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Goddard Riverside Internship Specialist-Learning to Work in New York, New York
Internship Specialist-Learning to Work
Job Details
Job Location
Learning to Work - New York, NY
Salary Range
$17.12 - $21.40 Salary/year
Description
Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.
Program Description: Learning to Work (LTW) for Transfer Schools Program at Edward A. Reynolds Transfer High School provides students over-aged and under-credited ages 16 -21 with services and opportunities to foster engagement through academic and personal development that lead to earning a high school diploma. Primary goals include getting students to graduate with realistic and meaningful post-secondary plans, gain knowledge and skills that will increase the employability and awareness of post-high school opportunities available to them. Some opportunities include higher education, trade/technical schools and community service programs. Using the Primary Person Model, each student has an LTW Staff Member as a support to minimize and/or remove barriers toward graduation including engaging students in college preparation, and meaningful career exploration including subsidized internships, academic and personal support services to increase self-direction and self-sufficiency.
Purpose of Position: The LTW Internship Specialist- Intern Specialist is the primary person support for a cohort of student interns who he/she knows well, counsels to promote goal-setting and supports towards successful completion of internship and the achievement of graduation with a meaningful postsecondary plan. The Intern Specialist will be instrumental in working with the Internship Coordinator to develop and manage the LTW internship program. This position will serve as liaison between students and worksites as well as connector to resources within and outside of the school.
Schedule:25 hours per week Monday through Friday between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Hourly Range:$17.12 - $21.40
Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties
Case Management & Student Support Services:
With Internship Coordinator, maintain relationships with internship sites
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.