Career Developer

Position Title: Career Developer

Employment Status: Full Time-Non-Exempt

Department: Workforce Initiatives

Program: Youth Build IMPACT

Reports To: Youth Build IMPACT Director Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000

Hours: This is a full-time position with benefits. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm and some evenings and weekend hours may be required.

Requirements:

This position requires a background check through the NYC PETS system. *SEE BELOW** This job requires a valid state license and access to a private motor vehicle.

New York Center for Interpersonal Development (NYCID)

We believe in building community and nurturing personal growth. We improve lives through effective communication, conflict management, social-emotional learning, and youth development. Through our core values of Collaboration, Accountability Recognition, and Resilience, NYCID works to help people develop skills that move New York City toward becoming a more civil and economically stable place for all.

Department Overview:

NYCID’s Workforce Initiatives department seeks to ensure that all young people ages 14 to 29 have access to alternative pathways to high school completion, essential training and credentialing opportunities, access to post-secondary opportunities, college access, and personal and professional development that results in a career pathway and a job that pays a family-sustaining wage.

Program Overview:

YouthBuild IMPACT is a comprehensive youth and community development program for youth ages 18-24, committed to transforming the lives of Staten Island’s young people while addressing critical issues affecting underserved communities, including education, employment, housing, crime prevention, and leadership development. Participants work toward earning their High School Equivalency Diploma while gaining hands-on occupational skills, industry-recognized certifications, career readiness training, and experience through various vocational pathways.

General Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of YouthBuild IMPACT and in conformance with the personnel policies and procedures set forth by NYCID, the Career Developer is responsible for preparing participants for the workforce and identifying and securing career placement by matching the skills of a participant with an appropriate employer. Provide guidance and higher-level employment services to students to enhance their career path, equipping them with knowledge and resources that will enable them to ultimately secure a career opportunity consistent with their interests and goals. Additionally, responsible for networking in the private and public sectors to identify, create and follow-up on internships and career opportunities. Career Developer will also develop an employment partnership network.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in career/job development working directly with at-promise participants or related populations. Certificates in Workforce development or other related forms of job development are preferred. Candidates working towards a bachelor’s degree in a related field are welcome.

The candidate should bring to the position:

● Ability to motivate, engage and develop rapport quickly (especially with young adults)

● Ability to work flexible hours and work with minimal supervision

● Knowledge of Sales and Marketing and Case management

● Understanding of Private Sector Processes

● Knowledge of youth development principles and workforce development systems

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

● Conduct comprehensive assessments of participants designed to evaluate work history, education, job skills, personal qualifications, support service needs and vocational interests;

● Develop an Individual Employment and/or Career Plan designed to assist each participant in determining appropriate steps toward meeting employment, training and educational goals.

● Utilizing a curriculum to teach job readiness and soft skills including solid work ethic, time management, positive attitude, good communication, problem solving and analytical skills which will assist students become employable and productive law-abiding citizens.

● Develop and maintain a post-secondary education and employment database for tracking student placements

● Develop an employment partnership network including human resource representatives of compa…