Catholic Guardian Services Hiring for CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST at Bronx, NY Full Time

PROGRAM PURPOSE:
FAIR FUTURES is a new initiative developed by a public/private partnership and is solely focused on improving educational, employment and housing outcomes for youth in foster care.

BASIC FUNCTION:
The Employment Specialist provides specific, specialized and targeted services that will help our young adults to achieve their career development goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Work with off and onsite job readiness program YES (Youth Employment Services) including recruitment, enrollment and training.

Work with off and onsite internship programs MIP (Mentoring Internship Program) and assist young adults to identify, apply for and enroll in appropriate internship programs.

Conduct career assessments with young adults

Help young adults create, update and/or refine resumes, assist with job applications and interviews skills.

Meet with young adults who are not on a college-bound track (or who have left college) to explore alternative post-secondary pathways and career paths in line with their interests and skills.

Advise young people on vocational, training, other post-secondary and pathways than college.

Build relationships with external programs and employers to serve as a pipeline

Check-in with employers after the 3-month, 6-year and 1-year to verify persistence and continued employment, assist with new employment opportunities where needed.