Employment Specialist

We are seeking an Employment Specialist to join our team. Under the direction of the Director of Workforce Innovations and Community Partnerships, the Employment Specialist will work collaboratively in a fun, team-oriented, mission-focused, and goal-driven environment, to expose and transition the mindset of the youth within our foster homes into trauma-informed, career-ready, financially stable, and professionally confident individuals. Through career readiness workshops, one-on-one sessions, community partnership development, and meticulous data tracking, the Employment Specialist plays a vital role in the transitional process of the youth we serve. Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Of Position Able to work flexible hours and some evenings (as requested). Motivated to support, engage, and develop youth through traditional and non-traditional methods. Capture and record data to meet departmental goals and deadlines. Speaking in small to mid-sized groups, as well as facilitating employment-driven workshops, both in person and virtually. Through the use of motivational interviewing and a holistic, student-centered approach, provide consistent, high-quality employment-focused engagements to ensure that youth are motivated, qualified candidates ready for the training and job opportunities they seek. Create a schedule to check in with youth (daily, weekly, or bi-weekly) who have started their career pathway process with you. Through the YA-WORC screening methods, prepare youth for HSVS internships, SYEP, and job/career opportunities with employers. Advertise, sign up, and oversee all youth who participate in the (in-house) internship program (Go-Getters), attend all in-person and virtual meetings related to the (MIP)Mentored Internship Program, along with WLG (Work Learn Grow). Sign up eligible youth for SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program) and place them within various departments throughout the agency. Weekly update the Workforce development tracker that captures touchpoints for all Heartshare youth who receive support from the WFD team. Provide impactful group and individual engagement services. Develop marketing materials and actively take part in outreach methods to ensure youth are informed, aware and excited about upcoming job fairs, vocational training, professional developments, career readiness workshops and any other workforce development-related event. Attend all Youth Development events, meetings, trainings, and programs. Provide non-judgmental support to youth to help them achieve their vocational, educational, and employment goals. Build trust, generate interest, and develop strong working relationships with youth who participate in job readiness workshops. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. Master's Degree highly preferred. 3-5 years of experience working with youth/young adults aged 14-26 is highly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of Workforce1 initiatives and/or professional experience as a Career Specialist preferred. Demonstrated ability to work in a goal-driven environment with measurable outcomes. Experience facilitating career readiness workshops and providing one-on-one coaching to support professional development. Strong background in working with trauma-informed approaches to effectively engage and motivate youth in foster care settings. Ability to establish and maintain community partnerships to expand employment opportunities. Strong skills in data tracking and reporting to monitor progress and outcomes. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to inspire and guide youth toward becoming career-ready, financially stable, and professionally confident individuals. Must be flexible to work in both Brooklyn and Queens, as services are provided across multiple boroughs. Benefits Rewarding Work in a team environment. Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays. 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution. Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit). Employee Appreciation Programs and Events. Tuition Assistance Program. Professional Development opportunities. Wellhub Discount Verizon Wireless Discount. BJs Membership discount. Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to

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