Career Services Coordinator, Hempstead NY

Job Description

The CSC provides vocational services to assist client’s to achieve their employment goals. Services include providing assessment, training, job search and placement services, retention, and career advancement.

Responsibilities:
-Assist with the placement of program participants into internal and external programs and services, such as WEP, vocational training, and other community service internships.
-Collaborate with DSS staff on client progress and engagement and other CES staff to coordinate and facilitate employment readiness, placement and retention services.
-Complete electronic assessment for each enrolled client on the first day of enrollment.
-Conduct a one on one interview to collect information about the clients’ personal work history, barriers to employment, criminal history, personal/family background, and living situations.
-Monitor and report on client attendance and progress weekly while encouraging and fostering client engagement.
-Utilizing the results of the TABE and other types of assessment instruments used in Nassau CES, determine the educational, skills level, and vocational interest of the participant.
-Work with participants to develop a comprehensive service plan based upon a thorough understanding of the individual’s interests, strengths, preferences and needs.

Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s Degree required
-1 year experience preferred.
-Bilingual in Spanish preferred
-Experience working with public assistance population and working in employment services or in social service related field preferred.

Salary: $49,700/year

Schedule: Hybrid Schedule: 4 days on site, 1 day remote