Employment Specialist

Summary The Assertive Community Engagement & Success (ACES) program seeks an employment specialist that can support ACES participants ages 16-24 in job readiness skill development, vocational training and employment planning and job placement. ACES is a program serving young men residing in East Harlem or the South Bronx who may not have started but can strive to overcome threatening environments and system-involvement to find the path to success. These young people will be engaged in high-risk behaviors and voluntarily engage with the ACES program. We are looking for skilled team members who can envision a model based on the theory that young people regardless of roadblocks—violence, trauma, racism, gangs, incarceration, truancy and unemployment—can engage in positive relationships to change behaviors and acquire life, education and employment skills. This position is full-time and requires in-person and in-community work primarily. ACES home office and community work throughout NYC Qualifications Experience in workforce development required2 years + of work with youth and/or young adults; Commitment to active youth engagementExperience working with justice involved and/or opportunity youthStrong communication skills, both written and oralAbility to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of external and internal partnersTrained in or committed to training to become competent in trauma informed approaches as a means of engaging young peopleCommitment to participant-centered service delivery and continuous improvementA valid tri-state driver’s license is required. This position requires regular community-based travel and the ability to move with participants to job related appointments, interviews, job fairs, training programs, work sites, and other employment related opportunities Duties Provide individualized job coaching, employment planning and career counseling Design and deliver engaging workshops focused on job readiness skills, not limited to but including resume building, interview techniques, workplace etiquette, job searching, etcSupport participants in conducting effective job searches, including the use of online job portals and networking strategiesProvide one-on-one coaching to help participants develop individualized job search plansTravel within the community to meet participants in various settings (home, workplaces, etc)Guide participants through the process of acquiring professional credentials and certifications with referral partnersEscort participants to job fairs and other employment networking opportunitiesLead and assist with coordination and logistics for employment related events, job fairs, hiring initiatives, outreach activities, and participant engagement opportunitiesMaintain up-to-date documentation in databases to include participant attendance and progressMaintain ongoing communication with referral partners to ensure successful placementsParticipate in professional development training to better equip yourself to serve participants effectivelyStay updated with the latest workforce development trends and best practices to enhance service deliveryOther duties as assigned by Team Leader or Director How to Apply Please follow the provided URL to apply! Apply Now