Youth Employment Specialist Part Time, Grant Funded

Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange) located in the scenic Hudson Valley is a multi-campus College with locations in the cities of Middletown and Newburgh NY. We proudly claim the distinction of being the first county-sponsored New York State Community College. And for over 70 years SUNY Orange has been the primary workforce provider and educational resource for residents of Orange County and neighboring counties.

Our students come from all walks of life and are committed to their education and career development. Our graduates speak highly of a curriculum that challenges them and prepares them upon graduation to be competitive and successful if they are directly entering the workforce or to thrive when they transfer to four-year institutions. SUNY Orange values diversity has been certified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has been named a Military Friendly college.

The College seeks dynamic individuals eager to engage in thoughtful energetic and impactful leadership and to help shape the future of a College that is respected within its community. If you desire the opportunity to mold the members of our diverse student body into the accomplished professionals and leaders they wish to become crave an administrative atmosphere where creativity and forward-thinking ideas are welcomed and are willing to roll up your sleeves to make it all happen we encourage you to consider joining our College community.

The Youth Employment Specialist will initiate employment programming and activities for youth participants between the ages of 16 and 24. The Youth Employment Specialist will assess and develop youth participant employment skills and establish employment/career goals. This position will be expected to maintain attendance and participation records and monitor youth participant progress toward their individual and program goals. A core activity is case management to motivate and assist participants in employment attainment.

This position will have a primary assignment on the Newburgh campus however travel between the colleges two campuses and other sites is required as needed.

Education Required: Associates degree or higher

Experience Required: Two (2) years of experience utilizing Youth Development principles to provide case management and advocacy for under-resourced youth and their families.

Preferred Knowledge Skills Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Bachelors degree
• Experience in managing programs for out of school youth and young adults
• Previous training in Positive Youth Development Principles
• Familiarity with the functions of the Career One Stop Operating System
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with supervising
• personnel coworkers all constituents and the public
• Strong technology skills specifically experience with Learning Management Systems
• education applications and social media
• Perform well under pressure within time constraints with a high degree of accuracy
• Diplomacy and confidentiality
• Highly motivated
• Ability to coordinate work flow while dealing with multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to present complex information and data in coherent fashion
• Bilingual skills

Deadline for Applying: Open until filled

Position begins ASAP

Salary: $22 per hour for no more than 24 hours per week. This is a grant funded position and is contingent upon the availability of continued grant funding.

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion creed age disability sex gender identification sexual orientation familial status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristics military status veteran status domestic violence victim status criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis Civil Rights Compliance Officer 115 South Street Middletown NY 10940

Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents which are required for consideration:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References: Include three (3) professional references (including names phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.
• Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:
  1. How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career
  2. How would you bring that insight into your position at the college

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

All applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications.

Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.

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