RELIEF YOUTH SPECIALIST- BROOKLYN YOUTH CENTER

SCO Family of Services•New York, NY

38d

About The Position

Develop community relationships and employment/intern opportunities for youth Engage youth in job fairs and career building events Maintain up to date documentation of all services provided, including group notes and attendance Provide vocational instruction for building computers skills, reading, writing, and math skills Assist youth in GED preparation Develop regularly scheduled-groups, workshops, seminars, and outings for youth Increase the number of on-site activities for youth ‘dropping-in” Increase volunteer participation and mentoring opportunities Represent Independence Inn Brooklyn Drop-In Center at appropriate community and program related forums, as assigned by supervisor. Develop method of tracking youth participation, in conjunction with supervisor Ensure that all grant deliverables with come under the purview of the position are met As well as other relevant duties as delegated by supervisor SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of at risk youth population required
Flexibility in schedule required

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual preferred
High School, BA/BS degree preferred
Driver’s license preferred

Responsibilities

Develop community relationships and employment/intern opportunities for youth
Engage youth in job fairs and career building events
Maintain up to date documentation of all services provided, including group notes and attendance
Provide vocational instruction for building computers skills, reading, writing, and math skills
Assist youth in GED preparation
Develop regularly scheduled-groups, workshops, seminars, and outings for youth
Increase the number of on-site activities for youth ‘dropping-in”
Increase volunteer participation and mentoring opportunities
Represent Independence Inn Brooklyn Drop-In Center at appropriate community and program related forums, as assigned by supervisor.
Develop method of tracking youth participation, in conjunction with supervisor
Ensure that all grant deliverables with come under the purview of the position are met
As well as other relevant duties as delegated by supervisor