Employment Specialist - City of New York : Job Details

The mission of the Department of Veterans' Services is to connect, mobilize, and empower New York City's Veteran Community in order to foster purpose-driven lives for New York City Service Members past and present in addition to their caregivers, survivors, and families. DVS fulfills this mission by providing New York City's approximately 200,000 Veterans with essential services and programs focused on pivotal areas such as economic empowerment, housing security, benefits, health and wellness, and culture.

About the Role: Employment Specialist DVS is actively seeking to hire an Employment Specialist who will play a key role in assisting the Military Affiliated Community in accessing meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities across a diverse range of sectors, including public, private, and government industries. This position will focus on guiding individuals toward job placements that align with their skills, experiences, and career goals. In addition to employment placement, the Employment Specialist will also provide critical support by connecting constituents with relevant workforce development programs, ensuring they have access to the training, resources, and support needed to successfully transition into the workforce and advance in their careers.

The Employment Specialist would work closely with DVS' Director of Veteran Transition and her team on efforts including, but not limited to:

• Assisting military-affiliated individuals in identifying and securing meaningful employment opportunities across the public, private, and government sectors.
• Conducting job searches, providing job leads, and connecting clients to appropriate employers.
• Supporting clients in tailoring resumes, writing cover letters, and preparing for interviews.
• Offering individualized career counseling to military-affiliated individuals, helping them assess their skills, qualifications, and career goals.
• Advising on job market trends, wage expectations, and employment opportunities that align with clients' skills and experiences.
• Connecting clients to relevant workforce development programs, training opportunities, certifications, and educational resources that support career advancement.
• Identifying and recommending programs or workshops that enhance clients' job readiness and career growth.
• Maintaining accurate records of clients' progress, job applications, employment status, and outcomes.
• Tracking and reporting on employment placement outcomes, program participation, and other key performance indicators.
• Assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of the services provided and suggesting improvements as necessary.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.