Employment Development Specialist - Beaver Pond Residence

brc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

BRC is seeking a dedicated career counselor to provide employment development and counseling services to job seekers across multiple program locations in New York. The role focuses on assessing careers, expanding opportunities, and helping clients plan sustainable pathways to employment.

CPR readiness and collaboration with community partners are essential components of the position. Ideal candidates hold a BA and have experience in counseling, with preference for those familiar with addiction,

Qualifications

• BA strongly preferred; experience in career counseling, employment development and/or career counseling, vocational training, workshop development and facilitation.
• Ideal candidate will have a background in addiction, mental illness and working with the homeless.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills; computer proficiency required.
• CPR certification or willingness to take CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Provide career assessment and employment development services to job seekers.
• Expand employment opportunities for job seekers and assist in developing a career path and employment preservation strategy.
• Share and collect participant data regarding client employment retention for reporting, assessment and evaluation.
• Facilitate employment-related workshops and counsel participants on retention strategies.
• Collaborate with service providers, employers, and educational/vocational programs to support clients.
• Work at multiple program locations; provide emergency first aid/CPR when needed.

Skills

Career counseling

Employment development

Workshop facilitation

Oral/written communication

Computer proficiency

CPR training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide career assessment and employment development services to job seekers. Expand employment opportunities for job seekers. Assist job seekers in developing a career path and employment preservation strategy. Share in the collection of and make available participant data regarding client employment retention for the purposes of reporting, assessment and evaluation. Facilitate employment related workshops and counsel participants on employment retention strategies to address potential barriers to continuous employment. Share in the collaboration with other service providers, employers, educational/vocational programs to assist current clients and returning clients with continuing to reach their employment and educational goals. Must work at multiple program locations. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

HOURS:

Full–time – 37.5 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS:

BA strongly preferred. Requires experience in career counseling, employment development and/or career counseling, vocational training, workshop development and facilitation. Ideal candidate will have a background in the fields of addiction, mental illness and working with the homeless. Must possess excellent writing and oral communication skills and computer proficiency required. Must be able to work in a high-stress, high-volume environment, while maintaining positive open communications with other components of the treatment team. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.

Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally.

Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

BENEFITS

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

1. Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.


2. A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.


3. Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.


4. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.