Internship Specialist-Learning to Work - Goddard Riverside

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) a...

Case Management & Student Support Services: 

With Internship Coordinator, maintain relationships with internship sites  

Participate in creating a seamless web of support for the student that includes school personnel, family and community opportunities 

 

Internship Program Management  

Solicit, develop and cultivate internship and or job opportunities with private and public sector employers, including small businesses, and within Goddard Riverside  

Support with placement and monitoring of participants at internship worksites (minimum once a month)  

Partner with LTW staff to prepare and present workshops and exploratory activities as needed for development of students’ leadership, life skills, and self-efficacy  

Support students to develop employability skills (Resume building, Cover letter writing, Mock Interviews, completion of internship application, job shadowing opportunities) through individual and group activities 

Work with Internship Coordinator and worksites to ensure time and attendance are recorded properly and entered into our Paycom payroll management system   

Record service/progress notes for students including but not limited to student interests and activities, SMART goals, attendance outreach, individual counseling, career and college advisement and exploration, service and volunteer activities, and other information as required by program. Assess for referrals to community based support services for students and family members 

Assist Students not participating in subsidized internships provide with non-paid service learning and/or community service placements during the academic year, upon request and in collaboration with Internship Coordinator. 

 

Additional Duties 

Collaborate in the successful management of the internship program with Internship Coordinator, LTW Program Director, GRCC staff, NYCDOE Staff and the community. 

Lead and/or champion school events to build community, pride and a welcoming environment. 

Maintain and organize all required records and files according to organization and contractual requirements and standards  

Collaborate with LTW Program Director with functions such as special events, performances, school community events  

Attend and participate in-school / community-based meetings, administrative meetings, professional development trainings and other meetings as needed.  

Complete task and/ projects assigned by Counseling Director, LTW Program Director, ADED and DED.   

 

Qualifications/Educational Requirements 

High School Diploma  

Experience with teens, older youth and/or young adults  

Minimum of two years of experience providing job development, career exploration/work-readiness, and/or community building/organizing  

Knowledge of evidence-based and/or Best Practices in case management and servicing Opportunity / Disconnected Youth is highly desirable 

Must obtain Department of Education fingerprint clearance and maintain throughout duration of employment. 

 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 

Outstanding communication skills 

Ability to self-reflect 

Efficient and organized 

Self-starter 

Knowledge of best workforce approaches for teens and young adults  

Team player 

Knowledgeable or willing to learn web-based systems 

Compassionate 

Sense of humor a plus 

Flexibility  

Multitasker  

Curiosity and willingness to learn 

Fluency in Spanish is desirable 

Previous experience with SMART goals, Motivational Interviewing and/or Restorative Justice highly desirable 

 

Physical Requirements 

Frequent walking and standing 

 

Work Environment 

School Community 

Fast paced 

Team Oriented  

 

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

 

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.