Employment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Employment Specialist

Location : New York

Pay Range : $21.97 - $24.72 per hour (effectively $40,000 - $45,000 per year)

FLSA Classification : Full-time (35 hours per week), Non-exempt

Role Summary : The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing resident’s interests, employment history, and aptitude, abilities to develop appropriate employment plans by providing vocational and educational counseling and referrals for skills development, job readiness preparation, training, and employment placement programs, which can lead to either full- time or part-time unsubsidized employment. The Employment Specialist will collaborate with colleagues to meet the vocational and educational needs of their caseload and achieve program success while fulfilling NAICA’s core purpose, value, and vision.

Primary Job Responsibilities / Duties :

The Employment Specialist is responsible for, but not limited to :

• Provide clients with counseling and assisting to ensure the achievement of employment and housing
• Coordinate the client’s employment training while maximizing cost containment by getting the client back to work
• Monitor and record client’s progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met
• Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that and plans for accessing needed services can be developed
• Link clients to external resources which will assist in obtaining employment
• Utilize assessment tools (CARES, Vocational Profile) to identify support service needs and make appropriate referrals
• Orient clients to the shelter program, requirements and consequences
• Conduct and maintain client’s Independent Living Plans (ILP) and Psychosocial via (CARES)Assist non-working clients to obtain Public Assistance
• Track and monitor client progress or lack of progress through documentation via CARES
• Facilitate group / individual sessions to Motivate and Empower clients to become involved in their own planning and goal setting
• Conduct weekly / bi-weekly meetings with clients, or as needed
• Refer clients and encourage job development for subsequent employment if appropriate
• Refer clients to appropriate resources to assist with set goals
• Conduct After-care services with clients to address issues, challenges, and successes to assist in strengthening their capacity for long-term self-sufficiency
• Maintain client files to include conversations, warnings and progress reports and documenting all incidents (CARES)Maintain client’s case record updated Report critical incidents immediately to the Director of Social Services. Work collaboratively with Housing Specialist and Case Managers to identify client readiness for employment and / or housing
• Treat all clients, visitors, and employees with kindness, respect, and dignity
• Refer clients to internal and external resources and serve as an advocate when necessary
• Develop and maintain connections with other programs and units within the organization to facilitate inter-agency referrals
• Substitutes for other employment staff when the need arises
• Perform administrative support duties as needed

Physical Requirements :

Work Environment / Schedule Requirements :

Qualifications :

Equal Employment Opportunity :

NAICA is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. As such, discrimination in any aspect of hiring or employment based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.

Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. NAICA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. NAICA also offers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and / or local laws. Applicants seeking an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process should contact Human Resources by sending an email to HumanResources@naicany.org with the Subject “Reasonable Accommodation Request.”

NAICA Offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

False Statements

Misrepresentation of your experience, skills, or education, or submission of false / fraudulent information or documentation during the application process may result in the rejection of your application or termination of your employment.

At-Will Employment Disclaimer :

While we sincerely hope to form a long and mutually beneficial relationship, please note that NAICA is an at-will employer. Under these terms, employment is subject to termination at any time, without notice and with or without cause, at the discretion of the organization.