Employment Coordinator

We are excited to invite a passionate and experienced Employment Coordinator to join our team! Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for an experienced Employment Coordinator for our Families w/ Children facility in the Soundview area of the Bronx. As the Employment Coordinator, you will play a role in overseeing the graduates of Allie’s Place Culinary program and helping them overcome barriers to join or re-enter the workforce. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve.

ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.

Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate employment training workshops and presentations.

• Create an environment that promotes job readiness for clients.

• Develop and monitor employment service plans.

• Conduct assessments of client's employability.

• Assist clients in achieving employment goals by providing individual employment counseling.

• Conduct outreach to potential employers and the community to promote program services.

• Research and send job referrals to unemployed graduates.

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s in social sciences/Career and Work Counseling

• Experience working with individuals and groups who have multiple barriers to employment.

• Experience with return-to-work strategies, life skills, employment training, and counseling.

• Superior oral and written communication skills

• Must be proficient in MS Office Applications.

  COMPENSATION/EEO:

  In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, and ample personal and sick leave.

  Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.