Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Employment Specialist Job Location US-NY-Bronx Type Regular Full-Time Min USD $60,000.00/Yr. Max USD $65,000.00/Yr. Position Overview

Provides vocational services and consultation as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Conducts career development workshops and provides vocational training workshops and will be responsible for linking tenants with appropriate specialized educational and training programs and vocational services to enhance employability.  Develops a resource bank appropriate to the needs and skills of the tenants.  Conducts group and individual vocational counseling sessions.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policiesProvides vocational services and consultation as a member of a multi-disciplinary teamResponsible for integrating vocational goals and servicesProvides aid and assistance through all phases of the vocational service provisionPerforming routine clinical services as a member of the team Responsible for charting client servicesResponsible for integrating vocational goals and services with the tasks of all the team members Responsible for ensuring revisions to the plan as the participant’s needs changeAdvocating for the rights and preferences of the participant whenever possibleResponsible for creating a monthly spreadsheet with names of tenants and their employment statusFollow-up quarterly with all employed tenantsAssist with making monthly contact with tenant as neededParticipate in staff, clinical meetings Ability to research material via the internetParticipate in monthly supervision to address any work-related tasks or concernsOther duties as assigned Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BA degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field requiredBasic knowledge of human servicesMust have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsProficient in MS Word/ExcelExperience working with individuals experiencing homelessness Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Services for the UnderServed (S:US)Experience in vocational education / employment setting preferredExperience working with diverse populations preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.Valid driver’s license is a plus, but not required. Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others.  We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Benefits & Compensation at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.

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