Senior Economic Empowerment Specialist

Description

ABOUT US

Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations throughout New York City.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Economic Empowerment Specialist provides overall programmatic, administrative, and logistical functions related to employer relations and job placement/workforce development under the guidance of the Economic Empowerment Program (EEP) Senior Director. Takes a lead in maintaining relations with existing employers and generates new opportunities for EEP clients and alumni. Regularly matches clients to internship opportunities, solicits and responds to employer feedback, and monitors internship performance. Supervises internship and career readiness assistance to EEP clients, including the provision of job placement services and retention-related activities. Assists EEP clients in obtaining and maintaining living wage employment within NYC's private, health, and human services-related employment sectors.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with EEP Senior Director to identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with employers for the purpose of generating program referral partners, and internships and job placements for EEP clients
• Cultivate and maintain program partnerships and employer marketing materials 
• Lead presentations and site visits between employer and program partners that increase, maintain, and strengthen relationships with external EEP partners 
• Oversee the EEP internship program, including tracking timelines and communicating regularly with internship partners to ensure clients are performing in accordance with programmatic standards 
• Coordination of the Interview Prep module and management of assigned volunteers 
• Development of job search and placement programmatic guidelines and practices CAN-related and oversight of implementation
• Serve as a leadership member of the Career Advancement Network (CAN); provide committee updates regarding the various program details on internship and job placements and act as the point person for any CAN-related job leads 
• Provide individual case management and job search as needed 
• Collaborate closely with other service providers, including legal staff, clinical staff, shelter staff, and HRA case workers as necessary to ensure client stability and support 
• Support the EEP Senior Director in any other duties or special projects as needed 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, with specialization in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, or liberal arts; MSW highly preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in program coordination, economic development, and/or workforce development
• Supervisory experience or experience in directing the work of volunteers and interns is required

Budgeted Salary: $65,813 - $72,698 per year; based on experience pursuant to wage scale in accordance with collective bargaining agreement

Work position is Full-time - standard 35/hr/wk; Salaried/Exempt

Work schedule is currently Hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations

Benefits:

•     Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 
•     Employer-paid life insurance 
•     Employer retirement contribution
•     Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation, Personal, Sick)
•     Generous Leave Policy
•     Flexible spending account / Health savings account
•     Student loan assistance
•     Tuition reimbursement program
•     Gym reimbursement program  
•     Wellness program and rewards

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws. Sanctuary for Families follows the requirements of the Human Rights Law including with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

People of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.

We recognize that the safety, healing and self-determination of survivors of domestic violence and related forms of gender violence is at the intersection of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ , and disability justice, as well as many other critical issues. In order to realize our mission, Sanctuary strives to center DEI principles at every level of the organization and continues to deepen that commitment.

Salary : $65,813 - $72,698