Youth Development Coach

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact. CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City. (For more information, please visit: https://www.cpc-nyc.org) 

DIVISION SUMMARY

CPC Education and Career Services (ECS) provides dynamic programs and activities that bridge youth and adults with their highest educational, economic and leadership potential. ECS believes it is never too early or too late to start learning, which is why an asset-based approach is used to maximize clients’ current strengths. Whether in schools, community centers, or internship sites, ECS creates equitable learning environments that promote leadership development, self-advocacy, and community building. ECS programs equip clients with essential skills and experiences today so that they are empowered to take the next step tomorrow.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

NDA After-School Program at Fort Hamilton High School offers youth participants academic support, student enrichment, individualized counseling, Community services, cultural and recreational opportunities and internship opportunities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Campus Director, the Youth Development Coach will:

• Provide individualized guidance and counseling, and case management services; enter participant case notes and track progress, including services received.
• Assist and guide high school students with their academic, financial, and/or professional short- and long-term goals.
• Act as a liaison between CPC and worksites / industry partners + Develop new partnerships with a variety of sectors and industries.
• Co-Plan and facilitate social-emotional learning, interactive projects-based learning, career-readiness, college readiness, and basic life-skills workshops relating to holistic youth development. 
• Coordinate the scheduling of guest speakers, community service opportunities, and field trips (e.g., college visits, recreational activities) within program guidelines. 
• Maintain participant files/programmatic documents and track attendance, progress, and outcomes.
• Assist with recruitment, enrollment, and retention of program participants.
• Provide support in overseeing homework help and tutoring services; knowledge of high school level English, Math, Science, and/or History subjects are a plus.
• Refer to CPC’s direct services and resources to youth and families.
• Attend meetings and professional development trainings as required by CPC and NYC DYCD, including Family Development Coach certification training. 
• Collaborate with SYEP/WLG programs during the school year/summer and support as needed. 
• Fulfill other related duties as outlined by the Campus Director.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in education, Social Work, Counseling or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within the fields of youth and/or workforce development. 
• Must be culturally competent and provide services in a manner sensitive to participants’ cultural heritage and traditions, life experience, sexual orientation, and gender identity

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent written, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated passion for working with immigrant and low-income communities, and youth development.
• Knowledge of MS office applications, especially Excel, and virtual platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and Webex. 
• Willingness to travel to worksites via public transportation. 
• Working knowledge of Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud applications is a plus.
• Fluency in Arabic/Chinese/Spanish is a plus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• $26.93 -$29.12 per hour (equivalent annual salary of $49K to $53K); 35 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekends.
• CPC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off (holiday, sick and vacation time), Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage, and 403(b) Retirement Plan.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals should submit their resume along with a cover letter to Lizbeth Diaz when applying online via CPC’s website:https://www.cpc-nyc.org/jobs or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted in one single file. Applicants may reach out tocareers@cpc-nyc.org with any questions or further inquiries. 

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.