Director of Employment

PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

The Director of Employment provides leadership, direction, and management to the Employment Specialist team by developing partnerships, training, and educational opportunities.  Provides leadership to develop a strong cohesive client workforce development and training program that sustain and support the vision and mission of the organization by achieving organizational goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute on-site workshops and training for case managers, employment specialists, and social workers to teach job search skills such as job readiness resume writing, interview skills, completing online job applications, appropriate dress for the interview, and time management.
• Identify and maintain unique partnerships and trainings that will cater to each specific client with potential employers, trade schools, vocational training programs, and government agencies who will provide employment opportunities and resources to the clients
• Monitor the program’s effectiveness to ensure the program is achieving its goals relative to the placement of clients into securing employment, maintaining employment, and establishing stability by developing and implementing metrics and reports, in collaboration with Director of CQI. 
• Create or enhance an efficient employment process with data-driven resources and set best practices.
• Manage reports that support departmental activities and client achievements in obtaining and maintaining employment, etc.
• Liaison with employers to identify guest speakers, arrange site visits, and determine other opportunities to provide real-world experience to clients
• Create and identify assessment tools for all clients
• Collaborate with Employment Specialists in developing job fairs and target employer recruitment 
• Ensure Employment Specialists maintain a consistent working relationship with employers for job opportunities. 
• Participates in team meetings and case conferences to discuss clients’ achievements or barriers in obtaining job training or employment.
• Ability to collaborate with funders and provide donations
• Participates in staff training, staff meetings, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Career Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or Human Services.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working with adults on career coaching, workforce development or job placement.
• Experience in working with individuals affected by mental illness, substance abuse, and homelessness.

• Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Excellent analytical, evaluative, and human service management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and organizational skills.
• Must have incredible initiative, the ability to work well under pressure, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to complete complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to develop relationships and partnerships with potential employers, government agencies and organizations to develop employment and training opportunities for clients.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (including Physical Demands):

• May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule.
• Travelling throughout various locations in the New York City area.

• Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week.

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