Forestdale
Background:
Forestdale (FD) is a NYC child welfare agency working to prevent child abuse/neglect through parenting, prevention, and foster care (FC) services, focusing on low-income and immigrant communities in Queens & Brooklyn. We help thousands of families work through acute & complex trauma, parents raise the next amazing generation of children, and youth successfully launch into adulthood. FD's mission is "to ensure that children and families have the fundamental assets they need to thrive and live independently."
Job Summary
The
Career Development Coordinator
is an energetic and enthusiastic staff member responsible for providing employment support to youth through the coordination of the
Strong Futures Internship Program . This role oversees the program from start to finish, including: Coordinating with HR on intake, processing, and hiring of interns (25-30 interns per year) Coordinating internship placements and maintaining communication with supervisors and mentors Managing schedules, assignments, work hours, and time sheets in ADP Conducting career assessments, counseling, and mentoring Facilitating employment workshops focused on career readiness and soft skills development Monitoring the program's goals and outcomes as well as reporting out on said goals and outcomes. Major Responsibilities/Activities
Coordinate all aspects of the Strong Futures Internship Program Track and report on program outcomes and goals Connect youth with resources that support their individual career goals (e.g., educational/vocational programs, internships, trainings) Ensure youth engagement in workshops, trainings, and employment-related events Facilitate and teach weekly Career Club and career readiness workshops using the Columbia YA WORC curriculum Partner with internship/externship participants and supervisors to support progress toward goals Collaborate with internal staff to identify and address youth employment needs Assist in developing and facilitating Independent Living Skills workshops Match the interns with staff mentors Maintain accurate records, update databases, and submit required reports on time Support the department with the coordination of agency-wide and departmental events Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years workforce development experience working with 16-24-year-olds. Flexibility with work schedule; availability to work at least 3 late evenings a week (e.g. 10-6, 10:30-6:30, 11-7, 12-8, 1-9) and 1 Saturday a month. Salary Range:
Bachelors - $29.12/hr - $31.04/hr
Bachelors (Bilingual)- $30.22/hr - $32.15/hr
Masters - $30.22/hr - $33.24/hr
Masters (Bilingual) - $31.59/hr - $34.34/hr
Masters (Bilingual & License) - $34.43/hr - $37.09/hr
Benefits
Four weeks' vacation Medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance Pension plan 401(k), 7% employer contribution + 2% match Tax-deferred health care/dependent care/commuter plans
Address:
67-35 112th Street Forest Hills, NY 11375
Additional Information
Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
Forestdale (FD) is a NYC child welfare agency working to prevent child abuse/neglect through parenting, prevention, and foster care (FC) services, focusing on low-income and immigrant communities in Queens & Brooklyn. We help thousands of families work through acute & complex trauma, parents raise the next amazing generation of children, and youth successfully launch into adulthood. FD's mission is "to ensure that children and families have the fundamental assets they need to thrive and live independently."
Job Summary
The
Career Development Coordinator
is an energetic and enthusiastic staff member responsible for providing employment support to youth through the coordination of the
Strong Futures Internship Program . This role oversees the program from start to finish, including: Coordinating with HR on intake, processing, and hiring of interns (25-30 interns per year) Coordinating internship placements and maintaining communication with supervisors and mentors Managing schedules, assignments, work hours, and time sheets in ADP Conducting career assessments, counseling, and mentoring Facilitating employment workshops focused on career readiness and soft skills development Monitoring the program's goals and outcomes as well as reporting out on said goals and outcomes. Major Responsibilities/Activities
Coordinate all aspects of the Strong Futures Internship Program Track and report on program outcomes and goals Connect youth with resources that support their individual career goals (e.g., educational/vocational programs, internships, trainings) Ensure youth engagement in workshops, trainings, and employment-related events Facilitate and teach weekly Career Club and career readiness workshops using the Columbia YA WORC curriculum Partner with internship/externship participants and supervisors to support progress toward goals Collaborate with internal staff to identify and address youth employment needs Assist in developing and facilitating Independent Living Skills workshops Match the interns with staff mentors Maintain accurate records, update databases, and submit required reports on time Support the department with the coordination of agency-wide and departmental events Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years workforce development experience working with 16-24-year-olds. Flexibility with work schedule; availability to work at least 3 late evenings a week (e.g. 10-6, 10:30-6:30, 11-7, 12-8, 1-9) and 1 Saturday a month. Salary Range:
Bachelors - $29.12/hr - $31.04/hr
Bachelors (Bilingual)- $30.22/hr - $32.15/hr
Masters - $30.22/hr - $33.24/hr
Masters (Bilingual) - $31.59/hr - $34.34/hr
Masters (Bilingual & License) - $34.43/hr - $37.09/hr
Benefits
Four weeks' vacation Medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance Pension plan 401(k), 7% employer contribution + 2% match Tax-deferred health care/dependent care/commuter plans
Address:
67-35 112th Street Forest Hills, NY 11375
Additional Information
Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.