Career Services Coordinator (Healthcare)

Goddard Riverside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Goddard Riverside is seeking a Career Services Coordinator in New York, NY to expand employer partnerships and place participants into healthcare and related internships and paid roles. You will work with the Education and Workforce teams to guide 18–24 year-olds, building relationships with employers and supporting grant-related objectives.

The role involves job readiness training, resume development, and coordinating events to connect participants with opportunities across New York City.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure external employment partnerships (10–20+) for internships to support Education and Workforce programming.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers to provide job and career opportunities.
• Coordinate with the CASH team to assemble an Employer Advisory Council.
• Assist with grant proposals by obtaining letters of support from partners.
• Support placement of 50 Healthcare and 50 SYEP participants annually into internships and paid employment.
• Maintain a client-facing job board with current opportunities and participate in job fairs and workshops.
• Provide career counseling and job-readiness training for at-risk youth.
• Track participant progress and outcomes in Salesforce and DYCD Connect.

Job description

Stanley M. Isaacs- Education Workforce - New York, NY 10128## Description**Intro/Program Description:** Goddard Riverside is a well-established Manhattan community-based agency with an annual operating budget of approximately $50 million. Goddard Riverside is one of New York City's leading human service organizations meeting the basic needs of children, youth and families, homeless people, and older adults across Manhattan and New York City.**Purpose of Position:** Reporting to the Manager of Health & Human Services, the Career Services Coordinator builds and maintains relationships with employers to ensure that participants find stability and success on the job, and works with the Education and Workforce teams to boost participant earnings over time. In collaboration with the larger Career and Alumni Services Hub (CASH) team, the Career Services Coordinator provides guidance and assistance to young adults pursuing employment opportunities in the healthcare sector. The Career Services Coordinator is primarily responsible for providing disconnected young adults, ages 18-24, with access to employment within labor market sectors that are expanding in New York City.**Schedule:**Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week**Salary Range:** $53,500 - $65,000***Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate's number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.**** Identify and secure at least 10-20+ external employment partnerships for internships to support Education and Workforce programming, which includes Advance and Earn's Healthcare Program and the S* Build and maintain strong relationships with employers to identify job and career opportunities and expand the Education and Workforce employer network.* Work alongside the Director of Education & Workforce and the Career and Alumni Services Hub (CASH) team to assemble an Employer Advisory Council comprised of valued employment partners who support equitable access to employment.* Support the completion of grant proposals by attaining letters of support from employer and community partners when needed.* Other duties as assigned related to partnerships and employer development.* Support the placement of 50 Healthcare and 50 SYEP participants annually into sector-focused internships and high-quality paid employment.* Build and maintain a client-facing job board with current job opportunities.* Coordinate and participate in job fairs, workshops, and networking events.* Provide career counseling and job readiness training for at-risk youth facing employment barriers.* Collaborate with community groups and organizations to enhance workforce development efforts.* Work with the Career and Alumni Services team to develop and facilitate job search strategies and interview preparation, including working one-on-one with students to create resumes.* Consistently connect with employers across industries about job opportunities and career pathways to ensure Education and Workforce graduates maintain access to the most competitive opportunities.* Represent Goddard Riverside on panels, webinars, forums, and relevant industry and workforce convenings.* Re-place current participants and alumni who are unemployed, underemployed, or seeking better opportunities.* Mentor and coach participants one-on-one or in small groups for job preparation and career advancement.* Track participant progress and employment outcomes, maintaining accurate records in Salesforce and DYCD Connect.* Other tasks as assigned related to career services.* Conduct and document regular site visits to participating worksites to monitor participant placement, work performance, engagement, and overall experience.* Serve as a liaison between participants, worksites, employers, and program staff to ensure clear communication and timely resolution of issues.* Assist in maintaining accurate participant and program records throughout the summer program.* Collect and monitor participant attendance, including reviewing timesheets, tracking absences and lateness, and following up on attendance concerns.* Coordinate the completion of participant evaluations to assess job performance, professionalism, workplace behavior, skill development, and overall progress.* Assist with end-of-program activities, including closeout, final documentation, participant records, and follow-up regarding participant experiences and outcomes.* Other tasks as assigned related to SYEP.* Maintain accurate and timely data entry in Salesforce and DYCD Connect for participant records, job placements, and employer interactions.* Track weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly data to meet reporting requirements and program outcomes.* Assist in managing projects related to workforce development initiatives, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope.* Prepare progress reports and ensure documentation aligns with grant and organizational requirements.* Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to track project milestones and outcomes.* Knowledge and understanding of career pathways within the healthcare industry.* Experience with recruitment/outreach, internships, and job placement.* Ability to network and establish relationships with funders, employers, hiring companies, job training programs, and educational opportunity providers across New York City.* May be required to lift up to 25 lbs or less.* Standing for extended periods while facilitating workshops and events.* Environment: office setting, program sites, and occasionally in the community; work may be conducted both in-person and virtually.* Emotional demands: may work with participants experiencing personal, social, or economic challenges and must be prepared to navigate emotionally charged situations, collaborating with the Participant Support team to support individuals facing mental health concerns, trauma, and systemic barriers.* Stress factors: managing multiple cases, meeting deadlines, and adapting to evolving participant needs, which may contribute to periods of high stress.* Mental health awareness: the organization encourages maintaining mental well-being and offers resources or support programs for staff mental health, including supervision, counseling resources, or wellness initiatives