Youth Intern - New Jersey

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is offering paid summer internships for students aged 14–21 enrolled in school, under the DVRS Pre-Employment Transition Services grant. Interns will work at an employer site up to six weeks, up to 20 hours per week, and will receive bi-weekly pay.

Before starting, participants will attend work readiness classes and commit to ongoing sessions to build job readiness, communication, and professional relationships for future employment.

Qualifications

• High school student aged 14–21 enrolled in school.
• IEP, 504 plan or medical documentation required.
• Registered for DVRS in Hudson & Essex Counties.

Responsibilities

• Participate in work readiness classes to determine a job match.
• Attend weekly sessions and internship (5 hours/day, Mon–Fri).
• Travel to internship site by public transit or other means.
• Develop employment, interpersonal and professional relationships for post-high school transition.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of participant records.

Skills

Communication

Daily living skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

High School student (14–21)

IEP/504 plan or medical documentation

DVRS registration (Hudson & Essex)

Job description

General Purpose

Provide paid summer internships under the grant for DVRS Pre-Employment Transition Services. Program is geared for students currently enrolled in school ages 14 to 21 years of age. The Student Interns will gain work experience at an employer site for up to six weeks during summer 2021. The paid internship will be up to 20 hours per week and student will be paid bi-weekly. Each student intern must commit to participating in work readiness classes prior to internship starting and one day weekly work readiness upon start of internship.

Essential Functions

• Participate in work readiness classes to determine a job match prior internship.
• Participate in work readiness classes 1x per week once in internship.
• Able to work for a business/community with minimal job support.
• Able to travel to and from internship location in the community via public transportation or by own means of transportation (walking, bus, train, etc).
• Intern will participate in job sampling for the first 3 days.
• Intern must be able to work up to 5 hours per day (Monday – Friday).
• Interns will be required to communicate any missed shift to their Skills Trainer.
• Interns will develop employment, interpersonal, and professional relationships to utilize once they transition out of high school.

Other duties and assignments as may be assigned at the sole discretion of the employer.

Qualifications

• High School Student between the ages of 14 to 21.
• Have an IEP, 504 plan or medical documentation.
• Registered for DVRS (Hudson & Essex Counties).

Skills Required

• Communication skills.
• Ability to take care of daily living needs.
• Ability to communicate with Skills Trainer and Job Site manager/supervisor.
• Must be able to travel.
• Able to be alone in community.

Scope Of Responsibility & Positions Supervised

• Maintain confidentiality and security of customer records and documents.
• Will receive supervision from the Coordinator of Pre-Employment Services as needed.

Special Working Conditions

• Expected to work in the community.
• Able to meet job requirements in community business.
• Ability to commit to 5 days for up to 6 weeks.

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, or if you are unable to apply through our recruitment portal, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are happy to assist and ensure you have an equal opportunity to apply.