Career Development Specialist - East Side house SETTLEMENT
Bronx, NY 10454
About the Job
Title
Career Development Specialist
FLSA-Classification
Non Exempt
Salary Range
$45,000
...A successful candidate will display the following characteristics:
Commitment to mission and goals of East Side House Settlement and Jobs-Plus.
Knowledge of job retention and career advancement services.
Knowledge and experience in providing career counseling services.
Ability to work cooperatively with peers, strong communication skills.
Strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
Engagement approach and counseling techniques that meet needs of diverse population.
Openness and willingness to work in innovative program, taking a new approach to job placement services.
Basic computer competencies in Microsoft Word, Excel, and virtual meeting platforms
Required Skills/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Minimum for 3-5 years of experience in business development, sales, human resources, job development, recruitment, or marketing.
Experience working with community served by East Side House Settlement.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
Strong verbal and written communication skills, presentation and leadership skills. Demonstrated initiative, creativity, flexibility and follow-through
Excellent analytical skills
Strong computer skills and technological experience including Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, etc.) Google Suite (Google Classroom, Docs, and Sheets) and similar programs
Competencies
Problem Solving/ Analysis
Communication Proficiency
Customer Service
Public/Community Relations
Teamwork Orientation
Expected Work Schedule
This role is a full-time position expected to generally work Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, with 1-2 late days per week (10:30a – 7:30p) and the rotation of the first Saturday of every month 10a – 3p (all employees do not work each month). Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESH's needs.
Required Clearances
COVID Vaccine – As a recipient of Federal, State, and local funds, all staff are expected to be fully vaccinated or able to obtain vaccination before their start date
Supervisory Responsibility
None.
Work Environment
Business casual. This job operates in a school office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Travel
Minimal expected for this position, within community that Jobs Plus serves, and includes Mill Brook, Mitchel, and Mott Haven Houses, and ESH Administrative Building.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform this job's essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This role is generally a sedentary role; however, some sorting/filing is required. Requirements include the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations that allow a candidate to meet the requirements of the position will be considered.
To Apply
To be considered for a position with East Side House, visit our website: https://www.eastsidehouse.org/careers/
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
AAP/EEO Statement
ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.