RELIEF YOUTH SPECIALIST- BROOKLYN YOUTH CENTER
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SCO Family of Services
NY
Summary
Develop community relationships and employment opportunities while providing vocational instruction and GED preparation for youth. Manage on-site activities, workshops, and documentation to meet grant deliverables at the Brooklyn Youth Center.
Job Description
Develop community relationships and employment/intern opportunities for youth
Engage youth in job fairs and career building events
Maintain up to date documentation of all services provided, including group notes and attendance
Provide vocational instruction for building computers skills, reading, writing, and math skills
Assist youth in GED preparation
Develop regularly scheduled-groups, workshops, seminars, and outings for youth
Increase the number of on-site activities for youth ‘dropping-in”
Increase volunteer participation and mentoring opportunities
Represent Independence Inn Brooklyn Drop-In Center at appropriate community and program related forums, as assigned by supervisor.
Develop method of tracking youth participation, in conjunction with supervisor
Ensure that all grant deliverables with come under the purview of the position are met
As well as other relevant duties as delegated by supervisor
SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer
Qualifications - External
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and understanding of at risk youth population required
Bi-lingual preferred
High School, BA/BS degree preferred
Flexibility in schedule required
Driver’s license preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to work effectively and efficiently within a demanding work environment
SCO Family of Services helps New Yorkers build a strong foundation for the future. We get young children off to a good start, launch youth into adulthood, stabilize and strengthen families and unlock potential for children and adults with special needs. SCO has played a vital role in delivering human services in communities throughout New York City and Long Island for 130 years.
Founded
1895
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Garden City, New York
SCO Family of Services helps New Yorkers build a strong foundation for the future. We get young children off to a good start, launch youth into adulthood, stabilize and strengthen families and unlock potential for children and adults with special needs. SCO has played a vital role in delivering human services in communities throughout New York City and Long Island for 130 years.
Founded
1895
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Garden City, New York