Job Developer (Learn & Earn)

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

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 2022, our core programs and emergency services reached 200,000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council districts. 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/)

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Learn and Earn Program provides work readiness skills training, college access support, leadership development and employment opportunities for youth and young adults. Youth are equipped with the experience and skills necessary to make a successful transition into adulthood and are empowered to become stronger advocates for themselves and their communities.

JOB SUMMARY

         Learn & Earn is looking for two Job Developers, one at the following locations:

• Essex Street Academy – 350 Grand St, New York, NY 10002
• Franklin D. Roosevelt High School - 5800 20th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and provide participants with high-quality internship and work experiences aligned with participants' identified interests and personal strengths.
• Monitor worksites to ensure compliance with WIOA and DYCD requirements for work-based learning experiences for participants. Monitoring will include on-site visits and email/phone communication with employers.
• Actively develop and cultivate relationships with prospective employers to maintain a consistent pipeline of high-quality, relevant/meaningful internship and work experiences for participants.
• Coordinate work-readiness activities with community partners that are providing participants with career exploration and labor market tools/resources and work-readiness-focused workshops (e.g., searching for jobs, writing effective cover letters and resumes, and preparing for job interviews, understanding labor market information about salaries, career opportunities/demand).
• Assess job readiness of participants (including skills and prior work experience); identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop, track and monitor individually tailored plans to assist participants in reaching their personal goals.
• Conduct individual and group counseling for participants to support general work readiness and postsecondary educational success (e.g., developing college readiness skills such as time management and study habits, providing general career/college counseling, facilitating academic support and other college and career access support as needed).
• Assist participants with finding and securing suitable job placements and monitor efficacy of job placements in supporting participants' goals and skills development. Help ensure jobs are in alignment with FutureReady school priority sectors, as relevant.
• Help develop and implement strategies to recruit new participants and to maintain positive relationships and engagement of participants.
• Maintain and update client database, help with tracking of milestones and gains as it relates to college and career.
• Maintain knowledge/awareness of labor market data, in-demand occupational sectors, and employment trends in New York City.
• Attend meetings, professional development/training as required, including completing the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health’s (OCMH’s) Building Connections to Mental Health Support Training or other DYCD or WIOA required/recommended trainings.
• Report to and fulfill other related duties as assigned by the Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, education, social work or related field preferred
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated successful and relevant experience connecting youth to workplace experiences, employer engagement, and/or college and counseling.
• Associate degree with at least three years of relevant experience will be considered as well
• Employment/occupational counseling or job development experience desirable.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency with PC-based software including Microsoft Office Suite and labor market/career exploration/career assessment/job search tools (e.g., O*NET and Bureau of Labor Statistics), and college (National Student Clearinghouse).
• Excellent written communication skills, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Culturally competent professional committed to providing services sensitive to a young person’s cultural heritage and traditions, life experiences, physical and mental development, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated passion for working with diverse youth populations, including immigrant and low-income communities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) or Spanish preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• $26.38 - $30.22 per hour; 35 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekends
• CPC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to generous paid time off (holiday, sick and vacation time), Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage, Commuter Benefits, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

CPC has been committed to two goals: 1) keeping staff and community members healthy and safe and 2) continuing to safely provide services to community members. CPC no longer mandates COVID vaccination, but vaccines and boosters are highly encouraged for all our staff and community members.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Amy Latorres, when applying online via CPC’s website: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/jobs or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to careers@cpc-nyc.org with any questions or further inquiries.

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ , individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Salary : $26 - $30