Vocational Specialist

Vocational Specialist

Under the supervision of the Sr. Director of Long Island Residential Programs, the Vocational Specialist will provide direct supervision to youth as they obtain both on and off campus employment.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree With +2 years of experience OR Master Degree

Responsibilities:

• Completes assessment of experiences and interests with youth upon placement in program.
• Assesses for job readiness.
• Identify career goals and individualize each plan for youth.
• Directly supervise and support youth in all on-campus work experiences.
• Host pre-employment training workshops for youth.
• Evaluates youth's job performances.
• Assist and support youth in job searches in their local community while preparing for discharge/ aftercare.
• Monthly phone check-ins with youth during aftercare to monitor youth's employment experiences.
• Conduct workshops pertaining to job applications, resume writing, employment etiquette, problem solving, communication, etc.
• Formulate positive relationships with businesses to potentially place youth for employment.
• Host Career Day/ fairs.
• Utilize Career Zone with youth.
• Create job shadowing opportunities for youth.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for residents
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with residents and staff

Salary Range:
Bachelor Degree - $26/hr.

- $28/hr master Degree - $29/hr.

- $31/hr.