ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities. Today, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City, including early childhood education, school-age care, youth services, workforce development, community services, and senior services. CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development organization. In 2017, CPC launched Advancing Our CommUNITY, its organization-wide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community members. In 2022, our core programs and emergency services reached 200,000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council districts. In the summer of 2022, CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for in-language and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff. (For more information, please visit: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/)

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Funded by the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), the Learn & Earn Program provides work readiness skills training, college access support, leadership development, and summer internship/employment opportunities for youth in their junior and senior year of high school. Youth are equipped with the experience and skills necessary to make a successful transition into adulthood and are empowered to become stronger advocates for themselves and their communities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support participant outreach, intake, enrollment, engagement, and retention efforts; conduct pre & post testing and assessment interviews; complete Individual Service Strategies (ISS)
• Develop and facilitate interactive workshops related to career exploration, work readiness, higher education, financial literacy, leadership development, and other life skills
• Provide individualized guidance & counseling and conduct case management services
• Document participants’ progress and enter monthly case notes into Participant Tracking System (PTS),
• Track attendance/Rate of Participation (ROP), and maintain client program files
• Coordinate guest-speaking panels, life skills exercises, community service events, service learning projects, mentoring activities, and field trips (e.g. college tours, educational trips, employer site visits) within program guidelines
• Build a network of worksites for summer internship opportunities and manage internship placement and retention efforts of participants
• Administer follow-up services to exited program participants who enroll in post-secondary education, vocational training program, employment, or enlist in the military; cultivate an alumni database and network; organize events for alumni
• Collaborate with partner organizations as well as develop new partnerships with outside companies/organizations to enhance programming and services to participants
• Engage parents and families through program updates, invitations to special events, relevant workshops (e.g. college admissions and financial aid), and referrals to support services
• Attend meetings, professional development/training as required
• Assist with other related duties as assigned by the Program Site Director

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Some college required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Prior experience working with high school youth and providing case management support
• Experience planning and facilitating engaging workshops and related activities/discussions for teens and young adults

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent written communication skills, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment
• Culturally competent professional committed to providing services in a manner that is sensitive to a young person’s cultural heritage and traditions, life experiences, physical and mental development of youth, sexual orientation, and gender identities
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated passion for working with diverse youth populations, including immigrant and low-income communities
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin or Cantonese a plus but not necessary

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• $20.00 - $20.00 per hour; 25 hours per week
• CPC offers eligible part-time staff members mandatory benefits, including paid New York State sick time

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

CPC has been committed to two goals: 1) keeping staff and community members healthy and safe and 2) continuing to safely provide services to community members. CPC no longer mandates COVID vaccination, but vaccines and boosters are highly encouraged for all our staff and community members.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Stephanie Eng, 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 careers@cpc-nyc.org 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.