Career Preparation Facilitator

About Covenant House New York

Join a Legacy of Hope and Empowerment at Covenant House New York!

For over 50 years, Covenant House New York (CHNY) has been at the forefront of transforming lives by providing comprehensive shelter, housing, and wrap-around support services for vulnerable homeless, runaway, and exploited youth. As the largest provider of these essential services in New York City, CHNY impacts the lives of over 1,500 young people aged 16-24 every year.

At CHNY, our doors are open to all young people in need, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. Our dedicated team offers various services, including shelter, housing, education, employment, health, mental health support, youth development, and anti-human trafficking initiatives. We operate with harm reduction and trauma-informed principles to ensure the best care for our youth.

But our mission goes beyond immediate support. We are passionate advocates for systemic change, influencing public policy, and raising awareness of the critical issues surrounding youth homelessness. Our ultimate goal is to provide a safe refuge and empower young people to build a brighter future founded on compassion, unconditional love, and absolute respect.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of countless young people. Join a team that inspires long-term transformation and hope.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager of CovWorks-Shelter, the Career Preparation Facilitator is responsible for providing instruction to youth via in-person or virtual.  The facilitator will help youth meet necessary goals and prepare them for employment, postsecondary coursework, GED preparation, and/or vocational training. 

What you'll do

(Responsibilities to include but are not limited to the following) 

• Prepare lesson plans and course materials for face-to-face and online instruction that maximize student learning job readiness areas: mock interviewing, resume writing, etc. 

• Evaluate student progress regularly, with an emphasis on life and interview skills. 

• Maintain a roster of 10 students for each class. 

• Employ appropriate and diverse teaching and learning strategies – i.e., individual, group, hands-on and contextualized instruction as well as lecture and discussion.  Incorporate instructional technology (i.e., internet, software programs, laptops, and/or SMART Board) when available and appropriate. 

• Provide counseling and academic guidance to youth as needed to achieve academic and career goals. 

• Review course content and materials as well as youth evaluations and make recommendations to Supervisor for course revision and/or development. Collaborate with Supervisor and/or other departments to review, evaluate and, if necessary, revise program. 

• Maintain accurate records of attendance, pre and post-test hours and progress. Submit final rosters according to established procedures and deadlines. 

• Implement best practices for the retention and recruitment of students. 

• Adhere to institutional policies and procedures.  Consistently enforce rules concerning behavior as outlined. 

• Attend and actively participate in team meetings and professional development training.  

• Serve on committees and task forces as assigned. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 1-2 years' experience working with disadvantaged youth. 

• Knowledge of effective strategies, curriculum, and instruction to support all youth. 

• Professional oral and written communication skills English, including academic report writing. 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders and youth. 

• Must be knowledgeable of multiple software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and the internet. 

• Must have a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and dependability. 

• Bi-lingual [English/Spanish] a plus. 

Benefits

Covenant House New York offers a rich package of benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance 
• Eligibility for medical benefits begins on the date of hire
• PTO includes three weeks of vacation in the first year, ten holidays, 13 sick days, five personal days, and birthday days off
• 403b with employer contribution after 12 months