The SYEP Site Monitor’s primary responsibility is to oversee the well-being and performance of Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) participants at their worksites, ensuring a safe and productive environment, while also maintaining accurate records and fostering strong relationships with supervisors and participants.
SCS is a multi-service, community-based organization providing a broad range of services to approximately 16,000 people each year. Our services include pre-kindergarten and after school programs; college prep and career programs for teens and young adults; supports for immigrants; a vibrant senior center, dedicated home care services, support and assistance for family caregivers, and social adult day program for people with cognitive and physical impairments.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-assessments of work sites prior to participant placement.
- Assist with participant enrollment and collection of required documentation.
- Conduct weekly work site visits to check in with participants, complete written assessments, and ensure safe, productive environments.
- Retrieve and verify weekly timesheets, evaluations, and job placement referrals for each participant.
- Audit participant and work site files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Build professional relationships with work site supervisors and program participants.
- Address and resolve work site or participant issues, escalating concerns to supervisors when necessary.
- Ensure all time sheets and documentation are accurate and completed on time.
- Demonstrate appropriate boundaries with participants, parents, work sites, and colleagues.
- Assist with program closeout processes and audits.
- Support overall SYEP operations and assist with special projects as assigned.
- Attend job related trainings/workshops.
- Communicate with administration/supervisor regarding participant engagement, attendance, and supportive service needs.
- Assist in all SYEP related program operations and other duties assigned by supervisor.
- Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred in relevant field. High school diploma required.
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred) strongly desired.
- Meet background check and DOE Fingerprint Verification.
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and dependable, with experience in managing paperwork and meeting deadlines.
- Positive role model for young people, with demonstrated ability to relate effectively to youth.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate discretion.
- The ability to travel to various worksites within the boroughs via public transportation.
- Able to work well with diverse personalities and populations.
- Working knowledge of youth development principles and practices.
- Experience working with high school students or academic programs.
- Ability to be proactive and work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with youth.
- Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.), and online platforms such as Google Classroom and Zoom required.
Reports to: Program Specialist for Career Exploration
Schedule: Monday – Friday, up to 25 hours per a week; late-June through late-August; some evenings and/or weekends may be required.
Hourly Rate: $20.00 – $22.00
Work Location: Aviation High School, Long Island City, Queens
How to Apply: If you would like to join our team, please forward a cover letter, and resume as two separate files with the subject line “SYEP Site Monitor”, to the Program Specialist for Career Exploration, David Ramos, at DRamos@scsny.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race/color, religion/creed, national origin, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy-related condition or lactation, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, height, weight, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/ sex offenses, predisposing genetic characteristic, immigration or citizenship status, prior arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, pre-employment marijuana testing, union affiliation/activity, or any other legally protected status listed in the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL), or for reporting or opposing discrimination on these bases or for reporting or opposing violations of workplace health and safety, pay equity or practices, or for participating in any internal investigation. All are encouraged to apply.
Sunnyside Community Services strives to address, explore, and educate all our stakeholders about the diversity of human experience and to advance and integrate racial equity and social justice into all organizational policies and programs. We believe that everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization, should feel equally involved and supported.
Sunnyside Community Services represents a commitment to considering the whole person and how systemic barriers and access to opportunities can affect their well-being.
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