inspires long-term transformation and hope.

PURPOSE OF POSITION 

The Hecksher Partnership / Placement Specialist will help individuals on the path to life success, by providing assistance in identifying resources and support services within the community. You will develop employment, training and academic relationships between training programs, academic institutions, and community employers, providing access to an array of employment, job training, and educational opportunities. You will assist individuals through resume writing, the application process, interview preparedness, and support on the job or vocational/academic programs. The Hecksher Partnership / Placement Specialist promotes self-sufficiency and independence through various adaptability, communication and problem-solving skill building activities. Additional duties include vocational guidance, job development, job placement and employer education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

(Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following) 

• Develop and service employment, vocational and academic relationships between youth and community employers and vocational / academic schools and programs, providing access to an array of employment, job training, and educational opportunities. 
• Assist individuals through resume writing, the application process, interview preparedness, and support academic and vocational placement. 
• Organize tours of local colleges, universities, and other educational institutions as well as local career technical training and credentialing institutions. 
• Develops at one new educational/training linkage per quarter that meets the needs and interest of CovWorks youth. 
• The Hecksher Partnership / Placement Specialist promotes self-sufficiency and independence through various adaptability, communication and problem-solving skill building activities. 
• Develop one new educational / training linkage and 5 employment placements a month. 
• Duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 
• Ability to establish liaisons and interact with employers, vocational training programs and educational institutions. 
• Professional oral and written communication skills English, including academic report writing. 
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders and youth. 
• Must be able to travel to access employers, community organizations, training programs and educational institutions. 
• Must be knowledgeable of multiple software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and the internet. 
• Bi-lingual [English/Spanish] a plus. 

INITIATIVE AND JUDGMENT/ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY 

• Independently recognizes and performs duties that need to be done without being directly assigned. 
• Establishes priorities; organizes work and time to meet them. 
• Has insight into problems and the ability to develop workable alternatives. 
• Responds to supervision, coaching and constructive criticism in a positive manner. 
• Adheres to attendance and punctuality requirements per policy. Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness. Takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences or tardiness. 
• Observes all policies governing conduct while at work (e.g., telephone and computer use, electronic messaging, smoking regulations, breaks and other related policies). 
• Ability to professionally communicate and relate well with all levels of personnel (colleagues, youth, and related professionals). 
• Dedicated to the mission of Covenant House

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT NOTICE: 

The Hecksher Partnership / Placement Specialist position is contractual based on specific funding. The current funding is set to end July 1, 2025. Covenant House NY cannot guarantee employment beyond the date (July 1,2025). In the event new and/or extended funding is received in alignment with the current role considered for continuation of employment will be contemplated.

Benefits

Covenant House New York offers a rich package of benefits including but not limited to:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance 
• Eligibility for medical benefits begins on the date of hire
• PTO includes 3 weeks of vacation in the first year, 10 holidays, 13 sick days, 5 personal days, and birthday days off
• 403b with employer contribution after 12 months

Covenant House New York is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at deptpeopleandculture@covenanthouse.org