Vocational Specialist

Services For The Underserved, Inc.•New York, NY

17h•$38,000 - $41,198•Onsite

About The Position

S:US is seeking a Vocational Specialist for their families with children shelter, located at Echo Place Bronx, New York, NY 10457. This role involves supporting clients in their vocational and educational development to promote economic mobility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and two years of applicable experience or a minimum of six years of applicable experience.
Knowledge of the complex interaction of multiple factors of homelessness, substance use disorder, mental health, and domestic violence, with sensitivity to cultural and gender-specific issues with both individuals and families.
Knowledge of HRA, entitlements, and homeless shelter system.
Knowledge of current practices in vocational education, labor market trends, and employment opportunities in both the private and public sectors.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments and interviews to elicit information relative to client’s skills, education, abilities, and interests.
Identify barriers to employment (e.g., English as a Second Language (ESL), substance use disorder, mental health issues) and make appropriate referrals in collaboration with Case Manager.
Assist engaged clients in the development of vocational educational service plans and monitor/facilitate their implementation.
Document all counseling, assessment, testing, and service plans in clients’ folders.
Implement and coordinate the EM Path economic mobility program.
Maintain an active employment and vocational/educational training data bank and serve as program representative to all vocational/educational and employment placement service providers.
Provide career coaching/guidance and assist with resume/cover letter preparation, job search, and filing applications.
Design and facilitate adult life skills workshops (e.g., budgeting, tenant behavior, home maintenance).
Develop direct job placement services through the development of a program job bank.
Maintain tracking forms for job/skills training placements, job retention, and submit reports as required.
Conduct vocational workshops.
Attend all training sessions and meetings as required.
Perform such other duties as may be required.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Director, designee, or as required.