About the Role
The Youth Empowerment Coordinator supports CHOICE of NY youth programs through outreach, case management support, resource coordination, event planning, and program administration. This role assists in engaging youth and families, connecting participants to supportive services, and supporting the implementation of youth-focused initiatives, with a specific focus on the Legacy Leaders Mentorship Initiative.
Responsibilities
- Support the Youth Empowerment Specialist with the coordination of the Legacy Leaders Mentorship Initiative.
- Assist with mentoring session preparation, participant communication, scheduling, attendance tracking, and program logistics.
- Support recruitment activities and engagement efforts.
- Prepare materials and resources for mentoring activities and workshops.
- Provide outreach and case management support to New Rochelle High School students and their families.
- Assist youth and families with accessing community resources, referrals, and supportive services.
- Support participant follow-up, documentation, attendance tracking, and service coordination.
- Connect families to resources including academic support, workforce development, behavioral health services, mentoring opportunities, and other community supports.
- Build relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community partners to strengthen engagement and access to services.
- Assist with planning and coordinating youth workshops, leadership activities, family engagement events, and community events.
- Support event logistics, participant communication, materials preparation, and program coordination.
- Assist with data collection, reporting, and maintaining program records.
- Complete additional duties as assigned to support CHOICE of NY youth programming.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree Preferred in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Education, Sociology, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
- Experience working with youth, families, schools, or community-based programs.
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience supporting youth mentoring, outreach, case management, or community programs.
- Experience with event coordination and resource navigation.
- Familiarity with youth development practices.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Must be comfortable attending appointments at various agencies, facilities, and clients’ homes.
Skills
- Youth engagement
- Mentorship support
- Outreach and relationship building
- Case management support
- Resource coordination
- Event planning
- Program coordination
- Communication and collaboration
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Location
- New Rochelle
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $36,500 - $40,000
About the Company
- CHOICE of NY youth programs promote positive youth development and community engagement.
