Employment Coordinator / Job Developer

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.
We are in search of new talent in the following position...
Position: Employment Coordinator/Job Developer
The Employment Coordinator/Job Developer will ensure the successful operation of the employment placement unit for the SSVF programs and is responsible for overall management of the unit including staff supervision, effective integration of clinical and case management and vocational placement. Will provide job readiness, job referral and placement, job fairs, and vocational training to unemployed and underemployed veterans and their families, benefit application (SOAR) to assist them in accomplishing their financial independence so they can maintain their housing.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) is a community-based outreach program, we identify low-income veteran households and connect them with a range of supportive services to promote housing stability and prevent homelessness. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/ssvf
Location: 349 E 149th Street 8th Floor • Bronx, NY 10451
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 3 years' experience, including prior supervisory experience and employment program experience required. Excellent communication skills and computer skills (Word and Excel) also required.
Employment Coordinator/Job Developer Principal Responsibilities:

1. Establish relationships with private-sector and non-profit employers.
2. Develop marketing materials for programs.
3. Make presentations to potential employers.
4. Develop a job-search database using traditional and non-traditional employment sources.
5. Coordinates with vocational counselors and job retention counselors to prepare participants for employment through job-readiness workshops and sessions in resume-writing and interviewing skills.
6. Maintain client records.
7. Supervises the development of internships and job-training opportunities.
8. Work with employers and program participants to ensure successful placements.
9. Supervises assigned staff.

Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid personal leave, and much more.
To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about
VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!
Other details

• Job Family CASE MANAGEMENT
• Job Function Vocation
• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $65,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $65,000.00
• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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