Youth Career Counselor & Job Placement Specialist

Volunteers of America Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America Greater New York is seeking an Employment Specialist for the YouthBuild Training & Employment Program in New York, NY 10032. You will guide program participants through career planning, resume and interview preparation, and job search strategies, connecting them with employers.

The ideal candidate holds a BA in vocational rehabilitation or related field with 3+ years in workforce development, strong communication skills, and Spanish fluency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation or related field with 3+ years in workforce development.
• Strong understanding of job market trends and recruitment strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a diverse population.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Spanish language fluency and experience working with young adults in career counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one career counseling and develop personalized career plans for participants.
• Assist participants in identifying suitable job opportunities and coordinate interviews.
• Offer mock interviews and feedback sessions during the application process.
• Organize workshops on essential job readiness skills and coordinate external trainings.
• Engage with local employers, attend job fairs, and expand the program’s employment network.
• Track participants' progress and report outcomes to stakeholders.

Skills

Career counseling

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation or related field

Job description

Volunteers of America Greater New York is seeking an Employment Specialist for the YouthBuild Training & Employment Program in New York, NY 10032. You will guide program participants through career planning, resume and interview preparation, and job search strategies, connecting them with employers.

The ideal candidate holds a BA in vocational rehabilitation or related field with 3+ years in workforce development, strong communication skills, and Spanish fluency.