Career Development Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Career Development Specialist

Location : Woodside, Queens, NYC

Compensation : $50,000 Annual Salary

Purpose : We are seeking a Career Development Specialist to support job development and placement for participants of a program located in Woodside, NY. The Jobs-Plus program aims to increase earnings among public housing residents by providing career services, financial counseling / related supports, and community-building activities that support employment in the labor market.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conduct intake, orientation, eligibility screening, and assessments with participants
• Assess program participants’ employment and training needs to help them develop and achieve individualized career plans.
• Oversee barrier removal before and after job placement, ensuring the participant has the resources and support they need to obtain and retain employment (i.e. housing, clothing, healthcare, childcare, etc.)
• Develop individualized service and engagement plans for participants
• Regularly meet with participants in-person or over phone / video to ensure program participants are continually progressing towards their professional, personal, and academic goals
• Provide individualized support to clients during their job search efforts, higher education applications, personal and career assessments, and exam preparation
• Maintain detailed case notes, update attendance logs, submit weekly reports, and other administrative tasks on a timely basis
• Refer clients to vocational trainings, technical skills classes, and other certification programs
• Meet weekly, quarterly, and annual enrollment and job placement numbers
• Model professionalism and inclusiveness, cultivate a safe environment for career development, and motivated clients to find full-time employment

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