Youth Employment Navigator & Internship Coach

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is hiring a Career Counselor to support youth ages 16-24 in securing internships and competitive employment. You will deliver individualized assessments, build employer partnerships, and lead job clubs.

The role reports to the program Supervisor and requires proactive outreach to local businesses. With 50 locations and a strong commitment to community, the center provides opportunities to develop living skills, documentation, and career planning for a caseload of 30+

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 1+ year experience providing counseling or employment services to young adults individually or in a group setting.
• Experience developing working relationships with businesses and agencies to secure job/internship placements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individualized assessments and internship placements.
• Develop natural supports in the workplace, retention and transition strategies, job coaching, and financial literacy.
• Match youth with employment sites aligned with their capabilities and interests.
• Maintain regular communication with employers to provide supports and monitor job performance.
• Develop job and internship opportunities in the community and maintain a network of employers for ASC employment efforts.
• Lead weekly career club groups and provide career education planning with clients.
• Complete documentation per regulations and manage progress notes for a caseload of 30+ clients.
• Coordinate placement of JobNet clients into internships and monitor progress and documentation.
• Maintain a database of businesses for client placements and issue active job leads.
• Engage worksites as needed to troubleshoot placement issues and provide follow-up.
• Collaborate with program team to ensure integrated service delivery.

Skills

Career counseling

Employer relations

Job coaching

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Child Center of NY is hiring a Career Counselor to support youth ages 16-24 in securing internships and competitive employment. You will deliver individualized assessments, build employer partnerships, and lead job clubs.

The role reports to the program Supervisor and requires proactive outreach to local businesses. With 50 locations and a strong commitment to community, the center provides opportunities to develop living skills, documentation, and career planning for a caseload of 30+