Employment Specialist

Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health center is seeking an Employment Specialist to coordinate job training and assist clients with job readiness. This role involves facilitating workshops, providing individual assistance, and engaging with the community to enhance employment opportunities for HIPS clients.

Qualifications

• Degree or two years of relevant experience required.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employment trainings and assessments for clients.
• Facilitate workshops on job search and interview skills.
• Provide individual job search assistance and resume reviews.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Public Health

Associate/Bachelor's Degree in English

Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Education

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Electronic Medical Records

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Position Summary

The High Impact Prevention Services (HIPS) for Communities of Color is a program funded by the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute, aimed at decreasing HIV transmission risk. It supports access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and addresses social determinants of health that impede care. The program focuses on increasing HIV screening, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention at JPAFHC and in communities in Queens and Brooklyn.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employment trainings, assessments, materials, and referrals for HIPS clients.
• Facilitate bi-monthly workshops on Job Search, Cover Letter and Resume Writing, and Interview Skills.
• Develop educational materials and assess clients' job readiness.
• Provide individual job search assistance, resume reviews, and interview practice.
• Work primarily from JPAFHC's patient drop-in centers and attend outreach events for recruitment and community engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, English, Marketing, or Education, or two years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal Services