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Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc

Employment Specialist/Job Coach - Women's Shelter

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Employment Specialist/Job Coach - Women's Shelter Department:

Transitional Living - DHS Women's Shelter

Program:

Transitional Living Shelter

Reports to:

Program Director

Work Location:

968 3rd Avenue, 11232 (Sunset Park - Brooklyn)

Hours:

Full Time - 35 hours per week Monday-Wednesday (9 am to 5pm), Thursday 1:00pm-9:00pm, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Salary Range:

$45,000 - $45,000

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Program Description Brooklyn Community Services is one of Brooklyn’s first and largest non-sectarian social services agencies. BCS, which presently serves more than 10,000 individuals annually, is committed to a broad and diverse range of services including education and child care; services to strengthen families; and services to foster self-sufficiency for adults.

Third Avenue is a NYC DHS transitional shelter program designed to provide employment assistance and permanent housing for young women ages 18 - 25 years old. The program is located in Sunset Park Brooklyn, NY.

Position Summary The Job Developer is responsible for helping clients find permanent employment and become self-sufficient. This is a critical part of the services that we provide to our young homeless women aged 18-25 years old. The Job Developer is expected to develop and maintain employer relationships with the goal of identifying and meeting their needs. Match appropriate clients with appropriate job openings and arrange for interviews and persuade both prospective employers and client applicants of the features and advantages of participating in the Program's job placement services, with the goal of placement and a view toward long‑term retention.

Responsibilities

Research and regularly initiate contact with potential employers daily obtaining as much information on the position as possible

Provide job development services and maintain relationships with employers to elicit jobs vacancy

Research and keep up to date on labor market information, economic data and hiring trends to creatively target and develop emerging opportunities

Provide client support in tailoring resumes and cover letters, coaching for in demand adaptive soft skills acquisition, conducting mock interviews, and assisting with job applications

Provide one‑on‑one coaching and conduct group job prep to job seekers to increase their chances of employment

Prepare and maintain accurate, complete narrative documentation of client progress and employer relationships, at each point of contact, including resumes, interviews and employer feedback, and placement and retention data for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports, in computerized client and employer tracking systems

Determine client requirements and record apt data as in job descriptions

Develop workplace talent and behaviors to secure internships enforcing employer expectations in actual workforce environment

Develop job vacancies and information available to clients all in relation to work

Propose names of qualified applicants to clients

Review job applications and employment orders to conform applicants to work requirements

Match applicant skills and experience with employer’s requirement

Complete monthly reports and other required documentation

Maintain ongoing contact with referral sources and other service providers

Participate in vendor fairs and other program recruitment events as necessary

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School diploma or G.E.D and two years of applicable experience or Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Human Services preferred and/or equivalent experience

Counseling skills required

Good communication skills, verbally and in writing

Good organizational skills

Ability to interface effectively with staff, employers and community agencies

Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Check

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

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