Internship and Career Coordinator - Good Shepherd Services

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success.  At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! 

For Full Time Employees Benefits/Perks:

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)
• Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)
• 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time) 

Candidates hired in this position will work in person but will have the flexibility to work remotely when program need allows.

Title:                     Internship & Career Coordinator,

                             Young Adult Borough Center at Abraham Lincoln High School

Reports To:         Program Director, YABC at Lincoln

Location:             2800 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn NY 11235 

Hours:                 35 Hrs/Week; Non-Exempt

Schedule:            (Mon-Thurs/11:45am - 7:45 pm; Fri 9 am - 5pm)

Salary:                 $50,000 - $55,000

Job Summary:   The Advocate Counselor provides individual and group counseling, case management, advocacy, referrals and crisis intervention to older adolescents in the Young Adult Borough Center (YABC). The Advocate Counselor also assists in implementing other aspects of the program in close collaboration with agency and school personnel.

Major Duties:             

• Provide case management for students identified as in need of supportive services.
• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide family outreach and involvement as appropriate.
• Process interns within the Applicant Tracking System, gather timesheets, input hours, and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Develop and implement workshops responsive to student needs.
• Facilitate engagement activities.
• Organize and participate in GSS and DOE trips.
• Support and participate in school-wide events including BBQs, Award Ceremonies, Showcases, Student Orientations, etc.
• Assist students in attending school regularly through identifying obstacles and connecting with resources; attendance outreach including home visits.
• Assist in carrying out other aspects of the program, including planning trips, celebrations, and leadership activities.
• Refer students to relevant resources within Good Shepherd Services and other community organizations.
• Encourage, embody and foster a strengths-based approach grounded in youth and family development principles and trauma-informed practice.
• Support students with all aspects of the college preparation process including applications, financial aid, personal essay, and college visits.
• Function as an active member of Good Shepherd Services and school teams.
• Participate in staff/team meetings and DOE meetings as needed.
• Perform statistical, narrative, and record keeping duties as required.

• The person in this role will have to travel locally and within the NYC area 1-2 times a week for site visits with existing partners and to develop new sites for our participants to intern at.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Exp. working with adolescents/young adults individually and in groups required.
• Bilingual Candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with experience in developing internships for youth or any kind of HR/Recruitment Coordination experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to work occasional weekends.
• Prior experience in a school setting helpful.
• Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Practice a plus.
• Must have excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth and family development perspective.

Good Shepherd Services 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.

Good Shepherd Services 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.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.