Youth Development Coach

Chinese American Planning Council; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Chinese American Planning Council in New York City seeks a Youth Development Coach within the Education and Career Services division. You will provide individualized guidance, counseling, and case management to youth participants, entering case notes and tracking progress toward academic, financial, and career goals.

You will liaise with worksites, develop partnerships, co-plan social-emotional learning and career readiness activities, coordinate guest speakers and field trips, and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within the fields of youth and/or workforce development.
• Bilingual; fluency in English and any of Arabic/Chinese/Spanish.
• Strong written, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 goals.
• Act as a liaison between CPC and worksites; develop 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.
• Coordinate scheduling of guest speakers, field trips, and manage participant files and attendance.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Zoom/Teams/Webex

Canva/Adobe CC

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Zoom/Teams/Webex

Job description

DescriptionORGANIZATION DESCRIPTIONFounded 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 )DIVISION SUMMARYCPC 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 SUMMARYNDA 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 Program Director, the Youth Development Coach 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 duties as assigned by the Campus DirectorQualificationsQUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling or related field preferred.A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within the fields of youth and/or workforce development.Must be culturally competent and provide services in manner sensitive to participants’ cultural heritage and traditions, life experience, sexual orientation and gender identity.Skills and Competencies: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/SpanishCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW$26.93 - $29.12 per hour (equivalent annual salary of $49K to $53K); 35 hours per weekCPC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including, but not limited to generous paid time off (holiday, sick, vacation time, personal days, paid jury duty leave), Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage, Commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) Retirement Plan, as well as other applicable mandatory benefits.HOW TO APPLYInterested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Clara Delgado, when applying online via CPC’s website: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/jobs or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to [e-mail] with any questions or further inquiries.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.