Youth Career Readiness & Mentorship Specialist

SCO Family of Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services is seeking a Career Readiness & Mentorship Specialist in the Education and Parent Support Services department. The role focuses on one-on-one career development for youth in Brooklyn/Queens/Brentwood, providing internships, mentorship, and connections to programs and resources aligned with each youth’s goals.

The Specialist will coordinate with Case Planners, Tutors, Foster Parents, and Parents, offering ongoing social and emotional support, and facilitating youth to

Qualifications

• Education/Degree: Bachelor’s Degree; Extensive Experience working with Youth.
• Experience in Education and Foster Care preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with empathy for populations served.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and varying socioeconomics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal individualized career assessments and facilitate career readiness workshops.
• Assist youth to plan and prepare for the next steps in their journey.
• Collaborate with Case Planners, Tutors, Specialists, Foster Parents, and Parents to help youth achieve goals.
• Provide ongoing social and emotional support and connect youth to peer group supports.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual

Attention to detail

Microsoft Word/Excel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CONNECTIONS

Job description

SCO Family of Services is seeking a Career Readiness & Mentorship Specialist in the Education and Parent Support Services department. The role focuses on one-on-one career development for youth in Brooklyn/Queens/Brentwood, providing internships, mentorship, and connections to programs and resources aligned with each youth’s goals.

The Specialist will coordinate with Case Planners, Tutors, Foster Parents, and Parents, offering ongoing social and emotional support, and facilitating youth to