Impactful Youth Development & LGBTQ Programs Lead

Covenant House New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant House New York is seeking a Youth Development & LGBTQ Program Specialist to support and implement youth development and LGBTQ programming across CHNY shelters, transitional sites, and housing programs. The role includes managing Restorative Justice, coordinating events, and dedicating 40% of time to LGBTQ initiatives, with occasional evenings and weekend work.

The candidate will collaborate with the Youth Development Team to plan life skills activities, promote programs to residents,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2 years of Youth Development experience required.
• Flexible schedule; ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate life skills programming to support CHNY youth development.
• Collaborate to coordinate agency-wide youth events and workshops.
• Manage Covenant House New York’s Restorative Justice Practice.
• Coordinate and support LGBTQ initiatives, including weekly Gender and Sexuality Alliance and Pride Month activities.
• Facilitate New Resident Orientation and maintain the youth events calendar.
• Promote programs to residents and encourage participation; seek new activities.
• Provide staff coverage for nightly program activities; ensure regulatory compliance.
• De-escalate conflicts using non-violent intervention; model CHNY’s Mission and 5 Principles.
• Attend meetings and participate in committees; perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Covenant House New York is seeking a Youth Development & LGBTQ Program Specialist to support and implement youth development and LGBTQ programming across CHNY shelters, transitional sites, and housing programs. The role includes managing Restorative Justice, coordinating events, and dedicating 40% of time to LGBTQ initiatives, with occasional evenings and weekend work.

The candidate will collaborate with the Youth Development Team to plan life skills activities, promote programs to residents,