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Vocational Specialist
Tandym Group
Full-time
On-site
Brooklyn, NY, United States
A nonprofit organization in New York City is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional to join one of their growing men's shelters in Brooklyn as a Job Developer.
About the Opportunity:
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday
Hours: 10-6
Setting: Men's Shelter
Responsibilities:
Research and regularly initiate contact with potential employers daily, obtaining as much information on open positions as possible.
Research and stay current on labor market information, economic data, and hiring trends to creatively target and develop emerging opportunities.
Provide client support in tailoring resumes and cover letters, coaching for in-demand adaptive soft skills acquisition, conducting mock interviews, and assisting with job applications.
Offer one-on-one coaching and conduct group job preparation sessions to increase client employability.
Prepare and maintain accurate, complete narrative documentation of client progress and employer relationships at each point of contact, including resumes, interviews, employer feedback, and placement/retention data for required reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual).
Maintain all client and employer records in computerized tracking systems in compliance with agency and funder requirements.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or 2 years of experience
First Aid / CPR certification
Desired Skills:
Bilingual
Certification in Overdose Prevention
Previous experience in a Shelter setting
About the Opportunity:
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday
Hours: 10-6
Setting: Men's Shelter
Responsibilities:
Research and regularly initiate contact with potential employers daily, obtaining as much information on open positions as possible.
Research and stay current on labor market information, economic data, and hiring trends to creatively target and develop emerging opportunities.
Provide client support in tailoring resumes and cover letters, coaching for in-demand adaptive soft skills acquisition, conducting mock interviews, and assisting with job applications.
Offer one-on-one coaching and conduct group job preparation sessions to increase client employability.
Prepare and maintain accurate, complete narrative documentation of client progress and employer relationships at each point of contact, including resumes, interviews, employer feedback, and placement/retention data for required reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual).
Maintain all client and employer records in computerized tracking systems in compliance with agency and funder requirements.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or 2 years of experience
First Aid / CPR certification
Desired Skills:
Bilingual
Certification in Overdose Prevention
Previous experience in a Shelter setting