Learning To Work Internship Coordinator- Bronx, NY

The Wediko NY LTW Internship Coordinator works at a 9-12th grade transfer school coordinating our student internship program funded by the Learning to Work initiative. The Coordinator works with students to place them at paid internships both in-school and with community partners, implement paid certification courses and collaborates with the Wediko team to oversee hiring, onboarding and supervision. Salary Range $48,000-$60,000 How You'll Be Making a Difference Recruit high-schoolers to student internship programFacilitates individual- and group-based trainings to build skills, competency, and professionalismOversee and conduct application, interview, and onboarding to parallel a real-world employment processMatch students with internships appropriate to their interests, maturity, and skill levelPerform regular site visits to monitor student intern performanceModel professional behavior, communication, and presentationProvide guidance to students addressing performance issues and encouraging interns to self-advocate when neededMaintain and develop professional partnerships to provide internships that build skills within a variety of employment fieldsFacilitate workshops on resume building, interview skills and career readinessAdminister HR documentation, timesheets, performance contracts and other necessary paperworkFacilitate communication between students, families, partner organizations and school staffAssist with issues of school- and internship- nonattendanceProvide crisis counseling, mediation, and social-emotional support as neededParticipate in staff meetings and staff development opportunitiesCollaborate on interdisciplinary team of Wediko and school staff to create and monitor individualized plans to support student progress Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree in the Social Sciences, Public and/or Education Policy Administration (e.g., MSW, M.S. Ed, MPA/P) a plus.3+ years experience providing school-based direct service or residential treatment1or more years of experience with job development, staff supervision, human resources, or other relevant areasStrong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative mannerExcellent organizational skillsCommitment to working from a strengths-based perspectiveCommitment to ongoing learning and development, proven use of supervision to improve practiceBilingual Spanish preferred What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick daysHealth and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hireExtensive training to new staffTuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matchEmployer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D InsuranceAnd more! Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.