Career Services Coordinator (Healthcare) at GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Career Development, Human Resources, Social Services, Networking, Job Placement, Career Counseling, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Data Entry, Workshop Facilitation, Mentoring, Community Engagement, Employer Partnerships, Job Readiness Training, Salesforce

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: Stanley M. Isaacs- Education Workforce - New York, NY 10128 Position Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $53,500.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. The Isaacs Center focuses primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational. Position Summary: The Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) Education and Workforce Development department is seeking a passionate and dedicated Career Services Coordinator to join our team in support of the Advance and Earn program. Reporting to the Interim Manager of Health and Human Services, the Career Services Coordinator will build and maintain relationships with employers to ensure that participants find stability and success on the job, and work in collaboration with the Education and Workforce teams and the Career and Alumni Services Hub (CASH) to boost participant earnings over time. The Career Services Coordinator is primarily responsible for providing disconnected young adults, ages 17- 24, with access to internships and employment opportunities within labor market sectors that are expanding in New York City. Schedule: 35 hours per week Salary Range: $53,500 - $60,000 Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account. Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties Partnerships & Development Identify and secure at least 10-20+ external employment partnerships for internships to support the Education and Workforce ACCESS (Advancing College and Careers through Experience, Skills, and Support) programming, which includes the Advance and Earn’s Healthcare program, Works Progress Program, and SYEP participants Build and maintain strong relationships with employers to identify internship, job and career opportunities to expand the Educational and Workforce’s employer network Work alongside the Interim Manager for Health and Human Services and the Career and Alumni Services Hub (CASH) team (Engagement and Success Team) to assemble an Employer Advisory Council comprised of our most valued employment partners who will support equitable access to employment Support the Development Department in the completion of grant proposals by attaining letters of support from employer and community partners when needed Other duties as assigned Career Services Support the placement of 50 GED students, 50 Healthcare, and 50 SYEP participants annually into sector-focused internships for up to 13 weeks and high-quality paid employment for the Advance and Earn program Build and maintain a client-facing job board with current job opportunities Coordinate and participate in job fairs, workshops, and networking events Provide career counseling, job readiness training, and support to at-risk youth with multiple barriers to employment Assist the Employment Specialist in guiding participants through the process of developing effective job search strategies, crafting compelling resumes, and preparing for interviews. Track participant progress and employment outcomes, maintaining accurate records and data Regularly engage with employers across various industries to explore job opportunities and career pathways, ensuring that Education and Workforce graduates have access to the most competitive opportunities Collaborate with community groups and organizations to enhance workforce development efforts Represent the Isaacs Center on panels, webinars, and forums Re-place current participants and alumni who are unemployed, underemployed, or in search of higher wage/alternative employment Mentor and coach participants and alumni, one-on-one or in small groups for job preparation and career advancement Record student and employer interactions, internships, and job placements into Salesforce and DYCD connect Other tasks as assigned Professional Development and Upskilling Assist with facilitating or the procurement of facilitators of in-person workshops that cover various topics that support advancement and certification of participants Support the scheduling of experiential learning opportunities that keep participants engaged in programming Provide ongoing coaching and support for professional skill development and advance career growth Other tasks as assigned Data Entry Maintain accurate and timely data entry in Salesforce and DYCD Connect for participants records, internship and job placements, and employer interactions Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Career Development, Human Resources, Social Services, a related field (or equivalent experience) 2+ years of high-level experience developing job opportunities for young adults Experience establishing employer partnerships A background in the healthcare sector a plus Knowledge and understanding of career pathways within the Healthcare industry Ability to network and establish relationships with funders, employers, hiring organizations, job training programs, and educational opportunity providers across New York City Experience with recruitment/outreach, internships, and job placement Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, networking, negotiation (conflict management and resolution), and presentation skills Ability to work some flexible hours (e.g., evenings and weekends) Physical Requirements and Working Conditions You may be required to lift up to 25lbs or less. Standing for extended periods while facilitating workshops and events Environment: The role involves working in an office setting, program sites, and occasionally in the community. Work may be conducted both in-person and virtually. Emotional Demands: The position involves working with participants who may be experiencing personal, social, or economic challenges. The Career Services Coordinator must be prepared to navigate emotionally charged situations and collaborate with the Participant Support team to support individuals facing mental health concerns, trauma, and systemic barriers. Stress Factors: This role requires managing multiple cases, meeting deadlines, and adapting to evolving participant needs, which may contribute to periods of high stress. Mental Health Awareness: The organization encourages maintaining mental well-being and offers resources or support programs for staff mental health, including supervision, counseling resources, or wellness initiatives. 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.

Responsibilities

The Career Services Coordinator will build and maintain relationships with employers to ensure that participants find stability and success on the job. They will also provide disconnected young adults with access to internships and employment opportunities within expanding labor market sectors in New York City.