Overview
Non-Profit & Social Impact Coordinator, Youth Development Jobs in New York, New York, USA at Fourlane, Inc.
Position: Employment Coordinator
Location: New York
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…
The Employment Coordinator for the Career Access Program will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive job search and placement services to individuals with disabilities. The successful candidate will actively engage with employers to build partnerships, ensuring a strong network of job opportunities for program participants. In addition to supporting participants in finding and securing employment, the Employment Coordinator will also oversee a team of staff, including a Job Readiness Instructor and a Retention Specialist, ensuring effective service delivery and team collaboration.
Career Access program is a community outreach initiative designed to offer vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.
Location: Bronx, NY 10455
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.
Assist individuals with disabilities in identifying and securing competitive employment opportunities.
Work closely with job seekers to assess their skills, interests, and career goals and match them with appropriate job opportunities.
Provide ongoing support during the job placement process, including coordinating interviews, job trials, and follow-up.
Supervise and provide guidance to the Job Readiness Instructor and Retention Specialist to ensure high-quality service delivery and achievement of program goals.
Monitor staff performance, provide regular feedback, and support professional development.
Work closely with the Retention Specialist to monitor job retention and address any challenges participants face in the workplace.
Establish relationships with private-sector and non-profit employers.
Develop marketing materials for programs.
Make presentations to potential employers.
Develop a job-search database using traditional and non-traditional employment sources.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery to participants, including certified vocational counselors, economic empowerment coordinator, and other program staff.
Maintain client records.
Supervise the development of internships and job-training opportunities.
Work with employers and program participants to ensure successful placements.
Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:
Medical
Vision
Prescription coverage
Life insurance
Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and rolls over from year to year.
VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!
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Title: Non-Profit & Social Impact Coordinator, Youth Development
Company: Fourlane, Inc.
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach)
