Description

Salary Range- $50,000 - $55,000 a year

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Social Services, Employment Specialists are expected to perform the following principal duties and responsibilities.

• Provide new clients with an overview of AAPCI’s employment program philosophy and services at client orientation sessions and/or individual intake meetings.
• Assist clients in attaining their employment-related goals by identifying and referring clients to appropriate services both within and outside AAPCI.
• Work collaboratively with case managers, housing specialists, and the case manager supervisor to manage changes in employment goals and/or barriers to securing employment.
• Assist with collecting paystubs and other proof of income from shelter residents’, as requested by the Program Director.
• Develop internal AAPCI curriculum to address shelter residents’ employment needs.
• Facilitate a series of regular scheduling of employment-related Workshops.
• Build partnership with staffing/job placement agencies, training, and education providers to support resident’s literacy, verbal and writing skills.
• Assist shelter residents in preparation for interviews, resume building, skills building through advocacy and referrals.
• Schedule interviews with potential employers in the community.
• Manage and track employment placements of shelter residents.
• Offer guidance and resources to acquiring interview clothing, grooming, etc.
• Teach residents how to advocate for themselves when seeking employment in the community.
• Task residents to complete employment logs to track job applications and interview progression.
• Meet with employed and unemployed residents regularly (biweekly, monthly, etc.)
• Document all interactions and efforts with each resident in CARES.
• Provide resources for free tax preparation in collaboration with DHS and other funder- related activities.

Qualifications

Minimal Qualifications:

Degree Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (social work, mental health counseling, psychology, sociology, education, business, liberal arts, etc.) with at least one (1) plus years’ experience or,
• Associate Degree in a related field (social work, mental health counseling, psychology, sociology, education, business, liberal arts, etc.) with at least two 2 plus years’ experience.

Other Qualifications:

• Familiarity with NYC Shelter System with any population; single adults, mental health, substance use, HIV/AIDS, or any other related field.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a focus on providing excellent client services; Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a diverse community of residents, program staff and external partners.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and apply problem solving skills.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team oriented, and outcomes focused environment.
• Ability to monitor and manage variety of tasks assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity

AAPCI is an equal employment opportunity employer and understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better agency. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

AAPCI is subject to, and in compliance with, the New York City Order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees and Certain City Contractors. AAPCI will consider requests for reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law and the New York City Order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees and Certain City Contractors.