Employment Specialist
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Job Description
The Kings County District Attorneys Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all.
KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as an Employment Specialist in the ReEntry Programs Bureau. The ReEntry Programs Bureau addresses the needs and concerns of individuals transitioning from an incarcerationrelated environment to the general public who seek assistance with the management of their situations. The bureau utilizes referrals to third parties as its primary method of service delivery.
Under direct supervision with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment the preferred candidate will be responsible for the following:
Job Responsibilities:
Providing new clients orientation sessions and/or individual intake meetings.
Assist clients in attaining their employmentrelated goals by identifying and referring clients
to appropriate services.
Work collaboratively with case managers to manage changes in employment goals and/or barriers to securing employment.
Develop internal Community & Resource and Reentry curriculum to address Clients employment needs.
Facilitate a series of regular scheduling of employmentrelated Workshops.
Build partnership with staffing/job placement agencies training and education providers to
support Clients literacy verbal and writing skills.
Assist in preparation for interviews resume building skills building through
advocacy and referrals.
Build a community of employers that will hire clients directly.
Schedule interviews with potential employers.
Manage and track employment placements of all clients.
Teach Clients how to advocate for themselves when seeking employment in the
community.
Manage and document all interactions with employers and clients.
Additional Information
Experience Requirement: At least 1 year of Employment Specialist experience in a similar setting.
Degree Requirement: Bachelors degree in a related field (social work mental health
counseling psychology sociology education business liberal arts etc.) with 12 years experience or
Associate degree in a related field (social work mental health counseling
psychology sociology education business liberal arts etc.) with 23 years experience.
Familiarity with Criminal Justice population single adults mental health
substance use or any other related field;
Strong communication time management and interpersonal skills.
Other Qualifications:
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a focus on providing excellent
client services; Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a diverse population.
Ability to exercise good judgement and apply problem solving skills;
Experience working collaboratively in a team oriented and outcomes focused environment;
Ability to monitor and manage variety of tasks assigned
Qualifications :
Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 above.
Additional Information :
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
