Employment Specialist

The employment specialist conducts initial assessments, creates individualized vocational plans, and provides both soft and hard skills training to participants to prepare them for the workplace. Responsibilities also include building employer relationships, matching participants to jobs, providing job coaching, and ensuring ongoing follow-Up services for job retention.

A minimum of two years of experience in employment services, sales, or customer service is required, though an associate's degree is preferred (Bachelor's in a related field is a plus). Candidates must possess strong communication and time management skills, computer proficiency, and a valid nys driver's license.