Career Development Specialist

2 weeks ago

New York, United States Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, founded in 1967, is the nation’s first community development corporation nestled in the heart of Central Brooklyn in Bed-Stuy. Located at Restoration Plaza, a 300,000 square foot commercial complex that offers a mix of retail, dining, recreation and entertainment, this historic organization is steeped in its mission to close the racial wealth gap. We provide direct services across an economic mobility platform centered on workforce development, affordable housing/homeownership, community revitalization, small business development and arts and culture to 60,000 people annually.

About the Role:

The Career Development Specialist role is part of the Center for Personal Financial Health (CPFH). CPFH is a key driver of Restoration’s focus on disrupting the racial wealth gap, strives to advance Black individuals in Brooklyn, by equipping individuals with social support, expanding professional and employer networks to launch careers, and stewarding management of personal finances for long term growth and wealth generation. Three programmatic units fall within CPFH: Care Coordination, Financial Inclusion, and Training and Placement. Our Training and Placement team enables financial stability through job placement and career advancement. Workforce development plays a critical role in our mission to close the racial wealth gap in Brooklyn, as we help raise the percentage of residents pursue advanced education/training, and secure high-paying, in-demand employment opportunities with a sustainable career path.

We are currently seeking 3 specialists for the Technology, Food and Construction industries respectively. The Career Development Specialist role represents a position for an ambitious, outcomes- focused and data-savvy team member who will support clients in landing high-paying roles in the technology, construction, and food industries. The goal is to ensure that clients start their first job successfully, but are also set up to continuously advance within their career. As a specialist, you will be reporting directly to our program manager for employment. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to,

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and conduct detailed career assessments, and monitor participants’ progress according to individual plans.
  • Support individualized career coaching efforts, including preparing career readiness activities, supporting resume and cover letter creation/updating, helping clients with interview prep, as well as providing techniques on managing workplace culture and employer expectations.
  • Work in close collaboration with our Education Specialist to link members with educational and vocational training opportunities, and follow up on referrals to our career service partners.
  • Provide access to education and job training resources, including HiSET and other college certificates or degrees pertaining to technology
  • Track information and employment outcomes in Restoration’s Database, HRA Salesforce, and any other computerized data tracking system.
  • Research and maintain best practices related to coaching clients toward economic mobility.
  • Report updates to our Employment Coordinator on a weekly basis.
  • Perform other assigned job-related duties to help fulfill our Mission and drive our Vision.

What you'll bring to the role:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.
  • Strong workforce development skills with proven experience in career coaching and advancement (preferred 1-2 years)
  • Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to motivate and support participants through the job search and placement process.
  • Assertive, empathetic and culturally sensitive: you are able to advocate for your clients and use compassionate, strength-based techniques to guide clients towards their goals. You are also able to work effectively with families from diverse cultural, socio-economic, ethnic and educational backgrounds.
  • Experience working with populations that have experienced trauma and/or crises preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Must be data-savvy: you have strong digital skills including proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access & Outlook), Google Workspace, as well as CRM management and reporting.
  • Superior verbal/written English communication skills, including grammatical, editing and proofreading skills
  • You possess a high level of emotional intelligence, and are able to navigate member needs and assess client readiness in the employment process.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as detail oriented, documentation skills.
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish) is preferred but not required.

Benefits:

Health/medical, dental and vision coverage, 12 paid holidays, a generous PTO bank of 4 weeks, paid sick leave, retirement plans, employee discount program, employee assistance program, commuter benefits programs, and other forms of leave and benefits

Application Process:

Please include a resume and cover letter outlining your interests and qualifications when applying for this position.

This job description does not represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities of this position; other duties and unplanned activities may be required.

Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, its board members, President & CEO, executives and employees are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, citizenship status, ethnicity, gender, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, age, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, employment status, arrest or conviction record or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal employment opportunities extend to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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