Young Adult Career Advisor, Flagstone Family Center

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Education & TrainingCareer Advisor

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Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City,

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Education & TrainingCareer Advisor

Conduct initial assessment of participant’s family situations and needs (including academic and skill levels, basic skills, occupational skills, prior work experience, employability, interests, aptitudes, support services needs, family and medical history, and individual development needs).
Administer career inventory surveys and personality tests to determine best placements for participants.
Recruit volunteer professionals and arrange for participants to “job shadow” professionals to have a clear understanding of the world of work.
Assist parenting youth in researching and accessing developmentally appropriate educational and recreational opportunities for their children.
Create and maintain client files.
Assist clients in attaining their goals by identifying and locating community resources for clients and by making referrals to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA.
Follow-up with clients and with referral organizations regarding client contact and progress with referral organization.
Counsel clients regularly either through meetings in CAMBA offices.
Work with clients to break through barriers to client goals and to assist clients in advocating for themselves.
Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate more fully in this process.
Reach out and market the program to the community in order to refer clients.
Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
Facilitate workshops (i.e - Life Skills, College Explorations, Work Exploration).
May act as client liaison/client advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc.
May prepare marketing materials for the program.
May prescreen clients face-to-face for eligibility.
May assist clients in completing applications for jobs and job preparation programs.
May assist clients in completing all CAMBA intake applications and forms.
May review all documentation establishing client’s eligibility for program and make file copies.

Bachelor's degree (e. g., B.A., B.S.W.) in social work or a related field and/or equivalent experience.

What We Offer

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Status: -Per Diem
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA and CAMBA Housing Ventures are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse & inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics.