Employment Specialist, CRED

The Employment Specialist (ES) will connect and place participants in high-quality, paid work experience positions, primarily focusing on participants under Fortune’s contract with the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development’s Community Resources for Employment and Development (CRED) program. The ES will be responsible for conducting one-on-one employment counseling sessions, developing personalized job search strategies, and building relationships with local employers to identify job openings and employment opportunities.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in business/sociology/social work/criminal justice/public administration or other life/professional experience equivalent to an associate's degree
• A minimum of three of successful and relevant experience serving system-impacted individuals and with (including but not limited to) job development, employer engagement, and recruitment, especially in the fields of construction and building maintenance, social services, and customer service/retail
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Skilled communicator who can liaise interdepartmentally as well as with community partners, employers and stakeholders
• Knowledge of up-to-date labor market trends and resources a plus
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Outlook and Office 365
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment with varying demands and achieve set goals
• Experience and/or desire to work with a diverse population

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance