Employment Counselor

3 weeks ago

New York, United States Center For Family Life in Sunset Park Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Center for Family Life in Sunset Park is a neighborhood-based social service agency offering a comprehensive range of services to children and adults while contributing to community building. The services include family counseling, adult and youth employment services, emergency food, and extensive social, educational, and recreational programming at various local schools.


The Adult Employment Program is an open admissions job readiness program that assists unemployed and underemployed participants with their search for work. The services include job readiness preparation, assessment, and referrals according to participants' needs. The Adult Employment Program is currently looking for an Employment Counselor to help unemployed job seekers with their search for work.


Working with a low-income population facing complex challenges, the role of the Employment Counselor will include case management, service coordination, and follow-up services.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to

  • Conducting intake interviews to assess applicants’ eligibility and suitability for the program
  • Conducting benefit eligibility screenings, assisting with benefit applications, or making referrals as appropriate
  • Assessment of employability and occupational directions through the gathering of background information, and interviewing for interests, skills, and/or barriers to reaching employment goals
  • Conducting job readiness workshops on various topics including skills assessments, resume writing, interviewing skills, using technology for job search, and Worker’s Rights
  • Assisting participants with online applications, setting up interviews, and reviewing outcomes of interviews
  • Providing ongoing supportive services to clients by continuous assessment of needs, information about resources, and job orders with a potential match to the client’s interests
  • Work closely with Job Developer to identify potential interview opportunities
  • Advocacy with prospective employers when needed
  • Provide retention services to participants for a minimum of one-year post-placement, facilitating second and third job placements as needed
  • Maintaining case records with all required forms, and completing all paperwork in a timely and accurate manner

Qualifications

  • High School diploma with relevant experience, Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Ability and desire to work with a diverse population including recent immigrants
  • Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Experience with employment counseling, case management, and group work, highly desired
  • Ability to work in a team environment, required
  • Superior organizational, interpersonal, time management, and communication skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish, required

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 403(B) Retirement Plan
  • Opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life, and disability insurance
  • Paid vacation and holiday

This is a full-time position at 35 hours per week, salary is $38,220.00 yearly.

Requirements:


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