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Job description
Min
USD $38,000.00/Yr.Max
USD $41,198.35/Yr.Position Overview
S:US Is seeking a Vocational Specialis t for their families with children shelter.
This position is located atEcho Place Bronx, New York, NY 10457.
The Vocational Specialist will:
Conduct assessments interviews to elicit information relative to client’s skills, education, abilities and interest.
Identify barriers to employment, e.g. English as a Second Language (ESL), substance use disorder, mental health issues et al., and in collaboration with Case Manager makes appropriate referrals.
Assist engaged clients in the development of vocational educational service plans and monitors and facilitates implementation of same.
Document all counseling, assessment, testing and service plans in clients’ folder.
Implement and coordinate the EM Path economic mobility program
Maintain an active employment and vocational/educational training data bank and serves as program representative to all vocational/educational and employment placement service providers.
Provide career coaching/guidance and assists with resume/cover letter preparation, job search and filing applications.
Design and facilitate adult life skills workshops to include: budgeting, tenant behavior, how to maintain your home, and other related topics.
Develop direct job placement services through the development of program job bank.
Maintain tracking forms for job/skills training placements job retention, and reports as required.
Conduct vocational workshops.
Attend all training sessions and meetings as required.
Perform such other duties as may be required.
Any other duties as assigned by the Program Director, designee or as required.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree and two years of applicable experience or a minimum of six years of applicable experience.
Knowledge of the complex interaction of multiple factors of homelessness, substance use disorder, mental health and domestic violence, with sensitivity to cultural and gender-specific issues with both individuals and families.
Knowledge of HRA, entitlements and homeless shelter system.
Knowledge of current practices in vocational education, labor market trends and employment opportunities in both the private and public sectors.
Company Overview
S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on ourBenefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equalopportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use ofservicesanimals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact theLeave
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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