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Employment Specialist - Services for the Underserved - New York

Education

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SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Employment Specialist will conduct assessment interviews to gather information relative to client’s skills, education and interests. He /she will Design and facilitate vocational/employment group and maintain an active employment vocational/educational data bank and serve as Program Representative at Workforce and Employment Initiatives and Meetings. The specialist will identify barriers to employment e.g.-ESL, Substance Abuse, Mental Health and in collaboration with Case Manager make appropriate referrals. Provide career coaching and assist with resume preparation, job search and filing applications.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Allocates competitive employment positions in the community.
· Provides hands on job training to consumers at job sites.
· Maintains on-going liaison with job sites.
· Keeps abreast of consumer’s employment progress in a timely and efficient manner.
· Maintains updated information and progress notes in consumer case records
· Assists consumers with job readiness and search activities.
· Co-facilitates weekly Work Readiness Seminar.
· Provides direct counseling and on-going assessments as needed.
· Represents the agency to the community at large and participates in professional meetings.
· Reports all relevant information to supervisor and program staff.
· Interprets relevant information to resolve problems, effectively balances considerations and alternatives to make sound decisions.
· Handles unexpected situations by responding effectively to challenges, deadlines and emergencies.
· Provides timely, accurate and clear documentation according to established policies and procedures.
· Applies time management skills to work effectively within given deadlines, carries out directives, organizes own time and prioritizes workload effectively while using resources wisely.
· Willingness to initiate new ideas, consistently looks for better ways of doing things.
· Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and listening skills.
· Works well as part of a team.
· Can be relied upon to be available as needed, modeling good attendance and punctuality practices.
· Responds to consumer needs promptly, accurately and with courtesy and respect, models appropriate behavior, represents the organization in a positive and appropriate manner to outside resources.
· Supports the missions and values of SUS and draws attention to behavior that undermines group effectiveness or is inconsistent with core values.
· Maintains confidentiality of consumers and staff.
· Maintains positive enthusiasm toward job accountabilities and objectives, persists with extra effort and overcomes obstacles to get the job done.
· All other duties as assigned.


III. REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· High School Diploma/GED Required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to assist adults of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences.
· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
· Evening hours are required.

  • Experience
    Not required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    $19.23 – $20.19 hourly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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EducationNew York

Non - Profit • More than 250 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since August, 2026

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) envisions a city where everyone has a roof over their head, is healthy, productive and can enjoy the social connections that create a life of purpose.

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