Clean Energy Career Coordinator

Check Out These Great Henry Street Settlement•New York, NY

5d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Employment Coordinator in Henry Street Settlement’s Employment Services provides best-in-class career development, job placement, and job retention support to a diverse population of job seekers through workshop facilitation, resume and interview preparation, job coaching, career planning, advancement support, skills development, training, and industry-recognized certifications. Their mission is to develop strong relationships with job seekers to provide a safe space to remove barriers to employment while also preparing and coordinating employment-based services that keep members engaged in an employment outcome for one year or longer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field and experience working with City systems such as public assistance, child welfare, education, and housing
An associate’s degree and experience working with City systems such as public assistance, child welfare, education, and housing
At least three (3) years of successful experience in providing case management/counseling and working with City systems such as public assistance, child welfare, education, and housing.
Knowledge of employment laws and job market trends, especially in clean energy.
Familiarity with resume building, interview coaching, and career counseling.
Passion for and ability to serve diverse groups including those who are under and unemployed, young adults, justice-involved, LGBTQIA, and specifically NYCHA residents
Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive assessment and case management services
Demonstrated experience effectively teaching or facilitating groups and individuals to achieve a desired outcome using culturally relevant techniques/methods
Self-motivated, able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure both as an individual and member of a team
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills required, ability to effectively conduct meetings, training, and groups preferred
Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required, various data collection software required, database maintenance required, web/cloud-based programs required, targeted internet research required, social media (including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, CareerBuilder, Monster.com, etc.) preferred, web-based mailing services preferred, experience using Outcomes/Resume Video database a plus.
Sitting for long periods
Ability to stand for extended periods while delivering 2–3-hour instructional workshops.
Ability to travel to various HSS locations, client worksites, and employer partner sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience in recruiting, human resources, workforce development, professional development a plus

Responsibilities

Provide retention support for ongoing participant internships, apprenticeships, job placements, and career advancement opportunities.
Conduct interviews in consistent intervals to assess clients’ evolving employment needs, skills, and barriers.
Support established individual employment plans to ensure clients reach their goals successfully.
Provide career counseling, coaching, and support for placed participants to foster their success and mitigate barriers.
Assist clients in identifying and applying for suitable career advancement, additional certifications, and growth opportunities in the building automation or clean energy sector.
Collaborate with job developers to match clients with appropriate openings and to ensure successful retention outcomes.
Market job opportunities, internships and/or apprenticeships to jobseekers and their employment coordinators through one-on-one meetings, on-site recruitment events, and social media outlets.
Help prepare candidates for interviews; one-on-one or in group/workshop settings, screen candidates for job interviews and make appropriate referrals to employers
Monitor client progress, provide ongoing support, and adjust employment plans as needed.
Facilitate workshops and group sessions on continuous improvement and upskilling topics.
Help clients access community resources such as transportation, childcare, or housing to remove barriers to employment.
Maintain detailed case notes, documentation, and reports on client progress and employment outcomes.
Establish and maintain relationships with local businesses, workforce development agencies, and social service organizations.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and funder requirements.
Provide crisis intervention and address immediate needs, when necessary, in concert with the social worker
Other duties as assigned by supervisor