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The Fedcap Group · 1 day ago

Employment Specialist

Jamaica, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$28.85/hr - $28.85/hr

1+ years exp

The Fedcap Group is dedicated to improving the economic well-being of individuals through work. The Employment Specialist is responsible for developing employer relationships, coordinating hiring events, and connecting participants to employment opportunities while ensuring successful placements and meeting job development benchmarks.

CharityHealth CareMental HealthNon Profit

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct ≥ 20 cold calls weekly to identify active hiring employers

Host ≥ 2 onsite employment events monthly in collaboration with Workforce1 and community partners

Conduct bi-weekly field visits to employers to maintain relationships and promote program methodology

Recruit ≥ 5 new employers or guest speakers quarterly for hiring events or workshops

Provide interview referrals to ≥ 90% of employment-ready participants weekly

Conduct interviews with participants in-custody for career readiness

Meet with 100% of referred participants to assess skills and match to sector-specific opportunities

Prepare ≥ 90% of participants for transitional employment through coaching and resume support

Facilitating referrals and connections to other internal personnel or community-based providers as needed

Ensure ≥ 85% of employer feedback is documented and used to inform member development

Coordinate ≥ 2 quarterly onsite events with Workforce1 and other partners

Conduct Makin' it Work workshops both pre-release and post-release

Attend ≥ 1 DOL-led professional development session per quarter

Design and implement recruitment strategies, including “Meet the Manager” days and virtual info sessions

Complete weekly reports on cold calls, field visits, and employer engagement

Announce job leads weekly in workshops and follow up with facilitators on member referrals

Enter 100% of member case notes and employment data into FedcapCARES and Salesforce systems within 24 hours

Support retention efforts by verifying employment data for ≥ 95% of placed participants

Qualification

Job developmentEmployer relationsWorkforce developmentSalesforceFedcapCARESCoachingEvent planningCommunication skills

Required

You have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent credential required

Minimum 1 year in job development, employer relations, or workforce development; or 2 years working with individuals facing employment barriers

You can pass security screening with DOC for jail access

Preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred

You bring an equivalent combination of 1 year of Bachelor's Level education, related training, and/or 2 years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position instead of a degree