Orientation Specialist ABAWD- PACE in Brooklyn, New York at NADAP

Position Summary:

Provide interactive and motivational orientation to HRA PACE participants in-person and remotely, including administering and scoring assessment tests. Assist in providing additional workshops including job preparation, sector-based overview and instruction, job search assistance, on-line applications and resume preparation. The Orientation Specialist will work to develop and enhance clients’ work-related skills in preparation for job placement or other engagement activities in the HRA PACE model.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate daily motivational orientations for newly referred HRA PACE clients by offering in-person and remote services.
• Conduct orientation and workshops utilizing prepared curricula and appropriate materials, integrating vocational concepts and professionalism in a classroom setting. Conduct interactive facilitation allowing for questions, comments and discussion from clients.
• Support in conducting workshops on self-assessment. Introduce on-line tools that are used in a group setting. Assessment workshop topics include interest, skills, values, etc.
• Assist with job readiness workshops for program participants on such topics as: resume preparation and writing, introduction to business sectors, online job applications and follow up, job search tools, using email, interviewing skills, workplace ethics, soft skills and business conduct, networking and financial literacy.
• Coordinate with Career Counselors to transition clients to the one-on-one intake process immediately following orientation.
• Support in administering and scoring the TABE Test, SABE & Best Literacy assessments.
• Maintain and execute documentation, case notes and workflow through computer-based programs and technology that draws on basic software/computer skill set.
• Attend and participate in meetings, staff development sessions and in-service training as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary $45,000

Program Overview: NADAP’s Pathways for Access to Careers and Employment (PACE) program is a new career services initiative funded by NYC's Human Resources Administration working with adults and youth, ages 18+, receiving cash assistance. PACE is designed to improve employment and training outcomes and provides individualized career planning, skills development, credential attainment, employment preparation, job placement and retention services.

Company Overview: 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.

• High school diploma required with at least 3 years related work experience; associate degree in education, vocational rehabilitation or social-service related field preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Some prior professional experience working within a community-based organization or the government sector, directly serving an under-resourced population required; experience working with public assistance population preferred.