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Employment Specialist – Jr

Employment Specialist – Jr

CompanyPeople Assisting The Homeless (PATH)
LocationSan Diego, CA, USA
Salary$23 – $28
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelJunior

Requirements

  • One (1) year of experience in employment related services for a vulnerable population.
  • Have employment eligibility verification
  • Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
  • Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire: Tuberculosis Test, Background Screening, Drug Test

Responsibilities

  • Provide field-based and onsite employment-related case management services in the areas of, but not limited to, assessment, community integration, employment linkage, procurement of benefits and all other services needed to assist clients in reaching their Individualized Service Plan goals.
  • Conduct employability assessments of participants, including assessing readiness for work, physical and mental capabilities.
  • Conduct employability assessments of clients, including: considers client’s social support network, multi-cultural and socio-economic factors, mental health symptoms, and reported barriers to employment when curating individualized job targets.
  • Develop and update Individualized Employment Plans for enrolled participants.
  • Maintain complete and accurate records and ensure timely updates on client participation and communicate progress to case managers.
  • Provide job readiness skills training such as resume development, interviewing skills and job search techniques.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with prospective employers, including outreach and attendance to hiring events.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) years of experience in employment related services for a vulnerable population