Youth Development & LGBTQ Specialist

About the Company

For over 50 years, Covenant House New York (CHNY) has been at the forefront of transforming lives by providing comprehensive shelter, housing, and wrap-around support services for vulnerable homeless, runaway, and exploited youth. CHNY impacts the lives of over 1,500 young people aged 16-24 every year, operating with harm reduction and trauma-informed principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate life skills programming for youth growth and development
• Manage CHNY’s Restorative Justice Practice
• Dedicate 40% of time to LGBTQ initiatives, including convening the weekly Gender and Sexuality Alliance and organizing Pride Month activities
• Coordinate and manage the agency-wide youth events calendar
• Facilitate New Resident Orientation and promote available programs to residents
• Provide staff coverage for scheduled nightly program activities
• De-escalate conflicts among clients through non-violent intervention
• Strengthen partnerships with LGBTQ-affirming non-profits throughout the city

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years of Youth Development experience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing program support for a childcare non-profit organization
• Bilingual skills