Employment Specialist Jobs

Are you a people person with a passion for helping others in your community find their career path? If so, you should know that Fedcap, Inc is currently seeking a full-time Employment Specialist to join our social services nonprofit! The pay for this social services position is highly competitive at $47,000-$60,000 per year.

As a nonprofit team member, you'll enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account, short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance program, and a future mom's program. Apply now and take the first step in your new career journey!

a Little About Us

Launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018, Fedcap, Inc. offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment to become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational or employer-based training, job placement, and post-placement support. We provide a broad range of services to thousands of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being. We are committed to making sustainable, high-outcome, and life-changing differences for the individuals and families we serve.

Our services are only as effective as the quality of the people who make up our team. To achieve our mission, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

YOUR ROLE AS AN EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

As an Employment Specialist, you get to find awesome career opportunities for program participants of Pathway Home 3 in our community! You make cold calls to employers, check out local postings and websites for job fairs, and even organize community events to help people find their dream careers. You're a creative thinker who's not afraid to design new strategies and try new things. Plus, you're all about helping people overcome any employment barriers they might be facing.

You keep track of all the great work you're doing by recording case notes and delivering reports. Oh, and did we mention that you do all this work for a nonprofit organization? Yep, your social services skills make a big difference in our community!

Requirements For This Employment Specialist Job

The knowledge and skills required for our Employment Specialist are:

• 3+ years of experience in outside sales or job development with a proven track record
• Bachelor's degree in business, management, human relations, or a related field
• Strong understanding of all key activities that customers must complete to successfully gain and retain employment
• Ability to receive clearance to Rikers Island

Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. Experience working with public assistance recipients, the homeless, the formerly incarcerated, or those affected by the challenges associated with poverty would be a plus. If you're looking for a career in social services that will make a difference in the community, read below to learn how to apply!

READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT?

So, what do you think? If you can meet these requirements and perform this social services job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our nonprofit team!

Location: 10017

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