Job Developer

OUR MISSION: Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future.

OUR VISION: We envision a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success.

PROGRAM DESIGN: Roads to Success (RTS) facilitates a variety of youth programs including after-school, summer camps, retreats, conferences and summer employment opportunities, reaching thousands of young people throughout NYC each year. RTS emphasizes the youth development practice of the Circle of Courage in all our programs; creating an environment of Belonging, where young people can build their Independence, find and develop their Mastery skill, and practice Generosity in their communities. At the core of our programs are staff training strategies that enable our young professionals to develop extraordinarily meaningful relationships with the young people in their care who we call Our Future Leaders because that is what they all are.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Job Developer’s main goal is to build internship opportunities for high students in the Learn & Eean program. The candidate does this by successfully matching the areas of interest expressed by the participants served and connecting with businesses and community-based organizations to recruit them as internship placements. Hence, candidates must have a strong understanding of the local labor market trends and issues, understand basic business practices, and carry out assignments and projects without detailed instruction.

About the Learn & Earn Program: The Learn & Earn program is a year-round, career exploration and academic support initiative for New York City high school juniors and seniors. It helps participants build work readiness skills, explore careers, receive academic tutoring and college application assistance, engage in leadership and service-learning activities, and gain real-world experience through a paid yearlong and summer internships. The program is aimed at low-income youth and other eligible groups to support their graduation and preparation for post-secondary education or employment. The program is funded by NYC’s Department of Youth & Community Development (DYC).

ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE:

Supervisor: Program Director

Supervises: N/A

Hours: Full-time Monday- Friday

Compensation: $57k-$60k based on experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with Local business and organizations to create internship opportunities

• Meet regularly with various hiring managers/CBO liaisons to promote community engagement

• Stay engaged with internship sites, to ensure successful completion of the program cycle

• Develop internships in a diverse range of employment fields to match students’ interests, skills, maturity levels and experience.

• Collaborate across all Team efforts to ensure youth placements, including YEPS processing

• Ensures that all pre-assessment documents are collected and processed

• Lead orientation sessions for new and repeating worksites

• Support with hosting Job Fairs across all contracts

• Conduct community outreach to assure awareness of internships needs

• Follows up on participants’ progress/success

• Maintain computerized and hard copy Aduit documents

• Prepare statistical program reports to show trends to support growth opportunities

• Maintain a professional working environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in youth development, education, social services, or a related field.

• Understanding of youth development programs (knowledge of DYCD-funded programs, ideal but not required)

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in data management and reporting systems.

• Experience in crisis intervention and support.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work takes place in one or more school buildings, which may require climbing stairs.

• Typical job hours are 9 am -5 pm, Monday - Friday, and events will take place during occasional nights and weekends.

• Travel via public transportation or car may be required throughout NYC.

COMPETENCIES

• Implements consistent methods in child and youth development that extend to comprehensive family support, ensuring a systematic approach is maintained throughout the program.

• Comprehensive management which includes assessing needs, planning services, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes to ensure effective support for families.

• Create and nurture a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment that prioritizes the safety and emotional well-being of all participants.

• Efficiently manage operational systems

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring that the program remains connected and relevant.

• Adapt to changing environments and needs, fostering innovation and engagement through change leadership.

• Represent the program, its participants, staff, and families at various levels, advocating for their needs and the program's success.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates 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.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel welcome and valued. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success in serving youth.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its essential functions. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to the staff member. The specific duties and responsibilities of the position may change from time to time, as determined by the needs of the organization.

The staff member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.