Employment Specialist

HELP USA•New York, NY

14d

About The Position

HELP USA seeks an Employment Specialist whose primary goal is to help clients obtain permanent, unsubsidized employment at our newly opened, New Leaf, family shelter. The Employment Specialist collaborates with Case Managers to assess clients’ educational and employment histories, interests, aptitudes, and abilities, developing employment plans that are incorporated into the clients’ service plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and skills.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Valid US driver’s license.
Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Providing new clients with an overview of HELP USA’s employment program philosophy and services at client orientation sessions and/or individual intake meetings.
Utilizing HELP USA’s Job Readiness Curriculum to facilitate education and employment readiness workshops, including resume writing, preparing for the world of work, job interviewing skills, securing childcare, etc.
Facilitating workshops on information related to transitional benefits, welfare-to-work benefits, and tax credit changes.
Providing educational and vocational counseling for clients, both individually and in groups.
Referring clients to and acting as the liaison with HELP USA’s employment programs and other employment/vocational and educational training programs and government offices to facilitate job placement.
Maintaining a network of government, training, and placement resources and contacts.

Benefits

Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
Generous Paid Time Off!
401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.

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