Internship Specialist (Learning to Work)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER•New York, NY

10d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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
Strong reliability and punctuality
Comfortable communicating by phone and in person
Basic computer skills
Willingness to learn
Must obtain Department of Education fingerprint clearance and maintain throughout duration of employment.
Outstanding communication skills
Ability to self-reflect
Efficient and organized
Self-starter
Team player
Knowledgeable or willing to learn web-based systems
Compassionate
Flexibility
Multitasker
Curiosity and willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

Sense of humor a plus
Fluency in Spanish is desirable
Previous experience with SMART goals, Motivational Interviewing and/or Restorative Justice highly desirable

Responsibilities

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
Share updates with interns regarding meetings, trainings, and schedule changes
Ensure interns receive all required information related to program expectations
Assist with scheduling group meetings and notifying interns
Internship Program Management
Track intern training attendance and flag missing or inconsistent participation
Ensure interns are assigned to the correct training rooms or locations
Monitor punctuality for trainings and after-school worksites
Flag no-call/no-show incidents immediately
Call worksites as needed to confirm intern attendance
Support with placement and monitoring of participants at internship worksites (minimum once a month)
Distribute internship timesheets and explain deadlines
Collect and review timesheets and classroom sign-in sheets
Flag missing or inaccurate paperwork
Assist with organizing documents for payroll
Support with distributing checks or stipends
Support lead facilitator with students to develop employability skills (Resume building, Cover letter writing, Mock Interviews, completion of internship application, job shadowing opportunities) through individual and group activities
Maintain tracking logs for attendance and paperwork
Flag interns with inconsistent participation
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.