Retention & Employment Specialist - Community Impact

Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

403(b) pension plan with company match

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc. in New York seeks a dedicated professional to collect employment data, oversee Horizons retention programming, and assist with housing placements and employment goals. The role involves outreach, collaboration with service providers, and facilitating workshops to support participant success.

Qualifications include a BA, strong writing and communication skills, and ability to work in a high-stress environment; CPR training or willingness to obtain it is required.

Qualifications

• BA preferred; prior experience in addiction, mental illness or homelessness.
• Experience in career counseling, vocational training, and workshop development is preferred.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Must work well under high-stress, high-volume conditions; CPR training or willingness to take CPR.

Responsibilities

• Collect data on client employment and retention for reporting and evaluation.
• Manage Horizons retention programming and schedule events.
• Outreach and intake of all facility residents into the Horizons program.
• Collaborate with service providers, employers, and educational/vocational programs to support goals.
• Facilitate employment-related workshops.
• Provide career assessment and employment preservation services.
• Assist housing placements and retention with the treatment team.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data collection

Reporting

Communication

Education

BA preferred

Job description

Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc. in New York seeks a dedicated professional to collect employment data, oversee Horizons retention programming, and assist with housing placements and employment goals. The role involves outreach, collaboration with service providers, and facilitating workshops to support participant success.

Qualifications include a BA, strong writing and communication skills, and ability to work in a high-stress environment; CPR training or willingness to obtain it is required.