Employment Specialist

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employment Specialist to empower clients in achieving their employment goals. This role involves providing orientation, facilitating workshops, and collaborating with case managers to address barriers to employment. You will develop curricula tailored to clients' needs, build partnerships with various agencies, and help clients prepare for interviews. If you possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and are passionate about client service, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for loan forgiveness programs

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 1+ years as an Employment Specialist in a similar setting.
• Familiarity with criminal justice, mental health, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation sessions and individual intake meetings for new clients.
• Assist clients in achieving employment-related goals and manage changes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Client Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Related Field

Associate Degree with Experience

High School Diploma with Experience

Job description

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Job Responsibilities

1. Provide orientation sessions and/or individual intake meetings for new clients.
2. Assist clients in achieving employment-related goals by identifying and referring them to appropriate services.
3. Collaborate with case managers to manage changes in employment goals and address barriers.
4. Develop community, resource, and reentry curricula to meet clients' employment needs.
5. Facilitate regular employment-related workshops.
6. Build partnerships with staffing, job placement, training, and education agencies to support clients’ skills development.
7. Assist in interview preparation, resume building, and skills development through advocacy and referrals.
8. Build a network of employers to directly hire clients.
9. Schedule interviews with potential employers and manage employment placements.
10. Teach clients self-advocacy skills for employment seeking.
11. Document all interactions with employers and clients.

Additional Information

• Experience: At least 1 year as an Employment Specialist in a similar setting.
• Degree: Bachelor’s in a related field with 1-2 years’ experience, or associate degree with 2-3 years’ experience.
• Familiarity with criminal justice, mental health, substance use, or related fields.
• Strong communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Other Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills focused on client service.
• Ability to work collaboratively and exercise good judgment.
• Experience in team-oriented, outcome-focused environments.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma and three years of relevant community work, or equivalent education/experience.

Additional Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal and state loan forgiveness programs.
• Residency within NYC or certain counties after appointment.
• City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.