Program Coordinator

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CPC Education and Career Services (ECS) seeks a Program Coordinator to provide individualized guidance, counseling, and case management for after-school participants at New Utrecht High School, Brooklyn. You will support students’ academic and career goals, coordinate guest speakers and field trips, and maintain participant records within program guidelines.

Under Campus Director supervision, you will help with recruitment, enrollment, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including DYCD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within the fields of youth and/or workforce Development.
• Must be culturally competent and provide services in a manner sensitive to participants’ cultural, heritage and traditions, life experience, sexual orientation and gender identity.
• Excellent written, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated passion for working with immigrant and low-income communities, and youth development.
• Knowledge of MS office applications, especially Excel, and virtual platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and Webex.
• Working knowledge of Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud applications are a plus.
• Willingness to travel to worksites via public transportation.
• Bilingual; fluency in English and any of the following languages Arabic/Chinese/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Campus Director, provide individualized guidance, counseling, and case management; enter notes and track progress.
• Assist and guide high school students with academic, financial, and/or professional goals.
• Act as a liaison between CPC and worksites, and develop partnerships across sectors.
• Co-plan social-emotional learning, project-based learning, career-readiness and life-skills workshops.
• Coordinate scheduling of guest speakers, service opportunities, and field trips.
• Maintain participant files and track attendance, progress and outcomes.
• Assist with recruitment, enrollment, and retention of participants.
• Support homework help and tutoring; knowledge of high school subjects is a plus.
• Refer CPC services to youth and families; attend trainings and collaborate with related programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual English + Arabic/Chinese/Sp​

MS Office proficiency

Zoom/Teams/Webex familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office Suite

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Zoom

Teams

Webex

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: New Utrecht High School - Brooklyn, NY 11214
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $27.48 - $30.22 Hourly
• Job Shift: Day and occasional weekends and evenings
• Job Category: Admin - Clerical

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact. CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City. (For more information, please visit: https://www.cpc-nyc.org)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

CPC Education and Career Services (ECS) provides dynamic programs and activities that bridge youth and adults with their highest educational, economic and leadership potential. ECS believes it is never too early or too late to start learning, which is why we use an asset-based approach to maximize clients’ current strengths. Whether in our schools, community centers, or internship sites, ECS creates equitable learning environments that promote leadership development, self-advocacy, and community building. Our programs equip clients with essential skills and experiences today so that they are empowered to take the next step tomorrow.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

After-School Program (NDA/Compass High) Funded through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). After-School Program offers youth participants a wide range of enrichment of workshops to promote lifelong skills needed to succeed academically, socially and professionally. These workshops include but not limited to Academic tutoring, College and work readiness, Leadership development, Guest Speaker series, mentoring opportunities and recreational activities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the supervision of the Campus Director, the Program Coordinator will provide individualized guidance and counseling, and case management services; enter participant case notes and track progress, including services received.
• Assist and guide high school students with their academic, financial, and/or professional short- and long-term goals.
• Act as a liaison between CPC and worksites / industry partners + develop new partnerships with a variety of sectors and industries.
• Co-plan and facilitate social-emotional learning, interactive projects-based learning, career-readiness, college readiness, and basic life-skills workshops relating to holistic youth development.
• Coordinate the scheduling of guest speakers, community service opportunities, and field trips (e.g., college visits, recreational activities) within program guidelines.
• Maintain participant files/programmatic documents and track attendance, progress, and outcomes.
• Assist with recruitment, enrollment, and retention of program participants.
• Provide support in overseeing homework help and tutoring services; knowledge of high school level English, Math, Science, and/or History subjects are a plus.
• Refer CPC’s direct services and resources to youth and families.
• Attend meetings and professional development trainings as required by CPC and NYC DYCD, including Family Development Coach certification training.
• Collaborate with SYEP/WLG programs during the school year/summer and support as needed.
• Fulfill other related duties as outlined by the Campus Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within the fields of youth and/or workforce Development.
• Must be culturally competent and provide services in a manner sensitive to participants’ cultural, heritage and traditions, life experience, sexual orientation and gender identity.
• Excellent written, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated passion for working with immigrant and low-income communities, and youth development.
• Knowledge of MS office applications, especially Excel, and virtual platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and Webex.
• Working knowledge of Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud applications are a plus.
• Willingness to travel to worksites via public transportation.
• Bilingual; fluency in English and any of the following languages Arabic/Chinese/Spanish.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

$27.48 to $30.22 per hour (equivalent annual salary of $50K to $55K); 35 hours per week. CPC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off (holiday, sick and vacation time), Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage, and 403(b) Retirement Plan.

Equal Opportunity

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.