Vocational Educational Specialist

Lower Eastside Service Center•New York, NY

3d•$45,000 - $46,000•Onsite

About The Position

BASIC FUNCTION: To assist residents in obtaining necessary vocational skills, interests and work attitudes in order to secure employment/educational opportunities through face-to-face contacts in conjunction with inter-disciplinary team and service plan.

Requirements

The Vocational Educational Specialist is required to have a Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, or Psychology.
Applicant should have experience working with the homeless population, and knowledge of working with individuals and families in recovery from substance use.
In addition, applicant must have the ability to work independently and possess a strong decision-making, analytical and organization skills.
Applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and be knowledgeable Foothold AWARDS case management software or comfortable with case management software.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive vocational and educational assessments, including skills evaluation, work history review, credential analysis, and identification of employment or educational barriers.
Develop individualized short- and long-term vocational and educational goals aligned with each resident’s service plan.
Facilitate employability workshops and groups covering job readiness, workplace expectations, financial literacy, communication, and career development; provide individualized support as needed.
Plan and lead recreational and enrichment activities that promote vocational/educational growth, teamwork, communication, and overall well-being.
Identify and address barriers to employment or education, including scheduling conflicts, mental or medical limitations, childcare needs, and legal challenges.
Build and maintain partnerships with employers, training programs, educational institutions, GED providers, and workforce agencies to support referrals for jobs, internships, apprenticeships, and credentialing.
Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and provide progress updates, outcome data, and professional recommendations.
Collaborate with internal interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated services and interventions.
Track and report key performance indicators such as job placements, retention, educational enrollment, and credential attainment.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, progress notes, outcomes, and program metrics in compliance with regulatory and funding requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned.