Job Coach/Employment Specialist - 3rd Ave

Brooklyn Community Services•Brooklyn - Sunset Park, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Brooklyn Community Services is hiring a Job Coach/Employment Specialist for its Third Avenue transitional living shelter program in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The program provides employment assistance and permanent housing for young women ages 18–25. The role focuses on helping clients obtain permanent employment and achieve self-sufficiency by developing employer relationships, identifying job openings, matching clients to opportunities, and supporting job placement and long-term retention. The position is full-time at 35 hours per week, with a schedule of Monday–Wednesday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Thursday 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., and Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The salary is $45,000. The position is non-exempt and reports to the Program Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of applicable experience, or a bachelor’s degree; equivalent experience is also noted.
Counseling skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with staff, employers, and community agencies.
Fingerprinting and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Research and initiate daily contact with potential employers, gathering information about available positions.
Provide job development services and maintain employer relationships to identify job vacancies.
Keep current on labor market information, economic data, and hiring trends to identify and develop employment opportunities.
Help clients tailor resumes and cover letters, develop in-demand adaptive soft skills, practice through mock interviews, and complete job applications.
Provide one-on-one coaching and group job-preparation services to improve clients’ employment prospects.
Maintain accurate narrative documentation of client progress and employer relationships, including resumes, interviews, employer feedback, placements, and retention data, in client and employer tracking systems for recurring reports.
Determine client requirements and record relevant data in job descriptions.
Develop workplace skills and behaviors and support internships in accordance with employer expectations in actual work environments.
Develop job vacancies and make employment information available to clients.
Propose qualified applicants to clients.
Review job applications and employment orders to match applicants with work requirements.
Match applicants’ skills and experience with employer requirements.
Complete monthly reports and other required documentation.
Maintain ongoing contact with referral sources and other service providers.
Participate in vendor fairs and other program recruitment events as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.