Youth Development Career Coach

Job Title: Youth Development Career Coach
Reports to : Chenyl Agbu and Veronica Pineros
Salary : $55,000
Start Date : ASAP
Position Type : Full-Time
Location: Elmhurst, Queens

Commonpoint (Samuel Field YM&YWHA) Opportunity Youth Programs at Commonpoint consist of educational, employment, and wrap-around services for NYC youth ages 17-24. The department provides GED classes, vocational training, career and college readiness, and case management services.

Program Details : Commonpoint is seeking to hire a Youth Development Career Coach for our Opportunity Youth Programs at our Queens location. The Youth Development Life Coach is responsible for facilitating Support Skills/Work readiness groups for youths in our Opportunity Youth Program. These groups include, but are not limited to: resume and work readiness prep, college information and applications, SEL, career explorations, financial literacy, and health. The Youth Development Career Coach is also required to coordinate with outside providers to organize workshops, field trips, and invite guest speakers. In addition, the Youth Development Career Coach will ensure that cohorts in the Opportunity Youth portfolio obtain industry-based credentials through our various partners as well as from in-house training. In addition to classes, the Youth Development Career Coach will also schedule one-on-one time to support youth with preparing to enter the workforce. The Youth Development Career Coach will report to the Program Director of Technology .

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate daily groups on topics including but not limited to: mental health, physical health, positive social skills, financial literacy, career readiness, labor markets, and college exploration. The facilitator will be able to use a combination of group activities, contextualized and experiential learning, discussions and role-plays and outsourcing.
• Support youth in obtaining entry credentials to improve their work readiness.
• Produce individualized Work and Career Readiness packets for all cohorts in the Opportunity Youth portfolio based on their goals, interests, and vocational training paths. These packets will include Resumes, Cover Letters, Thank you Letters and Resignation Letters. All WIOA 14 elements that are required by the DYCD for each participant.
• Hold one on one meetings with participants to assist with college applications, job applications, mock interviews, and any needed workshops to help develop the necessary soft skills for the participants to obtain employment.
• Liaise and coordinate partnerships with businesses and community agencies for the delivery of support skills classes, guest speakers, and industry-focused one-ticketed events.
• Work with the Program Director to plan community events & field trips relevant to areas of study
• Attend all relevant meetings, trainings, agency, and funding events as needed
• Responsible for other duties in the needs of the program(s), the agency and or responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor.
• Develop, organize, and track participant work to meet internal and funder compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of group facilitation experience
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience in providing work readiness and/or industry-recognized credential instruction and direct youth development services.
• Knowledge of educational/vocational programs for youth, labor market trends, and opportunities for youth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to outreach and engage young people in the educational and career development process
• Must possess leadership traits i.e. teamplayer, self starter, reliable, organized, etc. Show professionalism, punctuality, and dedication in order to demonstrate best practices to students and peers.
• Experienced working with MS Office, primarily Excel, Word, and PPT, knowledgeable in Google applications, primarily in Sheets, Docs, and Slides. Proficient in Computer navigation as well as PDF.
• Experienced working with DYCD-Workforce contract and PTS preferred.

Location : Elmhurst, Queens: must travel to various locations.
Hours : Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week, occasional evening and weekend hours as needed
Salary : $55,000


To apply: send resume and/or cover letter to Chenyl Agbu at [email protected] and Veronica Pineros at [email protected].

About Commonpoint:

Commonpoint is a community centric nonprofit, serving diverse audiences through every chapter of life, across the five boroughs and beyond. We offer a rich range of services through our vast network of professionals, social workers, and volunteers, giving people the tools and resources to connect and grow.At every stage and every age, regardless of disability or ability, people can look to Commonpoint to find care during a crisis, access opportunities to grow, and deepen their sense of connection to those around them. From summer camps and job training to food pantries and private pool clubs, Commonpoint is by your side. We are proud of our clients, partners, and team members who lift each other up, building relationships for a lifetime. Because being a part of Commonpoint is investing in a community where everyone is invited and welcome.