Training & Employment Partnership Specialist

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Training & Employment Partnership Specialist will help individuals on the path to life success, by providing assistance in identifying resources and support services within the community. You will develop employment, training and academic relationships between training programs, academic institutions, and community employers, providing access to an array of employment, job training, and educational opportunities. You will assist individuals through resume writing, the application process, interview preparedness, and support on the job or vocational/academic programs. The Training & Employment Partnership Specialist promotes self-sufficiency and independence through various adaptability, communication and problem-solving skill building activities. Additional duties include vocational guidance, job development, job placement and employer education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 (Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following)

• Develop and service employment, vocational and academic relationships between youth and community employers and vocational / academic schools and programs, providing access to an array of employment, job training, and educational opportunities.
• Assist individuals through resume writing, the application process, interview preparedness, and support academic and vocational placement.
• Organize tours of local colleges, universities, and other educational institutions as well as local career technical training and credentialing institutions.
• Develops at one new educational/training linkage per quarter that meets the needs and interest of CovWorks youth.
• The Training & Employment Partnership Specialist promotes self-sufficiency and independence through various adaptability, communication and problem-solving skill building activities.
• Develop one new educational / training linkage and 5 employment placements a month.
• Duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to establish liaisons and interact with employers, vocational training programs and educational institutions.
• Professional oral and written communication skills English, including academic report writing.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders and youth.
• Must be able to travel to access employers, community organizations, training programs and educational institutions.
• Must be knowledgeable of multiple software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and the internet. 
• Bi-lingual [English/Spanish] a plus.

Schedule 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Salary range $48, 000. - $52, 000.

Compensation

Covenant House New York offers a rich package of benefits including but not limited to full medical, vision, dental, life and short and long-term disability insurance and other fringe benefits. Eligibility for medical benefits begins on the date of hire. PTO includes 3 weeks of vacation in the first year, 10 holidays, 13 sick days, 5 personal days and birthday days off. Benefits include a 403b with employer contribution after 12 months. There are also multiple additional optional benefits (including additional life, disability, accident and cancer insurance) available at significantly reduced rates.

"CH is a vaccinated employer. As such, prospective new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by the date of hire to be considered." 

Covenant House New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer