Job Developer/Employment Specialist

Women In Need (Win); New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Women In Need (Win) in New York City seeks an Employment Specialist to help clients in transitional housing secure, sustain, and grow income through job readiness and career coaching.

You will build relationships with employers, coordinate trainings, and support job fairs, while applying Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care.

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience are required; the role supports independence and financial stability through employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience connecting people to jobs or career opportunities.
• Experience supporting adults in achieving employment goals, ideally in social services or workforce programs.
• Ability to build strong employer relationships and turn them into real job opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop job opportunities by building employer and workforce partner relationships.
• Match clients to openings and support through hiring.
• Connect clients to training and career advancement opportunities.
• Lead job readiness and computer skills workshops.
• Plan and support hiring events such as job fairs and recruitment drives.
• Track client progress in employment and income-building activities.
• Collaborate with housing staff to align employment goals with housing stability.
• Apply Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care to engage clients.

Skills

Employer relationships

Career coaching

Client engagement

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

The Employment Specialist (Job Developer) supports clients in achieving financial stability through employment and education. This role partners closely with individuals in transitional housing to provide job readiness, career coaching, and direct connections to hiring employers across New York City. You will play a key role in helping clients secure, retain, and grow sustainable income that leads to long-term independence.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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, computer skills training, 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 evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care to engage clients

WHO YOU WILL BE

You will bring a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience connecting people to jobs or career opportunities

You will have experience supporting adults in achieving employment goals, ideally in social services or workforce programs

You will know how to build strong employer relationships and turn them into real job opportunities

You will excel at coaching, motivating, and communicating with diverse clients

You will stay organized and thrive managing multiple clients and priorities in a fast-paced environment

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