Career Services Coordinator

Equus•New York, NY

8d•$23 - $24

About The Position

The Career Services Coordinator provides individualized workforce development services to adult job seekers, supporting career exploration, job readiness, and employment placement. The role delivers assessments, career coaching, and referrals while collaborating with internal teams and community partners to connect clients to opportunities. This performance-based position manages an active caseload, maintains accurate documentation, and meets monthly program and placement benchmarks. The position is part of the Pathways for Access to Careers and Employment (PACE) program, a career services initiative funded by NYC's Human Resources Administration. PACE serves adults and youth aged 18 and older who receive public assistance and is designed to improve employment and training outcomes through individualized career planning, skills development, credential attainment, employment preparation, job placement, and retention services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; college coursework or a degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least 2–3 years of experience in workforce development, social services, case management, human resources, education, counseling, or a related field.
Experience working with diverse populations, including people facing employment or socioeconomic barriers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams, and the ability to accurately enter data, track outcomes, and generate reports.
Strong coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate clients toward employment and education goals.
Ability to manage an active caseload, maintain accurate documentation, and enter data into case management or database systems.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment and collaborate with internal staff and external partners.

Nice To Haves

College coursework or a degree in a related field.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Kreyol, Russian, or Mandarin.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments with new clients to determine employment readiness level.
Refer clients to employment and training opportunities and to internal and external recruiting events.
Work with colleagues to match employer needs and job orders with job seekers' skills and qualifications.
Manage a schedule for training, client assessments, and individual career advisement, with placement targets and results.
Manage a large caseload and maintain timely case notes for each client.
Assist clients with creating or revising resumes.
Review resumes and assess candidates' eligibility for specific job openings.
Conduct workshops to build candidates' skills and improve their employment prospects.
Enter data into the database and generate training reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.