Overview
Youth Count Coordinator Jobs in New York, New York, USA at NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development
Location: New York
The New York City Department of Community Development invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) funds services for Runaway and Homeless Youth that include Drop-in Centers, Crisis Services Programs, Transitional Independent Living Support programs, and Street Outreach and referral Services.
The New York City Youth Count, a point-in-time assessment of locations where young people ages 14-24 spent the night, is part of an ongoing effort to improve the count of youth experiencing homelessness and better understand the housing experiences of youth and young adults in New York City. The 2025 New York City Youth Count is planned for the end of January and usually lasts 4 days.
DYCD seeks a Youth Count Coordinator to support the implementation of this assessment. This is a 6-month position from the hire date. The coordinator would commit to a minimum of 20 hours a week and will report to the Director of Strategic Partnerships + Data Analysis.
Primary Responsibilities
Providing administrative support for the Youth Count, including correspondence with partners, meeting coordination and responding to inquiries.
Acting as a liaison between City agencies, service providers, and youth participants during the Youth Count planning process.
Coordinating volunteer and youth involvement, including participation in planning meetings and other stakeholder conversations.
Conducting site visits during the Youth Count, and as needed for other initiatives.
Coordinating outreach efforts.
Managing volunteers during the Youth Count.
Assisting with implementing the survey.
Participating in RHY staff meetings.
Keeping records of agendas, meeting notes and correspondence.
Informing staff and contracted agencies of changes in programs, policies, and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time experience in community work, youth activities, administrative planning, teaching, or related fields; or
An associate degree from an accredited college or completion of two years of study (60 credits) at an accredited college and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience in community work, youth activities, administrative planning, teaching, or related fields; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of satisfactory full-time experience in community work, youth activities, administrative planning, teaching, or related fields.
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Title: Youth Count Coordinator
Company: NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Education / Teaching (Youth Development), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Youth Development)
