What are the responsibilities and job description for the SYEP Education Coordinator position at Good Shepherd Services?
The SYEP Education Coordinator works with program staff, in helping the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) participants connect with jobs, provide job readiness training(s) and workshops, and career exploration through SYEP. The SYEP Education Coordinator will help to provide support to participants in developing and maturing their career interests.
REPORTS TO: SYEP Director
LOCATION: Bushwick Leaders High School (Brooklyn) and DeWitt Clinton High School (Bronx)
HOURS: 25 Hours/Week, Hybrid, Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal
SALARY: $17.15-$19.05/hr
Major Duties:
- Develop and facilitate virtual SYEP orientations and workshops.
- Attend all program trips as scheduled.
- Assisting the Internship Coordinator with workplace assignments to maintain employment that is consistent with their individual career interest.
- Assessing participants career interests' on an ongoing basis utilizing background information to develop work experiences.
- Conducting job development and job search activities directed towards positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the population served.
- Providing outreach to employer contacts and serving as an advocate for participants.
- Attend all in-person workshops 1-2 times a week.
- Conduct outreach to the program participants regarding attendance, participation, and support.
- Assist the Program Director in engaging, motivating, and coordinating student participation.
- Assisting with the management of SYEP Payroll for Younger Youth (Ages 14-15).
- Provide participants with support and linkages to programs and opportunities in the community.
- Maintain regular participation in meetings coordinated by the DYCD, Sub-contractor, and GSS internal meetings as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma Required
- Experience working with High School Aged Youth and the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
- Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly, effectively and collaboratively with all levels of staff, program participants and external worksite management.
- Proficiency with computers and hand-held devices, including the ability to use databases and common office programs.
Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crains New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference!
General Requirements: All staff are expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Services, which includes involvement in quality improvement activities and a willingness and ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
Salary : $17 - $19
