Employment Specialist Position Available In Suffolk, New York

Min USD $45,000.00/Yr. Max USD $50,000.00/Yr. Position Overview As part of the SSVF Team, the Employment Specialist assists participating veterans with obtaining and maintaining sustainable employment. Veterans encouraged to apply!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducting outreach activities to identify, screen and enroll participants into the program Providing employment related case management services such as assessment, community integration, and employment linkage Developing and updating Individualized Employment Plans for participants Conducting job readiness assessments and providing appropriate skills training such as resume development, interviewing skills and job search techniques Providing career counseling and job coaching and working one-on-one with clients on job retention Cultivating and maintaining relationships with prospective employers to generate and identify employment opportunities Connecting with outside resources such as America’s Job Centers, vocational training schools, and community-based organizations to ensure clients have access to available services Interpret and apply data generated by vocational assessments. Additional duties as requested from time to time by the Program Director Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree required Minimum of two years case management or counseling experience Computer literate, MS/Word & Excel. Demonstrated experience in the vocational rehabilitation field. Experience working with veterans is preferred, but not required. ID 2025-17072