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Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, NMIC, CASE MANAGER (Workforce Development) (posted 7/28/10)
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation is seeking two Case Managers for its Workforce Development Program. Candidates will provide job readiness assistance and case management services to public assistance recipients and applicants in the Back to Work program. Responsibilities include: managing a caseload of 75-100 clients; conducting orientation, intake and assessments; developing individualized service plans and formulating action plans to facilitate and monitor the progress of clients towards accessing needed services and reaching their employment goals. The case managers will identify community resources and create linkages to child care services, mental health counseling, medical care, and housing. Other responsibilities include follow up, administrative functions, timely record keeping and quality assurance for compliance with the requirements of the auditing agency. ~ Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree. An Associates degree with 4+ years of case management experience in Workforce Development will be considered. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are required; must have strong communications and computer skills. Experience with working with low income job seekers; proven experience accessing and linking clients to social service resources; proven ability to work as part of a team; strong writing and computer skills in Microsoft applications; ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. Fluency in English/Spanish (verbal/written) REQUIRED ~ This position is competitive in salary and complemented with four weeks paid vacation, 14 holidays, Health, Life and Dental insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Employer Contribution 401(k) and other generous time-off benefits. To apply, send resume/cover (with position in subject line) to NMIC, Human Resources Director, 76 Wadsworth Avenue, NY, NY 10033 or employment@nmic.org or fax to (212) 928-4180. Information can also be found on http://www.nmic.org. NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
LaGuardia Community College, (posted 7/28/10) GED Bridge Instructor (P/T) The Pre-College Academic Programming Department (PCAP) at LaGuardia Community
College/CUNY is seeking an experienced instructor to teach in the contextualized GED Bridge to College and Careers Program. The GED Bridge instructor will teach a maximum of eighteen hours (18) per week during both day and evening hours. Salary: $50 per hour Bachelor of Arts/Science degree, plus three years minimum teaching experience required. MA degree strongly preferred. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and sample lesson plan online at http://www.rfcuny.org/hr/pvn/
Full-Time Administrative Assistant (posted 7/28/10) The Pre-College Academic Programming (PCAP) Department at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is seeking a full-time administrative assistant to help with student recruitment efforts, maintain databases, and assist with data analysis for reporting. The assistant will also provide routine administrative support. The ideal candidate has a Bachelors degree and 1+ years administrative work experience. Candidate will be extremely organized, detail oriented, and possess strong communication skills. Salary Range: $30, 000- $34, 000 Interested candidates should apply online at: http://www.rfcuny.org/hr/pvn/cgi-bin/ show_job.asp?pvn=RCL-844 and submit a letter of interest, resume, and reference contact information by August 3, 2010. No phone calls please. No phone calls please.
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow, OBT GED Instructor, (posted 7/7/10)
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow is seeking a temporary, part-time GED Instructor for adult learners in a combined GED and Work Readiness class. This position is 20 hours per week, 8:30-12:30 Monday – Friday, at OBT’s 280 Wyckoff Street location in Brooklyn. This position will begin immediately. Duties include, but are not limited to: teaching all five content areas of the GED, with emphasis on math and essay writing, according to NYS Adult Education standards using a variety of material and resources; planning lessons and curricula that integrate the use of technology and job readiness skills; modifying curricula for small groups and individual student needs; completing weekly updates; administering and recording TABE and predictor assessments; coordinating GED testing seats; and monitoring and following up on student attendance and lateness; and attending to other administrative duties as needed. Bachelor’s degree and experience teaching GED and work readiness content to adult learners or at-risk youth required. MA/MS, ALECC coursework, TABE certification, and a strong math background strongly preferred. Please send a resume and cover letter to Michelle Lopolito, Director of Adult Education and Literacy, at mlopolito@obtjobs.org. No phone calls please.
LaGuardia Community College, Full-Time VESOL Instructor/Advisor (posted 6/29/10)
LaGuardia Community College’s Center for Immigrant Education and Training seeks full-time instructor/career advisor to provide Vocational ESOL courses and career counseling guidance to adult ESOL students. Responsibilities include: development of appropriate curriculum and instructional materials for classes and workshops; teaching 8-10 hours a week; individual advisement; working with team of instructors to support students to complete training program and be placed in internships and jobs; referrals for support services as needed. Evening hours required. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Qualifications: Graduate Certification in TESOL or related field; experience in career counseling/ advisement to adult ESOL students. Resume to kuriens@lagcc.cuny.edu. The Center for Immigrant Education and Training at LaGuardia is an award-winning innovative program that provides job training programs integrated with English language development. We seek a dynamic individual who understands adult ELLs and is able to develop appropriate services for this population. The Vocational ESOL Instructor/Counselor will work as part of team of creative, committed professionals to develop new program initiatives and services.
Grant Associates, Workforce1 Transportation Career Center (posted 6/28/10)
is seeking an Education Coordinator to work with
New York City Career & Technical High Schools. To learn
more please email: icoscolluela@grantassociatesinc.com
Grant Associates is a dynamic company that is committed to improving the communities where we work through services for people and businesses. We operate numerous government-funded programs in New York City, including the Workforce1 Transportation Career Center in Jamaica, Queens. The Workforce1 Transportation Career Center provides a range of employment and training services for jobseekers and businesses in New York’s growing transportation sector. We are seeking a creative and energetic Education Coordinator to join our entrepreneurial team. This individual will be the point person for a new internship initiative in collaboration with NYC CTE high schools. The Education Coordinator will be the liaison for the Workforce1 Transportation Career Center with various education establishments and business customers throughout the city. This person will be responsible for managing entire project and will be responsible of attaining goals and satisfying all partners.Various Positions,
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow, OBT
Employment/Internship Coordinator Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT) is a 27-year old non-profit organization with locations in Sunset Park and Bushwick Brooklyn. The mission of OBT is to help disadvantaged youth and adults recognize their own self-worth, and advance towards self-sufficiency and financial security through job training, academic reinforcement, improved life skills, job placement, and support services. For more information, visit www.obtjobs.org. Responsible for the development of both internship and employment opportunities for youth enrolled in the YAIP program -- responsible for post-placement follow-up and retention activities. Prior experience working with a youth population and in job development highly desired. Send resume & cover letter to krobinson@obtjobs.org
Vocational Counselor – (Bushwick Workforce Resource Center - BWRC) (posted 6/22/10) visit www.obtjobs.org
Coordinator - College Access Provide college access support to all youth program participants. Assist with researching college options and in completing financial aid applications -- responsible for coordinating the agency-wide college fair. Design and present a college preparation course including advanced writing workshops for youth. Bachelor’s degree in writing or education required – Masters preferred. Experience working in a college setting highly desirable. Send resume and cover letter to rpeers@obtjobs.org
Director - Public Relations & Strategic Partnerships A senior level position responsible for leading all agency-wide marketing, recruitment and government/public relations efforts is available -- responsible for the cultivation of strategic partnerships and for special projects coordination.-- supervision of two outreach/recruitment staff. Position reports directly to the Executive Director. Prior Marketing and/or Communications experience, preferably in a non-profit setting required. Bachelor’s degree required – Masters preferred. Excellent writing and computer skills required.-- Bilingual English-Spanish highly desirable. Send resume & cover letter to rpeers@obtjobs.org
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, Director – Happy Faces Family Child Care Network (posted 6/14/10)
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is seeking a full-time Director for our family child care network who will be providing oversight of staff and the daily operations of the Happy Faces Family Child Care Network. Duties of the position include coordinating the state-required training and ongoing education for providers, assisting new and existing providers through the family daycare registration process, conducting evening monthly meetings with network provider members and parents, supporting the individual professional development of network providers, administering Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program and Administration for Children Service (ACS) family daycare voucher program including processing provider and parent payments, and conducting home visits, assisting individual parents seeking child care, including child care subsidies, overseeing NMIC’s community education and parent and caretaker outreach efforts, facilitating evening SUNY Research Foundation Video-Conferences, tracking program outcomes and effectiveness, serving as a liaison to City agencies such as the NYC Dept. of Health, Administration for Children’s Services and the Human Resource Administration, advocating for increased childcare resources in Washington Heights-Inwood and New York City, supporting Director of Development in ongoing fundraising efforts. Applicants should possess a BS in Early Childhood Education, MA/MS preferred. At least three years experience in child care, preferably family day care, at least two years experience working with NYC ACS Division of Child Care, bilingual skills in English/Spanish required. Candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills and the ability to organize and deliver presentations to community residents. Previous administrative and supervisory experience preferred. All full-time positions at Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation are competitive in salary and complemented with four weeks vacation, 14 holidays, Health, Life and Dental insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Employer Contribution 401(k) and other generous time-off benefits. To apply, send resume/cover (with position in subject line) to NMIC, Human Resources Director, 76 Wadsworth Avenue, NY, NY 10033 or employment@nmic.org or fax to (212) 928-4180. NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
City Tech, Case Manager (posted 5/12/10)
The Division of Continuing Education at New York City College of Technology/CUNY is look for a case manager for a new grant - funded project to train and place unemployed individuals in facility maintenance positions as janitors, handyman, superintendent, strippers and cleaners, etc., in commercial and residential buildings. The grant is for one year with the possibility of renewal. The training emphasizes 'green' products, energy conservation and sustainability. The case manager will participate in outreach, recruitment and assessment of participants; assist in identifying and 'removing' barriers to successful program completion; and provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling, as well as information and referral services, to program participants. On an 'as needed basis', the case manager will assist the employment specialists and other staff in workforce readiness activities including conducting workshops. Qualifications: A bachelors degree and at least three years experience as a case manager or counselor with a low-income population preferably in an education or training program, or a masters degree in social work, human services, counseling, psychology or a related field, and at least one years experience working with a low-income population, preferably in an education or training program.
Salary: $42,000 - $45,000 The first cohort will start in September 2010. We anticipate interviewing in June and having staff on board in July.
E-mail resumes to: Chuck Hoffman, Director, Workforce Development Center at: choffman@citytech.cuny.edu
Employment Specialists (two positions) The Division of Continuing Education, New York City College of Technology/CUNY is looking for two (2) employment specialists/job developers for a new, grant-funded project to train and place unemployed individuals in facility maintenance positions as janitors, handyman, superintendent, strippers and cleaners, etc., in commercial and residential buildings. The grant is for one year with the possibility of renewal. The training emphasizes 'green' products, energy conservation and sustainability. The employment specialists will participate in outreach, recruitment and assessment of participants; conduct job readiness workshops including resume preparation and interviewing skills; provide supportive counseling on an individual basis; 'cold call' to staffing and real estate management companies to develop appropriate employment opportunities; maintain positive relationships with employers and unions; place participants on jobs; and monitor job performance and retention. Salary: $44,000 - $48,000 Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree and at least three years experience working in training or workforce development programs and/or human resources with a low-income population. The first training cohort will start in September 2010. We anticipate interviewing in June and having staff on board in July. E-mail resumes to Chuck Hoffman, Director, Workforce Development Center at:
choffman@citytech.cuny.edu
Exciting new opportunity! Large social service agency seeks energetic self starter to design, implement and oversee NEW Workforce Development initiative. Promote VESID opportunities, supervise job coach and monitor fiscal benchmarks.
CRC, MSW or other related Masters. Two years exp working in job training/placement field. Ability to travel locally.
Computer literacy required. Excellent writing, organizational and management skills required.
Competitive salary, excellent benefits, EOE.
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Email resumes to Dhampson@ccbq.org
PROJECT RENEWAL, EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST, JOB PLACEMENT PROGRAM – NEXT STEP (posted 3/30/10) Project Renewal is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping and rehabilitating homeless men and women in New York City. Programs include street and shelter outreach, treatment for drug abuse and mental illness, adult basic education and placement in housing and jobs. The Employment Specialist is responsible for helping Project Renewal clients find competitive jobs in New York City and its suburbs. He/she will achieve this goal by developing an extensive network of employers, searching multiple job databases, and working with clients on an individual basis to develop customized job-search plans that result in employment in the client’s desired field based on his/her skills, needs and goals.
Reporting to Coordinator of Job Placement Services, duties include, but are not limited to:
- Developing a network of employers in various fields (e.g. culinary arts, building maintenance, large appliance repair) that provide jobs for clients with histories of homelessness, mental illness, and/or substance abuse.
- Meeting clients individually to: identify strengths, limitations, and barriers to employment; screen them for specific jobs; help them prepare for specific job interviews; and, ensure that all necessary applications, resumes, documentation and paperwork have been prepared.
- Marketing clients to prospective employers.
- Working with the Coordinator of Retention Services after a client’s placement to maintain close contact with his/her employer and intervening if he/she has trouble on the job.
- Representing Project Renewal at job fairs or other public forums.
- Developing marketing materials to advertise our job placement programs to employers.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Excellent presentation and writing skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office essential. Bi-lingual a plus. Previous experience working with individuals with substance abuse history, mental illness, homelessness and/or low income and in job placement, sales or marketing is helpful.
All interested parties should send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to: HR Department, Project Renewal, 200 Varick Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10014 (212) 243-4755 (fax) E-mail: careers@projectrenewal.org EOE
Job Links is an assisted competitive employment (ACE) program for homeless and formerly homeless, mental health consumers seeking competitive employment. The Coordinator is responsible for directing, administering and leading the program and its staff of four.
The Job Links program provides end-to-end employment-related services, including one-on-one, specialized vocational training, job placement, work-related retention/support and individual counseling. (Vocational training includes a skills/capability assessment and training in cognitive skills, basic life skills, resume preparation, interview preparation, money management etc.)
Job Links is part of Project Renewal’s Next Step employment program, which includes vocational training services, education services, job placement services, money management services, and retention & alumni services. The Job Links program, while operating independently from these services, is closely integrated with these programs. The Coordinator works closely with the Director of Next Step and Next Step program coordinators, including coordinators of the above services. Reporting to the Director of Next Step, the Job Links Coordinator’s duties include, but are not limited to:
- Direct supervision of Job Links staff (four persons).
- Assessing Job Links clients using the Job Links Intake Interview.
- Providing supplementary individual counseling to Job Links clients.
- Presentation of program to referring facilities.
- Participation in Next Step Coordinator Meetings.
- Communication with other staff members of Job Links, Next Step and Project Renewal.
- Leading weekly Job Links staff meetings on a variety of issues.
- Overall case management of Job Links clients.
- Administration of the Job Links Program, including maintaining statistics on client participation/success and filing monthly reports.
- Developing and implementing new initiatives for Job Links.
Qualifications: Masters degree in social work or related field plus at least three years experience working with the mentally ill/homeless population are required. Supervisory experience a must. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and excellent presentation/writing skills essential. Bi-lingual a plus.
All interested parties should send a resume, cover letter and brief writing sample to:
HR Department
Project Renewal
200 Varick Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10014
Fax: (212) 243-4755
E-mail: careers@projectrenewal.org