Internship Specialist-Learning to Work

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER • New York, NY

87d • $42,751 - $54,689

About The 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.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Primary person advisor for a cohort of at least 20 student interns
• Conduct regular one on one sessions with students, at least twice a month
• Support students to create SMART goals and to work towards implementation
• Providing crisis intervention and counseling for students as needed
• Providing attendance outreach through phone calls, texts through agency telephone, letters, and/or home visits
• Organize and implement special activities/events that meet the recreational, cultural, social needs of the school community
• With Internship Coordinator and Program Director, create best practices for internship case management and support services to ensure high quality and demographic appropriate
• 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
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees