Employment Coordinator

Title

Employment Coordinator 

About the Organization

Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths. 

Position

Employment Coordinator 

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time 

Location

Surf Vets- Coney Island 

Salary

$57,500 - %60,000 

Days/Hours

Saturday - Wednesday; 7am - 3pm 

Description

Concern Housing is seeking an Employment Coordinator who will be responsible for providing support and assisting supportive tenants with reintegration into the workplace, including support of the veteran employees of the Cyclone Bagels café at Surf Vets Place. 

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Support of Cyclone Bagels veteran employee workforce, including coverage when a veteran employee cannot fill their expected shift in bagel shop, as needed
• Identify additional veteran employees for Cyclone Bagels to cover any workforce shortages
• Development of supported employment program for Concern NYC programs to include assessment of tenant vocational skills, work experience and job preferences toward development of individualized employment plans.  Explore possible expansion of agency’s contractual relationship with Access VR
• Assist tenants with relevant job development and job seeking activities and work to build suitable employment relationships in NYC area
• In conjunction with NYC Financial Case Manager, provide benefits advisement to allow clients to make informed choices regarding the range of benefits they receive, or those for which they may be eligible, and the impact of employment on entitlements.
• Assist with resume building, interviewing skills, orientation to transportation, coping skills, and stress management as related to securing and maintaining employment.
• Provide individualized, supportive services to assist tenants in sustaining employment, including on-site job guidance/coaching.  Focus on substance use relapse prevention and crisis planning for tenants in their recovery journey around employment 
• Provide education and support to employers, where agreed upon by the tenant, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-up contacts with the employer.
• Utilize outreach services to foster partnerships with other community organizations as related to supported employment opportunities. 
• Complete assessment and progress note documentation in Precision Care in accordance with agency’s quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings
• Other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

Salary Range- $57,500 - $60,000

 

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred in mental health or social services. Experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.  At least 2 years of related experience in vocational services.  Valid driver’s license preferred.

Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!

 

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

This position is currently accepting applications.

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