Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist 150 150 hr@communityhousing.org
Community Housing Innovations Inc.
Published
May 17, 2022
Location
New York City
Job Type
Contact Name (not public)
Eric Schatzel
Main Phone
16314756390

Description

JOB SUMMARY

 Responsible for the development of an employment network and fostering resources to facilitate job leads for program participants. This position supports the program's goals by providing placement assistance and job readiness training/assistance to participants and all referred clientele.

 There are openings in the Bronx and in Brooklyn. 

ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID 19
  • Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalency of education and work experience as a Placement Specialist/Job Developer.  Minimum of two years recruiting experience placing candidates in occupations/positions which are in heavy demand.  Experience marketing program participants to employers within the business community, as well as ability to establish and maintain a network of employer contacts ready to hire program participants into various positions.
  • Certificates or Licenses: Valid driver’s license.
  • Computer skills: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet and other software as required.
  • Insurance: Valid automobile insurance.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Ability to network within the community and outside the community via phone/fax/emails and in person. Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
  • Math Skills: Must be excellent.
  • Physical Performance: Ability to attend off-site meetings with community businesses.
  • Reasoning Ability: Good negotiation skills.  Ability to make judgment calls, prioritize, multi-task.
  • Other Skills: Ability to work independently, establish rapport with program participants and business community, expertise at understanding client needs and matching clients with business contacts. Able to work independently using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

           These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position.

  • Conducts outreach to referral source(s) provided by contractor.
  • Maintains and provides documentation of placement activity (i.e.: pay stub, employment verification, etc.).
  • Completes progress notes for participants’ activities related to referrals, placements and relocation efforts.
  • Conducts individual assessment and needs analysis for placement readiness of participants.
  • Acts as a positive role model.
  • Knowledgeable of and complies with all contractual requirements of the program.
  • Coordinates with Supervisor to identify challenges and provide advocacy.
  • Develops and maintains weekly email network of job leads.
  • Administers WOTC / WTW tax credits to potential employers.
  • Contacts and maintains positive relationship with employers to identify job opportunities and listings.
  • Provides job readiness training/assessment and assists program participants in the formulation of job search plans for placement into permanent, full-time employment.
  • Provides follow-up services to participants and employers in an effort to maintain job retention.
  • Documents all participant and employer contacts in CARES.
  • Identifies qualified applicants and conducts screening interviews, administers tests, checks references, and evaluates applicants’ qualifications.

SECTION 2:  JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ALL STAFF

  • Attendance and Punctuality: Punctual and regular attendance.
  • Attitude and Courtesy: Is respectful and courteous to others, practices ability to cooperate.  Is attentive to the concerns, ideas, and issues expressed by others.  Shows consideration for and values the opinions of customers, other staff, and the general public.
  • Communication: Uses appropriate internal and external, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confidentiality: Can be relied upon to maintain customer and agency confidentiality.
  • Creativity and Innovation: Proposes creative ideas and seeks out better methods.
  • Decision-making Skills: Demonstrates proper judgment and decision-making skills. Secures relevant information, appropriately identifies causes of problems, and takes or recommends appropriate course of action.
  • Flexibility: Demonstrates a willingness to follow instructions and to perform duties outside of normal realm of his/her job description as requested by his or her supervisor.  Accepts flexible work schedules and assignments as appropriate to meet the needs of the agency, its customers and clients.
  • Fiscal Responsibility: Is careful with agency resources.  Uses materials and equipment in a cost-effective manner.  Limits and documents improper use of agency resources.  Seeks cost containment and/or lower cost solutions.  Prevents loss of income to CHI as a result of vacancy loss, lost rental payments, and/or damages or failure to meet program milestones.
  • Job Knowledge: Demonstrates understanding of the principles, methods, and processes needed to perform the job.
  • Performance: Meets productivity standards.  Has the ability to implement and follow a project through to completion in a timely fashion.  Produces neat, accurate, and thorough work.  Can perform under pressure, within deadlines and has ability to work independently and to prioritize.  Can begin and complete tasks without assignment and repeated oversight.  Maintains charts and files in an orderly fashion.
  • Professional Development: Shows ambition and interest in pursuing career development; expands on job-appropriate skills.
  • Response to Supervision and Training: Listens effectively; seeks, accepts, and integrates into his/her daily routine constructive criticism, advice and guidance.
  • Reliability in Reporting: Submits all internal and external reports in a timely and correct manner as required by funding agencies and/or CHI.  Information is accurate.
  • Safety Practices: Knows and observes safe working conditions, maintains safe work practices, makes supervisor aware of any unsafe working conditions.
  • Teamwork: Encourages, enhances, and contributes to group efforts for the betterment of the entire agency, assists as necessary.

How To Apply

Please apply on our website at the following URL:

External Applicant - Community Housing Innovations