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Pittsburgh, PA
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Anticipated deadline to submit application: August 27 at 12:00pm EST. Position may close early if application limit is met. Apply promptly for full consideration.
The Opportunity
CEO is currently seeking to hire an Employment Specialist for our local office, a role that's crucial to CEO's work to help individuals coming out of incarceration regain the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to stable and productive lives.
Employment Specialist increase the range of employment opportunities available to our participants using participant interests, experiences, and their ambitions as foundation for participant job placements, and more broadly, for the identification and cultivation of potential employers for prospect portfolios.
The most rewarding part of being an Employment Specialist is the joy you feel upon making the "right fit" match between participant and employer. Your expertise and insight lead not only to successful matches in the now, but to participant longevity in the workforce which often drastically reduces the rate of recidivism.
As part of our mission, we strongly encourage individuals who have lived experience of incarceration or involvement in the justice system to apply for this role.
Who We Are
The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provides employment services to people recently released from incarceration. Across the United States, 8,000-9,000 people participate in CEO each year, transitioning to employment that supports themselves, their families, and their communities.
What began as a demonstration project of the Vera Institute of Justice in the 1970s to address employment barriers facing the formerly incarcerated following release in New York City has grown into the leading reentry employment organization in the country, where over 30,000 formerly incarcerated individuals have secured full-time employment since 1996.
Who You Are
- You're deeply dedicated to social justice and perhaps are already working in the re-entry space
- You come to CEO with experience in workforce development, recruitment, or sales/account management, a role in which you needed to meet performance goals on a regular basis
- You're passionate about making an impact in people's lives and interested in guiding them to achieve their career goals through a balance of accountability and empathy
- You enjoy networking and cultivating lasting relationships with people and businesses, helping them understand how our work can help them achieve their business strategy and goals
- You have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust to particular personalities and interaction styles on the spot
- You're resilient and never give up, anticipating and addressing challenges along the way while keeping your eye on the end goal
- You're comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines despite opposition or setbacks
- You're able to look at a set of data or market research and use it to guide your practice and decision-making
Key responsibilities of the Employment Specialist include but are not limited to:
Business Strategy and Analysis
- Envision, develop, and implement a strategic plan for placement services that ensures CEO meets its participant placement metrics
- Conduct reviews of existing CEO business partnerships regularly, evaluate employer demand and usage of CEO services, and determine improvements and ways to leverage relationships with employers
- Achieve weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual placement goals in accordance with CEO's contractual obligations
- Research, conduct outreach to, and build relationships with prospective employers willing to hire CEO participants and who have hiring needs that match the skills, experience, and interests of our overall participant cohort
- Maintain relationships with existing employer partners
- Schedule and conduct daily prospecting, cold calls, and face-to-face meetings
- Serve as the liaison among employers, participants, and our criminal justice partners
- You are expected to produce up to 5 direct placements a month
- Screen and match program participants with employment opportunities, taking into consideration each participant's skills, work experience, interests, and goals and aspirations
- Customize participants' resumes to fit identified opportunities
- Manage a caseload of participants, support and coach them around applying for jobs, navigating the hiring process, and finding and securing right fit employment
- Document all participant and employer contact, activities, and outcomes in our case management system (Salesforce)
- Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time
Compensation and Benefits
The salary for this position is $47,800 . In an effort to be both equitable and transparent, CEO's compensation philosophy considers a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, internal equity, and home office location in making a final determination on our salary offer.
We recognize that salary is a part of the overall compensation package and also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, as well as professional development opportunities and training, including regular training opportunities in Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI is one evidence-based skill that reentry and human service professionals can utilize when supporting participants to achieve their goals.
We also offer paid parental leave, participation in a retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, paid holidays and more. We are a workplace that promotes continual learning and teamwork, offering lunch and learns, team outings, holiday gatherings and more for our staff.
More About Us
Center for Employment Opportunities believes that everyone deserves the chance to shape a stronger future for themselves, their families, and their communities. People who are justice involved are highly encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. CEO is committed to the CROWN Act, and creating an open space where our employees can present as their true authentic selves.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, gender identity, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact.
Please note that due to the volume of resumes received, we are unable to contact each applicant regarding the status of each position or reply to candidates' inquiries via phone or email.
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Located in Anaheim, CA
Salary : $25.00
Join our team in Anaheim South as an Employment Specialist / Recruiter!
We''re Express Employment Professionals, a leading staffing industry leader expanding in the Anaheim South area. We''re seeking a dynamic individual who''s motivated, skilled, and passionate about helping job seekers find meaningful work and building lasting relationships with our clients.
Our team at the Anaheim South Express Employment Professionals office are passionate about creating a personalized and unique experience for our candidates and clients with our 'We Hire With Style' approach. By focusing on cultural fit, character, and personality traits in addition to skills and qualifications, we aim to build strong partnerships that empower businesses and job seekers to thrive in our community.
Take your career to the next level with us!
Responsibilities :
- Leverage a variety of sourcing methods to identify and attract top talent for open positions, both digital and traditional.
- Screen and interview job applicants to assess their qualifications, experience, personality traits, and cultural fit for specific positions.
- Utilize a CRM / ATS database to input candidate and client information, post job listings, track hiring processes, and maintain accurate records.
- Plan and execute marketing calls and other sales-related activities on behalf of job applicants that you represent.
Qualifications :
If you are a motivated individual that shares our commitment to putting people into jobs and building lasting relationships, we encourage you to apply today. We offer competitive compensation packages along with Medical and ongoing career development opportunities to grow with us at Express Employment Professionals, Anaheim South.
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#J-18808-LjbffrEmployment Specialist
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CEO is currently seeking to hire an Employment Specialist for our local office, a role that's crucial to CEO's work to help individuals coming out of incarceration regain the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to stable and productive lives.
Employment Specialist increase the range of employment opportunities available to our participants using participant interests, experiences, and their ambitions as foundation for participant job placements, and more broadly, for the identification and cultivation of potential employers for prospect portfolios.
The most rewarding part of being an Employment Specialist is the joy you feel upon making the "right fit" match between participant and employer. Your expertise and insight lead not only to successful matches in the now, but to participant longevity in the workforce which often drastically reduces the rate of recidivism.
As part of our mission, we strongly encourage individuals who have lived experience of incarceration or involvement in the justice system to apply for this role.
The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provides employment services to people recently released from incarceration. Across the United States, 8,000-9,000 people participate in CEO each year, transitioning to employment that supports themselves, their families, and their communities.
What began as a demonstration project of the Vera Institute of Justice in the 1970s to address employment barriers facing the formerly incarcerated following release in New York City has grown into the leading reentry employment organization in the country, where over 30,000 formerly incarcerated individuals have secured full-time employment since 1996.
Who You Are- You're deeply dedicated to social justice and perhaps are already working in the re-entry space
- You come to CEO with experience in workforce development, recruitment, or sales/account management, a role in which you needed to meet performance goals on a regular basis
- You're passionate about making an impact in people's lives and interested in guiding them to achieve their career goals through a balance of accountability and empathy
- You enjoy networking and cultivating lasting relationships with people and businesses, helping them understand how our work can help them achieve their business strategy and goals
- You have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust to particular personalities and interaction styles on the spot
- You're resilient and never give up, anticipating and addressing challenges along the way while keeping your eye on the end goal
- You're comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines despite opposition or setbacks
- You're able to look at a set of data or market research and use it to guide your practice and decision-making
Key responsibilities of the Employment Specialist include but are not limited to:
Business Strategy and Analysis- Envision, develop, and implement a strategic plan for placement services that ensures CEO meets its participant placement metrics
- Conduct reviews of existing CEO business partnerships regularly, evaluate employer demand and usage of CEO services, and determine improvements and ways to leverage relationships with employers
- Achieve weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual placement goals in accordance with CEO's contractual obligations
- Research, conduct outreach to, and build relationships with prospective employers willing to hire CEO participants and who have hiring needs that match the skills, experience, and interests of our overall participant cohort
- Maintain relationships with existing employer partners
- Schedule and conduct daily prospecting, cold calls, and face-to-face meetings
- Serve as the liaison among employers, participants, and our criminal justice partners
- You are expected to produce up to 5 direct placements a month
- Screen and match program participants with employment opportunities, taking into consideration each participant's skills, work experience, interests, and goals and aspirations
- Customize participants' resumes to fit identified opportunities
- Manage a caseload of participants, support and coach them around applying for jobs, navigating the hiring process, and finding and securing right fit employment
- Document all participant and employer contact, activities, and outcomes in our case management system (Salesforce)
- Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time
The salary for this position is $47,250. In an effort to be both equitable and transparent, CEO's compensation philosophy considers a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, internal equity, and home office location in making a final determination on our salary offer.
We recognize that salary is a part of the overall compensation package and also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, as well as professional development opportunities and training, including regular training opportunities in Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI is one evidence-based skill that reentry and human service professionals can utilize when supporting participants to achieve their goals.
We also offer paid parental leave, participation in a retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, paid holidays and more. We are a workplace that promotes continual learning and teamwork, offering lunch and learns, team outings, holiday gatherings and more for our staff.
Center for Employment Opportunities believes that everyone deserves the chance to shape a stronger future for themselves, their families, and their communities. People who are justice involved are highly encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. CEO is committed to the CROWN Act, and creating an open space where our employees can present as their true authentic selves.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, gender identity, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact.
Please note that due to the volume of resumes received, we are unable to contact each applicant regarding the status of each position or reply to candidates' inquiries via phone or email.
Employment Specialist
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Join our team as: Employment Specialist supporting young adults with accomplishing their vocational and educational goals.Rising Oaks is a transitional housing program for young adults who have either emancipated from the foster care system or are participating in extended foster care. Along with 30 studio apartments set in a safe and welcoming community, Rising Oaks provides a comprehensive continuum of developmentally appropriate, culturally competent, co-located and integrated services in collaboration with Alameda County Social Services Agency. Services include case management, life skills training, health and wellness services, educational support, career development, individual and family therapy, support groups, housing and transportation assistance, and access to community resources. Rising Oaks works in partnership with youth to identify and build upon their strengths and to lay the foundation from which they can launch successfully into their adult lives. What You Will Do Our employment services are based on the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment and serve individuals with serious mental illness and /or behavioral health conditions find work at regular jobs of their choosing. The Employment Specialist also provides supported education services related to employment. Services include Job development with employers, job search with participants, job retention to support participants with maintaining their job and educational support. In addition to providing employment and education services the Employment Specialist is part of a mental health rehabilitation team, promotes employment as a critical part of recovery within the agency and contributes to meeting fidelity to the IPS model. The Employment Specialist works collaboratively with participants to identify areas of education and/or employment interests, develop their soft skills to improve interpersonal interactions at work and in the community and work-related skills such as resume building, applying for jobs, mock interviewing and dressing for success! Shifts Available Full Time - Hourly; Mon-Fri/8am-5pm Amazing Benefits: 21 PTO Days per year 9 Nationally Observed Holidays 401k matching up to 6% Affordable monthly health care premiums: What You Bring to The Table (requirements): Required: 1. B.A. Degree from accredited college or university or equivalent years of related workexperience. 2. Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families andcommunities. 3. Demonstrated understanding of the developmental milestones of children, youth, oryoung adults to provide to provide care, treatment and services. 4. Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities. 5. Demonstrated ability to utilize de-escalation techniques that align with the trauma informedcare model as part of intervention strategy for working with participants in crisis who areresponding to triggers/stressors and/or demonstrating early indicators of distress. 6. Valid California Drivers License is required with a clean driving record or ability toobtain within 10 days after hire. 7. Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft OfficeSuite. 8. Must have access to dependable transportation and personal car insurance, meetingminimum liability coverage required for position Preferred: 1. A minimum of two (2) years post-college experience working with or providing mentalhealth counseling to teens or transition age youth living with mental illness, developmental/intellectual disability, and/or severe emotional disturbance, often with unstable housing situations. 2. Experience delivering career development, job development, or vocational services. 3. One or more years of experience working with socioeconomically and culturally diversepopulations. 4. Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 5. Knowledge of employment, educational, and healthcare resources in Alameda or ContraCosta County. 6. Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community. 7. M.A. Degree in relevant field. Our Mission: "Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness." Fred Finch Youth Center Glassdoor Reviews | Txt FFJOBS to 22100 for a current list of openings
Employment Specialist
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At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.
JOB SUMMARY
Work readiness, assessment, evaluation, support, education, and task-oriented interventions aimed at skills enhancement and job attainment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Provide case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, individual and group work, and assist clients in meeting basic needs and employment needs.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
- Advocate for clients to ensure work success. Assist clients with linkages to income and benefits.
- Educate clients about competitive work opportunities, assessing interest/work needs as indicated.
- Offer direct placement of clients in positions appropriate to skill level and personal needs.
- Provide expertise to the team in areas related to work trends, employment models, potential employer profiles, and demographic data as needed.
- Provide long-term job coaching for clients to assist in work stability and retention.
- Ongoing client support, providing information and education to family and other supports.
- Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.
- Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
- Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
- Maintain confidentiality of client's care.
- Participates in scheduled program meetings.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience or associate degree and 3 years' experience or 5 years' experience in related field required. Need to verify this is required!
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid CA driver's license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
- Knowledge of employment needs of individuals with behavioral health needs preferred.
- Cultural competency understanding required.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.
SeeingHearing
SpeakingStooping/Bending
Working in cramped spacesMoving around facility
Moving between offices/clientsDriving - light errands
ClimbingLifting/carrying heavy items
Driving - in the course of job dutiesUsing hands/fingers
Pushing/pulling/dragging itemsStanding for long periods
Sitting for long periodsWorking outside/underground
OTHER DUTIES
This job description isn't a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).
Employment Specialist
Posted 7 days ago
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Here are what three current SVS Employment Specialists (ES) have to say about their roles:
As an Employment Specialist, we interact with the local community to develop work opportunities for our clients in various industries. Here at SVS, we thrive in community integration for our clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities across California. This allows our clients to gain work experience and confidence in their abilities. - Laura N.
ES Teresa L. adds, We work with candidates one-on-one to develop professional skills they can carry beyond our program and succeed in their aspired roles. An ES builds relationships with employers in the community to successfully integrate our candidates in a variety of roles.
Brenda B. describes a typical day for an ES as follows:
- Organization - Write down your list of people/businesses to contact, including those you've already pitched to but need to follow up with.
- Search for new job leads on platforms like Indeed.com, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, SimplyHired, etc., that are suitable for our clients.
- Attempt to cold call at least 10 businesses per week.
- Schedule appointments with employers for brief initial meetings or send them PR materials via email prior to visits.
- Engage with people, ask questionsany piece of information can lead to your next lead.
- Record all work and attempts to meet new businesses so your efforts are organized and accessible.
- Get out and meet people!
SVS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Details Job Location : Stockton, CA Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Salary Range : $26.00 - $26.00 Hourly Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Person in this position will be is responsible for assisting homeless veterans in securing meaningful employment by providing job readiness training, career counseling, and placement support. This role involves working closely with program participants, employers, and community partners to facilitate job opportunities and long-term employment success.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct assessments to determine veterans employment needs, skills, and career goals.
- Provide individualized job coaching, resume development, interview preparation, and employment readiness training.
- Develop and maintain relationships with employers to create job placement opportunities for program participants.
- Assist veterans in overcoming barriers to employment by connecting them with supportive services and resources.
- Track participant progress and maintain accurate documentation of job placements and retention outcomes.
- Collaborate with case managers, vocational training programs, and veteran service providers to enhance employment success.
- Facilitate workshops and job fairs to connect veterans with employment opportunities. Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Experience and Competencies:
- Knowledge of labor market trends, resume writing, and interview coaching.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills with employers and service providers.
- Experience with data tracking, case management systems, and program reporting.
- Commitment to serving veterans and assisting in their reintegration into the workforce.
- Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Military/Veteran preferred.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a successful background check.
- Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required.
- CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
- During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in workforce development, job coaching, or employment services, preferably with veterans or homeless populations.
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Social Work, Human Services, Business Administration, or related field is strongly desired.
- High School diploma or its equivalent is required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- Not applicable for this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is primarily performed in an office or in an office setting.
- Some outdoor activities may be required.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:
The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 10 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and
hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files). Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations using approved physical de-escalation techniques.
- Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.
- Requires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employees essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility.
- The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
- Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.
- Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, instructions, and opinions.
- Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.
- The ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations using approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques.
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About the role: The Employment Specialist will provide worksite placement, case management, as well as employment and retention services to participants in the program. The Employment Specialist will also be responsible for recruiting work sites for potential work experience placement and/or employment.
The People and Culture: You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with Abode Services regularly recognizes employees’ efforts, seeks employees’ input, and cares for employees as people with lives outside of work. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.
Our Benefits & Perks:
- $28.85 - $34.62 per hour DOE
- 100% paid health, vision, and dental options
- 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year
- Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more
- 3% retirement match/contribution
- Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events
- Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others
- Be the on-site expert in Individual Placement and Support (IPS), an evidence-based practice. Develop supportive employment programs and deliver services per IPS guidelines.
- Champion the belief that participants can participate in competitive employment if they have a desire; participants shall not be excluded on the basis of readiness, diagnoses, symptoms, substance use history, psychiatric hospitalizations, homelessness, level of disability, or legal system involvement.
- Assess participants’ skills. Assist in increasing motivation to work and pairing participants with jobs that inspire, bring them satisfaction, etc.
- Provide employment workshops to help participants increase their skills.
- Assist participants in securing full and part-time employment.
- Accompany participants to job fairs, job interviews and submitting applications. Work with participants to create and revise resumes.
- Work with a team to develop employment related goals that are participant driven.
- Coach participants on handling work-related issues and promote self-advocacy. Work with participants to increase success in job retention.
- Assist participants and clinical team in helping people obtain personalized, understandable, and accurate information about their Social Security, Medicaid, and other government entitlements.
- Outreach to local employers to develop permanent employment, short-term labor, paid internships, and job shadowing opportunities for participants.
- Form partnerships with local employers to provide supportive work environments for participants who need more structured employment experiences.
- Manage employer relationships to promote retention of participants and creation of new jobs.
- Create and update promotional materials to be distributed to potential employers to highlight the benefits of employing participants.
- Develop job opportunities for participants in the community by developing high level relations with business
- Other Duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, or related field or equivalent field experience.
- 2 years of experience providing employment and job development skills to people with disabilities.
- 1 year of field experience working with people with serious mental illness, individuals with co-occurring disorder and/or the homeless population.
- Use of personal vehicle and proof of valid California Driver's License and current auto insurance, along with a clean DMV record, is required.
- Excellent verbal & written communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, systems, and platforms.
- Experience in meeting the Medi-cal regulations documentation requirements.
- Experience in effectively intervening in crisis situations, with de-escalation techniques, especially while on-call with the crisis emergency phone.
- Knowledge of Psychiatric Disorders and the following evidence-based models: Housing First, Harm Reduction, individual placement, support, and Motivational Interviewing.
- Experience in building supportive and respectful working relationships with individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness and/or struggling with substance abuse that instills hope and promotes self-determination using a strengths-based approach.
- Ability to learn and use required mobile devices and business-related applications.
- Possess an understanding of and practice cultural sensitivity through open dialogue and self-exploration with diverse groups, while providing direct services.
- Outstanding communication skills and high degree of emotional intelligence, cultural humility, with a proven track record to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
Notice: This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or without notice.
Notice: Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace
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Employment Specialist
Posted 13 days ago
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Job Location
LLC LLP - Los Angeles, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$21.89 - $5.53 Hourly
Job Shift
Full-Time
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Employment Specialist will assist young people, aged 15-25, at the Avis and Mark Ridley-Thomas Life Learning Center who are severely emotionally disturbed (SED) adolescents and young adults, ages 15 to 25, including co-occurring (mental health and substance abuse), developmentally disabled, and mentally ill; who are so affected by their disability that they are not able to seek, obtain and/or maintain employment without assistance. Services will also be made available to participants of the Blind Field Services (BFS) District as appropriate. All Services provided through this agreement shall be provided only for those participants for whom the services(s) have been authorized through an authorizing case note from the DOR Counselor. Employment Specialist will review and monitor service plans of young people; provide individual and group coaching related to general and specific job skills; assist young people to identify and address barriers impacting attainment of employment goals; assist in assessing and identifying competitive, non-sheltered employment opportunities, and other similar professional activities.
The Employment Specialist is field-based and has reliable transportation to support transition age youth in gaining employment. In addition, the Employment Specialist works to build community relationships with potential employers and community resources.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Works to support young people at the Avis and Mark Ridley-Thomas Life Learning Center to achieve their employment and career goals.
- Adheres to the contracts under the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).
- Provides career guidance through the creation of goals, completing the Barriers to Employment Success Inventory (BESI), coaching, resume development, interview training, on-the-job support collaboration with a comprehensive team, and helping young people identify opportunities where they can learn, develop, and thrive.
- Meets with young people on site and in the field, and models employment engagement activities.
- Sets goals with young people and their treatment team.
- Participates in team meetings to collaborate on the care offered to the young person.
- Creates, builds and maintains new relationships with prospective employers for young people.
- Adheres to and successfully meets goals and outcomes outlined in the DOR contract.
- For DOR, documents meetings and progress notes of young people by submitting DOR required forms and completing documentation in Exym.
- Provides weekly group meetings with young people focusing on similar goals and provides exposure to employment resources.
- Is responsible for sharing information to treatment teams and young people to ensure continuity of care.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and at least 1 year of work with adolescents in a clinical setting.
- Experience using an electronic health record to timely complete mental health services/job placement client services documentation and Spanish speaking ability are preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience working in a vocational or vocational assistance program preferred.
- Must possess and maintain a valid CA driver's license and insurable driving record. Use of personal vehicle is required.
- Knowledge of 15-25-year-old young people, social and economic dynamics of low-income urban and vulnerable communities is a must.
- Strong organizational, written, communication and teamwork skills.
- Proficient in the use of technology, including experience with an Electronic Health Record, Word, and Excel. Employment Specialists are provided with laptops and other support to collaboratively document services/job site information with youth and employers while working in the field.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee regularly works out in the field and in an office environment. Employee may be required to work flexible, evening and/or weekend hours for time-sensitive projects.
REASONING ABILITY :
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret manual and office documents
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Ability to define problems, gather, transcribe and post data, analyze, synthesize and classify information, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to work independently and with others - including other employees, clients and members of the public - in face-to-face and telephonic contexts.
- Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and manage time, meet deadlines and perform duties under time constraints.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands.
- Maintain a high level of concentration and attention to detail for extended periods of time.
- Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards in accordance with agency policy.
- Ability to talk or hear in order to give and receive information and instructions.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
- Ability to reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to use computer keyboard up to 50% of the day.
- Visual acuity, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision for work on a laptop or other computer equipment.
- Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Able to use telephone, office copier, calculator, fax machine, computer printer and scanner, or other equipment as required.
Qualifications
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Annualized Salary Range: 45,532 to 53,104
- Wellnest offers 10,000/year to build a personalized health benefits package from a choice of available medical, dental, and vision coverage plans, as well as an employer-paid 50,000 life insurance policy.
- Wellnest employees benefit from an employer-sponsored 401(k) company match, dollar for dollar, up to 4%, and a profit-sharing contribution benefit of up to 5%.
Employment Specialist
Posted 24 days ago
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Job Description
Level
Experienced
Job Location
USVETS Inglewood - Inglewood, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$21.78 - $25.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served?
If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you!
Come & join our winning team!
Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401K
(Application must be completed in entirety/local candidates only.)
The primary function of this position is to establish the employer and community linkages essential to the development of employment opportunities for clients. This position reports to the Workforce Development Coordinator at the site.
Responsibilities:
- Meets individually with all clients assigned on caseload for employment search assistance on a weekly basis.
- Assists clients with collecting work history, marketable skills, and interest for employment search.
- Creates an Employment Development Plan with clients identifying areas of interest, as well as target vocational areas.
- Assists client with creating a professional resume and cover letter, as well as helping create a master application to use as a reference when completing applications for employment.
- Identifies employment opportunities and employer contacts.
- Contacts new employers on a weekly basis to explore new relationships and employment opportunities for the clients.
- Facilitates workshops such as resume preparation and interviewing and conducts mock interviews with clients to help develop interview skills.
- Meets wage and placement goals as set up by supervisor.
- Documents all client progress in the case note section of the client file and/or on various workforce forms in the client file.
- Obtains Employment Verification Letter (EVL) and/or pay stub within first two weeks of employment.
- Assists Workforce Coordinator with meetings or conducts meetings independently with employment partners to present the organizations programs and to secure job openings.
- Assists with securing interviews for clients based on information obtained during the client/Employment Specialist meeting.
- Maintains a database of local area employers.
- Contacts database employers at a minimum of once per month, to secure job openings for clients and to maintain employer relationship.
- Assists Workforce Coordinator with creating presentations of clients employment backgrounds to prospective employers.
- Completes all required reports, and handles special projects as assigned by the Workforce Coordinator
- Attends local chamber meetings, job fairs, and other pertinent meetings and events.
- Assists with daily operations of the Career Center.
- Performs other duties as required.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Social Services or related field required. A minimum of 2 years of experience may substitute for degree requirements.
- A minimum of one year of previous job development experience, preferably in a government-funded or for-profit staffing environment.
- Experience working with homeless and/or veterans preferred.
- Experience in dealing with clients possessing multiple barriers to employment preferred.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to present to groups
- Professional manner and appearance.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Ability to take direction.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members.
- Must be a highly motivated self -tarter who is organized and detail oriented.
- Computer proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet.
- Driver license with no violations on driving record for past 3 years and own registered and insured transportation required. Company vehicle will be available for any transporting of clients.
United States Veterans Initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.