Community Service & Vocational Pathways Specialist

The Fedcap Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fedcap Group in New York is seeking a Community Service Specialist to manage a caseload of participants engaged in WeCARE programs. You will develop and oversee community service sites and assignments to support employment goals.

You will educate on-site supervisors, match participants to appropriate assignments, and assist enrollment in education or training aligned with individual plans. Regular visits ensure compliance and accommodations.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field.
• Minimum two years of experience working with employment programs for individuals facing barriers to employment.
• Bilingual English and Spanish candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of job-seeking participants in WeCARE.
• Develop new non-profit Community Service sites and assignments.
• Educate on-site supervisors about attendance and job duties.
• Match participants to assignments based on IVAP and assessments.
• Assist enrollment in education/ vocational training aligned with goals.
• Supervise participant timekeeping and MetroCard distribution.
• Identify and mitigate barriers to participation (health, housing, childcare, DV).
• Mediate conflicts between site supervisors and participants.
• Document referrals and follow-ups in SEAMS HRA system.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure contract compliance and accommodations.

Skills

Two years' experience

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

The Fedcap Group in New York is seeking a Community Service Specialist to manage a caseload of participants engaged in WeCARE programs. You will develop and oversee community service sites and assignments to support employment goals.

You will educate on-site supervisors, match participants to appropriate assignments, and assist enrollment in education or training aligned with individual plans. Regular visits ensure compliance and accommodations.