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UMass Amherst
Second Class Power Plant Engineer
Amherst, New York, United States · On-site
Senior
Title: Second Class Power Plant Engineer Executive Area: Administration and Finance College/School/MBU: Facilities Management Department: Utility Power Plant Work Location: Amherst Schedule: Full Time Work Arrangement: O…
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Village of Oriskany, New York, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$33/hr
Entry level
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$26/hr–$26/hr
Full-time
high school, associate degree
Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Prescription Coverage, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan
Posted 47d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Retention Specialist provides personalized support and individualized plans to ensure long-term job success for participants with disabilities. This includes monitoring post-placement progress and maintaining strong relationships with employers to resolve workplace barriers.
Requirements
Candidates need an associate degree in human services or a high school diploma/GED with two years of relevant workforce development experience. Demonstrated verbal, written, and basic computer skills are also required.
Full job description
Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.
Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:
Position: Retention Specialist
The Retention Specialist for the Career Access Program will play a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term success and job retention of participants enrolled in the Career Access Program. This individual will work directly with program participants, employers, and community partners to provide personalized support, identify challenges, and implement strategies to ensure participants’ continued success in their careers. The Retention Specialist will monitor participants' progress post-placement, resolve any barriers to success, and assist with ongoing professional development.
Career Access program is a community outreach initiative designed to offer vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.
Location: Bronx, NY 10455
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree or 60 college credits courses in the human services field, or high school diploma or GED with 2 years of relevant experience in workforce development.
The position also requires a demonstrated verbal and written communication ability, including basic computer skills.
Retention Specialist Principal Responsibilities:
Develop individualized retention plans for each participant, focusing on overcoming barriers to job retention and career advancement. Collaborate with participants to set goals for career advancement and provide guidance on achieving those goals.
Provide ongoing one-on-one support to participants to address challenges related to their work environment, personal circumstances, or skill development.
Monitor participants' progress post-placement, conducting regular check-ins to assess job satisfaction and overall well-being.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with employers who have hired program participants, offering guidance on accommodating employees with disabilities.
Identify and resolve barriers to retention, such as workplace challenges, skill gaps, personal issues, or conflicts between the participant and employer.
Participate in outreach efforts to expand the program’s network of employers and community partners who are committed to hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities.
We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:
Anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area. Founder of Operation Backpack®
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1896
Headquarters
New York
LinkedIn followers
4,478
Volunteers of America-Greater New York is the largest affiliate of the national organization, with more than 80 programs and 1,300 staff in the metropolitan New York area, Westchester and Nassau Counties, and Northern New Jersey. We are one of the largest providers of supportive housing and social services in the area, and we are the founder of Operation Backpack®, which provides new, full backpacks to students experiencing homelessness in New York City.
We serve tens of thousands of men, women, and children in need every year including veterans struggling to find their footing, families who are homeless or escaping domestic violence, children with developmental delays, and older adults.
Offices: 135 W 50th St, New York, US
social serviceshomelessnesshousingsupportive housingveteransolder adultsat-risk youthdomestic violencechildren with developmental delaysadults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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