Caeer College Speciaist

Title : Career College Specialist

Program : Two Bridges Youth Workforce Development Program

Exempt/Non- Exempt : Non-exempt

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time

Location : New York, New York and Crown Heights, Brooklyn

Salary: $55,000 Annual

Two Bridges Neighborhood Council (TBNC) has been dedicated to serving the many neighborhoods of Manhattan’s Lower East Side since 1955. We create equitable housing, celebrate cultural diversity through neighborhood-based programs, and work together with local residents, businesses, entrepreneurs, and leaders to stimulate and maintain economic vitality. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please visit our website at

Job Summary

The D.R.E.A.M.S. YouthBuild program is committed to helping young adults become dedicated, responsible, educated, accountable, motivated and self-sufficient, by assisting participants in obtaining their HSEs, obtaining post-secondary education and securing full time employment in the areas of construction, health care, and technology.

All of the above-mentioned programs consist of some or all of the following components: HSE classes, construction training, computer classes, job readiness classes, life skills classes, job placement assistance, vocational and self-development counseling, college preparation and placement assistance, mentoring, and community service activities. YouthBuild is a youth and community development program that simultaneously addresses core issues facing low-income communities: housing, education, employment, crime prevention, and leadership development. In YouthBuild programs, low-income young people work toward their HSE's or high school diplomas, learn job skills, serve their communities by building affordable housing, and transform their own lives and roles in society.

Position Summary and Essential Functions

Reporting to the Program Director, the Career College Specialist will be responsible for maintaining an ongoing caseload of YouthBuild students. He / she will work with each student to create an Individualized Development Plan that will serve as their roadmap for goals as they progress through the program. The Career College Specialist will solicit new community partnerships and manage existing partnerships to ensure that the needs of young adults enrolled in the DREAMS program are adequately met. He / she will be the face of the agency in the community, attending community events as needed and maintaining strong relationships with community leaders.

Responsibilities include: Case Management

• Provide individual and group counseling to YouthBuild participants biweekly and document assessments in the Department of Labor MIS system;
• Work with each student to create an Individual Development Plan (IDP);
• Meet at a minimum two times per month with each student to track progress on their IDP, and contact resources on behalf of student to acquire and coordinate services including but not limited to childcare, documentation, probation officers, housing, and public benefits;
• Provide crisis counseling as needed;
• Conduct outreach and maintain a computerized resource database of community based service providers;
• Contact families and related support systems as needed, as well as make home visits as needed to provide support to the student's progress;
• Assist with student attendance and other record keeping of participant progress and needs;
• Track youth participation in each program component (educational, construction, counseling, leadership development and employment readiness and life skills workshops);
• Maintain records of all contacts with student trainees including date, time, issues presented and actions taken to provide solutions;
• Advocate with human service, health, court, and criminal justice systems to resolve issues facing young people;
• Meet regularly with staff to develop and maintain a consistent approach to supporting and expanding the personal growth and leadership skill of young people;
• Keep service records of contacts with YouthBuild students;
• Oversee mentoring component;
• Develop Life Skills curriculum and teach Life Skills classes.

Job Development

• Demonstrate to employers effectiveness and profitability of employing unemployed youth by identifying jobs that students could perform
• Establish relationships with employers regarding problems, complaints, and progress of recently placed students
• Assist in publicizing the DREAMS Young Adult Training Program through various media
• Teach work appropriate behaviors and attitude in Adkins, Job Readiness, Career Development and Job Club classes.
• Ensure the maintenance of required documentation, case records, logs according to established guidelines
• Assist with special projects e.g.: Professional Development Days, Open House, Job Fairs, Clothing Drives
• Attend all Employment Center staff meetings and all applicable agency meetings

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Preferred
• Minimum two years case management experience with high-risk youth and young adults;
• Knowledge of human service, health, court, and criminal justice systems' programs; regulations, and procedures, as well as alternative programs;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with client information;
• Able to conduct individual assessments;
• Crisis management skills;
• Strong organizational Skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to maintain professional dress, language and demeanor with student trainees at all times;
• Sense of humor and nonjudgmental attitude;
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends;
• Ability to work as part of a team.

A Background check will be performed.

TO APPLY : Mail cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references to [email protected]. No faxes or phone calls, please. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; this position is available immediately. EEO/AA.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10002 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10002: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person