Top 30 Employment specialist Jobs in Buffalo Ny

Employment Specialist
Journey's End Refugee Services-PEO —Buffalo, NY
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Quick Apply
3d
EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
PEOPLE INC. —Tonawanda, NY
- $21.00 - $29.12 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Analysis skills
- Driver's License
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
Career Coach
The Arc Erie County New York —Williamsville, NY
- $23.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Success Coach
COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC —Buffalo, NY
- $45,000 - $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Opportunities for advancement
Quick Apply
Raise the Age: Workforce Development Facilitator
COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR EVERY1 INC —Buffalo, NY
- From $21.87 an hour
- Full-time
- High school
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
Vocational Specialist
OLV Human Services —Lackawanna, NY
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Job Coach
VIA VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT —Buffalo, NY
- $17.94 an hour
- Per diem
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
1d
Career Coach
The Arc Erie County —Williamsville, NY
- $23.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Coordinator of Vocational and Employment Services (VES)
The Arc Erie County New York —Williamsville, NY
- $60,000 - $64,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Management
- Mid-level
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
Employment Specialist - WNY
Heritage Christian Services —Amherst, NY
- $20.93 - $22.90 an hour
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Employment Specialist
JOURNEY'S END REFUGEE SERVICES —Buffalo, NY
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
3d
Job Developer
Jewish Family Service —Buffalo, NY
- $21 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Adults
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
Vocational Program Coordinator
OLV Human Services —Lackawanna, NY
- $22.84 - $26.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Youth Engagement Coordinator
COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC —Buffalo, NY
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Google Workspace
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
Quick Apply
Vocational Specialist - FACT Team
Endeavor Health Services —Buffalo, NY
- $24.13 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Vocational Counselor
Horizon Health Services —Buffalo, NY
- $58,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master of Social Work
- Mid-level
- Children
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Community Pre-Vocational Manager - Northtowns
The Arc Erie County New York —Williamsville, NY
- $24.34 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Employment Law Specialist - FT - Day Shift
Erie County Medical Center —Buffalo, NY
- $114,750 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 1 year
Community Based Supervisor-Akron, NY
The Arc Erie County New York —Akron, NY
- From $20.16 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
9d
Community Pre-Vocational Manager - Northtowns
The Arc Erie County —Williamsville, NY
- $24.34 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid training
- Health insurance

I want to receive the latest job alert for employment specialist in buffalo ny

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

employment specialist jobs near buffalo ny

Employment Specialist jobs in Buffalo, NY

Developer jobs in Buffalo, NY

Youth Coordinator jobs in Buffalo, NY

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs in Buffalo, NY

Community Manager jobs in Williamsville, NY

Facilitator jobs in Buffalo, NY

Career Coach jobs in Buffalo, NY

Contract Specialist jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Employment Solutions jobs in Lexington, KY

Employment Specialist jobs in Seattle, WA

Employment Specialist jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Clinical Documentation Specialist jobs in Nashville, TN

Employment Specialist jobs in Marietta, GA

Second Chance Employment jobs in Miami, FL

Employment Specialist jobs in Troy, NY

Software Developer Middle East jobs in Remote

Mid Level Java Developer Remote jobs in Remote

Junior Java Developer jobs in New York, NY

Front End Developer jobs in Madison, WI

Employment Specialist jobs in Pensacola, FL

Employment Specialist

Journey's End Refugee Services-PEO
Buffalo, NY

Quick Apply

Job Details

Full-time
$22 - $24 an hour
3 days ago

Qualifications

Ukrainian
Monitoring employment counseling client progress
Experience working with refugees
Working with immigrant populations
Multilingual
Teaching workforce readiness
Computer literacy
Intake
Dari
Arabic
Job matching for clients
Client assessment in social work
Filing
Job placement assistance
Employment support plan implementation
Mid-level
Pashto
Employment counseling
Public assistance program guidance
Group work facilitation for social work
Driver's License
Data management
Client retention
Workforce development advising (career advising)
Client management
Personal transportation assistance
Building employer relationships
Individual case management in social services
Computer skills
Client advocacy in social work

Full Job Description

Position Title: Employment Specialist

Supervisor: Director of Employment

Status: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt professional, $22-24/hour

Organizational Description:

Journey's End Refugee Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ the best-qualified personnel without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Journey’s End Refugee Services, Inc. is a refugee resettlement and immigration services provider for the Western New York Region. Journey’s End works to assist newly arriving refugees to find gainful employment and avoid dependency on social services

Job Description:

The Employment Specialist has the dual responsibility of assisting clients with job placements and working with employers to fill open positions. This includes hands-on client-based job preparation skills/training, self-sufficiency work plan creation, and frequent placement follow-up. It also includes outreach to employers to develop and strengthen relationships with those employers in order to ensure proper placement and strong retention. The Employment Specialist works closely with case managers and other agency departments, with the objective of removing barriers to employment and ensuring clients are on track to be financially self-sufficient.

The Employment Specialist must exemplify Journey’s End’s core values in their work. These values include intercultural responsiveness, integrity, person-centered, empowerment, and exemplary service.

Primary Responsibilities:

Work with clients – many of whom are limited English proficient (LEP) individuals – and employers to overcome the challenges newly arriving refugees face in seeking and retaining employment
Work on new employment intiatives such as employment services for refugees and immigrants with disabilities or youth employment services.
Provide transportation assistance, language assistance, and job application assistance in early stages of securing job for clients
Provide culturally sensitive counseling and case management
Ensure client milestones to employment are documented in data systems and case files, including job offers, job placements, job retention, public assistance usage, and ongoing follow-up on placements
Model and teach clients about professional dress and communication, as well as expectations of U.S. employers
Assist in targeting new and existing employers and act as their initial contact

Enroll and determine eligible clients’ specific needs and qualifications, including English language ability, transferable job skills, personal objectives, and barriers to employment through a comprehenstive intake and assessment process

Communicate with clients and employers at 30-day, 60-day, 90-day intervals to provide support after job placements occur (for up to five years)

Support clients on completing applications, interviews with potential employers, and accompanying clients to interviews, providing transportation and following up with employers until decisions are made

Write clear case notes, reporting, and maintain accurate case files on a daily/weekly basis
Advocate for clients in resolving issues with employers
Facilitate groups and activities for clients, such as employment skills preparation, employer orientations, job clubs and trainings
Assist with public benefits and unemployment issues as needed
Troubleshoot and resolve clients’ barriers to employment
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

1-3 years' experience working in the employment or workforce readiness field, including but not limited to job placement, training, or coaching
Experience working with foreign-born populations

Firm understanding of challenges newly arrived refugees face and ability to overcome those challenges

Ability to implement job readiness opportunities for historically underrepresented persons, especially limited english proficient (LEP) individuals

Knowledge of employer/employee rights and responsibilities
Able to communicate in a timely, professional, and assertive manner
Attention to detail and timely follow-through

Solid computer skills

Ability to work well independently and be self-directed, as well as a team player

Highly organized, efficient and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Strong written and oral communication skills and an acute attention to detail

Multilingual helpful, but not required (Fluent in Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Swahili, and/or Ukrainian preferred)

Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation

Journey’s End is committed to the purpose of providing refugees with the resources and support they need to become successful, active, and contributing members of the Western New York community. The ideal candidate must be self-directed and able to work in a team environment.

Quick Apply

Refine Your Search

employment specialist jobs in buffalo ny

Employment Specialist

EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

Career Coach

Success Coach

Raise the Age: Workforce Development Facilitator

Vocational Specialist

Job Coach

Career Coach

Coordinator of Vocational and Employment Services (VES)

Employment Specialist - WNY

Employment Specialist

Job Developer

Vocational Program Coordinator

Youth Engagement Coordinator

Vocational Specialist - FACT Team

Vocational Counselor

Community Pre-Vocational Manager - Northtowns

Employment Law Specialist - FT - Day Shift

Community Based Supervisor-Akron, NY

Community Pre-Vocational Manager - Northtowns

I want to receive the latest job alert for employment specialist in buffalo ny

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected