Employment Specialist – House East

Job overview

The Employment Specialist – House East role is onsite at the House East location in New York, NY, and pays $40,000–$47,000 per year. Children’s Rescue Fund supports clients in obtaining and maintaining employment and accessing training and education opportunities. The specialist assesses clients’ employment needs, develops job-search plans, and provides practical coaching and referrals. The role helps clients pursue sustainable employment by connecting them with training, employers, job fairs, and other community resources.

What you'll do

• Meet with clients to assess employment history and develop job-search plans
• assist with resumes and job searches
• connect clients with training, certification, and education programs
• conduct job-search workshops
• develop employer and community partnerships
• coordinate and attend job fairs
• document client interactions and activities
• track attendance, referrals, and outcomes
• participate in team meetings and case conferences.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

employment specialist

workforce development

career coaching

job placement

resume support

job search workshops

client services

new york ny

children’s rescue fund

$40k–$47k/year

evenings and weekends

employer partnerships

job fairs

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least two years of career coaching, workforce development, or job placement experience and experience working with people affected by mental illness, substance abuse, and/or homelessness. Evening and weekend work is required, and travel throughout New York City is part of the role.

About the employer

Childrens Rescue Fund is hiring for this role. Industry: Emergency and Other Relief Services. Sector: 62.