Employment Specialist

Employment And Retention SpecialistProject Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of building supportive communities where people achieve dignity and independence, renewing their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $140 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City.Program: Next Step - Workforce DevelopmentSchedule: Hybrid Schedule (post 90-day successful employment)Salary Range: $55,000 – $60,000 per yearNext Step is Project Renewal's award-winning job placement program which places homeless, formerly homeless, and low-income individuals in competitive employment.

Since 2000, Project Renewal has helped nearly 5,000 New Yorkers find and retain employment, achieve economic security, lead more fulfilling lives, and positively contribute to their communities. Our comprehensive approach allows us to work individually with each client to minimize barriers to employment and prepare them for the world of work.Overall ResponsibilitiesThe Employment and Retention Specialist is a passionate advocate for individuals facing barriers to employment. This role requires a deep understanding of the challenges underserved populations face and a commitment to connecting them with opportunities for economic empowerment.

The Employment & Retention Specialist will cultivate and manage relationships with employers across diverse industries to identify job opportunities and promote the hiring of program participants across our training and supportive services programs and work across functional lines to ensure client placement and retention goals are met.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Sr. Job Developer, duties include, but are not limited to:Prepare graduates for employment and place them into jobsIdentify, develop and maintain a network of employer partners across various sectorsManage a caseload of job-seeking and employed graduatesMaintain timely, accurate and detailed case record for each graduate and employer in the Salesforce database system, including job search and follow-up activityMeet monthly job placement and retention goalsMeet with graduates individually to develop a customized job search planRepresent Project Renewal at job fairs and other public forumsCoordinate recruitment and hiring events with employer networkTrack and follow up on job interviews, internships, and job placementsWork with HR Departments to ensure that clients are cleared for employmentVerify employment and monitor employer and client relationshipObtain job placement and retention milestone documentation that meets standards of contractConduct workforce development workshops for students and graduatesDocument all interactions in the clients' record in SalesforceMaintain employment data such as wage increases, promotions, resignations, and terminations; and generating reports and statisticsPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsHS Diploma/GED3 - 5 years of experience in workforce development.Experience in creating successful employer partnerships within the Human Service industry; NYC Shelter employment experienceExperience working in performance-based programsExcellent facilitation, presentation and communication skills with the ability to inspire and engage adult learnersPrior experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals who have been incarcerated, struggled with substance use, or faced mental health challengesProject Renewal is an equal opportunity employer. Its long-standing policy has been to embrace the equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender (see separately issued Gender Discrimination policy for more detail), physical or mental disability, age (18 and over), military status, arrest record, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.