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.

PURPOSE OF POSITION 

The Hecksher Partnership / Placement Specialist will help individuals on the path to life success, by providing assistance in identifying resources and support services within the community. You will develop employment, training and academic relationships between training programs, academic institutions, and community employers, providing access to an array of employment, job training, and educational opportunities. You will assist individuals through resume writing, the application process, interview preparedness, and support on the job or vocational/academic programs. The Hecksher Partnership / Placement Specialist promotes self-sufficiency and independence through various adaptability, communication and problem-solving skill building activities. Additional duties include vocational guidance, job development, job placement and employer education.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

(Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following) 

Develop and service employment, vocational and academic relationships between youth and community employers and vocational / academic schools and programs, providing access to an array of employment, job training, and educational opportunities.  Assist individuals through resume writing, the application process, interview preparedness, and support academic and vocational placement.  Organize tours of local colleges, universities, and other educational institutions as well as local career technical training and credentialing institutions.  Develops at one new educational/training linkage per quarter that meets the needs and interest of CovWorks youth.  The Hecksher Partnership / Placement Specialist promotes self-sufficiency and independence through various adaptability, communication and problem-solving skill building activities.  Develop one new educational / training linkage and 5 employment placements a month.  Duties as assigned.