Bi-Lingual Spanish Immigration Workforce Development Assistant-temp

Job Description

Job Description

Working for a non for profit organization located in The Bronx, and occasionally travel to Yonkers, NY

The TEMP Workforce Development Specialist will assist the Workforce Development

Coordinator in providing employment support and job placements for Day Laborers in Yonkers and NYC.

Responsibilities include recruiting and screening participants for job readiness, identifying and addressing

barriers to employment, and making referrals to job training and work experience programs for

employment-ready participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following and other duties may be assigned:

Operational responsibilities:

• Research prospective employers in NYC and Westchester aligned with Day Laborer Program

(DLP) trainings; collaborate with the Workforce Development Coordinator on outreach, job fairs,

and job postings.

• Conduct employment intakes and assessments, provide guidance to participants facing barriers, and

make referrals for those with physical or mental disabilities.

• Secure and coordinate job placements through employer outreach, administrative support, and

follow-up to address any workplace issues.

• Support ongoing employment needs, including job upgrades, vocational training, and career

development opportunities.

• Prepare monthly reports on job placements, worker engagement, and workshops; assist with

funding contract deliverables.

Supportive Services Responsibilities

• Assess participant needs, schedule meetings, track engagement, and provide referrals to service

providers.

• Advocate for participants and their families regarding school enrollment, healthcare, and other

services.

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate job readiness and related workshops.