Vocational Specialist

Services for the UnderServed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,198; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Professional development resources

Health and wellness resources

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed is seeking a Vocational Specialist to support families in shelters. The position involves conducting assessments, assisting clients in developing vocational plans, and offering career coaching. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience and knowledge of the homeless shelter system.

The role requires sensitivity to cultural issues and aims to enhance employment opportunities for clients. A supportive work environment is highlighted with commitment to equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years experience or 6 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of employment barriers affecting families.
• Familiarity with HRA and homeless shelter systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to gather client information.
• Identify barriers to employment and make referrals.
• Assist in developing vocational educational service plans.
• Document all relevant activities in client folders.
• Coordinate the EM Path economic mobility program.

Skills

Knowledge of vocational education

Cultural sensitivity

Career coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Two years of applicable experience or six years of applicable experience

Job description

Position Overview

S:US is seeking a Vocational Specialist for families with children shelter.

Location: Echo Place Bronx, New York, NY 10457.

Salary: USD $38,000.00/yr – USD $41,198.35/yr.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment interviews to elicit information relative to client’s skills, education, abilities and interest.
• Identify barriers to employment, e.g. ESL, substance use disorder, mental health issues et al., and in collaboration with Case Manager make appropriate referrals.
• Assist engaged clients in the development of vocational educational service plans and monitor and facilitate implementation of same.
• Document all counseling, assessment, testing and service plans in client folders.
• Implement and coordinate the EM Path economic mobility program.
• Maintain an active employment and vocational/educational training data bank and serve as program representative to all vocational/educational and employment placement service providers.
• Provide career coaching/guidance and assist with resume/cover letter preparation, job search and filing applications.
• Design and facilitate adult life skills workshops to include budgeting, tenant behavior, home maintenance and related topics.
• Develop direct job placement services through the development of a program job bank.
• Maintain tracking forms for job/skills training placements, job retention, and required reports.
• Conduct vocational workshops.
• Attend all training sessions and meetings as required.
• Perform such other duties as may be required, including assignments by the Program Director or designee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years of applicable experience or a minimum of six years of applicable experience.
• Knowledge of the complex interaction of multiple factors of homelessness, substance use disorder, mental health and domestic violence, with sensitivity to cultural and gender‑specific issues with both individuals and families.
• Knowledge of HRA, entitlements and the homeless shelter system.
• Knowledge of current practices in vocational education, labor market trends and employment opportunities in both the private and public sectors.

Company Overview

S:US is an equal opportunity employer.

We believe in fostering a culture built on respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, we invest in our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including the allowance of service animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail].

Job ID: 2026-18524