Employment Consultant
Required skills
- High School Diploma
- Driver's License
- Transportation
- Evening Availability
- Weekend Availability
- Basic technology/email skills
Nice to have
- Customer service
- Sales
- Training experience
Role summary
LAUNCH is seeking a dedicated Employment Consultant to join their team in Syracuse, NY. This full-time role involves assessing participant skills, identifying employment opportunities, building relationships with local businesses, and providing job coaching. The ideal candidate is passionate about teaching and helping individuals succeed in the workforce. Requires a High School Diploma, basic technology skills, a valid driver's license, and availability for evenings and weekends. A Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in Employment Services or a related field is preferred, as is experience in customer service, sales, or training.
Employment Consultant
Reports to: Employment Services Manager
Location: 441 W Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse NY
Full Time 35-40 hours a week
Non-Exempt: $19.00 - $20.00 plus benefits
Position requires weekend and evenings availability
About Us
LAUNCH has been proudly serving the greater Onondaga County area for 40 years. Offering individualized services that foster learning, independence, and growth -- guided by the principle that learning is unique for each individual and occurs in all spheres of life. We serve and support anyone who seeks guidance in learning. This can include children, adults, families, parents, and caregivers from all backgrounds as well as learning styles.
About the Role
We are looking for a self-starter dedicated to lifelong learning and are passionate for teaching others so they can succeed in the workforce.
Responsibilities include:
- Assessing and documenting participant’s skills, needs, and interests to determine appropriate employment opportunities and supports needed
- Researching, developing, and creating internships and employment opportunities
- Developing and maintaining relationships with local businesses, human resources groups, and employment networks
- Providing job coaching
Education, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in Employment Services or related fields, or a combination of education and experience that can be equivalent.
- High School Diploma required.
- Customer service, sales or training experience preferred.
- Basic technology/email skills required
- Experience working with individuals with different learning styles and abilities preferred.
- Must want to work one on one with individuals be excited to make a difference in the lives of others!
Conditions of Employment
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation necessary to meet program needs.
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed. Can plan own schedule around supporting the employment needs of participants. $1 additional per hour for job coaching after 6pm or weekends.
- Benefits include:
- 403b
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Family leave
- Health insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Referral program
- Dental insurance
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