NYC Shelters - Employment Specialist

SCO Family of Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization seeks a dedicated individual to assist clients in developing employment plans and navigating job applications. The role requires excellent communication skills and a BA, with experience in employment programs preferred. Join a team committed to empowering clients and fostering community relationships.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, particularly listening, mediation, and writing.
• Experience in employment programs is a must.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop employment plans tailored to individual client needs.
• Assist clients with resumes, job applications, and interview techniques.
• Conduct fieldwork including accompanying clients to job interviews.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Detail Oriented

Creative Thinking

Knowledge of Community Resources

Fluency in English

Sensitivity to Cultural Characteristics

Collaborative Work

Education

BA required, Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Works closely with clients to develop employment plans that fit individual client aptitude, education level, physical ability and career goals.
• Works closely with the Social Service Manager to generate appropriate employment opportunities for clients.
• Assists clients with employment-related issues including development of resumes, cover letters, completion of job applications, and developing interviewing techniques.
• Provides counseling to clients and provides support and feedback on workplace issues.
• Conducts field work including but not limited to accompanying clients to job interviews.
• Maintains and submits all necessary documents and reports as required by SCO and regulatory body.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, and supervisory sessions, as required.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community services and resources.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer

Qualifications - External

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, particularly listening, mediation, and writing skills.
• Possess strong organizational skills with ability to meet a demanding workload.
• Detail oriented to complete requirements of files and contract compliance.
• Creative thinker/adaptive personality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources, social service agencies.
• Fluency in the English language is required. Spanish speaking ability is an added asset, but is not required.
• Experience with computer and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of population served.
• The ability to establish and set appropriate limits with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence.
• The ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers or professionals.
• The capacity to maintain a role to empower clients and to intervene appropriately to meet service goals.
• Document all form of client contact in DHS client management systems (CARES)
• Participate in and plan for emergency backup and coverage
• Participate in CQI activities
• Required to drive agency vehicles and/or must use mass transit to escort client to appointments
• Required to work 1 late night and weekends

Qualifications

• BA required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Be flexible -, includes attendance, punctuality and occasional work outside of normal business hours.
• Experience in employment programs a must.

Qualifications

Education

Required

About the company

SCO gets young children off to a good start, launches youth into adulthood, strengthens families and unlocks potential for people with special needs. Extraordinary reach. Unconditional care. Life-changing results.

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