Career Development Specialist

1 month ago

New York, United States Urban Pathways, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Hourly rate commensurate with experience.


Join UP We are lighting the path home, one person at a time.


About Urban Pathways

Since 1975, Urban Pathways has engaged New York City’s most vulnerable residents, people on the streets or in areas unfit for human habitation, “lighting the path home, one person at a time.” Urban Pathways is a catalyst for transformative change in the lives of unhoused adults, empowering them to discover their inherent strengths and abilities. We provide essential support and foster an environment where individuals can redefine their narratives and become their best selves.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Program Director of UPWARDS Employment Services, the Career Development Specialist develops and sustains a portfolio of competitive job placements in business and the community and partners with mental health clients to assist them in obtaining competitive employment.

  • Develops and sustains internships and competitive job placements in business, industry, and the community and assesses clients for job fit. Maintains on-going contact with employers.
  • Works with employers and organizations to customize jobs that meet the employers' needs and capitalize on the skills and talents of individual clients.
  • Works closely with employers to guarantee their satisfaction with the UPwards Employment Program.
  • Works closely with case managers and other Urban Pathways staff to recruit and enroll participants who meet eligibility requirements for the Program.
  • Works with clients to assess and develop employment plans that match clients’ interests, aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and previous work experience and career goals.
  • Ensures that clients participating in the Program meet basic standards of program compliance.
  • Provides ongoing support to clients.
  • Develops employment training curriculum, conducts workshops and work-related individual/group discussions.
  • Enter progress notes after each client meeting within 48 hours and/or as mandated by the Program.
  • Completes Intake/Admission documentation within 24 hours of client admission, as mandated by the Program.
  • Documents assessments in client records within required timeframe (not applicable for Outreach Program).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree; MSW or MA in closely related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ of experience creating and sustaining relationships with employers in job development required.
  • Training experience preferred.
  • Experience with homeless, people living with mental health condition and substance abuse population preferred.
  • Experience with human services a plus.
  • Experience with developing and facilitating employment and psycho-educational groups.
  • Knowledge of relevant job markets and establishment of job contacts.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)
  • Foreign languages a plus.


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