Job Description

OUR MISSION: Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future.

OUR VISION: We envision a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success.

PROGRAM DESIGN: RTS facilitates a variety of youth programs including after-school, summer camps, retreats, conferences and summer employment opportunities reaching thousands of young people throughout NYC each year. RTS emphasizes the youth development practice of the Circle of Courage in all our programs; creating an environment of Belonging, where young people can build their Independence, find and develop their Mastery skill, and practice Generosity in their communities. At the core of our programs are staff training strategies that enable our young professionals to develop extraordinarily meaningful relationships with the young people in their care who we call Our Future Leaders because that is what they all are.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Job Developers goal in this role is to build community relations and internship opportunities, by successfully matching the areas of interest expressed by the participants served. The candidate will also be responsible for connecting internal and external opportunities and events with community partners. Candidates must have a strong understanding of the local labor market trends and issues, understand basic business practices and carry out assignments and projects without detailed instruction.

ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE:

Supervisor: Learn and Earn Program Director

Collaboration: Learn and Earn / Case Manager / SYEP Program

Hours: Full-time Monday- Friday

Compensation: $55k 58,500 based on experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Establish and maintain strong partnerships with local businesses and organizations, corporate businesses, and government agencies to create internship opportunities for participants.
2. Meet regularly with various hiring managers/CBO liaisons to promote community engagement.
3. Stay engaged with internship sites to ensure successful completion of the program cycle.
4. Develop internships in a diverse range of employment fields to match students interests, skills, maturity levels, and experience.
5. Collaborate across all team efforts to ensure youth internship placement (WLG / SYEP / Learn and Earn), including YEPS processing.
6. Support with college and career readiness workshops and college field trips.
7. Supervise and conduct worksite visits, evaluate worksites.
8. Ensure that all pre-assessment documents are collected and processed.
9. Lead orientation sessions for new and repeating worksites.
10. Support with hosting job fairs across all contracts.
11. Conduct community outreach to assure awareness of internship needs.
12. Follow up on participants progress/success.
13. Maintain computerized and hard copy audit documents.
14. Prepare statistical program reports to show trends to support growth opportunities.
15. Maintain a professional working environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelors degree in social work, human services, or a related field; a masters degree is preferred.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in benefits administration, social services, or a related field.
3. Deep understanding of public benefit programs.
4. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
5. Proficiency in data management and reporting systems.
6. Experience in crisis intervention and support.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Work takes place in one or more school buildings, which may require climbing stairs.
2. Typical job hours are 9 am -5 pm, Monday - Friday, and events will take place during occasional nights and weekends.
3. Travel via public transportation or car may be required throughout NYC.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Implements consistent methods in child and youth development that extend to comprehensive family support, ensuring a systematic approach is maintained throughout the program.
2. Comprehensive management which includes assessing needs, planning services, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes to ensure effective support for families.
3. Create and nurture a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment that prioritizes the safety and emotional well-being of all participants.
4. Efficiently manage operational systems.
5. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring that the program remains connected and relevant.
6. Adapt to changing environments and needs, fostering innovation and engagement through change leadership.
7. Represent the program, its participants, staff, and families at various levels, advocating for their needs and the program's success.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel welcome and valued. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success in serving youth.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its essential functions. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to the staff member. The specific duties and responsibilities of the position may change from time to time, as determined by the needs of the organization.

The staff member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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