NADAP

Employment Specialist, NEI

NADAP  •  $51k/yr  •  Hempstead, NY (Remote)  •  28 days ago
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Job Description

Employment Specialist provides employment and career counseling, job preparation, job development, job referral and retention to Nassau Employment Initiative (NEI) participants.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct individualized assessments and provides vocational counseling
  • Source job opportunities in Nassau and Suffolk Counties
  • Establish relationships with staffing and temp agencies
  • Create resumes and cover letters for clients
  • Provide one-on-one career counseling and job preparation for program
  • Provide post employment services to clients
  • Work closely with Senior Vocational Case Manager in the recruitment of clients, collecting data, and helping to meet the program goals
  • Attend community events to conduct outreach and engagement

Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree but Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
  • Three years of relevant experience (experience working with HIV population is a plus)
  • Bilingual Spanish Strongly Preferred
  • Ability to travel 25% of the time throughout Nassau County
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Salary: $51,000/year

Schedule: Hybrid Schedule: 4 days on site, 1 day remote

Program Overview: The Nassau Employment Initiative (NEI), funded by the NY State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, is designed to provide outreach, case management, job preparation and job placement along with wrap-around services to individuals with HIV/AIDS in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The program also provides post-placement supports and off site referrals to meet the needs of our participants.

NADAP, Inc. is a multiservice non-profit agency dedicated to helping people with medical, behavioral health and social service needs to become sufficient. NADAP programs assist disadvantaged populations in New York City and Nassau County. NADAP's services include health insurance enrollment, assessment, care coordination, case management, professional training, job preparation and placement services. At NADAP, we believe in creating an environment where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to ensuring that all employees and applicants have an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Visit us at  www.nadap.org  

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NADAP

About NADAP

Founded in 1971, NADAP is a private nonprofit organization which operates workforce development, case management, care coordination and health insurance enrollment programs in New York City and Nassau County.

NADAP serves over 35,000 individuals each year by providing our continuum of services to various populations, such as public assistance recipients, individuals living with chronic illnesses and disabilities, individuals with a history of court involvement and/or substance abuse, at-risk youth, as well as the business community.

NADAP specializes in both coordinating the care of individuals living with chronic illness, as well as providing employment services to vulnerable populations and dislocated workers.

NADAP’s services benefit individuals, families, communities, and businesses by helping our clients achieve wellness and economic self-sufficiency, while fulfilling the growing needs of New York City and Long Island employers.

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Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
1971
Website
nadap.org
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