Organizational Overview
RiseBoro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and service needs. Their programs span various areas, including housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods.
Here are some highlights:
Youth Center: RiseBoro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth.
Senior Services: RiseBoro was designated the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging. Their extensive programming includes health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs, collaborating with local hospitals and universities.
Affordable Housing: RiseBoro is involved in affordable housing projects, such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and retail/community space. 80% of the units are permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors.
RiseBoro's mission is to empower communities to thrive, regardless of the odds. They work toward a city where zip codes don't determine health outcomes, housing stability, or economic power.
If you're interested, consider becoming part of the RiseBoro community.
Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary or hourly rate offer will be based on the candidate's experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be considered.
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Day Shift) 35 hours per week
Hourly rate: $22 - $24
ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provide career development and job search counseling to adult literacy students in both individual and group settings.
Conduct an initial education and career plan, then provide ongoing support for each student.
Ensure that student progress is being tracked and properly documented.
Assist students in registering for the Department of Labor JobZone website as well as conducting other job search and placement activities.
Collaborate with the technology instructor to ensure that each student is assisted in the creation of a resume and general cover letter.
Maintain students' portfolio.
Invite guest speakers from different career and education fields to speak with students about career options.
Meet with Program Director and Program Coordinator on a regular basis to discuss students' progress and document tracking performance data.
Refer participants internally or externally for support services as needed to address their specific needs and follow-up to ensure services are being offered.
Work with student and partners to secure milestone verifications.
Complete other assignments as directed by Program Coordinator and Program Director.
** During the months of July and August, contingent on the availability of funds, the Career Counselor will transition to a position within the Education Division that is comparable in duties and responsibilities.
REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Working knowledge of workforce development, career counseling and/or adult education preferred
Proficiency if Microsoft Office software, particularly Word and Excel
Willing to go above and beyond program mandates for the benefit of the student
Must be bilingual (Spanish and English)
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
Associate degree in Human Services or a related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or
High School diploma (or equivalent) and at least 3 years of relevant experience
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Policy
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro offers reasonable accommodation based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.