Internship And Career Coordinator: Columbus HS Yabc

About Us Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year - and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take.

Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain's New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! Benefits For Full Time Employees Benefits/Perks:

Tuition Assistance Program Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays) Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care) 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time) Candidates hired in this position will work in person but will have the flexibility to work remotely when program need allows Overview Reports To: PROGRAM Director, YOUNG ADULT BOROUGH CENTER AT FDR Location: 925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469 Hours: 35 Hours/Week; NON-Exempt, School Year, Monday

• Thursday (1pm

• 9pm) , Friday (8am

• 4pm) Summer (Monday

• Friday, 8:30am

• 4:30pm) Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 Job Summary: The Internship & Career Coordinator prepares students for internships and future opportunities.
  
  She/he develops and manages internships in sectors that meet students' interests. He or She works as a team with other Young Adult Borough Center (YABC) staff to provide students with educational and career resources, support and guidance. Major Duties:
  
  Facilitate skill/competency-building employment/internship preparation classes and workshops for students in the YABC. Provide job and career counseling to students. Support students' growth by providing continuous feedback and resources to meet the student's needs.
  
  Collaborate with advocate counselors and social worker. Recruit students to participate in the LTW internship opportunities. Monitor LTW students to facilitate greater retention on internships.
  
  Develop internships (in person and/or remote) in diverse range of employment fields, to match students' skills, maturity levels, and experience. Provide guidance to employers on maximizing internship experiences by working effectively with adolescents. Facilitate seminars for students that focus on building students' skills in semester long preparation classes at YABC.
  
  Facilitate workshops on employment/Internship readiness to students. Assist with out-of-school issues and provide crisis intervention as needed Track, evaluate and report on multiple aspects of program operations. Meet regularly with staff from other LTW sites to share learning, compare approaches and develop new program ideas.
  
  Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelors' degree required. 1-2 years of experience working with adolescents/youth adults in education/employment relate fields required.
  
  Strong group facilitation or teaching skills required.
  
  Statistical and narrative record keeping accountability preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Experience developing internships for youth preferred.
  
  Ability to work with diverse staff and students and network with diverse employer constituents. Excellent verbal and written communication. Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development perspective.
  
  Additional Information Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
  
  Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
  
  We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance.
  
  We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
  
  Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
  
  We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance.
  
  We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.