What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Children's Rescue Fund?
Primary Function/Purpose
The Employment Specialist is responsible for assisting and supporting clients in obtaining and maintaining employment. The individual in this role will also engage clients in training and/or educational opportunities that support the client’s professional goals.
Minimum Qualifications
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The Employment Specialist is responsible for assisting and supporting clients in obtaining and maintaining employment. The individual in this role will also engage clients in training and/or educational opportunities that support the client’s professional goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- BA/BS Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Career Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or Human Services is preferred
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with adults on career coaching, workforce development or job placement is required
- Experience in working with individuals affected by mental illness, substance abuse, and/or homelessness is required
- Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends
- Excellent analytical, evaluative, and human service management skills
- Excellent written/oral communication skills and organizational skills
- Must have incredible initiative, the ability to work well under pressure, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to complete complex projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to develop relationships and partnerships with potential employers, government agencies, and external organizations to develop employment and training opportunities for clients
- Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe
- Meet with clients regarding their employment needs, assess employment history, and establish a realistic and viable job search plan
- Assist clients with resume development and job search
- Assist clients in exploring and registering for training, certification, and education programs that support the clients’ goals of obtaining long-term sustainable employment
- Conduct workshops to teach job search skills such as resume writing, interview skills, completing online job applications, dressing appropriately for the interview, and time management
- Develop and maintain partnerships with potential employers, trade schools, vocational training programs, government agencies, and others who will provide employment opportunities and resources to clients
- Coordinate client participation in external job fairs and employer-sponsored events
- Escort clients to external job fairs, employer sponsored events, etc.
- Plan, develop, and coordinate internal job fairs
- Schedules clients for use of computer space and monitors usage to ensure appropriate behavior
- Documents all client interactions and employment related activities in electronic case notes
- Track and maintain records of workshop attendance, internal and external activities, and referrals
- Complete reports which support departmental activities and client achievements in obtaining and maintaining employment, etc.
- Participate in team meetings and case conferences to discuss clients’ achievements or barriers in obtaining job training or employment
- Performs other duties as assigned
- May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule
- Traveling throughout various locations in the New York City area
- Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
