Vocational Educational Specialist

# Apply

Job Type: Full-time

## Description

BASIC FUNCTION: To assist residents in obtaining necessary vocational skills, interests and work attitudes in order to secure employment/educational opportunities through face-to-face contacts in conjunction with inter-disciplinary team and service plan.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Conduct comprehensive vocational and educational assessments, including skills evaluation, work history review, credential analysis, and identification of employment or educational barriers.
• Develop individualized short- and long-term vocational and educational goals aligned with each residents service plan.
• Facilitate employability workshops and groups covering job readiness, workplace expectations, financial literacy, communication, and career development; provide individualized support as needed.
• Plan and lead recreational and enrichment activities that promote vocational/educational growth, teamwork, communication, and overall well-being.
• Identify and address barriers to employment or education, including scheduling conflicts, mental or medical limitations, childcare needs, and legal challenges.
• Build and maintain partnerships with employers, training programs, educational institutions, GED providers, and workforce agencies to support referrals for jobs, internships, apprenticeships, and credentialing.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and provide progress updates, outcome data, and professional recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated services and interventions.
• Track and report key performance indicators such as job placements, retention, educational enrollment, and credential attainment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, progress notes, outcomes, and program metrics in compliance with regulatory and funding requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

## Location & Schedule

• Location: Bronx, NY 10460
• Schedule:
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Wednesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Schedule subject to change based on program needs. Requires flexibility.

## Rate & Benefits

• Rate: $45,000-$46,000 annually
• Benefits:
• Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Discounted Commuter benefits
• Life insurance & Long term disability
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
• Training and other additional voluntary benefits

## How to Apply

To join our diverse team, please include a cover letter and salary requirements with your resume/application submission. Please visit us at www.lesc.org

EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet

## Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: The Vocational Educational Specialist is required to have a Bachelors in Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, etc. or be a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.

• Applicant should have experience working with the homeless population.
• Knowledge of working with individuals and families in recovery from substance abuse, as well as individuals and families with active substance use disorders and chronic mental illness.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Possess strong decision-making, analytical, and organization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledgeable in Foothold AWARDS case management software or comfortable with case management software.

Salary Description: $45,000-$46,000 annually