Employment Specialist (Full-Time) - School Based Youth Services Programs

New Jersey Community Development Corporation

New Jersey Community Development Corporation is a multi-faceted community development and social service agency providing opportunities to transform lives in Passaic County. The School-Based Youth Services Programs at Clifton and Passaic Valley High Schools are comprehensive, one-stop shopping programs designed to assist students prevent and combat problems affecting their personal, academic, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure that students graduate, become employable or continue their education, and are physically and mentally healthy and drug-free.

The Employment Specialist is a full-time position, working 20 hours per week at each school, providing employment services and coordinating with existing employment services. The responsibilities include:

• Serving as a member of a team committed to helping young people build on existing assets to make positive choices about their health and well-being, academic achievement, and interaction with others.
• Identifying or conducting appropriate job training programs, assisting in job searches, developing and maintaining a database of local employment opportunities.
• Coordinating with employment programs including those provide through the schools and the Workforce Investment Board (One-Stop Center).
• Overseeing program-based employment initiatives.
• Assisting the Program Directors in maintaining and building relationships with the schools and community collaborators.
• Assisting in data collection for evaluation purposes.

Prospective applicants must have knowledge of the philosophy of Positive Youth Development; the ability to work collaboratively with school and program resources; and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Bilingual (Spanish) skills are preferred. Computer skills are also essential, with experience with Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel, preferred. Bachelor’s degree required with previous experience working with adolescents. Attractive salary and benefits package will be provided.

New Jersey Community Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $31,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Paterson, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations