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ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

                Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services 

organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income 

New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact. CPC is the nation’s 

largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community 

anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ 

high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City. (For more information, please visit: https://www.cpc-nyc.org)

 

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Learn and Earn Program provides work readiness skills training, college access support, leadership development and employment opportunities for youth and young adults. Youth are equipped with the experience and skills necessary to make a successful transition into adulthood and are empowered to become stronger advocates for themselves and their communities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Help students cope with disabilities, behavior management, and mental health issues 
  • Provide intervention for students with significant social, emotional and/or behavioral needs
  • Implementing individual behavior plans and providing case management services 
  • Refers students and parents to appropriate support resources, monitor and accelerate the progress of the student and parents referred
  • Document participant case notes, track progress, and maintain program files 
  • Develop and facilitate interactive workshops related to career exploration, work readiness, higher education, financial literacy, leadership development, and other life skills 
  • Build a network of worksites for summer internship opportunities
  • Collaborate with partner organizations to enhance programming
  • Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Program Director

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

  • Master’s in Social Work
  • At least 1 year of professional experience working with youth

 

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong work ethic and demonstrated passion for working with immigrant and low-income communities, and youth development
  • Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; has knowledge of youth and immigrant issues
  • Bilingual in Spanish, Chinese and/or another language a plus

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

  • $30.22 - $32.98 per hour; 35 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekends as needed
  • CPC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to generous paid time off (holiday, sick and vacation time), Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage, Commuter Benefits, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Amy Latorres, when applying online via CPC’s website: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/jobs or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to careers@cpc-nyc.org with any questions or further inquiries.

 

 

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.