Employment Specialist

Description

Employment Specialist (Full-Time)

Elm Street Apartments

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. Elm Street is a supportive housing program for youth ages 18-21 that have a disability and are either homeless or aging-out of foster care.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to serve as an Employment Specialist. The responsibilities include:

• Serving as a member of the Elm Street 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 for residents, assisting in job searches, developing and maintaining a list or database of local employment opportunities.

• Coordinating with employment programs including those provided through the Workforce Investment Board (One Stop Center).

Maintaining program files and assisting in data collection for evaluation purposes

Qualifications

Prospective applicants must have a Bachelors Degree and experience in providing employment counseling and related services to youth; previous experience working with youth and adolescents;

good organizational skills; ability to work effectively as a member of a team; ability to work collaboratively with school and community resources; excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; and a valid driver’s license. Computer skills are also essential, with experience with Microsoft Word, and Excel, preferred. Annual Salary is $30,000. Attractive benefits package will be provided

Salary : $30,000