Workforce Development Specialist/Worksite Specialist

This is primarily a community outreach, workforce development, and employment assistance role

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

2. Most important experience to look for on resumes

I would prioritize candidates with these five areas of experience:

1. Community Outreach / Resident Engagement – Experience conducting outreach activities and recruiting participants for community programs.
2. Workforce Development / Employment Services – Experience helping unemployed or underserved individuals access job training, employment opportunities, and career services.

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Requirements

· Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

· Commitment to excellent customer service and passion for serving NYCHA residents.

· Proficiency in MS Office and excellent data entry skills.

· Past related professional experience, in community outreach, pre-screening, employment and retention or case management for job training or job readiness programs.

· Ability to independently and as part of a team

Tasks/ Duties

• Recruitment and outreach
• Stakeholder and employer engagement/communication
• Participant support, communication, employment assistance, and retention support
• Data entry, progress notes and outcome tracking and reporting