NYC Employment Specialist: Social Services & Training

Childrens Rescue Fund; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Children's Rescue Fund in New York, NY, seeks an Employment Specialist (House East) to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining work, including coordinating training and job-search activities at the House East location.

The role emphasizes building relationships with employers and agencies, coordinating job fairs, and delivering workshops while maintaining thorough documentation of client progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Sociology, Psychology, Career Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or Human Services preferred
• Two years of experience in career coaching, workforce development, or job placement required
• Experience with individuals affected by mental illness, substance abuse, or homelessness required
• Willingness to travel and to work evenings and weekends
• Excellent written and oral communication and strong organizational skills
• Ability to develop relationships with employers, government agencies, and external organizations

Responsabilités

• Meet with clients regarding employment needs and establish a viable job search plan
• Assist clients with resume development and job search
• Assist clients in exploring and registering for training and education programs
• Conduct workshops on resume writing, interview skills, online job applications, and time management
• Develop partnerships with employers, trade schools, government agencies, and others
• Coordinate client participation in external job fairs and employer-sponsored events
• Escort clients to external job fairs and events
• Plan, develop, and coordinate internal job fairs
• Schedule clients for computer space and monitor usage
• Document all client interactions in electronic case notes
• Track workshop attendance and referrals
• Complete reports supporting departmental activities and client achievements
• Participate in team meetings and case conferences

Connaissances

Career coaching

Workforce development

Job placement

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Time management

Formation

BA/BS in Social/Human Services

Outils

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe

Description du poste

Children's Rescue Fund in New York, NY, seeks an Employment Specialist (House East) to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining work, including coordinating training and job-search activities at the House East location.

The role emphasizes building relationships with employers and agencies, coordinating job fairs, and delivering workshops while maintaining thorough documentation of client progress and outcomes.