Employment Placement Specialist

Volunteers of America Upstate NY•Rochester, NY

3d•$20 - $21

About The Position

Make a difference in a familys life! Volunteers of America Upstate New Yorks continuum of residential programs offer homeless & low-income individuals and families safe housing and support services. We provide long-term solutions to the problems of homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and poverty by helping the people we serve overcome obstacles and develop healthier, more self-sufficient lives. JOB SUMMARY: The Life Skills and Employment will work both individually and in a group setting with residents in the agencys Permanent Supportive Housing First Program for Chronically Homeless Adults. The Life Skills and Employment Specialist will be responsible to design and implement a life skills and employment based curriculum that fits the needs of our residents and helps to achieve program goals. . The Life Skills and Employment Specialist will also use stages of change and supported employment methodology in their work.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Social Work, Psychology or Human Services or related field required.
Minimum 2-53 years experience in community residential programs working with homeless population.
1-3 years supervisory experience
Experience providing employment and life skills training
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to multi-task in an ever-changing environment
Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
Valid NYS Drivers License-that meets VOA driving requirements
COVID 19 Vaccination

Nice To Haves

Current Red Cross first aid training certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement a life skills curriculum for residents of VOAs Permanent Supportive Housing Program for Chronically Homeless Adults based on identified needs.
Hold appropriate, engaging individual and group life skills sessions including sessions on money management, personal hygiene, nutrition, daily coping mechanisms, household cleanliness and safety, budgeting, interpersonal communication, and landlord/tenant relationships.
Assess residents educational, vocational and employment abilities, needs, and interests.
Arrange or provide educational and vocational assistance
Teach basic job skills, including but not limited to: interviewing skills, development of a resume, appropriate attire, communication with supervisor and co workers, etc...
Provide basic computer skills classes
Assist in job identification and placement for residents who demonstrate an interest and readiness
Arrange for weekly social and recreational activities for residents
Log resident contact and communication and provide to social worker
Participate in case conferences as necessary
Assist with data collection and reporting
Assist with each clients assessment and the development of a service plan for each client
Transport residents to activities, appointments, or job related functions.