Career Advisor

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation•Brooklyn, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) seeks an experienced workforce development professional to support the Career and Education Division. The C&E Network provides a clear pathway into living-wage employment in careers with high-growth potential in NYC. Specializing in supporting young adults who are ready to excel in the workforce by providing customizable training sequences, one-on-one coaching, and other career development services. Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation has an opening for one (1) Full-time Career Advisor at our two Student Success Center sites and 276 Chestnut office in Brooklyn, New York.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Resources, Education or similar degree required.
Two (2) years’ experience in an education, youth services, and/or workforce development field preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications (Google Sheets/Excel, Slides/PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to work in a high change environment.

Responsibilities

Engage High School students who have interest in career training.
Coordinate with school-based partners to reach those youth who are opting out of traditional college access support.
Assess and create individualized career training access plans with students taking into account interests, skills, and long-term job prospects.
Facilitate actual transition to targeted career training through trips, joint information sessions and robust coordination with training providers.
Curate and expand a network of high quality career training partners with particular attention to CHLDC’s own options but vetting reputable additional pathways as well.
Coordinate engagement with employer partners as program guest speakers, work-based learning providers, field trip hosts, internship sites, and possible employers of our graduates.
Understand the labor market, industry standards, and current trends within various sectors to ensure that program participants have effective pathways to self-sufficiency.
Facilitate job readiness training to program cohorts as needed (resume writing, interview preparation, professional communication, etc.)
Provide customized retention interventions for young adults focused on adjusting to the career training, workforce, navigating job changes, avoiding termination or unplanned resignations and career advancement planning.
Coordinate and host bi-monthly networking events for the purpose of connecting program alumni to employers and needed support.
Participate in case conferencing with training program staff and ensure that participants receive a seamless mix of employment, youth development, and educational development services.
Participate on a CHLDC committee and participate in agency-wide initiatives as required.
Participate as a team member of the Student Success Centers at the Lane and Jefferson Campus schools for the purpose of case conferencing and seamless service integration.
Maintain intimate knowledge of all Career and Education programs at CHLDC in the interest of connecting students to these programs effectively.
Adhere to policies and procedures for maintaining a safe working environment, prioritizing safety of the participants.
Ensure appropriate documentation is produced and maintained for all contracts.
Participate in training and agency meetings as requested.
Demonstrate commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.
Perform other duties as assigned.