Education/Vocational Specialist: BRAG

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities? Join our team! The Cure Violence Bronx Educational/Vocational Specialist works with program staff, helping program participants connect with jobs, job readiness training, and continuing education through developing contacts and networks in the public and private sector. The Educational/Vocational Specialist will help provide economic support and employment-related services to people in need for the purpose of promoting individual and family self-sufficiency in the areas within the Bronx 46th, 47th Precinct, and 52nd Precinct. LOCATION: 1995 Jerome Avenue Bronx NY 10453 HOURS: 35 Hours/Week, Exempt SALARY: $50,600-$54,600/Year Major Duties: Assisting participants in obtaining and maintaining employment that is consistent with their individual vocational goals. Assessing participants' vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences. Conducting job development and job search activities directed towards positions individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the population served. Providing outreach to employer contacts and serving as an advocate for participants and staff. Assisting participants and community partners with the Anti-Gun Violence Employment Program paperwork and documentation requirements. Assisting participants and staff with concerns including housing, health care, social service, and educational issues. Conducting outreach to the community to build strong relationships with young people, residents, businesses, and community agencies. Representing the program at all relevant community meetings and mobilizing efforts to develop coordinated educational and vocational strategies. Assisting the Program Director in engaging, motivating, and coordinating the efforts of core and other volunteers. Documenting all work including case notes and referrals using DOHMH approved database. Providing participants with support and linkages to programs and opportunities in the community (e.g., job programs, GED, etc.). Maintaining regular participation in meetings coordinated by the MOCJ-OPGV, DOHMH, and GSS internal meetings as required. Performing other duties as assigned. Qualifications: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described above. An in-depth knowledge of the educational and vocational process. Demonstrated ability to perform effective community outreach and mobilize community efforts. Experience and knowledge of at-risk and gang-involved young people, including skills for working effectively with high-risk teenagers and young adults. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and collaboratively with all levels of staff, program participants, and community members. Proficiency with computers and hand-held devices, including the ability to use databases and common office programs. Ability to work a highly flexible schedule that includes late evenings, weekends, and holidays. Ability to walk 30 blocks and travel by public transportation. Criminal justice history preferred but may not be under current criminal justice supervision. Commitment to working toward positive community change. Valid, clean NYS driver's license strongly preferred. Commitment to work from a strength-based, trauma-informed youth and family development perspective. Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year. We respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity, and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain's New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! General Requirements: All staff are expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Services, which includes involvement in quality improvement activities and a willingness and ability to work within a culturally diverse environment. Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-11