Employment Specialist
samaritanvillage
FULL TIME
Employment Specialist
samaritanvillage· Transitional Housing
About this role
Overview
Employment Specialist
Help Put Your Neighborhood to Work!
Monday-Friday 11am-7pm
Hourly Rate: $23.53
A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.
Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.
The Role
Under the general direction of the Program Director, the Employment Specialist provides guidance to families in transitional housing with navigating NYC Human Resources Administration systems and assists with the enrollment of process NYC ACCESS. He/she will partner and network with Workforce One Job Centers and other employment centers to assist clients with obtaining employment. Additionally, the Employment Specialist will complete a vocational assessment, and monitor the client’s progress toward employment/vocational goals. The incumbent will further provide the client with job referrals and functions collaboratively as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary intensive case management team.This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.
Responsibilities
What You Will Do
- Performs initial vocational assessments for new clients leading to services recommendations included in the Independent Living Plan.
- Performs ongoing comprehensive vocational assessments for clients with recommendations for training/employment goals to be included in the Independent Living Plan.
- Provides ongoing individual/group counseling to clients ultimately employment as part of the permanency plan.
- Records client progress/lack of progress specific to Independent Living Plan vocational goals in charts.
- Functions collaboratively as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary intensive case management team communicating information in case conferences/reviews.
- Deliver informational vocational seminars to clients weekly.
- Refer clients to potential employment options/companies.
- Performs other tasks as required.
Qualifications
Who You Will Be
- High School Diploma or equivalency and 2+ years of relevant work experience with the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or other similar city-operated organization.
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Employment Specialist position at samaritanvillage?
The salary for this Employment Specialist role at samaritanvillage is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Employment Specialist position at samaritanvillage located?
This Employment Specialist role at samaritanvillage is based in Queens, NY, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Employment Specialist role at samaritanvillage full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Employment Specialist role in the Transitional Housing department at samaritanvillage.
Which team or department does the Employment Specialist at samaritanvillage belong to?
This Employment Specialist position is part of the Transitional Housing department at samaritanvillage. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Employment Specialist position at samaritanvillage?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to samaritanvillage's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Employment Specialist job at samaritanvillage posted?
This Employment Specialist position at samaritanvillage was posted on Jun 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Employment Specialist
samaritanvillage
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