Career Coach & Employer Liaison

Acacia Network; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Acacia Network is seeking an Employment Specialist to help clients develop realistic career goals and connect them with local employment opportunities. The role involves field outreach to employers, conducting assessments, and delivering job readiness workshops.

The position emphasizes documentation adherence, collaboration with community partners, and supporting clients through the full placement process. On-site work with a focus on welfare-to-work programs is expected.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience in a job placement
• Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion

Responsabilités

• Provide individual and group services to adults aimed at assisting them in achieving educational and career goals
• Maintaining collaborative and compliant documentation that meets DHS and organizational expectations
• Build working relationships with business, community based organizations and agencies to learn of new job openings for clients
• Develop and maintain a wide range of community based resources to provide training, education, and employment opportunities
• Conduct initial assessments of educational and vocational needs to develop a preliminary plan of service in the area of vocational and educational goals
• Evaluate individuals' abilities, interests, and goals using tests, records, interviews, and professional sources
• Maintain a rotating case load of job seeking clients, provide individual counseling, and job readiness workshops
• Ensure all HRA, SSI, and other requirements regarding employability and work readiness are met.
• Complete all paperwork requirements and statistical reporting to ensure program compliance with applicable intergovernmental oversight agencies
• Collaborate with the Retention Specialist to ensure clients are supported after job placements
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and workshops, in order to maintain and improve professional competence

Description du poste

Acacia Network is seeking an Employment Specialist to help clients develop realistic career goals and connect them with local employment opportunities. The role involves field outreach to employers, conducting assessments, and delivering job readiness workshops.

The position emphasizes documentation adherence, collaboration with community partners, and supporting clients through the full placement process. On-site work with a focus on welfare-to-work programs is expected.