Employment Specialist
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Job Description
Title: Employment Specialist
Location: TBD
Salary Range:$27.47 per hour (effectively $50000 per year)
FLSA Classification: Full-time (35 hours) Non-exempt
Role Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing residents 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 NAICAs 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 clients employment training while maximizing cost containment by getting the client back to work
- Monitor and record clients 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 clients 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 clients 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:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 5 pounds.
- Must be able to travel to multiple NYC sites as needed.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations facilities.
Work Environment / Schedule Requirements:
- Office setting with regular exposure to computer screens and moderate noise levels.
- May be required to work shifts including evenings or night tours and/or Saturdays Sundays and holidays with holiday pay differential.
Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate degree in Social Work Psychology Sociology or related field with 2 years of direct social service experience
- Associate degree in Human Service or related field with 4 years of direct social service experience
- High School Diploma/General Equivalent Diploma with 8 plus years of direct social service experience
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be compassionate and firm and maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Knowledge of community resources
- Ability to solve problems make decisions resolve conflicts and listen
- Ability to deal calmly in crisis situations.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively well with diverse groups
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively under pressure
- Strong organizational skills detail-oriented and efficient
- Maturity integrity and sound judgment
- Must be able to read speak write and understand English for administrative purposes.
- Must pass drug screening to be appointed.
- This position may be subject to a series of investigations before and after appointment.
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 with the Subject Reasonable Accommodation Request.
NAICA Offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision Benefits for full-time employees
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- Paid Time-off
- Vol Life Insurance and AD&D
- Term Life and AD&D insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program support (EAP)
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Aflac: Short-Term Disability CA Accident and Hospital
- Employee Discount Program
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
