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About the Role

Community Health Action of Staten Island (CHASI) is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to support the training and job placement needs of peers at the Next Step Resource and Recovery Center. This role focuses on helping individuals build careers in the substance use disorder profession through skill-building and employment workshops, connecting clients with entry-level positions in the SUD field.

Responsibilities

Support facilitation of courses in the Peer Training Institute.
Offer CHASI peer workforce ongoing client engagement training.
Deliver group curriculum for employment attainment, including online job applications, references, interviewing, resume building, cover letter writing, addressing employment gaps, and job searching.
Process applications for employment and training initiatives.
Assist clients with strategic planning for entry-level and SUD sector employment.
Collaborate with government and private workforce entities.
Build and maintain relationships with employers in the SUD industry.
Facilitate client access to government-funded or private employment training systems.
Provide employer referral opportunities for clients.
Maintain ongoing employer relationships.
Identify weekly sector-specific job leads via employment search engines.
Schedule and conduct weekly one-on-one job search coaching sessions.
Provide comprehensive case management for participants, including career coaching, professional portfolio development, and employment referrals.
Update and refer graduates to an active resource list to support employment and recovery retention.
Act as a point person for re-engagement with displaced graduates or job seekers.
Support retention outcomes and collect retention information through monthly graduate outreach.
Collaborate with Next Step center members to support peer employment retention.
Document client engagement in the electronic health record.
Document staff training activity in the agency online training system.
Perform all functions in alignment with CHASI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field (psychology, mental health counseling, or social work) preferred.
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification required (can be completed within the first 3 months of employment).
At least 2 years of experience working in addiction and substance use disorders.
At least 1 year of experience in workforce development.
Experience facilitating skills-based training and support groups.
Demonstrated ability and/or commitment to working effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds with sensitivity to ethnic, cultural, and sexual minorities.
Knowledgeable of harm reduction and trauma-informed practices, philosophy, and interventions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and computer skills.
Computer literate in word processing, email, and internet navigation.

Skills

Workforce development
Training facilitation
Job placement assistance
Coaching
Case management
Professional portfolio development
Harm reduction
Trauma-informed practices
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Computer skills
Word processing
Email
Internet navigation

Location

56 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301

Work Type

Full Time

Experience Level

2+ years in addiction and substance use disorders
1+ year in workforce development

Education Level

Bachelor's degree preferred
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification required

Salary/Compensations

$46,300-51,300 annually

About the Company

CHASI drives dramatic improvements in the health of New Yorkers by feeding people who are hungry, healing families broken apart by violence, and bridging the gaps between people and the compassionate health care they deserve.
CHASI serves the most vulnerable individuals, families, and communities with critical services and programs.
CHASI provides outreach, education, prevention, and direct support services for populations most affected by health disparities – the poor and working poor, low-income people with chronic illnesses, persons with criminal justice involvement, substance users, domestic violence survivors, people of color, and the LGBTQ community.
The Next Step Resource and Recovery Center hosts several peer-driven services, including individual and group recovery sessions, counseling and case management, overdose prevention, harm reduction, housing assistance, Recovery Coach training, and recovery-oriented community outreach.
The Center is open 24 hours a day/7 day a week and provides opportunities for people in all stages and forms of recovery to both deliver and engage in activities to promote wellness, celebrate recovery, and reduce stigma associated with substance use.

Equal Opportunity

CHASI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and supporting a diverse staff.
People of color, LGBTQ, women, and people with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability or marital status.