Youth Intern - New Jersey

Goodwill NYNJ•Newark, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay employed, and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our workplace. We are committed to fostering our inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and abilities. This is a paid summer internship program under the grant for DVRS Pre-Employment Transition Services, geared for students currently enrolled in school ages 14 to 21 years of age. The Student Interns will gain work experience at an employer site for up to six weeks during summer 2021. The paid internship will be up to 20 hours per week and students will be paid bi-weekly. Each student intern must commit to participating in work readiness classes prior to the internship starting and one day weekly work readiness upon the start of the internship.

Requirements

High School Student between the ages of 14 to 21.
Have an IEP, 504 plan or medical documentation.
Registered for DVRS (Hudson & Essex Counties).
Communication skills.
Ability to take care of daily living needs.
Ability to communicate with Skills Trainer and Job Site manager/supervisor.
Must be able to travel.
Able to be alone in community.

Responsibilities

Participate in work readiness classes to determine a job match prior to internship.
Participate in work readiness classes 1x per week once in internship.
Able to work for a business/community with minimal job support.
Able to travel to and from internship location in the community via public transportation or by own means of transportation (walking, bus, train etc).
Participate in job sampling for the first 3 days.
Able to work up to 5 hours per day (Monday – Friday).
Communicate any missed shift to their Skills Trainer.
Develop employment, interpersonal, as well as professional relationships to utilize once they transition out of high school.
Maintain confidentiality and security of customer records and documents.
Other duties and assignments as may be assigned at the sole discretion of the employer.