Job Developer & Career Coach – NYC

Women In Need (Win); New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Women In Need (Win) Employment Specialist (Job Developer) supports clients in achieving financial stability through employment and education across New York City. This role partners closely with individuals in transitional housing to provide job readiness, career coaching, and direct connections to hiring employers.

You will help clients secure, retain, and grow sustainable income by connecting them to vocational training, education programs, and career advancement opportunities, while tracking

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience connecting people to jobs or career opportunities.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience in social services or workforce programs is a plus.
• Ability to build strong employer relationships and convert them into job opportunities.
• Strong coaching, motivating and communication with diverse clients.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple clients in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop job opportunities by building relationships with employers, staffing agencies, and workforce partners.
• Match clients to appropriate job openings and support them through the hiring process.
• Connect clients to vocational training, education programs, and career advancement opportunities.
• Facilitate job readiness workshops and related computer skills and financial literacy sessions.
• Plan and support hiring events such as job fairs and recruitment drives.
• Track and document client progress in employment and income-building activities.
• Collaborate with Case Managers, Housing staff, and other service providers to align employment goals with housing stability.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care to engage clients.

Skills

Employer relationships

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Women In Need (Win) Employment Specialist (Job Developer) supports clients in achieving financial stability through employment and education across New York City. This role partners closely with individuals in transitional housing to provide job readiness, career coaching, and direct connections to hiring employers.

You will help clients secure, retain, and grow sustainable income by connecting them to vocational training, education programs, and career advancement opportunities, while tracking