Employment Specialist (House East)

Childrens Rescue Fund•New York, NY

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About The Position

The Employment Specialist is responsible for assisting and supporting clients in obtaining and maintaining employment. The individual in this role will also engage clients in training and/or educational opportunities that support the client’s professional goals. This position is responsible for working with clients at our House East location in Manhattan.

Requirements

BA/BS Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Career Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or Human Services is preferred
A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with adults on career coaching, workforce development or job placement is required
Experience in working with individuals affected by mental illness, substance abuse, and/or homelessness is required
Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends
Excellent analytical, evaluative, and human service management skills
Excellent written/oral communication skills and organizational skills
Must have incredible initiative, the ability to work well under pressure, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to complete complex projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to develop relationships and partnerships with potential employers, government agencies, and external organizations to develop employment and training opportunities for clients
Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe

Responsibilities

Meet with clients regarding their employment needs, assess employment history, and establish a realistic and viable job search plan
Assist clients with resume development and job search
Assist clients in exploring and registering for training, certification, and education programs that support the clients’ goals of obtaining long-term sustainable employment
Conduct workshops to teach job search skills such as resume writing, interview skills, completing online job applications, dressing appropriately for the interview, and time management
Develop and maintain partnerships with potential employers, trade schools, vocational training programs, government agencies, and others who will provide employment opportunities and resources to clients
Coordinate client participation in external job fairs and employer-sponsored events
Escort clients to external job fairs, employer sponsored events, etc.
Plan, develop, and coordinate internal job fairs
Schedules clients for use of computer space and monitors usage to ensure appropriate behavior
Documents all client interactions and employment related activities in electronic case notes
Track and maintain records of workshop attendance, internal and external activities, and referrals
Complete reports which support departmental activities and client achievements in obtaining and maintaining employment, etc.
Participate in team meetings and case conferences to discuss clients’ achievements or barriers in obtaining job training or employment
Performs other duties as assigned