• Preparing clients for employment and placing them into jobs that result in achieving job placement and retention milestone goals.
• Establishing a network of employers who will provide job opportunities that are aligned with the skills and interests
• Following up on job placements to monitor job retention and satisfaction of employers/clients.
• Maintaining timely, accurate and detailed case records for each client and employer in the Salesforce database system, including job search and follow-up activity.
• Co-Facilitate a virtual Job Club meeting for potential job seekers.
• Developing employer partners in specific sectors to support training and placement initiatives.
• Developing job orders specifically aligned with the skills and interests of clients.
• Meeting with clients individually to develop a customized job search plan.
• Preparing clients for specific job interviews by means of activities such as mock interviews, and ensuring that clients have all necessary applications, resumes, documentation and job search paperwork.
• Representing QCH at job fairs and other public forums.
• Coordinating recruitment and hiring events with the employer network.
• Tracking and following up on job interviews, internships, and job placements.
• Verifying employment and monitoring employer and client relationship.
• Providing post-employment services to employed clients.
• Facilitate and participate in job readiness workshops and groups for clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, social work, business, or marketing preferred. Other degrees will be considered.
• One to three years of previous experience in job development, vocational counseling, and working with young adults ages 17 - 24 or a similar population is essential.
• Ability to effectively develop job opportunities for low-skilled job seekers required.
• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate case notes.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Work in the office at least three days a week.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work independently to effectively provide services remotely as needed.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Proven track record of excellent follow-through on assignments.

What you'll get:

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Salary: $27.47 - $30.22 per hour
Schedule: 35 hours per week

Queens Community House requires all staff to be fully vaccinated and must provide either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or evidence of having received one dose of the two-dose vaccination prior to beginning their employment unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons.

Queens Community House, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Drug-Free Workplace.