Site Monitor

Chinese-American Planning Council•New York, NY

12d•$20 - $21

About The Position

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities. Today, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City, including early childhood education, school-age care, youth services, workforce development, community services, and senior services. CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development organization. In 2017, CPC launched Advancing Our CommUNITY, its organization- wide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community members. In 2021, CPC served over 125,000 individuals and families from all 56 community districts of New York City by providing high-quality learning opportunities for all ages, offering personalized social resources, and developing their career paths. In the summer of 2022, CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for in-language and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff. (For more information, please visit: https://www.cpc-nyc.org) CPC Education and Career Services (ECS) provides dynamic programs and activities that bridge youth and adults with their highest educational, economic and leadership potential. ECS believes it is never too early or too late to start learning, which is why we use an asset-based approach to maximize clients’ current strengths. Whether in our schools, community centers, or internship sites, ECS creates equitable learning environments that promote leadership development, self-advocacy, and community building. Our programs equip clients with essential skills and experiences today so that they are empowered to take the next step tomorrow. Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP): Funded through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 to 24 with paid, summer work experience and project-based learning opportunities for up to six weeks in July and August. Participants work in entry-level positions across a variety of sectors and industries, and are provided with workshops on job readiness, career exploration, financial literacy, continuing education and other life skills. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the temporary Site Monitor will:

Requirements

High School student; college student preferred
Prior experience working with High School youth
Strong work ethic and demonstrated passion for youth development
Familiarity with the virtual platforms such as Zoom, Google Classroom, etc.
Dynamic, engaging, and capable of effectively working in a team environment
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; knowledge of teen and immigrant issues helpful

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) and/or Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with recruitment and enrollment of selected participants
Act as a liaison between worksites, community members, school, and agency
Maintain participant folders, timesheets, enrollment documents, and any DYCD SYEP-related documentation
Assist with facilitating work readiness training, workshops, and program orientation
Develop and outreach to new worksites and partnerships
Visit worksites to ensure community members safety, assessments, collect timesheets, and participants’ payroll
Support with program-related inquiries, job placement, site monitoring, and assist with audits and site visits
Attend meetings and profession development trainings required by CPC and funding agency
Comply with all DYCD policies and procedures
Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Program Director