Relief Youth Specialist- Brooklyn Youth Center

SCO Family of Services•Brooklyn, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Relief Youth Specialist will work at the Brooklyn Youth Center. This role involves developing community relationships and employment/intern opportunities for youth, engaging them in job fairs and career building events, and maintaining documentation of services provided. The specialist will also provide vocational instruction, assist with GED preparation, develop group activities and workshops, and increase on-site activities and volunteer participation. Additionally, the role requires representing the Independence Inn Brooklyn Drop-In Center at community forums and tracking youth participation. Ensuring grant deliverables are met is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of at risk youth population required
High School, BA/BS degree preferred
Flexibility in schedule required
Must be able to work effectively and efficiently within a demanding work environment

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual 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
Perform other relevant duties as delegated by supervisor