Employment & Career Coach for Adults

Children's Rescue Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Rescue Fund is seeking an Employment Specialist to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining employment at our House East location in New York, NY. The role includes guiding career planning, resume development, and linking clients with training opportunities to achieve sustainable employment.

The position requires working with individuals affected by mental illness, substance use, or homelessness, and demands the ability to travel, flexible hours including evenings/weekends, and

Qualifications

• BA/BS Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Career Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or Human Services is preferred
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with adults on career coaching, workforce development or job placement is required
• Experience working with individuals affected by mental illness, substance abuse, and/or homelessness is required
• Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends
• Excellent analytical, evaluative, and human service management skills
• Excellent written/oral communication skills and organizational skills
• Must have incredible initiative, the ability to work well under pressure, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to complete complex projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to develop relationships and partnerships with potential employers, government agencies, and external organizations to develop employment and training opportunities for clients
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients regarding their employment needs, assess employment history, and establish a realistic and viable job search plan
• Assist clients with resume development and job search
• Assist clients in exploring and registering for training, certification, and education programs that support the clients’ goals of obtaining long-term sustainable employment
• Conduct workshops to teach job search skills such as resume writing, interview skills, completing online job applications, dressing appropriately for the interview, and time management
• Develop and maintain partnerships with potential employers, trade schools, vocational training programs, government agencies, and others who will provide employment opportunities and resources to clients
• Coordinate client participation in external job fairs and employer-sponsored events
• Escort clients to external job fairs, employer sponsored events, etc.
• Plan, develop, and coordinate internal job fairs
• Schedules clients for use of computer space and monitors usage to ensure appropriate behavior
• Documents all client interactions and employment related activities in electronic case notes
• Track and maintain records of workshop attendance, internal and external activities, and referrals
• Complete reports which support departmental activities and client achievements in obtaining and maintaining employment, etc.
• Participate in team meetings and case conferences to discuss clients’ achievements or barriers in obtaining job training or employment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job description

Children's Rescue Fund is seeking an Employment Specialist to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining employment at our House East location in New York, NY. The role includes guiding career planning, resume development, and linking clients with training opportunities to achieve sustainable employment.

The position requires working with individuals affected by mental illness, substance use, or homelessness, and demands the ability to travel, flexible hours including evenings/weekends, and