SYEP Project Based Learning Facilitator

Job Title: SYEP Project-Based Learning Facilitator 

Job Summary: 

CASES is seeking a passionate and experienced SYEP Project-Based Learning Facilitator to join our Education, Career and Enrichment department. The facilitator will play a crucial role in designing and implementing project-based learning activities that enhance the skills and career readiness of our youth participants. This position requires strong educational and facilitation skills, a commitment to youth development, and the ability to create engaging and impactful learning experiences.  

This position will be remote and entails a 20-hour weekly commitment. CASES will provide an agency cell phone and laptop for the duration of employment. Due to the nature of SYEP, a PBL Facilitator must commit to working a total of 20 hours per week from June through August.   

Shift Hours: 20 hours per week; Based on department needs. 

Location Address: 4 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027. 

Workplace Flexibility: Flexible (for roles that have days that can be partially remote, e.g., being able to draft notes at home after going to the office/community in the morning). 

Salary: The salary for the SYEP Project Based Learning Facilitator is $25.00p/h. 

What you will be doing: 

•  Assist with Managing all incoming applications and supporting documentation for 14–15-year-old applicants.  
• Work with supervisors to develop PBL activities for youth for the duration of the summer. 
• Provide prompt communication with stakeholders including parents, referral partners, and participants.  
• Track and manage SYEP’s Orientation through Hats and Ladders curriculum to youth applicants.   
• Ensure proper program enrollment and PBL placement for youth.   
• Facilitate designed project-based learning activity via zoom and using other virtual tools. 
• Support Program Supervisor with the maintenance of timesheet collection, weekly assessments, and troubleshooting of any workplace issues.   
• Maintain communication with stakeholders, including referral partners, parents, and participants.  
• Comply with all documentation requirements promptly.   
• Attend virtual team meetings as assigned by the ECS Supervisor of Work Experiences. 
• Perform other duties as required by the ECS Supervisor of Work Experiences and the ECS Director.

What we are looking for:  

• Experience with SYEP is strongly preferred.
  
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask. 
• Ability to engage young people in virtual platforms and maintain engagement throughout programming.  
• Experience in customer service.      
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel; and fluency in the use of Google Docs, Zoom and other virtual platforms.   
• Experience working with youth and families.   
• Ability to apply youth development principles and commitment to work from a strengths-based perspective.  

 
Additional preferred skills we are looking for but are not required:   

• N/A

Employee Benefits: 

CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:   

• Medical 
• Dental 
• Vision 
• Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually, plus an additional summer self-care day
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%
• Employee Referral Program
• Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES

Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any positions you feel you are qualified for.   

 
CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.