Relief Youth Specialist- Brooklyn Youth Center

Develop community relationships and employment/intern opportunities for youth

Engage youth in job fairs and career building events

Maintain up to date documentation of all services provided, including group notes and attendance

Provide vocational instruction for building computers skills, reading, writing, and math skills

Assist youth in GED preparation

Develop regularly scheduled-groups, workshops, seminars, and outings for youth

Increase the number of on-site activities for youth ‘dropping-in”

Increase volunteer participation and mentoring opportunities

Represent Independence Inn Brooklyn Drop-In Center at appropriate community and program related forums, as assigned by supervisor.

Develop method of tracking youth participation, in conjunction with supervisor

Ensure that all grant deliverables with come under the purview of the position are met

As well as other relevant duties as delegated by supervisor

SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer

Qualifications - External

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and understanding of at risk youth population required

Bi-lingual preferred

High School, BA/BS degree preferred

Flexibility in schedule required

Driver’s license preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to work effectively and efficiently within a demanding work environment