Monitor (Older Youth), Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) (Career Ready)

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP): Through this New York City Department of Youth and Community Development sponsored program, CAMBA places youth ages 14 to 24 in minimum wage work experiences, and oversees their employment. Youth work for six weeks during July and August, and placements are made in both public agencies and private non-profits. Types of work include clerical, custodial, teacher’s aides, library assistants, hospital and recreational aides. As a project sponsor since 1995, CAMBA distributes applications, conducts intake, develops jobs, and monitors employment.

Position: Monitor (Older Youth)
Reports To: Program Director
Location: 145 Stanton St. New York, NY 10002

What The Monitor (Older Youth) Does:

• Visit worksites throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn a minimum of once weekly to meet with participants and provide ongoing worksite assessment to ensure participant safety and satisfaction.
• Assist with program enrollment, worksite selection, and distribution of program materials and information.
• Complete regular participant and worksite monitoring notes.
• Review participant timesheets for accuracy, and follow-up as necessary about missing hours.
• Serve as the first point-of-contact for participants; address and resolve worksite or participant issues, escalating concerns to supervisors when necessary.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• High School Diploma/HSE required; college degree or current college enrollment preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Must obtain Dept. of Education fingerprint clearance maintain it throughout the duration of employment.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with young adults.
• The ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally as well as the ability to reply immediately to calls and messages.
• The ability to converse in Mandarin, Spanish, and/or French Creole.

Compensation : $20.60 hourly
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) (Seasonal May-August 9:00AM-5:00PM)
Benefits : CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.