Employment & Education Specialist

Volunteers-of-America---Greater-New-York,-Inc.; Union (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid birthday holiday

Zusammenfassung

Volunteers of America Greater New York, Inc. seeks an Employment & Education Specialist to empower young adults with work readiness skills and to pursue education or training opportunities in Union, NJ.

The role focuses on high school completion, GED enrollment, college/trade school navigation, and job readiness workshops. Responsibilities include connecting with local employers for internships, assisting with course selection, and guiding participants toward financial self-sufficiency.

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s degree with one year of related experience in employment/education services for low-income/homeless populations (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of federal guidelines for public/private low-income housing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid state driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Aufgaben

• Provide weekly one-on-one support to help young adults complete high school or GED requirements.
• Assist with identifying and enrolling in postsecondary education or trade programs and aid in financial planning.
• Help arrange academic tutoring and facilitate education assessments/workshops.
• Lead employment workshops focusing on job training, resume/cover letter development, and work readiness skills.
• Develop relationships with local employers and employment services to create internships and job opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Driver's license

Ausbildung

Associate’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

Position: Employment & Education Specialist

The Employment & Education Specialist assures that the young adult has the work readiness skills to begin seeking employment or furthering their education to be financially self-sufficient to live independently when finishing the program.

Transitional Living Program

assists youth in preparing for life as adults. Our staff teach and prepare youth in the program in the areas of job preparation, navigating housing options and financial literacy to manage paychecks, bills, and savings. These initiatives will propel our clients towards independent living. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/at-risk-youth

Location: Union, NJ 07083

Minimum Qualifications:

• The position requires a minimum of an Associate’s degree with one year of related experience in providing employment/education services for low-income and/or homeless population.
• Knowledge of federal guidelines for public and private low-income housing required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• This position shall also have a valid state driver’s license with a safe driving record that meets agency policies.

Employment & Education Specialist Principal Responsibilities:

• Provide young adults with weekly one-on-one support to complete their high school or GED certificate. This includes assisting youth with re-enrolling in high school or a GED program.
• Assist young adults in identifying and enrolling in postsecondary education or trade school. Help with course selection and accessing financial aid.
• Assist young adults in setting up academic tutoring if necessary. Facilitate education assessments and workshops.
• Facilitate employment workshops focused on job training and retention, goal setting, resume/cover letter development and work readiness skills.
• Develop relationships with local businesses and employment service agencies to facilitate internships and jobs that will help youth improve their long-term economic security.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!