Employment Specialist NEWLY CREATED
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Job Location:
White Plains, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 55000 - 60000
Posted on:
23 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you a dynamic problem-solver who can build trust with individuals seeking employment and who has experience helping people find jobs
Lifting Up Westchesters Job Central was created to address an unmet need - the financial stability of unemployed and underemployed very low-income adults experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty. Job Central staff assist individuals with resume creation mock interviews completing job applications strengthening job readiness skills and finding employment with opportunities for advancement. Once employed individuals receive ongoing services to support job retention and their ability to become independent and self-sufficient.
The Employment Specialist has their own caseload working as part of a team to help individuals find suitable full- and part-time employment to provide post employment support for 12 months and to develop relationships with employers.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administer and effectively analyze skill assessments to support participants in identifying a realistic job opportunities
Coach and assist with cover letters resumes and job applications. Help participants obtain required documents when appropriate.
Prepare participants for job interviews.
Effectively engage job seeking clients to encourage participation in employment educational or other related skills-based development opportunities.
Provide post employment services to support maintaining employment and fostering self-sufficiency such as conflict resolution reducing performance obstacles workplace etiquette encouraging upward mobility/job growth/new opportunities and seeking educational enhancement.
Participate as a presenter for some training workshops offered by Job Central. (Topics may include resume preparation interview skills employer relations among others).
Identify develop and maintain relationships with key businesses and places offering job opportunities apprenticeships professional development and training.
Accurately prepare and enter progress notes weekly into the LUW database for participants detailing interactions observations progress or challenges in meeting set goals and action items.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum of 3 years of experience working in the social services field particularly in the employment sector.
2. Experience comfort and desire to work with vulnerable populations (i.e. homeless extremely low income persons with disabilities re-entry and individuals who have fled from domestic violence.)
3. Possess connections to businesses and industries throughout Westchester County (preferred).
4. Bachelors degree in social service education public relations or business/human services.
5. Solid computer skills including Word Excel Outlook and data entry.
6. Bilingual in English & Spanish languages (preferred but not required).
7. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
8. Ability to regularly walk up 3 flights of stairs.
be comfortable traveling to and working in multiple company locations including Job Central Open Arms Mens Shelter and Samaritan House Womens Shelter all in White Plains.
10. Valid NYS drivers license is required for some Westchester travel in a company vehicle.
Job Type: Full-time Monday thru Friday
Pay: $57000.00 - $60000.00 per year
Benefits:
Generous paid time off
Medical dental & vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Company paid Life insurance
Tuition assistance
Background Report Required.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
Lifting Up Westchester is a community-based nonprofit that provides life-changing support to people who are experiencing homelessness or are struggling to meet other basic needs. We work together with those we serve to build a more secure future for them and their families.
