YAIP JOB READINESS COUNSELOR
Job ID:
1-12-761
Status:
Available
Job Type:
Full-time
Department:
FAMILY SERVICES/YOUNG ADULT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Address:
23-40 ASTORIA BOULEVARD
ASTORIA, NY 11102
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Program Coordinator in providing a range of outreach including organizing electronic and social media (email blasts, agency intranet) and scheduling workshops and open houses related to the benefits of joining the program.
- Collect all participant applications and organize according to eligibility for staff to review.
- Maintain participant attendance sheets for all program activities.
- Responsible for maintaining student enrollments, tracking attendance and entering and maintaining record and performance measure data in coordination with the program staff, including the CCNS databases and other relevant databases.
- Conduct screening and selection of YAIP participants, along with other YAIP program staff.
- Responsible for collecting, reviewing, and entering internship payroll time sheets into the payroll database and notifying Program Coordinator of any inconsistencies or attendance concerns.
- Engage in case management and assist the Job Developer, Educational Advisor and/or other program staff to obtain outcomes from the YAIP participants on an as needed basis.
- Maintain and update work site and internship descriptions. Call and/or visit work sites to ensure compliance with funder requirements and assess participant progress.
- Mentor YAIP participants and make referrals to the Educational Advisor and/or Job Developer or other staff on an as needed basis to update Individual Service Plan and/or to assist participant in obtaining other social services.
- Obtain internships with new work sites and develop job opportunities for existing interns post-internship.
- Maintain regular contact with program team to monitor participant progress and to ensure that the agency’s program provides skills needed for anticipated employment openings and vocational trainings.
- Conduct quality assurance activities as prescribed by the Agency and DYCD, including case record reviews, outcome tracking, consumer satisfaction surveys and others as assigned.
- Assist the Program Facilitator in all administrative tasks related to worksite monitoring; leading worksite orientations and preparation of materials.
- Process all client paperwork in a timely fashion (within 48 hours).
- Maintain well-documented participant files to comply with all agency/program/funding requirements and bring any concerns to the Program Coordinator’s attention.
- Participate in all regular supervision, agency and funder trainings and program meetings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in human services, Business or related field.
- Three or more years experience working with disconnected young adults and youth.
- Ability to handle crisis situations over telephone and in person.
- Computer proficient, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages, local area networks, social media and the Internet.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge of applicable area resources.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
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