The Fortune Society · 17 hours ago
Transitional Work Specialist, Data
Long Island City - Long Island City, NY 11101
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$29.12/hr - $31.87/hr
2+ years expThe Fortune Society, Inc. has been working for over 57 years to support successful reentry from incarceration. They are seeking a Transitional Work Specialist, Data to recruit, screen, and support participants in their Transitional Work Program while ensuring data integrity and accurate reporting on program outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Recruit, screen, and enroll participants into the Transitional Work Program (LIC and Bronx Locations
Assist participants in developing soft skills, workplace readiness, and professionalism
Facilitate weekly job club sessions and workshops to enhance participant engagement
Match participants with transitional work opportunities and act as a liaison between participants and host employers
Conduct worksite visits to monitor progress and collect feedback from employers and participants
Identify and address barriers to success, providing coaching and referral to support services when needed
Maintain accurate documentation of participant progress, attendance, and outcomes in the Client Record Management (CRM) system, CaseWorthy and external funder database systems
Collaborate with Directors, Program Managers and the data team to ensure accuracy of participant records and reporting metrics
Review and verify data entries related to placements, attendance, outcomes, and participant status
Support analysis of KPIs and trends across transitional work programs to inform performance improvement
Generate and update reports for internal and external stakeholders on participant progress and program impact
Monitor data quality, identify inconsistencies, and communicate corrections promptly
Assist in preparing performance summaries and data visuals for presentations, grant reporting, and audits
Participate in Employment Services meetings to review program data and participant outcomes
Collaborate with colleagues to maintain seamless participant support and service coordination
Assist with administrative functions such as scheduling, tracking referrals, and managing records
Support with data entry and quality assurance of internship, permanent placement and retention data, as needed
Support continuous improvement by providing data-driven insights and recommendations to strengthen program models
Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain compliance with program and funding requirements
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Associate's degree in social work, psychology, human services, education, or data-related field preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in workforce development, case management, or data roles
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook; Experience with database systems and data quality review required
Demonstrated analytical ability, with experience generating and interpreting program reports and metrics
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy in documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse, fast-paced environment
Commitment to Fortune's mission and values; ability to engage participants with empathy and respect
Must be able to travel throughout New York City as needed
Preferred
Experience providing services to individuals impacted by the criminal legal system strongly preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Company
The Fortune Society
The Fortune Society is an individuals with justice involvement rebuild their lives, through innovative services and advocacy.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Labor
2024-07-02Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Stanley Richards
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Randi Rothschild, LCSW, MA
Chief Program Officer
Recent News
Crain's New York Business
2025-02-02
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