Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

Position
Career Advisor, NYC: ATWORK

Job Number: 42611

The Agency You’ll Join

The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and

enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams is

head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Mayor Adams has served the people of

New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President. The Adams’

Administration is leading the fight to make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality,

improve public safety, and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an

agency, we value fairness, helpfulness, transparency, leadership and build our teams around these

values. For current job opportunities visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With

The Career Advisor will work with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) in partnership

with Mayor’s Office for Talent and Workforce Development (NYC Talent), and NYC Department of

Small Business Services (SBS). The NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities will build upon its

robust workforce initiative NYC: ATWORK to focus on recruitment and engagement of NYC residents

with disabilities who are unemployed and underemployed, to expand the talent pipeline to meet the

demands of businesses, both public and private sectors, in creating a diverse inclusive workforce.

• Location: Brooklyn

o This Position is Open for 55-A Eligible Candidates

The Problems You’ll Solve

The Career Advisor will provide job seekers with guidance and support on how to improve their hiring

chances through one-on-one sessions, facilitation of workshops and trainings, as well as arranging for

networking opportunities with prospective employers, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Have career exploration discussions with clients to narrow down the type of career the

individual is interested in.

• Evaluate a client’s background, training, and education to help the client develop realistic

career goals as well.

• Assists participants in career preparation by identifying career and vocational opportunities to

build a realistic employability plan to achieve employment.

• Responsible for a variety of workforce development activities including recruitment, intake,

assessment, eligibility determination, case management, enrollment, counseling,

education/employment placement, and follow-up of program participants and making referrals

to other services as needed.

• Oversee customer care through continuity and complete services including timely

documentation and review of services to customers.

• Meet individually with customers to develop an Individual Employment plan and assist with

locating appropriate services to meet the plan objectives.

• Identify potential employers and develop work site agreements, contracts, or related

documents.

• Conduct follow-up and evaluation of participant placements to provide counseling and

problem-solving for clients and employers.

• Participate in program and monthly staff meetings.

• Screen candidates for job interviews and make referrals to employers.

• Make ongoing follow-up calls with job seekers and employers to determine employment status

and satisfaction with services delivered.

• Advise candidates on how to prepare for interviews.

• Meet monthly placement targets and report on results.

• Respond promptly and professionally to customers.

• Manage database, regularly update notes and document employment leads, etc.

• Teach/facilitate workshops on How to Strengthen and Tailor your resume, Cover Letter writing,

preparing for an interview, the basics of networking, and how to search for a job online.

• Remain in constant contact with clients, motivating and guiding them.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

About You

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

You’ll need either:

• A master’s degree from an accredited college with a major in counseling, social work, human

services, human resource management, psychology, business, disabilities, or public

administration, and two (2) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory

experience in:

o business/non-profit development, retention, expansion, and relocation or assisting

businesses/not-profits in accessing public and private services and programs including

workforce development; or

o analysis of business/not-profit records and documents to determine the eligibility of

businesses/not-profits for programs and services; or

o Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access, economic, market, or site research and analysis

for business and neighborhood development; or

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in counseling, social work,

human services, human resource management, psychology, business, disabilities, or public

administration, and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience with a primary focus as

described above; or,

• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college with a major in

counseling, social work, human services, human resource management, psychology, business,

disabilities, or public administration, and five (5) years of full-time, satisfactory experience with

a primary focus as described above; or,

• A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to ʺ1ʺ, ʺ2ʺ, or ʺ3ʺ

above. However, all candidates must have at least 60 semester credits from an accredited

college.

Preferred Skills:

• Minimum of three years in workforce development with a focus on training and employment

for individuals with disabilities.

• Possess a clear understanding of Americans with Disabilities Act and the relevant titles with a

focus on employment for people with disabilities.

• Understanding of the NY state vocational rehabilitation agencies, delivery of services, and the

provider agencies that provide supports, trainings, and employment services.

• Knowledge of the NYC workforce development system, Workforce1 Career Centers and

city/state programs and agencies that are focused on workforce development, trainings, and

jobs.

• Understanding of 55-a, -b and -c non-competitive employment programs for people with

disabilities.

• Ability to establish/create opportunities for internships, jobs, and careers for individuals with

disabilities who are unemployed or underemployed.

• Assist in building relationships within the workforce and government sector that result in job

creation.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills,

• Able to create and present workshops and trainings for both job seekers and the business

community.

• Must be a good listener, patient, and empathetic.

Salary

The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive

salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role

is $65,000 to $75,000.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other

factors.

Apply Now!

Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Office of the Mayor is an is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and

retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and

harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not

limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual

orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of

the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable

accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on

this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by EEO at

EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment