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Employment Specialist
full-time•New York
About this role
Program: New Leaf| 8 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
What You'll Do
HELP USA seeks an Employment Specialist whose primary goal is to help clients obtain permanent, unsubsidized employment at our newly opened, New Leaf, family shelter. The Employment Specialist works in conjunction with Case Managers to assess clients’ educational and employment history, interests, aptitudes, and abilities to develop employment plans for incorporation into the clients’ service plans.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Providing new clients with an overview of HELP USA’s employment program philosophy and services at client orientation sessions and/or individual intake meetings.
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Utilizing HELP USA’s Job Readiness Curriculum to facilitate education and employment readiness workshops, including resume writing, preparing for the world of work, job interviewing skills, securing childcare, etc.
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Facilitating workshops on information related to transitional benefits, welfare-to-work benefits, and tax credit changes.
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Providing educational and vocational counseling for clients, both individually and in groups.
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Referring clients to and acting as the liaison with HELP USA’s employment programs and other employment/vocational and educational training programs and government offices to facilitate job placement.
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Maintaining a network of government, training, and placement resources and contacts.
You’re a great fit for this role if you have:
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and skills.
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Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
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Valid US driver’s license.
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Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Compensation
Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.
We Have GREAT BENEFITS!
- Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
- Generous Paid Time Off!
- 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
- And More!
Who We Are
At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.
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What you'll do
- The Employment Specialist helps clients obtain permanent, unsubsidized employment by assessing their educational and employment history and developing employment plans. Responsibilities include facilitating workshops, providing counseling, and acting as a liaison with employment programs.
About HELP USA
At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Employment Specialist do at HELP USA?
As a Employment Specialist at HELP USA, you will: the Employment Specialist helps clients obtain permanent, unsubsidized employment by assessing their educational and employment history and developing employment plans. Responsibilities include facilitating workshops, providing counseling, and acting as a liaison with employment programs..
Is the Employment Specialist position at HELP USA remote?
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