New York, New York30+ days ago
Additional qualifications include:Experience with young adult social services or youth development programming required; Demonstrates success leading logistics, identifying and achieving project goals, quickly, effectively, and successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment; Flexible schedule with the ability to work afternoons and evenings, some weekends required; Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment, create collaborative relationships with colleagues, and work/communicate well with multiple department leaders; Superb facilitation skills to identify community issues, needs, feedback, and preferences in a timely manner; Superior project and time management skills, highly organized, detail-oriented and meticulous about quality, accuracy, and timeliness; A dynamic personality with a strong desire to lead and public speaking skills; Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with governmental and community agencies, non-profit organizations, and community groups; A strong connection, familiarity, and in-depth knowledge and familiarity of Amsterdam Houses; Sound ability to work with diverse communities in an empathetic, comfortable and non-judgmental manner; Experience with harm reduction, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practice required; Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; Knowledge of community-based resources throughout New York City; and. By working with community stakeholders, local leaders, community-based organizations, and the young people themselves, the Youth Engagement Specialist will seek to understand quality of life and public safety challenges for the community then co-lead the Justice Center’s programming built in response to those findings.