Vocational Specialist - Tandym Group : Job Details

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