Employment Specialist

Project Renewal•New York, NY

27d•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Next Step is Project Renewal’s award-winning job placement program which places homeless, formerly homeless, and low-income individuals in competitive employment. Since 2000, Project Renewal has helped nearly 5,000 New Yorkers find and retain employment, achieve economic security, lead more fulfilling lives, and positively contribute to their communities. Our comprehensive approach allows us to work individually with each client to minimize barriers to employment and prepare them for the world of work. Overall Responsibilities: The Employment and Retention Specialist is a passionate advocate for individuals facing barriers to employment. This role requires a deep understanding of the challenges underserved populations face and a commitment to connecting them with opportunities for economic empowerment. The Employment & Retention Specialist will cultivate and manage relationships with employers across diverse industries to identify job opportunities and promote the hiring of program participants across our training and supportive services programs and work across functional lines to ensure client placement and retention goals are met.

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED
3 - 5 years of experience in workforce development.
Experience in creating successful employer partnerships within the Human Service industry; NYC Shelter employment experience
Experience working in performance-based programs
Excellent facilitation, presentation and communication skills with the ability to inspire and engage adult learners
Prior experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals who have been incarcerated, struggled with substance use, or faced mental health challenges

Responsibilities

Prepare graduates for employment and place them into jobs
Identify, develop and maintain a network of employer partners across various sectors
Manage a caseload of job-seeking and employed graduates
Maintain timely, accurate and detailed case record for each graduate and employer in the Salesforce database system, including job search and follow-up activity
Meet monthly job placement and retention goals
Meet with graduates individually to develop a customized job search plan
Represent Project Renewal at job fairs and other public forums
Coordinate recruitment and hiring events with employer network
Track and follow up on job interviews, internships, and job placements
Work with HR Departments to ensure that clients are cleared for employment
Verify employment and monitor employer and client relationship
Obtain job placement and retention milestone documentation that meets standards of contract
Conduct workforce development workshops for students and graduates
Document all interactions in the clients’ record in Salesforce
Maintain employment data such as wage increases, promotions, resignations, and terminations; and generating reports and statistics
Perform other duties as assigned