Employment Specialist, Park Avenue Residence

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Position: Employment Specialist

Reports To: Director of Social Services

Location: 4607 Park Avenue Bronx, NY 10458

What The Employment Specialist Does:

• Serve as a liaison with outside organizations regarding employment, education, healthcare, housing, social services, legal issues, etc.
• Assist clients in attaining their employment related goals by identifying and referring clients to appropriate services.
• Develop curriculum and facilitate Employment Related Workshops.
• Provide individualized counseling and organize presentations by employment experts.
• Conduct vocational assessment, intake, and periodic reassessments.
• Create and maintain client files, conduct psychosocial evaluations, and obtain relevant documentation.
• Assist clients in goal attainment, advocacy, and housing stability.
• Monitor progress, document client encounters, and update databases.
• Follow-up with clients and referral organizations, and provide required reports.
• May act as client liaison, schedule appointments, assist with benefit applications, and prepare marketing materials.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree and two years of applicable experience or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• May be required to become First Aid/CPR certified.
• May be required to become certified in overdose prevention.
• Bi-lingual preferred.

Compensation: $45,000 annually

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusivity. All applicants are considered without regard to various factors.