Employment Specialist

Community Housing Innovations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid time off

Personal and Sick Days

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending account

AFLAC supplemental insurance

Dependent Care Spending Account

Commuter Transit and Parking Account

Working Advantage- Employee Perks

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Monthly trainings and career developm\

Job summary

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is seeking a Full Time Placement Specialist/Job Developer to support program participants by developing an employment network and providing placement assistance and job readiness training. The role focuses on outreach, documentation, and coordinating with employers in the NYC area.

Pay: $28.84 per hour, approx. $60,000 annually. Schedule: Tue–Sat, 8am–4pm; location: Rego Park, Queens, NY. Non-exempt with overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with work experience as a Placement Specialist/Job Developer.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years recruiting experience placing candidates in occupations/positions which are in heavy demand.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet and other software as required.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to network within the community and outside the community via phone/fax/emails and in person. Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Math Skills: Must be excellent.
• Physical Performance: Ability to attend off-site meetings with community businesses.
• Reasoning Ability: Good negotiation skills. Ability to make judgment calls, prioritize, multi-task.
• Other Skills: Ability to work independently, establish rapport with program participants and business community, expertise at understanding client needs and matching clients with business contacts. Able to work independently using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts outreach to referral source(s) provided by contractor.
• Maintains and provides documentation of placement activity (i.e.: pay stub, employment verification, etc.).
• Completes progress notes for participants’ activities related to referrals, placements, and relocation efforts.
• Conducts individual assessment and needs analysis for placement readiness of participants.
• Acts as a positive role model while providing support for those who are seeking employment.
• Knowledgeable of and complies with all contractual requirements of the program.
• Coordinates with Supervisor to identify challenges and provide advocacy.
• Develops and maintains weekly email network of job leads.
• Administers WOTC / WTW tax credits to potential employers.
• Contacts and maintains positive relationship with employers to identify job opportunities and listings.
• Provides job readiness training/assessment and assists program participants in the formulation of job search plans for placement into permanent, full-time employment.
• Market program participants to employers within the business community, as well as establish and maintain a network of employer contacts ready to hire program participants into various positions.
• Provides follow-up services to participants and employers to improve and maintain job retention.
• Documents all participant and employer contacts in CARES.
• Identifies qualified applicants and conducts screening interviews, administers tests, checks references, and evaluates applicants’ qualifications.

Skills

Placement specialist

Job development

Recruitment

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NYC- Queens- 93 - Rego Park, NY 11374

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $28.84 - $60,000.00 Hourly

Who is CHI?

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.

What does CHI offer?

• Generous Paid time off


• Personal and Sick Days


• Health insurance and health reimbursement account


• Dental and vision plans


• Flexible spending account


• AFLAC supplemental insurance


• Dependent Care Spending Account


• Commuter Transit and Parking Account


• Working Advantage- Employee Perks


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Life insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Monthly trainings and career development plans

Job Summary

Responsible for the development of an employment network and fostering resources to facilitate job leads for program participants. This position supports the program's goals by providing placement assistance and job readiness training/assistance to participants and all referred clientele.

Pay: $28.84 an hour- approx. $60,000 annually.

FLSA: Non-exempt. Eligible for overtime.

Schedule: 8am-4pm Tuesday- Saturday (Sunday and Monday off).

Location: Rego Park Queens, NY

Job-related Duties - Essential Functions

• Conducts outreach to referral source(s) provided by contractor.


• Maintains and provides documentation of placement activity (i.e.: pay stub, employment verification, etc.).


• Completes progress notes for participants’ activities related to referrals, placements, and relocation efforts.


• Conducts individual assessment and needs analysis for placement readiness of participants.


• Acts as a positive role model while providing support for those who are seeking employment.


• Knowledgeable of and complies with all contractual requirements of the program.


• Coordinates with Supervisor to identify challenges and provide advocacy.


• Develops and maintains weekly email network of job leads.


• Administers WOTC / WTW tax credits to potential employers.


• Contacts and maintains positive relationship with employers to identify job opportunities and listings.


• Provides job readiness training/assessment and assists program participants in the formulation of job search plans for placement into permanent, full-time employment.


• Market program participants to employers within the business community, as well as establish and maintain a network of employer contacts ready to hire program participants into various positions.


• Provides follow-up services to participants and employers to improve and maintain job retention.


• Documents all participant and employer contacts in CARES.


• Identifies qualified applicants and conducts screening interviews, administers tests, checks references, and evaluates applicants’ qualifications.

Qualifications

What do I need to apply?

• High School Diploma required with work experience as a Placement Specialist/Job Developer.


• Bachelor’s degree preferred.


• Minimum of two years recruiting experience placing candidates in occupations/positions which are in heavy demand.


• Computer skills: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet and other software as required.


• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to network within the community and outside the community via phone/fax/emails and in person. Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.


• Math Skills: Must be excellent.


• Physical Performance: Ability to attend off-site meetings with community businesses.


• Reasoning Ability: Good negotiation skills. Ability to make judgment calls, prioritize, multi-task.


• Other Skills: Ability to work independently, establish rapport with program participants and business community, expertise at understanding client needs and matching clients with business contacts. Able to work independently using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)

Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.