Employment Specialist

Westhab Inc.; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Westhab Inc. in Bronx, NY is seeking an Employment Specialist to help participants obtain permanent employment through individualized case management and job readiness training.

You will create employment plans, assist with resumes, and connect clients to supportive services, while tracking progress and outcomes. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), strong communication and organizational skills, and availability for evenings/weekends.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; two years’ experience in casework or employment programs, or an Associate degree with four years of relevant work experience.

Aufgaben

• Identifies and recruits eligible participants for program populations.
• Conducts assessments of education, work experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Develops Individual Employment Plans for participants.
• Evaluates progress and documents achievements.
• Provides intensive employment case management and links to supportive services.
• Assists with resume creation and interview attire/transportation arrangements.
• Plans and facilitates job search and readiness training sessions.
• Works with participants to overcome barriers to employability and matches to job opportunities.
• Provides post-employment support to promote long-term retention.
• Maintains records and generates weekly/monthly program reports.
• Collaborates with housing staff to place residents in housing programs where appropriate.

Kenntnisse

Case management

Job readiness training

Resume development

Outreach

Data reporting

Evenings/weekend availability

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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Employment Specialist

Full time Professional Waldo- Bronx - NYC, The Bronx, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3375

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $48,000.00 Annually

JOB TITLE: Employment Specialist

DIVISION: Employment Services

FLSA: Non - Exempt

LOCATION: Bronx, NY

SALARY: $40,000.00 -$48,000.00

SUMMARY:

Under supervision of the Employment Services Coordinator, assists participants in securing permanent employment opportunities through individual employment case management and facilitation of job readiness training.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies, outreaches and recruits’ eligible participants for specific program population.
• Conducts a thorough assessment of each participant’s education, work experience, skills, abilities, and qualifications to determine suitability for employment.
• Develops Individual Employment Plans for each program participant, outlining employment related needs/goals.
• Evaluates participant’s progress of planned goals and documents participants’ accomplishments.
• Provides intensive employment case management for each participant and provides linkages to a wide range of specialized and/or support services as needed.
• Work closely with each participant on the development of a resume and other documents required for employment. Assists participants with securing interview clothing, childcare and/or transportation.
• Plans, develops and facilitates pre-requisite training on job search and job readiness techniques to prepare participants for transition into employment.
• Works closely with each participant to identify and resolve problems/barriers that hinder employability. Works directly with the job development team to match participants to suitable employment opportunities.
• Provides post-employment services to program participants to build bridges to long term job retention.
• Uses a variety of methods to provide outreach that may include emails, home visits, phone calls, etc.
• Actively participates in staff and other meetings as required.
• Maintains accurate and up to date records on all program participants; prepares weekly/monthly reports and continuously collects, organizes and analyzes program data.
• Work closely with the Rapid Re-Housing Staff to ensure that qualified residents are accepted into the Housing program and provided with ongoing housing retention services.
• Participate in monthly team case conference meeting or as deemed appropriate
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree and two years’ experience in casework, or employment and training programs, or Associate Degree and four years of relevant work experience. Ability to communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds; ability to identify participant needs and appropriate support services; ability to motivate program participants; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and ability to organize and prioritize work to be performed. Must have computer skills in word and excel. Must be available for evenings/weekend work. Must have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle available for work.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

Westhabis a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission -Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.