Job Coach, Social Work, Community Health

Job Details

Job Location:

HUD Permanent Supportive Housing - Staten Island, NY 10310

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $21.98 - $21.98 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

• Work directly with clients towards vocational and educational readiness through one‑on‑one and small group skill‑building sessions on interviewing skills, resume writing, and grant and FASFA application support.
• Assist clients with developing resumes and submitting applications for education (GED, college degrees, etc.) and vocational training/referral linkage (Workforce 1, Access‑VR, etc.).
• Support clients in job searches, including online applications and referrals.
• Follow clients through the educational/vocational continuum and collaborate with case management to develop individualized job‑retention plans targeting barriers such as coping skills, time management, stress management, and childcare planning.
• Maintain charting and documentation in accordance with agency and funder compliance standards.
• Provide support to the vocational counselor in departmental initiatives such as monthly self‑sufficiency meetings, coordination with community partners and resources, skill‑building workshops, client stipends, and program engagement activities.
• Collaborate with case management and participate in daily huddles and team meetings.
• Perform additional duties as required to meet program and client needs.

• Bachelor's degree in a pertinent field with experience in vocational or education training.
• Preferred experience working with a homeless population.
• Required experience counseling groups and individuals.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to establish workload priorities and manage diverse projects.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, particularly in addressing complex and sensitive issues or regulations.
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions.

The agency reserves the right to review and change job duties and responsibilities as needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.