Coordinator, Work-Based Learning

Commonpoint; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan (retirement)

Flexible spending account

Commuter benefits

Paid time off and holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Fitness center access

Scholarship program

Mentorship program

Job summary

Commonpoint is seeking a Coordinator, Work-Based Learning, at North Queens Community High School to lead a work-based learning program, develop internship opportunities, and support students' academic and career success.

You will supervise a team of youth development specialists, coordinate with schools and employers, deliver college readiness and career exploration workshops, and monitor progress to ensure positive outcomes for urban youth in Queens and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least three (3) years' experience working with adolescents in an urban environment, reducing barriers and supporting educational and social-emotional well-being.
• At least three (3) years' experience supervising and developing a team of youth development specialists.
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong rapport with urban adolescent populations and families.
• Familiarity with test prep and social-emotional learning curricula.
• Familiarity with NYS high school graduation requirements and college application/financial aid processes.
• Bilingual strongly preferred.
• SIFI certification/eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with all program participants at North Queens Community High School.
• Build and maintain supportive relationships to promote engagement and success.
• Cultivate meaningful work experiences aligned with participants' career goals and objectives.
• Maintain positive working relationships with workplace personnel for internship oversight.
• Facilitate workshops on college readiness, career exploration, and life skills.
• Monitor attendance, academic progress, participation, and outcomes, implementing interventions as needed.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with employers to secure internships and employment opportunities.
• Recruit and manage employer relationships across the New York metropolitan area to expand opportunities.
• Assess student interests, skills, and qualifications to match opportunities.
• Prepare students for workforce success through resume reviews and interview coaching.
• Coordinate internship and placement processes including referrals, interviews, onboarding, and documentation.
• Conduct home visits for students with chronic absenteeism to identify barriers and connect with supports.
• Monitor progress through site visits and follow-ups.
• Maintain participant records, case notes, and employment outcomes in databases.
• Collaborate with staff, schools, and employers to address barriers to employment and ensure retention.
• Facilitate workshops and career development activities.
• Prepare and submit required reports and data.

Skills

Experience with adolescents

Outcomes-oriented supervision

Rapport with urban youth

Test prep & SEL curricula

Knowledge of NYS graduation & college/

Bilingual

SIFI certification eligibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Statement of the Agency:

Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.

Statement of the Position:

Learning to Work (LTW) is a New York City Department of Education-funded program that supports students in developing the academic, career, and life skills needed for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce. Through individualized counseling, career exploration, work readiness training, college and career planning, internships, and youth development activities, the program helps students overcome barriers, stay engaged in school, and successfully transition to college and careers.

Within our framework of a holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as a Coordinator, Work-Based Learning, at North Queens Community High School will report directly to the Program Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, School Counseling, or related course of study preferred.
• At least three (3) years' experience working with adolescents in an urban environment, providing services that reduce barriers and facilitate educational success and social-emotional well-being.
• At least three (3) years' experience providing outcomes-oriented supervision and professional development to a team of youth development specialists.
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong rapport with an urban adolescent population and their families.
• Familiarity with various test prep and social-emotional learning curricula.
• Familiarity with NYS high school graduation requirements and experience with the college application and financial aid application processes.
• Bilingual strongly preferred.
• SIFI certification/eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Establish a rapport with all program participants engaged in Commonpoint programming at the North Queens Community High School.
• Build and maintain supportive relationships with students and families to promote engagement, persistence, and success.
• Cultivate meaningful work experiences and placements that are aligned with the identified participant's career goal and objectives.
• Maintain positive working relationships with key workplace personnel to ensure appropriate oversight and management of internship experiences.
• Facilitate workshops on college readiness, career exploration, work readiness, life skills, and youth development.
• Monitor student attendance, academic progress, participation, and overall outcomes, implementing interventions as needed.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with employers to secure internships, work based learning experiences, and employment opportunities for students.
• Recruit, cultivate, and manage employer relationships throughout the New York metropolitan area to expand career opportunities across diverse industries.
• Assess student interests, skills, and qualifications to match participants with appropriate internship and employment opportunities.
• Prepare students for workforce success through job readiness training, resume reviews, interview preparation, and career coaching.
• Coordinate internship and employment placement processes, including employer referrals, interview scheduling, onboarding, and placement documentation.
• Conduct home visits, as needed, for students experiencing chronic absenteeism to identify barriers to school attendance, strengthen family engagement, and connect students with appropriate supports and resources.
• Monitor student progress and workplace experiences through regular communication with students and employers, site visits, and follow-up support.
• Maintain accurate participant records, case notes, employment outcomes, and retention data in agency databases and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with program staff, school partners, and employers to address barriers to employment and ensure successful placement and retention outcomes.
• Facilitate workshops, orientations, and career development activities that support participants' professional growth and workplace readiness.
• Prepare and submit required reports, documentation, and outcome data in accordance with program and funder requirements.

General Tasks of Commonpoint Staff:

• Promote and uphold the Core Values of Commonpoint.
• Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Participate in agency-wide programs, committees, and initiatives, as assigned.
• Actively engage in the supervision process as a supervisee.
• Support and advance the mission of Commonpoint.
• Contribute to agency-wide strategic initiatives, including but not limited to goal setting and professional development.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned that support the goals and operations of Commonpoint.

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Benefits and Perks:

The benefits package includes comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, along with life insurance and a pension plan. Employees can take advantage of a flexible spending account and commuter benefits to help manage expenses. Paid time off (PTO) and floating holidays provide flexibility for personal time and work-life balance. The agency also offers a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan for additional financial security. Employees can enjoy various agency perks, including access to fitness centers, pool clubs, and discounts on agency programs. Additionally, the agency supports professional development through a scholarship program and a mentorship program.

Job Details:

• Location: North Queens Community High School (141-25 77th Road, Kew Gardens Hills, NY, 11367).
• Annual Salary: $60,000-$65,000.
• Non-Union Position.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer.