Henry Street Settlement
Worksite Monitor (SYEP)
Henry Street Settlement - New York, New York, us, 10261
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Job Overview:
Pay:
$22/hour Non-exempt Work Schedule:
35 hours per week; Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm Type:
Temporary April – August 2025 Location:
onsite in the Lower East Side Company Overview:
Since 1893, Henry Street has delivered the most effective, compassionate and comprehensive services possible to residents of the Lower East Side. As a multifaceted not-for-profit, Henry Street provides innovative social services, arts programs and healthcare services from 17 locations throughout the Lower East Side. Building upon its legacy for innovation and effective programming, Henry Street has grown to offer more than 50 different programs, currently making it one of the most comprehensive settlement houses in New York City, as well as one of the City’s largest social service agencies. Henry Street is governed by a 45-member Board of Directors and is supported by government grants and contracts, as well as foundation, corporate and individual support. The purpose of the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is to provide New York City youth with summer employment and educational experiences that build on their individual strengths and incorporate youth development principles. These principles include engaging the talents and interests of youth, developing their skills and competencies, and providing positive adult role models.
The goals and objectives of SYEP are:
To provide a valuable work experience at job sites that are safe and well supervised To assist youth in identifying their career interests through exposure to different industries, occupations, educational pathways, and the requirements for success in each of them To enable youth to acquire positive work habits and develop employment-related skills To facilitate the long-term employment and self-sufficiency of youth To enable youth to develop a greater understanding of higher education and career options available to them To enable youth to develop financial literacy and other competencies that will prepare them to succeed in their transition to adulthood Qualifications
High School Diploma/ GED required; college degree or current college enrollment preferred. Passion for youth and community development Experience and comfort working with youth and workplace professionals Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and as a member of a team Extreme attention to detail and strong multitasker Ability to make deadlines in a fast-paced environment Past experience working with Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) preferred Ability to travel throughout NYC via public transportation Possession of New York State Driver’s License a plus Responsibilities:
Visit each worksite in caseload once a week, minimally, to monitor participant progress and collect payroll. Ensure SYEP participants are satisfied with worksite placements and are completing maximum hours; contact youth as necessary to follow up on missed hours Ensure worksites are providing a safe and supportive environment to youth assigned to the site Serve as a liaison between SYEP participants and Henry Street Settlement to communicate information at regular intervals Distribute and collect participant timesheets, program evaluations and other program documents weekly Monitor and report any issues or violations to proper personnel Complete weekly monitoring reports for each worksite assigned to caseload Participate in SYEP and worksite supervisors’ orientations. Administrative duties as necessary. Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator Physical Requirements:
Ability to work onsite in the Lower East Side and travel throughout the boroughs of Manhattan Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Pay:
$22/hour Non-exempt Work Schedule:
35 hours per week; Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm Type:
Temporary April – August 2025 Location:
onsite in the Lower East Side Company Overview:
Since 1893, Henry Street has delivered the most effective, compassionate and comprehensive services possible to residents of the Lower East Side. As a multifaceted not-for-profit, Henry Street provides innovative social services, arts programs and healthcare services from 17 locations throughout the Lower East Side. Building upon its legacy for innovation and effective programming, Henry Street has grown to offer more than 50 different programs, currently making it one of the most comprehensive settlement houses in New York City, as well as one of the City’s largest social service agencies. Henry Street is governed by a 45-member Board of Directors and is supported by government grants and contracts, as well as foundation, corporate and individual support. The purpose of the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is to provide New York City youth with summer employment and educational experiences that build on their individual strengths and incorporate youth development principles. These principles include engaging the talents and interests of youth, developing their skills and competencies, and providing positive adult role models.
The goals and objectives of SYEP are:
To provide a valuable work experience at job sites that are safe and well supervised To assist youth in identifying their career interests through exposure to different industries, occupations, educational pathways, and the requirements for success in each of them To enable youth to acquire positive work habits and develop employment-related skills To facilitate the long-term employment and self-sufficiency of youth To enable youth to develop a greater understanding of higher education and career options available to them To enable youth to develop financial literacy and other competencies that will prepare them to succeed in their transition to adulthood Qualifications
High School Diploma/ GED required; college degree or current college enrollment preferred. Passion for youth and community development Experience and comfort working with youth and workplace professionals Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and as a member of a team Extreme attention to detail and strong multitasker Ability to make deadlines in a fast-paced environment Past experience working with Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) preferred Ability to travel throughout NYC via public transportation Possession of New York State Driver’s License a plus Responsibilities:
Visit each worksite in caseload once a week, minimally, to monitor participant progress and collect payroll. Ensure SYEP participants are satisfied with worksite placements and are completing maximum hours; contact youth as necessary to follow up on missed hours Ensure worksites are providing a safe and supportive environment to youth assigned to the site Serve as a liaison between SYEP participants and Henry Street Settlement to communicate information at regular intervals Distribute and collect participant timesheets, program evaluations and other program documents weekly Monitor and report any issues or violations to proper personnel Complete weekly monitoring reports for each worksite assigned to caseload Participate in SYEP and worksite supervisors’ orientations. Administrative duties as necessary. Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator Physical Requirements:
Ability to work onsite in the Lower East Side and travel throughout the boroughs of Manhattan Fully vaccinated against COVID-19