Job Developer, Youth Employment Programs

Description

Organizational Overview

RiseBoro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and service needs. Their programs span various areas, including housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods.

Here are some highlights:

Youth Center: RiseBoro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth.

Senior Services: RiseBoro was designated the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging. Their extensive programming includes health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs, collaborating with local hospitals and universities.

Affordable Housing: RiseBoro is involved in affordable housing projects, such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and retail/community space. 80% of the units are permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors.

RiseBoro’s mission is to empower communities to thrive, regardless of the odds. They work toward a city where zip codes don’t determine health outcomes, housing stability, or economic power. 

If you’re interested, consider becoming part of the RiseBoro community.

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary or hourly rate offer will be based on the candidate’s experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be considered.

Schedule:  Monday – Friday, 35 per week

Pay: $23.61 per hour

ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Job Developer will serve in this capacity for the following programs: Work Learn and Grow Program (October March) and the Summer Youth Employment Program (March August). Overall responsibilities include:

• Develop and establish challenging and meaningful worksites that align with participants vocational interests in job fields relating to media, healthcare, information technology, retail, education and real estate.
• Review worksite agreements and attachments for thoroughness prior to the beginning of the program.
• Ensure that all worksite folders are complete, regularly updated and maintained in accordance with DYCD requirements i.e. pre-assessment and assessment reports; licenses; trip schedules; application; assurances, etc.
• Conduct worksite pre-assessments.
• Assist with coordination of participant and worksite orientation, job fair and placement.
• Enter program data into DYCD online database system on a weekly basis.
• Organize, review and log participant timesheets in respective rosters for tracking purposes.
• Prepare all back-pay requests and submit to Program Director for approval.
• Lead work readiness training component.
• Inform Program Director of all changes/updates relating to participants and worksites in order to ensure accurate record keeping.
• Assist Program Director with preparation and facilitation of participant debit and ID cards distribution.
• Maintain communication with worksites throughout program period and provide ongoing support to ensure success.
• Assist with any program activity deemed necessary by the Program Director.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

• Assist Education Coordinator with the development of project-based activities for younger youth participants.
• Identify and obtain community resources and secure partnerships for project-based activities.
• Lead work readiness training component.
• Assist with work readiness trainings, participants and worksite orientation.
• Ensure youth are placed in project-based activities that are aligned with their interests.

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have at least two years within the last five years of experience providing youth development or workforce development services for youth.
• Must possess excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and maintain detailed records, complete necessary paperwork and meet prescribed deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• High School Diploma/HSE required; college experience preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Policy

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro offers reasonable accommodation based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.

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