Team Leader, Employment

Center for Alternative•New York, NY

2h•$0 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Education, Career, and Enrichment (ECE) department at CASES specializes in serving youth and young adults impacted by the criminal legal system. The Assertive Community Engagement & Success (ACES) program seeks a team leader of employment that will oversee employment and programming services for the program. The ideal candidate will be someone who seeks the opportunity to train, support and inspire staff as well as develop ideas for programming. The ACES program serves young men ages 16-24 who are residing in East Harlem and the South Bronx and are need of intensive supports to mitigate the supervisor and support the professional development of youth workers in the Bronx and Harlem locations.

Requirements

2+ years of supervisory experience of contracts and small teams
Bachelor’s degree required.
Ability to work with diverse team and remain highly organized
Ability to apply youth development principles and commitment to work from a strengths-based perspective
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Proficient Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
proficient in use of Google Docs
Experience with developing relationships with community-based organizations and service providers
Unwavering commitment to quality programs

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish a plus
Strong commitment to social justice and the CASES mission
Individuals with lived experience are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Hire, train and develop ACES employment and programming staff in Harlem and the Bronx
Hire and supervise work crew supervisors for ACES
Lead team to fully implement the ACES program and achieve targeted benchmarks and outcomes
Promote staff development and competence through training, coaching and structured supervision in motivational interviewing, youth development, engagement, young adult learning, education and employment for youth and young adults, and trauma-informed care
Collaborate and develop strong relationships with employer partners and other stakeholders
Act as an escalation contact for staff in addressing complex and risk management situations, ensuring staff and participant safety and effective action and solutions informed by crisis intervention, resolution, and knowledge to disrupt and respond to threats and potential violence
Facilitate team meetings and individual supervisions
Ensure the timely documentation of all services by staff in databases
Participate in weekly in person ACES team meetings in the Bronx and Harlem
Develop and maintain partnerships for referral services and opportunities for youth
Collaborate with other team leaders to ensure successful programming for participants
Advance the program’s mission and values and adherence to fidelity standards
Meet with Director for supervision
Other duties as assigned by Director