SYEP Site Monitor

Job Summary

Riis Settlement is seeking a dynamic, creative, and engaging individual who enjoys working with children, working in groups, and being part of a community. As an SYEP Site Monitor, you will play an active role in observing and monitoring the activities of Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) participants.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, and maintain relationships with worksites and recruit SYEP participants.
• Responsible for retrieval of the following: weekly timesheets, evaluations, referrals, and reflection forms from each participant.
• Conduct Project Based Learning sessions with younger youth as an instructor 2-3 days per week.
• Communicate with worksite supervisors to resolve any issues.
• Recruit participants for SYEP.
• Develop a strong, professional relationship with the Worksite Supervisor as well as the SYEP participants.
• Demonstrate appropriate boundaries with teens, parents, external sites and coworkers
• Congduct weekly worksite visits in order to interact with participants and conduct written worksite assessments.
• Maintain well-documented client records and program statistics to comply with agency, program and funding requirements.
• Identify youth needs and concerns to immediate supervisor to resolve matters quickly.
• Additional related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Actively participate in all aspects of professional development, including scheduled supervision, weekly team meetings, pre-service training, and an additional paid professional development training required.
• Adhere to all Department of Health and New York State OCFS policies and standards including completing all minimum training hours.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred, High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite computer knowledge (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Minimum of one year of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a broad range of people, including participants, staff, parents, volunteers, and others.
• Flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to travel between numerous worksites within the boroughs.
• A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice.

Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to employment history and criminal background check.