Current Job Openings
+ Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor (Two Openings)
JOB LISTING: Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor
DEPARTMENT: Program
SUPERVISOR: Program Director
About Fresh Youth Initiatives (FYI): FYI is a dynamic community-based organization that offers immigrant and first-generation youth the tools, supports, and caring relationships that enable them to navigate transitions, connect to their community, flourish in school, and prepare for college and career. Founded in 1993, FYI operates programs across five sites in Washington Heights/Inwood where 1,300 children participate in after school programs, summer camps, service learning, advisory, and mental health services. As a result of community needs that arose during the pandemic, FYI transformed itself from a single service youth organization to a multi-service organization that bolsters fragile families through food relief, social services and mental health counseling. FYI recently applied to the Department of Mental Health to operate a licensed behavioral mental health clinic slated to open within the next 12 months.
About the Position: As a mental health practitioner in FYI’s Clinical Department, you will be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals who work across FYI sites, providing biopsychosocial intakes, group and individual counseling, case management, and crisis intervention. Based on your experience, skill sets, and preferences you may work with children anywhere from Pre-K through the 12th grade. FYI shares strong relationships with partner schools, working closely to serve students and families, many of whom have emigrated to the U.S. within the past several years. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your ideas, energy, and professional skills to build and sustain community mental health supports, including in the planned behavioral mental health clinic, that meet the needs of immigrant children, teens, and their families.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related profession
- Three years of experience working with youth, including counseling or advisory
- Understanding of youth development, clinical and group work practice
- Experience working with teachers and parents
- Commitment to culturally relevant and respectful services
- Spanish/English fluency
Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 per annum, commensurate with experience. Benefits include 21 vacation days, 11 paid holidays, health plan, 403(b), and professional development.
Contact: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Betsy Elias at Talent@freshyouth.org.
Posted Date: April 10th, 2024
Start Date: June 3rd, 2024
+ Literacy Interventionist (Part-Time)- Multiple Positions
JOB LISTING: Literacy Interventionist(Part-Time)
DEPARTMENT: Program
SUPERVISOR: Program Director
About Fresh Youth Initiatives (FYI): FYI is a dynamic community-based organization that offers immigrant and first-generation youth the tools, supports, and caring relationships enabling them to navigate transitions, connect to their community, flourish in school, and prepare for college and career.
Founded in 1993, FYI operates programs across five sites in Washington Heights/Inwood where 1,200 children participate in after school programs, summer camps, service learning, advisory, and mental health services. As a result of community needs that arose during the pandemic, FYI transformed itself from a single service youth organization to a multi-service organization that bolsters fragile families through food relief, social services and mental health counseling. FYI recently submitted an application to the Department of Mental Health towards starting a licensed behavioral mental health clinic – slated to open within the next 12 months.
About FYI's Education Program:
FYI is committed to assisting the whole child to flourish in school and beyond. Many of our program participants read below grade level and are struggling in school to catch up and keep up. FYI provides the customized support each child needs to acquire fundamental reading skills and mastery. FYI staff employ evidence-based practices in a joyful, fun learning environment that instills a life-long love of reading.
Seeking undergraduate and graduate students in education who can:
- provide individual and small group instruction to elementary-aged children
- provide explicit literacy instruction
- engage and excite children to become avid readers
- understand children’s developmental stages and related tasks
- speak fluent Spanish/English (preferred)
Compensation and Job Openings: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour, based on experience and education; paid weekly time for supervision, professional development and planning. Acquire excellent field experience, and build your resume, while enjoying highly satisfying work that supports children’s healthy development and learning. Flexible schedule (choose hours based on following)
- School Year -- 3 - 12 hours/week Monday - Friday from 3pm - 5:30pm and/or
- Summer work for seven weeks, Monday – Thursday, 3 – 20 hours weekly
Contact: Please send your resume and cover letter to Betsy Elias, FYI Coordinator, at talent@freshyouth.org
Posted Date: April 10th, 2024
Start Date: June 3rd, 2024
+ Group Leader for Elementary-School Age Children (Part-Time)- Multiple Positions
JOB LISTING: Group Leaders (Part-Time) for Elementary-Aged Children
DEPARTMENT: Afterschool Program
SUPERVISOR: Site Director
About Fresh Youth Initiatives (FYI): FYI is a dynamic community-based organization that offers immigrant and first generation youth the tools, supports, and caring relationships that enable them to navigate transitions, connect to their community, flourish in school, and get on track to college and career. Founded in 1993, FYI operates programs across five sites in Washington Heights/Inwood where 1,200 children participate in after school programs, summer camps, service learning, advisory, and mental health services. As a result of community needs that arose during the pandemic, FYI transformed itself from a single service youth organization to a multi-service organization that bolsters fragile families through food relief, social services and mental health counseling.
About the Position: This is a part-time position between 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. and from Septermber through June. Group leaders will work with elementary-aged children in our after-school elementary program. We are seeking candidates who are interested in careers in education, social work or related careers, who are enthusiastic and caring, and who will appreciate extensive staff training and support.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or college students in relevant fields of study
- At least 18 years of age
- Spanish/English bilingual is a plus
- Some experience working with elementary-aged children
Position Purpose Group Leaders are the heart and soul of the organization. They are responsible for forging strong positive relationships with young people, and for planning and leading group programs and activities that foster children’s healthy development. Group leaders help to sustain a positive, caring organizational culture.
Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour, based on education and experience; paid sick days. Positive work environment with caring, colleagues committed to positive youth development; creativity encouraged. Compensation offered for planning and meeting times. This is a wonderful work environment with a strong emphasis on professional learning. Opportunities for growth.
Contact: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Betsy Elias at Talent@freshyouth.org.
Posted Date: April 10th, 2024
Start Date: June 3rd, 2024
+ Group Leader for Middle-School Age Children (Part-Time)- Multiple Positions
JOB LISTING: Group Leaders (Part-Time) for Middle School-Aged Children
DEPARTMENT: Afterschool Program
SUPERVISOR: Site Director
About Fresh Youth Initiatives (FYI): FYI is a dynamic community-based organization that offers immigrant and first generation youth the tools, supports, and caring relationships that enable them to navigate transitions, connect to their community, flourish in school, and get on track to college and career. Founded in 1993, FYI operates programs across five sites in Washington Heights/Inwood where 1,200 children participate in after school programs, summer camps, service learning, advisory, and mental health services. As a result of community needs that arose during the pandemic, FYI transformed itself from a single service youth organization to a multi-service organization that bolsters fragile families through food relief, social services and mental health counseling.
About the Position: This is a part-time position between 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. and from Septermber through June. Group leaders will work with middle school aged children in our after-school middle school program. We are seeking candidates who are interested in careers in education, social work or related careers, who are enthusiastic and caring, and who will appreciate extensive staff training and support.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or college students in relevant fields of study
- At least 18 years of age
- Spanish/English bilingual is a plus
- Experience working with children and or teensworking with elementary-aged children
- Strong judgment, clear boundaries, and positive relationship-building skills
Position Purpose Group Leaders are the heart and soul of the organization. They are responsible for forging strong positive relationships with young people, and for planning and leading group programs and activities that foster children’s healthy development. Group leaders help to sustain a positive, caring organizational culture.
Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour, based on education and experience; paid sick days. Positive work environment with caring, colleagues committed to positive youth development; creativity encouraged. Compensation offered for planning and meeting times. This is a wonderful work environment with a strong emphasis on professional learning. Opportunities for growth.
Contact: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Betsy Elias at Talent@freshyouth.org.
Posted Date: April 10th, 2024
Start Date: June 3rd, 2024
Fresh Youth Initiatives, Inc. (F.Y.I.) does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, consultants, and vendors.
Fresh Youth Initiatives, Inc. (F.Y.I.) is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.