Good Shepherd Services, a leading NYC non-profit committed to the success of young people and families, is currently seeking an Educational/Vocational Specialist for our Rose House Close to Home Non-Secure Placement Center Program in Brooklyn.

The Educational/Vocational Specialist works as part of the multi-disciplinary team and develops and implements educational, vocational and job-related services within the NSP residences, collaborates with DOE personnel at the NSP school and works to ensure smooth and appropriate transition to community school or other educational/vocational resources. S/He supports the Sanctuary and Missouri models.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and prior experience working with city school system resources.
Must be able to make home visits, escort children to school, home and other appointments.
Experience working with child welfare or juvenile justice involved youth preferred.
Demonstrated competence in verbal, written, organizational and prioritization skills.
Proven participant sensibility and the ability to communicate with staff on all levels.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to maintain required documentation.
Must be able to use public transportation systems, including subways and busses to attend various meetings and to make home visits.
Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective.

Interested and qualified parties should forward their resume to:

Website: www.goodshepherds.org/employment.html

E-Mail: hr@goodshepherds.org