Employment Specialist

Overview

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutor’s offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as an Employment Specialist in the Re-Entry Programs Bureau.

The Re-Entry Programs Bureau addresses the needs and concerns of individuals transitioning from an incarceration-related environment to the general public who seek assistance with the management of their situations. The bureau utilizes referrals to third parties as its primary method of service delivery.

• Providing new clients orientation sessions and/or individual intake meetings.
• Assist clients in attaining their employment-related goals by identifying and referring clients to appropriate services.
• Work collaboratively with case managers to manage changes in employment goals and/or barriers to securing employment.
• Develop internal Community & Resource and Reentry curriculum to address clients’ employment needs.
• Facilitate a series of regular scheduling of employment-related workshops.
• Build partnerships with staffing/job placement agencies, training, and education providers to support clients’ literacy, verbal and writing skills.
• Assist in preparation for interviews, resume building, and skills building through advocacy and referrals.
• Build a community of employers that will hire clients directly.
• Schedule interviews with potential employers.
• Manage and track employment placements of all clients.
• Teach clients how to advocate for themselves when seeking employment in the community.
• Manage and document all interactions with employers and clients.

• Experience Requirement:
  At least 1 year of Employment Specialist experience in a similar setting.
• Degree Requirement:
  Bachelor’s degree in a related field (social work, mental health counseling, psychology, sociology, education, business, liberal arts, etc.) with 1-2 years’ experience or Associate degree in a related field with 2-3 years’ experience.
• Familiarity with Criminal Justice population, single adults, mental health, substance use or any other related field.
• Strong communication, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a focus on providing excellent client services; demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a diverse population.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and apply problem solving skills; experience working collaboratively in a team-oriented and outcomes-focused environment; ability to monitor and manage a variety of tasks.

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
  As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Residency Requirement:
  New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss residency eligibility with the agency representative at the time of interview.
• The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or characteristics, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
• Salary: $65,000.00