Education Specialist (SYEP/WLG)

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)   

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

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 we use an asset-based approach to maximize clients’ current strengths. Whether in our schools, community centers, or internship sites, ECS creates equitable learning environments that promote leadership development, self-advocacy, and community building. Our programs equip clients with essential skills and experiences today so that they are empowered to take the next step tomorrow.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Career Ready (SYEP) Funded through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 to 24 with paid, summer work experience and project-based learning opportunities for up to six weeks in July and August.  Participants work in entry-level positions across a variety of sectors and industries, and are provided with workshops on job readiness, career exploration, financial literacy, continuing education and other life skills.

The Work, Learn and Grow Program (WLG) offers young people (between the ages of 16 and 20) from select NYC public schools an opportunity to strengthen work-readiness skills, explore careers, and receive academic support- including guidance on postsecondary education and the potential to earn a college credit.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Multi-Site Director, the Education Specialist will

• Act as a liaison between CPC and worksites / industry partners
• Follow up with existing worksites to ensure their continued participations
• Develop new partnerships with variety sectors and industries
• Conduct and facilitate work readiness training, interactive project-based learning workshops and program orientation
• Meet with Director and other staff regularly to assess participants’ progress and challenges
• Comply with all DYCD policies and administrative procedures
• Provide support by responding to program related inquiries, matching participants to worksites, and site monitoring
• Conduct participant/worksite surveys and evaluations; and assisting with audits and site visits from DYCD
• Attend staff meetings trainings as required by CPC and DYCD
• Assist with administrative aspects of the SYEP program with data entry, compiling, filing and organizing worksites and participants folders.
• Support the SYEP and WLG program in all 3 locations.
• Collaborate with school-based programs during the school year and support as needed.
• Report to and fulfill other duties as assigned by the Multisite Director

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling or related field
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within the fields of youth and/or workforce development

Skills and Competencies:

• Must be culturally competent and provide services in a manner sensitive to participants’ cultural heritage and traditions, life experience, sexual orientation and gender identity
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated passion for working with immigrant and low-income communities, and youth development
• Knowledge of MS office applications and virtual platform such as Zoom, Teams and Webex
• Willing to travel to worksites via public transportation
• Willing to occasionally work weekends and/or evenings
• Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• $26.93 - $29.12 per hour (equivalent annual salary of $49K-$53K); 35 hours per week
• CPC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to generous paid time off (holiday, sick and vacation time), Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage, Commuter Benefits, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Raihan Mondal when applying online via CPC’s website: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/jobs or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to [email protected] 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.