NEXTGen Employment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

DEPARTMENT : Business and Career Services

SUPERVISOR : Director, Business & Career Services

POSITIONS SUPERVISED :

Gesher Human Services is a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home, and in the community. Gesher’s workforce development, behavioral health, and inclusion programming serves all Metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Gesher Human Services NEXTGen Employment Specialist will work with people seeking employment to help them gain the skills to perform a successful job search, including resume writing, networking, interview skills, and more. They will also coordinate business and networking events for young adults through the Jewish Federation of Detroit’s NEXTGen Department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Development, Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred.

Other :

• Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate effectively with participants, staff and employers.
• Composition and time management skills sufficient to prepare required reports and correspondence as well as the ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently are needed.
• Knowledge of Jewish Federation of Detroit’s (JFD) NEXTGen’s effort to maintain and enhance young adult’s involvement in metro Detroit.
• Knowledge of and relationships within the Jewish community preferred.
• Certification as Resume Writing required within 6 months of hire.
• Intermediate level of proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and web-based databases.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental conditions :

Physical requirements :

Accommodation(s) :

As appropriate and fiscally reasonable.

NON-EXEMPT

​ This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act

The above job description is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be all inclusive or limiting as to specific duties. The Agency reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Agency desires and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying the position. The described job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability.

This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and any employment relationship remains “at-will.”

Gesher is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.