Job Developer/Employment Specialist

WOMEN IN NEED INC - 3.0

New York, NY Job Details $27.81 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Job search strategy coaching Monitoring employment counseling client progress Teaching workforce readiness Interview coaching Job matching for clients Trauma-sensitive environment Interview skills training facilitation Job placement assistance Employment support plan implementation Mid-level Employment counseling Direct support Workforce development advising (career advising) Job search strategy workshop facilitation Building employer relationships Housing services experience Job interview preparation (career advising) Specialization in career development instruction Progress documentation Recruiting event sourcing Training Associate's degree Case service coordination 2 years Specialization in financial literacy instruction Full Job Description Employment Specialist (Job Developer) Support the Path to Employment! Brooklyn, NY 11221 $27.81 THE ROLE The Employment Specialist (Job Developer) supports clients in achieving financial stability through employment and education. This role partners closely with individuals in transitional housing to provide job readiness, career coaching, and direct connections to hiring employers across New York City. You will play a key role in helping clients secure, retain, and grow sustainable income that leads to long-term independence.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Provide individualized employment support including résumé writing, interview coaching, and job application assistance Develop job opportunities by building relationships with employers, staffing agencies, and workforce partners Match clients to appropriate job openings and support them through the hiring process Connect clients to vocational training, education programs, and career advancement opportunities Facilitate job readiness workshops, computer skills training, and financial literacy sessions Plan and support hiring events such as job fairs and recruitment drives Track and document client progress in employment and income-building activities Collaborate with Case Managers, Housing staff, and other service providers to align employment goals with housing stability Utilize evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care to engage clients

WHO YOU WILL BE

You will bring a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience connecting people to jobs or career opportunities You will have experience supporting adults in achieving employment goals, ideally in social services or workforce programs You will know how to build strong employer relationships and turn them into real job opportunities You will excel at coaching, motivating, and communicating with diverse clients You will stay organized and thrive managing multiple clients and priorities in a fast-paced environment Education Required Associates or better Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.