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S:US

Provides services for homelessness, mental health

Employment Specialist

Case Management & AdvocacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$52k - $60k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least two years of case management or counseling experience is required.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
  • Demonstrated experience in vocational rehabilitation is required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct outreach activities to identify, screen, and enroll participants in the program.
  • Provide employment-related case management services, including assessment, community integration, and employment linkage.
  • Develop and update individualized employment plans for participants.
  • Conduct job readiness assessments and provide skills training in resume development, interviewing skills, and job search techniques.
  • Provide career counseling and job coaching, and work one-on-one with clients on job retention.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with prospective employers to generate and identify employment opportunities.
  • Connect clients with outside resources, including America’s Job Centers, vocational training schools, and community-based organizations, to ensure access to available services.
  • Interpret and apply data generated by vocational assessments.
  • Perform additional duties as requested by the Program Director.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with veterans is preferred but not required.

About the Company

S:US

Provides services for homelessness, mental health

S:US provides services and advocacy for underserved New Yorkers who face homelessness, developmental disabilities, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It delivers direct, tailored supports in NYC and Long Island through housing assistance, health and behavioral services, case management, and community programs to help people achieve stability. The organization combines long-term advocacy with a broad set of programs across housing, health, crisis intervention, and justice issues, supported by decades of experience and about 1,800 staff. Its goal is to empower people 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
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1978

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