What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Counselor position at NADAP?
osition Summary: Employment Specialist provides employment and career counseling, job preparation, job development, job referral and retention to Nassau Employment Initiative (NEI) participants.
Responsibilities
Conduct individualized assessments and provides vocational counseling
Source job opportunities in Nassau and Suffolk Counties
Establish relationships with staffing and temp agencies
Create resumes and cover letters for clients
Provide one-on-one career counseling and job preparation for program
Provide post employment services to clients
Work closely with Senior Vocational Case Manager in the recruitment of clients, collecting data, and helping to meet the program goals
Attend community events to conduct outreach and engagement
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree Required
Three years of relevant experience (experience working with HIV population is a plus)
Bilingual Spanish Strongly Preferred
Ability to travel 25% of the time
Salary: $51,000/year
Schedule: Hybrid Schedule: 4 days on site, 1 day remote
Program Overview: The Nassau Employment Initiative (NEI), funded by the NY State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, is designed to provide outreach, case management, job preparation and job placement along with wrap-around services to individuals with HIV/AIDS in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The program also provides post-placement supports and off site referrals to meet the needs of our participants.
NADAP, Inc.is a multiservice non-profit agency dedicated to helping people with medical, behavioral health and social service needs to become sufficient. NADAP programs assist disadvantaged populations in New York City and Nassau County. NADAP's services include health insurance enrollment, assessment, care coordination, case management, professional training, job preparation and placement services. At NADAP, we believe in creating an environment where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to ensuring that all employees and applicants have an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Visit us atwww.nadap.org.
Responsibilities
Conduct individualized assessments and provides vocational counseling
Source job opportunities in Nassau and Suffolk Counties
Establish relationships with staffing and temp agencies
Create resumes and cover letters for clients
Provide one-on-one career counseling and job preparation for program
Provide post employment services to clients
Work closely with Senior Vocational Case Manager in the recruitment of clients, collecting data, and helping to meet the program goals
Attend community events to conduct outreach and engagement
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree Required
Three years of relevant experience (experience working with HIV population is a plus)
Bilingual Spanish Strongly Preferred
Ability to travel 25% of the time
Salary: $51,000/year
Schedule: Hybrid Schedule: 4 days on site, 1 day remote
Program Overview: The Nassau Employment Initiative (NEI), funded by the NY State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, is designed to provide outreach, case management, job preparation and job placement along with wrap-around services to individuals with HIV/AIDS in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The program also provides post-placement supports and off site referrals to meet the needs of our participants.
NADAP, Inc.is a multiservice non-profit agency dedicated to helping people with medical, behavioral health and social service needs to become sufficient. NADAP programs assist disadvantaged populations in New York City and Nassau County. NADAP's services include health insurance enrollment, assessment, care coordination, case management, professional training, job preparation and placement services. At NADAP, we believe in creating an environment where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to ensuring that all employees and applicants have an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Visit us atwww.nadap.org.
Salary : $51,000
