Senior Economic Empowerment Specialist

Company: Sanctuary for Families
Location: New York
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job 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
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
Sanctuary for Families is a welcoming workplace. 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.
Survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.

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