Job detail
Brooklyn youth center- Youth specialist
SCO Family of Services
Location
New York
Quick overview
Develop community relationships and employment opportunities while providing vocational and academic instruction to at-risk youth. Manage program documentation, organize workshops, and increase on-site activities and volunteer participation.
Requirements summary
Requires knowledge of at-risk youth populations and a high school diploma, though a bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates should have a flexible schedule and preferably a driver's license and bilingual skills.
high schoolbachelor degreeMentoringCase DocumentationYouth EngagementWorkshop DevelopmentCommunity Relationship BuildingVocational InstructionGED PreparationGrant Deliverable Tracking
Job description
- Develop community relationships and employment/intern opportunities for youth
- Engage youth in job fairs and career building events
- Maintain up to date documentation of all services provided, including group notes and attendance
- Provide vocational instruction for building computers skills, reading, writing, and math skills
- Assist youth in GED preparation
- Develop regularly scheduled-groups, workshops, seminars, and outings for youth
- Increase the number of on-site activities for youth ‘dropping-in”
- Increase volunteer participation and mentoring opportunities
- Represent Independence Inn Brooklyn Drop-In Center at appropriate community and program related forums, as assigned by supervisor.
- Develop method of tracking youth participation, in conjunction with supervisor
- Ensure that all grant deliverables with come under the purview of the position are met
- As well as other relevant duties as delegated by supervisor
Qualifications
- Knowledge and understanding of at-risk youth population required
- Bi-lingual preferred
- High School, BA/BS degree preferred
- Flexibility in schedule required
- Driver’s license preferred
Working conditions: Must be able to work effectively and efficiently within a demanding work environment
SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer
Qualifications: External
