Education and Employment Specialist

Supervisor – Program Manager

About Project ECHO:

Project Echo recognizes that community violence is a public health crisis and therefore what occurs to support individuals in the aftermath of community violence is key to providing a cure. Echo provides participants and the larger community with the tangible resources they need in order to achieve safety, while providing healing spaces that are essential to addressing their trauma, and make healing possible. Additionally, Echo understands community members and participants alike are experiencing systemic inequity that limits their access to basic resources and the proper health and wellness infrastructure to thrive. With this understanding, Echo provides holistic support in addressing the communities physical and behavioral needs through intentional and inclusive programming, engagement, and initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 

  • Assist Project Echo participants in securing long-term employment by connecting them to various workforce development opportunities, current job postings, paid internships, and other connections to work. 
  • Keep in contact with various community providers (such as school social workers, defense counsel, therapists, etc.,) to ensure the needs of participants are being met. 
  • Assist participants in preparing for long-term employment through resume creation, mock interviews, workforce etiquette, and other assistance as needed. 
  • Assist participants in opening bank accounts and in developing financial literacy
  • Assist participants in re-engaging with their current school-based environment, or finding an environment that is more appropriate for their learning styles.
  • Assist participants in obtaining their vital documents, such as State ID, birth certificates, and social security cards 
  • Help prepare participants for GED, High School matriculation through tutoring and other educational support services 
  • Identify trade, technology, and entrepreneurship opportunities for participants 
  • Plan and organize employment fairs and workshops 

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

  • At least 5 years of community-based experience and knowledge of workforce development  
  • Knowledge of city and state workforce development opportunities  
  • Comfortable working independently and in a team environment
  • Experience talking to partners, vendors, and senior leadership to complete tasks, address issues that may arise, and relentlessly engage with city and state partners when needed 
  • Strong ties to the Brooklyn based businesses
  • Excellent writing and communications skills 
  • Organized and punctual 
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and problem solve with little supervision
  • People who are formerly incarcerated or who have otherwise been impacted by the criminal legal system are strongly encouraged to apply
  • People who have been impacted by interpersonal violence or harm are encouraged to apply

BENEFITS

  • 401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, personal time off (PTO), disability, health insurance

SALARY REQUIREMENTS 

  • Salary range $50K – $55K

TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and resume via email to: [email protected]

67th Precinct Clergy Council, Inc.  is an Equal Opportunity Employer