Employment Specialist

2 weeks ago

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

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

JOB TITLE:                      Employment Specialist

DEPARTMENT:              Employment Services

FLSA:                               Non- Exempt

REPORTS TO:                 Shelter Director and Employment Coordinator

LOCATION:                     Brooklyn, NY

SALARY:                       $40,000 to $50,000 per year

SUMMARY:

Under supervision of the Casework Supervisor, assists participants in securing permanent employment opportunities through individual employment case management and facilitation of job search and job readiness training.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Identifies, outreaches, and recruits eligible program participants.

● Develops Individual Employment Plans for all program participants.

● Provides intensive employment case management for each participant.

● Works with each participant on the development of a resume and other documents required for employment. Also helps in securing interview clothing and reliable transportation.

● Plans, develops and facilitates pre-requisite training on job search and job readiness techniques to prepare participants for transition into employment.

● Collects, organizes, and analyzes information about program participants through records, tests, interviews, and professional sources for vocational and career planning.

● Provides linkages to appropriate adult basic education and occupational skills training as needed.

● Works with each participant to develop a written plan to deal with emergencies that might become a barrier to employment.

● Serve a liaison to Job Development to enhance services based on the needs of the labor market.

● Provides ongoing encouragement, motivation and support.

● Actively participates in staff and other meetings as required.

  • ● Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Associate’s Degree and two years’ experience in casework, or employment and training programs. Ability to communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic and situational backgrounds; ability to identify participant needs and appropriate support services; ability to motivate program participants; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and ability to organize and prioritize work to be performed. Must have computer skills in word and excel. Must be available for evening and weekend work.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA): The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.  Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.

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