Career Development Specialist

America Works of New York Inc; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Matching

Free Gym Membership

Great team and work-life balance

Descripción de la vacante

America Works of New York, Inc is seeking a Career Development Specialist to help Brownsville NYCHA residents re-enter the workforce through counseling, case planning, and referrals. This in-office role requires coordinating intake, assessments, and barrier removal to support clients toward employment.

You will develop individualized employment plans, meet with participants regularly, and connect them to trainings and opportunities while maintaining detailed records and reports for program

Formación

• Minimum of 4-year degree, relevant experience or advanced studies in social services is a plus.
• Experience working with clients in workforce development, social services or community-based contexts.
• Experience developing individualized service and employment plans for participants.
• Experience serving disadvantaged populations and those facing barriers to employment.
• Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed or Two-Generational methods a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint preferred.
• Understanding of workforce development, employment services and adult education a plus.
• Strong communication, professionalism, sound judgment, and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct intake, eligibility screening, and job readiness assessments with participants.
• Oversee barrier removal before and after job placement, ensuring access to housing, healthcare, childcare, etc.
• Develop individualized employment service plans for participants.
• Meet with participants in-person or via phone/video to track progress toward goals.
• Provide support during job search, higher education applications, and exam preparation.
• Maintain case notes, update attendance logs, submit weekly reports and complete admin tasks.
• Refer clients to vocational trainings and certification programs.
• Meet enrollment and job placement targets on a weekly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Model professionalism, foster a safe environment, and motivate clients to obtain full-time employment.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Herramientas

Salesforce

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Job Title: Career Development Specialist

Salary: $50,000 Annual Salary

Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Purpose: America Works of New York, Inc. is seeking a case manager aka Career Development Specialist for a workforce development program in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The Career Development Specialist helps prepare Brownsville NYCHA housing residents to re-enter the workforce through career counseling, individualized case planning, and referral to supports and job opportunities. The Jobs-Plus program aims to increase earnings among public housing residents by providing career services, financial counseling/related supports, and community-building activities that support employment in the labor market.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, eligibility screening, and job readiness assessments with participants
• Oversee barrier removal before and after job placement, ensuring the participant has the resources and support they need to obtain and retain employment (i.e. housing, clothing, healthcare, childcare, etc.)
• Develop individualized employment service plans for participants
• Regularly meet with participants in-person or over phone/video to ensure program participants are continually progressing towards their professional, personal, and academic goals
• Provide individualized support to clients during their job search efforts, higher education applications, personal and career assessments, and exam preparation
• Maintain detailed case notes, update attendance logs, submit weekly reports, and other administrative tasks on a timely basis
• Refer clients to vocational trainings, technical skills classes, and other certification programs
• Meet weekly, quarterly, and annual enrollment and job placement numbers
• Model professionalism and inclusiveness, cultivate a safe environment for career development, and motivated clients to find full-time employment

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-year degree, relevant experience and/or advanced studies in social services a plus
• One to three (1-3) years of experience working with clients/participants in a workforce development, social services, or community-based context
• Experience developing individualized service and/or employment plans for participants preferred
• Experience and/or passion for serving individuals from disadvantaged and underserved populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed, and/or Two-Generational methods a definite plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and/or SharePoint preferred
• Understanding of workforce development, employment services, and adult education a definite plus
• Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Package
• 401K with Employer Matching After 1 Year
• Free Gym Membership at NYSC After 1 Year
• Wonderful team, great work-life balance, and an opportunity to work towards an important mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency