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Employment & Education Specialist
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Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.
We are in search of new talent in the following position...
Position: Employment & Education Specialist
The Employment & Education Specialist assures that the young adult has the work readiness skills to begin seeking employment or furthering their education to be financially self-sufficient to live independently when finishing the program.
Transitional Living Program assists youth in preparing for life as adults. Our staff teach and prepare youth in the program in the areas of job preparation, navigating housing options and financial literacy to manage paychecks, bills, and savings. These initiatives will propel our clients towards independent living. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https https://www.voa-gny.org/at-risk-youth
Location: Union, NJ 07083
Minimum Qualifications:
- The position requires a minimum of an Associate's degree with one year of related experience in providing employment/education services for low-income and/or homeless population.
- Knowledge of federal guidelines for public and private low-income housing required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- This position shall also have a valid state driver's license with a safe driving record that meets agency policies.
- Provide young adults with weekly one-on-one support to complete their high school or GED certificate. This includes assisting youth with re-enrolling in high school or a GED program.
- Assist young adults in identifying and enrolling in postsecondary education or trade school. Help with course selection and accessing financial aid.
- Assist young adults in setting up academic tutoring if necessary.
Facilitate education assessments and workshops. - Facilitate employment workshops focused on job training and retention, goal setting, resume/cover letter development and work readiness skills.
- Develop relationships with local businesses and employment service agencies to facilitate internships and jobs that will help youth improve their long-term economic security.
We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Prescription Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
And much more
Please note: Benefits for part-time employees may vary.
To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about
VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today
