SYEP Site Monitor

THE ORGANIZATION

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement (Riis Settlement), a community-based non-profit organization offering comprehensive services to the youth, adults, older adults, immigrants and families of Western Queens, is dedicated to civic engagement and organizing as integral to our mission “to build and strengthen underserved communities and act as a catalyst for change.” For more information about Jacob A Riis Neighborhood Settlement, please view our website at www.riissettlement.org:

JOB SUMMARY

Riis Settlement is seeking a dynamic, creative, and engaging individual who enjoys working with children, working in groups, and being part of a community. As an SYEP Site Monitor, you will play an active role in observing and monitoring the activities of Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) participants.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, and maintain relationships with worksites and recruit SYEP participants.
• Responsible for retrieval of the following: weekly timesheets, evaluations, referrals, and reflection forms from each participant.
• Conduct Project Based Learning sessions with younger youth as an instructor 2-3 days per week.
• Communicate with worksite supervisors to resolve any issues.
• Recruit participants for SYEP.
• Develop a strong, professional relationship with the Worksite Supervisor as well as the SYEP participants.
• Demonstrate appropriate boundaries with teens, parents, external sites and coworkers
• Conduct weekly worksite visits in order to interact with participants and conduct written worksite assessments.
• Maintain well-documented client records and program statistics to comply with agency, program and funding requirements.
• Identify youth needs and concerns to immediate supervisor to resolve matters quickly.
• Additional related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in all aspects of professional development, including scheduled supervision, weekly team meetings, pre-service training, and an additional paid professional development training required.

• Adhere to all Department of Health and New York State OCFS policies and standards including completing all minimum training hours.

STATEMENT OF SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

• Associates Degree preferred, High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite computer knowledge (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Minimum of one year of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a broad range of people, including participants, staff, parents, volunteers, and others.
• Flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to travel between numerous worksites within the boroughs.
• Assist with general SYEP Worksite/ Participant issues.
• Effective communications skills, both oral and written form;
• Excellent organizational skills essential to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to employment history and criminal background check.

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.