Job Opportunity- Henry Street Settlement

The Henry Street Settlement was one of the first settlement homes founded in the United States in 1895. It provided assistance, particularly health care services, for new immigrants and the poor.

According to their website today, “Henry Street Settlement delivers a wide range of social service and arts programming to more than 100,000 New Yorkers each year.” Based in the Lower East Side, Henry Street provides education, art, and health services for all New Yorkers.

There are employment positions available with Henry Street. See details below:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Youth Services
Title: English Language Tutor
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Salary: Range - $30-35/hour

Qualifications:

•Certified to teach English Language Learners (preferable)
•Fluent in Cantonese/Mandarin
•Minimum of 1 year teaching experience working with teens in ELL classes
•Interest in providing quality educational and enrichment experiences to youth as part of a community-based program for low-income youth at Henry Street Settlement
•Commitment to creating a positive and inviting learning atmosphere
•Ability to work with a group of students with varying English fluency

Responsibilities:

•Teach bi-weekly (2x/wk) ELL section for 5- 10 Henry Street Settlement teens struggling with spoken and written English
•Work with students individually and as a group on building English skills (reading, writing and speaking)
•Provide students with creative supplemental material as needed.
•Know and enforce the expectations, policies, and protocols of Henry Street Settlement.
•Report regularly on students' academic needs and progress to the EH Coordinator and College Counselor
•Communicate with EH College Counselor about any important behavioral or academic issues.
•Assist in tracking attendance through accurate record keeping.
•Perform administrative tasks associated with the class such as, but not limited to, making copies, tracking test results, and supporting on all ELL class related duties.

To Apply: To apply send Cover Letter and Resume to:jobs@henrystreet.org

Please Indicate “English Language Tutor” in subject of e-mail.

Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROGRAM

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Youth Services (Summer Youth Employment Program)
Title: Data Entry Clerk
Hours: Part-Time – April 1st – August 30th 2009
Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Qualifications:

+ High School Diploma or GED and demonstrated experience working with youth.
+ Strong computer skills, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages, local area networks, and the Internet.
+ Excellent organizational and management skills, ability to multi-task and problem solve.
+ Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

+ Enter participant information into web-based database system.
+ Maintain activities, educational and general enrollment rosters using Microsoft Access or Excel.
+ Provide general computer technical support to HSS staff, troubleshoot minor issues and report system administrator.
+ Conduct intake of eligible participants, post flyers, and contact participants and other agencies during recruitment periods.
+ Provide assistance with data entry of payroll.
+ Maintain participants’ files and completion of all program paperwork for participants.
+ Attend weekly meetings and division staff meetings.

To apply send Cover Letter and Resume to: jobs@henrystreet.org

Indicate SYEP Data Entry Clerk in subject of e-mail.

Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

HENRY STREET SETTTLEMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Human Resources
Title: Human Resources Associate
Hours: Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field and minimum of 1 year of Human Resources experience
+ Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
+ Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills
+ Excellent organizations skills
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills
+ Ability to work independently and multi-task

Responsibilities:

# This position reports to the Human Resources Manager
# Assist employees with general inquiries
# Deliver New Hire orientation and Health Benefit sessions
# Assist with implementing agency wide training initiatives
# Maintain employee personnel files
# Assist with processing paperwork for new and terminated employees
# Maintain resume database and assist with prescreening resumes
# General administrative duties, including typing, word processing, faxing and filing
# Assist with various HR special projects

To apply send cover letter and resume to: jobs@henrystreet.org

Please indicate “Human Resources Associate” in subject of e-mail

Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Youth Services (Summer Youth Employment Program)
Title: Site Monitor (Multiple Openings)
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week, April 1st– August 30th
Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Qualifications:

+ Individuals completing coursework towards Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Bachelor’s Degree a plus.
+ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a professional setting.
+ Interest in youth development principles and practices.
+ Excellent organizational and management skills, ability to multi-task and problem solve.
+ Possession of NYS Driver’s License a plus.

Responsibilities:

+ Serve as a liaison between SYEP participants and Henry Street Settlement to communicate information at regular intervals.
+ Visit all worksites on a weekly basis.
+ Distribution and collection of timesheets.
+ Monitor and report any issues or violations to proper personnel.
+ Complete weekly monitoring reports of visited worksites.
+ Submit required documentation and data for final SYEP report.
+ Participate in SYEP and worksite supervisor’s orientations.

To apply send Cover Letter and Resume to: jobs@henrystreet.org

Indicate “SYEP Site Monitor” in subject of e-mail.

HENRY STREET SETTTLEMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.