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Workforce Development Specialist

Job Summary

Tech Kids Unlimited (TKU) is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist with a strong background in education, excellent program management skills, and an understanding of neurodiversity and career readiness programs. This role will be responsible for coordinating Career Ladder programs and leveraging their social work expertise to support teens and young adults at TKU. The role involves managing a part-time Social Work Intern Supervisor, who in turn oversees two social work graduate students completing their fieldwork at TKU. As a member of the admin team, the Workforce Development Specialist will oversee the implementation of Social-Emotional Learning in all TKU programs. The ideal candidate is committed to providing person-centered work and demonstrates compassion and enthusiasm. They will become part of a collaborative team that includes six full-time staff members, three part-time staff members, and 15 teaching artists. 

Job Location

Hybrid and In-Person Work Requirements: 

• Hybrid: In-person work is required twice a week in Downtown Brooklyn, NY.
• Full in-person attendance required during summer programs (July to mid-August).
• Remote work is permitted for the last two weeks of August.

Responsibilities

Student and Alumni Support Services (35%)

• Taking a person-centered approach to TKU’s education and work-based learning initiatives.
• Develop relationships with students and families to provide support and resources as needed.
• Advise students on how to navigate TKU’s Career Ladder programs and which program fits their needs and goals. 
• Advise staff in social-emotional situations that arise in the classroom and provide crisis intervention and referrals for students as needed. 
• Develop and lead alumni relations initiatives.

Program Management (35%)

• Supervise Social Work Internship Supervisor and work with the social workers’ team to implement Social Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives in all programs.
• Oversee and manage two Career Ladder programs (CRISP and CAP), as well as support Education staff working in the programs.
• Maintain relationships with worksite partners for Career Ladder Programs, including regular communication during the summer internship program.
• Develop and deliver professional development to TKU staff and occasional external stakeholders.
• Foster and develop relationships with partners at city agencies for workforce development programs such as SYEP, and the DOE’s Transition, CDOS-related activities, with support from the Executive Director. 

Resource & Curriculum Development (20%)

• Adapt and develop evidence-based SEL curriculum and resources for neurodiverse learners. 
• Develop work-readiness resources including presentations and documents for program development and outreach.
• Research employment resources and toolkits for integration and inspiration. 
• Develop and refine resources for worksite and client partners about working with neurodiverse employees in ways that are equitable and strengths-based in addition to being compliant with disability rights laws. 

Administrative (10%) 

• Serve as a key member of the Education Team to provide support in all other tasks as required by the Education Director.

Reports To

Education Director

Qualifications and Skills:

Must Haves – 

• Strong interpersonal skills for compassionately managing relationships with students, families, and partners. 
• A Master’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Mental Health or a related field is required. 
• 2+ years of experience working with students in an educational or school setting.
• Interest in workforce development for neurodiverse teens & young adults. A  passion for promoting neurodiversity and inclusive education is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities for student outreach, interviews, and correspondence. 
• Proven ability to network and build partnerships that support program growth and expansion, both locally and virtually.
• Demonstrated ability to represent an organization to a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies (parents, educators, community partners). 
• Strong organizational abilities to manage, track, and coordinate efficiently.
• Ability to independently produce high-quality work, delegate, and problem-solve.
• Ability to collaborate well with colleagues and foster a positive work environment.
• Willingness to travel and occasionally participate in evening & weekend events.

Nice to Haves – 

• Knowledge of NYC’s educational and workforce landscape, along with disability rights laws and best practices for supporting neurodiverse individuals.
• Relevant experience in nonprofit management, community outreach, partnership development, and event coordination. 
• Experience in event planning and coordination, including logistical arrangements, setup, and execution of special events.

Benefits 

• This is a full-time salaried position.
• Sick and mental health days as needed, within limits.
• 100% health coverage for the employee paid by the organization after 3 months of the start date.
• Full-time employees receive 12 days of vacation during their first year of service, plus 6 federal holidays. 
• Paid leave during TKU’s Winter Break, between December 24 – January 2.
• Organizational laptop provided and budget for home office provided (desk, chair, 2nd screen, Earbuds/Headphones.)
• Budget for professional development opportunities including but not limited to national and community conferences.

Compensation

$70,000 to $72,000

Anti-Discrimination Policy

TKU believes in the inherent value of diversity and equal opportunity, recognizing that a truly diverse workforce will bring a wider array of perspectives, as well as more innovative and effective solutions, to our programs and organization. TKU is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled Veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. TKU will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with a disability consistent with the law. What constitutes a reasonable accommodation depends on the circumstances and thus will be addressed by TKU on a case-by-case basis.

To Apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your qualifications, experiences and why you would be a great fit for this role to hiring@techkidsunlimited.org; indicate the Job Title in the subject line. We will be contacting and interviewing qualified candidates. No phone calls.

Tech Teacher – Part Time

Teachers create curriculum and teach technology and digital media arts workshops on a variety of topics to neurodiverse youth, teens, and young adults. Topics include Graphic Design, Coding, Game Design, Music Production, Video Editing, and more. Ideal candidates will be multidisciplinary. Teachers are trained and supported by the Education Director to complete work with neurodiverse learners and develop curriculum following TKU’s pedagogical model. Teachers must have previous teaching experience.  

TKU offers both online and in-person workshops at our location in Downtown Brooklyn.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop curriculum for weeklong, single-day, and special event workshops; submit curriculum for review in a timely manner.
• Teach weeklong, single-day, and special event workshops for groups of approx. 15 students, actively engaging with individual students and the full group. 
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills.
• Collaborate with other classroom staff including assistant teachers, tech counselors, social workers, and occupational therapists.
• Communicate issues or incidents to administrators for support.
•  Attend occasional staff training and professional development meetings. 

‍Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in a selection of digital media disciplines such as Graphic Design, Music Production, Video Editing, Game Design, Coding, or others.
• 3-5 years of experience teaching elementary, middle, high school, and/or college aged learners in a school or out of school setting required.  
• Experience working with neurodiverse students or students with disabilities is a plus. 
• Experience developing curriculum and implementing lesson plans. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Virtual and in-person teaching experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of classroom management or youth development best practices.

Compensation & Benefits 

Hourly teaching rate: $75 per hour (prep time is included in the hourly teaching rate)

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy

As per the requirements listed by NYU where TKU programs are held, all TKU employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including booster vaccination) against COVID-19, to upload proof of their vaccination to NYU’s portal, and to have that vaccination documentation accepted by NYU.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

TKU believes in the inherent value of diversity and equal opportunity, recognizing that a truly diverse workforce will bring a wider array of perspectives, as well as more innovative and effective solutions, to our programs and organization. TKU is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled Veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. TKU will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with a disability consistent with the law. What constitutes a reasonable accommodation depends on the circumstances and thus will be addressed by TKU on a case-by-case basis.

To Apply

Send resume and cover letter to hiring@techkidsunlimited.org

*Please indicate the Job Title of “TKU Teacher” in the subject line.

Social Worker – Part Time

The Social Worker will assist students with social and emotional support during workshops. Social Workers may work one-on-one with students as-needed to address social and emotional needs that arise during the workshop. Social Workers will be responsible for taking attendance and contacting parents/guardians about unexpected absences, conflicts, incidents and other concerning student behaviors or interactions during workshops. Social Workers will keep a log of student information related to support needs and behaviors to enable the workshop team to provide tailored support to learners. They will be asked to share insights with families at the end of the summer for students who enroll in many workshops

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TKU offers both online and in-person workshops at our location in Downtown Brooklyn.

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Responsibilities and Duties

• Take attendance and contact families for unexpected absences, lateness, incidents, and concerning behaviors. 
• Observation of students’ strengths and challenges.
• Modeling positive behavior (clean and appropriate language, hand raising, active listening, troubleshooting, social engagement, appropriate personal space)
• Validating and normalizing students’ feelings and concerns.
• Communicate with the Teacher and other classroom staff about student needs and provide guidance on supporting those needs.
• Keeping track of student medicine (only that provided explicitly by families). 
• Help other staff respond to sensitive situations involving student comments, interactions, or behaviors. 
• Help students calm down if they feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or have a meltdown. Help students learn to recognize signs they are starting to feel overwhelmed and communicate about them.
• In the event of an incident or minor injury (paper cut, skinned knee, etc.) with or between students the Social Worker will notify the administrator on duty, describing the incident. The administrator will notify the parent.
• Taking charge of a headcount in the event of an evacuation/fire drill. 
• Communicate regularly with parents about their students’ behavior in the classroom as needed, always cc’ing administrators. 

‍Qualifications and Skills

• Must be enrolled in or have completed a Social Work graduate program.
• Experience working with neurodiverse individuals required.
• Experience working with youth, teens, and young adults in an educational or youth development setting required. 
• Experience with crisis management or addressing challenging behaviors required. 
• Passion for supporting and encouraging young people.
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience/professionalism.
• Exceptional communication skills and patience. 
• Knowledge of classroom management or youth development best practices a plus.

Compensation & Benefits 

Hourly rate: $30 per hour

Schedule Requirements

To join our staff for summer programs, social workers must be available July 10th – August 4th 2023, Monday – Friday from 9:30am – 5:00pm ET virtually or in-person at our location in Downtown Brooklyn.

Additional opportunities may become available as programs are added to the schedule.

Candidates available to work both online and in-person at our location in Downtown Brooklyn  will be given preference. 

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy

As per the requirements listed by NYU where TKU programs are held, all TKU employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including booster vaccination) against COVID-19, to upload proof of their vaccination to NYU’s portal, and to have that vaccination documentation accepted by NYU.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

TKU believes in the inherent value of diversity and equal opportunity, recognizing that a truly diverse workforce will bring a wider array of perspectives, as well as more innovative and effective solutions, to our programs and organization. TKU is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled Veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. TKU will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with a disability consistent with the law. What constitutes a reasonable accommodation depends on the circumstances and thus will be addressed by TKU on a case-by-case basis.

To Apply

Send resume and cover letter to hiring@techkidsunlimited.org

*Please indicate the Job Title of “TKU Social Worker” in the subject line.

Tech Counselor – Part Time

Tech Counselors assist with students’ tech needs in the classroom. Students learn programming such as Graphic Design, Coding, Game Design, and more. Tech counselors will use their expertise to help the teacher and keep students engaged. Tech counselors should be kind and patient, but no experience working with children or neurodiverse students is required, although a plus. Opportunities to teach and be involved with more programming possible in the future. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist students with tech projects and tasks one-on-one and in small groups.
• Help students help themselves by asking questions, making suggestions, and breaking down instructions into discreet steps. 
• Model self-advocacy, a growth mindset, and and social and emotional skills such as self-awareness, social awareness, and responsible decision making.
• Assist the teacher with classroom and resource set up and clean up.
• Engage students socially about their interests, hobbies, passions, and encourage them to engage with each other. 
• Help students with wayfinding (to the bathroom, lunch area, classroom, etc.)
• Observe and interact with students during lunchtime.
• Maintain a safe environment for all students.

‍Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in a selection of digital media disciplines such as Graphic Design, Music Production, Video Editing, Game Design, Coding, or others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Patient and compassionate attitude.
• Experience working with elementary, middle, high school, and/or college aged learners is a plus. 
• Experience working with neurodiverse students or students with disabilities is a plus.  
• At least 18 years old or possess a high school diploma.

Compensation & Benefits 

Counselor Rate: $22 per hour

Candidates with teaching experience may be eligible for the Assistant Teacher Role. Assistant Teachers are responsible for reviewing the curriculum before class and being prepared to teach in the event the teacher is unable to lead the class.

Assistant Teacher Rate: $35 per hour.

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy

As per the requirements listed by NYU where TKU programs are held, all TKU employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including booster vaccination) against COVID-19, to upload proof of their vaccination to NYU’s portal, and to have that vaccination documentation accepted by NYU.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

TKU believes in the inherent value of diversity and equal opportunity, recognizing that a truly diverse workforce will bring a wider array of perspectives, as well as more innovative and effective solutions, to our programs and organization. TKU is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled Veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. TKU will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with a disability consistent with the law. What constitutes a reasonable accommodation depends on the circumstances and thus will be addressed by TKU on a case-by-case basis.

To Apply

Send resume and cover letter to hiring@techkidsunlimited.org

*Please indicate the Job Title of “TKU Counselor” in the subject line.