Full-Time

Employment Specialist

Posted on 12/9/2025

Deadline 12/9/26
S:US

S:US

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides services for homelessness, mental health

Compensation Overview

$45k - $50k/yr

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Training
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred/High school diploma/equivalency required.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Basic knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorder.
  • Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office suite and Windows)
Responsibilities
  • Allocates competitive employment positions in the community.
  • Provides hands on job coaching to consumers at job sites.
  • Maintains on-going liaison with job sites.
  • Keeps abreast of consumer’s employment progress in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Maintains updated information, progress notes, and service plans in consumer case records.
  • Assists consumers with job readiness / search activities.
  • Co-facilitates weekly work readiness and retention groups.
  • Provides direct counseling and on-going assessments as needed.
  • Conducts intake with prospective program participants.
  • Enters information to both the AWARDS and ACE portal.
  • Conducts outreach activities and program presentations to obtain referrals.
  • Represents the agency to the community at large and participates in professional meetings.
  • Additional tasks as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and ask for help when needed.
  • Ability to work with all stakeholders: members, network, families, and government staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences.

S:US provides services and advocacy for New Yorkers facing homelessness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It supports tens of thousands of individuals and families in New York City and Long Island with about 1,800 staff. The organization offers tailored direct services such as housing assistance, health and behavioral supports, case management, and community programs to help clients achieve stability and long-term well-being. Its goal is to empower underserved New Yorkers to lead lives of purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1978

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Perry Perlmutter's 2023 CEO appointment strengthens financial leadership from prior CFO role.
  • Margaret-Ann Cole's 2024 Chief People Officer hire enhances talent management capabilities.
  • NYC government partnerships ensure steady contract revenue for social services expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Nonprofit model limits scalability without massive grant funding increases.
  • Heavy reliance on NYC contracts exposes S:US to municipal budget cuts.
  • Perry Perlmutter's recent CEO transition disrupts strategic execution in 2026.

What makes S:US unique

  • S:US delivers $315 million in services annually to 35,000 New Yorkers facing homelessness.
  • Founded in 1978, S:US provides housing, employment, and recovery services across NYC.
  • 1,800 staff execute eviction prevention and food security programs for vulnerable populations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-and-Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

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