Employment Specialist

Join Our Team as a Full Time Employment Specialist! Are you passionate about supporting the justice involved population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not‑for‑profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 80,000 people through 120 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full‑time Employment Specialist to join our Enhanced Employment Initiative! Wage: $28.65 Schedule: 9 AM‑5 PM, Monday‑Friday Location: Brooklyn TASC Office – 175 Remsen Street, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY Primary Purpose of Job: The Employment Specialist is responsible for providing counseling, vocational assistance, job development, and job placement with economic self‑sufficiency as the objective of the counseling process to participants of the TASC Employment Initiative. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Perform vocational assessments. Provide ongoing counseling to develop vocational and educational plans based on education, employment background, expressed interest and career exploration activities. Provide job placement services to clients to meet outcome objectives. Conduct follow‑up counseling sessions to review progress toward established goals. Administer, score and interpret aptitude, interest and work sample tests when appropriate. Function as agency liaison with vocational agencies such as ACCES‑VR, NADAP, One‑Stop Employment centers, etc. Maintain individual client case files. Participate in case conferences, team meetings, in‑service workshops and seminars. Explore and become familiar with community resources for referral purposes. Prepare required forms and keep statistics on client contacts, referrals, job activities, etc. Perform all other relevant duties as determined by supervision and EAC NETWORK Administration. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Minimum of High School Diploma or educational equivalent. Must be trained Workforce Development Specialist or obtain OES or WDS certification within the first year of hire date with experience in the vocational area and working with NYC Workforce resources. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments. What We Offer: Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(K) with a 3% match after anniversary; 30 days paid time off in first year; 14 paid holidays; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; wellness benefits; Plum Benefits; Verizon wireless discounts. Supportive work environment committed to well‑being and growth; equity, justice, and belonging championed to empower every voice; flexible and hybrid schedules; generous PTO and Summer Fridays. 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness; part of a team making a difference across Long Island and NYC. #J-18808-Ljbffr