Senior Economic Empowerment Specialist

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 training and readiness assistance to clients, including the provision of job placement services and retention-related activities. Assists clients in obtaining and maintaining living wage employment within NYC's private, health, and human services-related employment sectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with 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 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

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