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Westhab Employment Center Housing Specialist in Yonkers, New York
SUMMARY: The Workshop Facilitator has the primary responsibility of providing a range of intensive case management, employment readiness and supportive services to Westhab participants. The Workshop Facilitator will be a part of a team of service providers that will work collectively to operate an innovative program for individuals that face significant barriers to employment. The workshop facilitator will coordinate and deliver workshops around work readiness to individuals who are preparing to join the workforce. The Workshop Facilitator will assess basic needs, identify barriers to employment, address those barriers through the delivery of the workshop material, and coordinate services to help shelter residents prepare for and secure jobs with a career path.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct program orientation and intake. Conduct individual needs assessments to identify strengths and barriers by using a variety of interviewing techniques focusing on the needs of the participants working with the employment specialist Review Individual Service Plans for residents participating in workshops to address barriers to employment and action steps to address those barriers. Assist with referrals to general equivalency degree completion and/or vocational training. Facilitate an intense job readiness attitudinal training component; coordinate leadership, community service and mentoring opportunities. Track and evaluate program participation and workshop attendance. Meet with participants on an individual basis to monitor progress while attending workshops; identify resources to meet supportive service (i.e., tutoring) and review progress towards goal attainment as identified on the Individual Employment Plan. Assist with placement in internships, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities. Build relationships with employers, community-based organizations and government agencies to promote collaboration, solve problems, and identify resources for participants. Follow procedures with regard to recordkeeping, documentation, confidentiality, and maintaining case files. Collaborate and conference with program partners as deemed appropriate to coordinate services and implement the program. Ensure program compliance especially as it relates to reporting within the database and program outcomes.