Employment Specialist - C3 Reentry Support JR 4909

JR 4909
Employment Specialist C3 Reentry Support
San Diego CA
Salary: $23.00 to $28.00 per hour
Pay Frequency:24 Pay Periods Per Year
Full Time
NonExempt
Driving Required
Lower end of range will apply to candidates who meet minimum experience or have limited years of relevant experience. The higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of relevant experience.

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Care Coordination Services team as the Employment Specialist at the San Diego office.

ABOUT PATH
Since its foundation in 1984 PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention street outreach employment preparation and placement assistance individualized case management supportive services interim housing and permanent supportive housing.

ABOUT THE JOB
The Employment Specialist works with clients experiencing homelessness to find and retain sustainable employment opportunities. This includes conducting workshops and providing ongoing employmentrelated case management and support for clients. Additionally a key role of the Employment Specialist is to network and build relationships with business leaders and employers to identify job opportunities for clients. Position Responsibilities include:

• Provide fieldbased and onsite employmentrelated case management services in the areas of but not limited toassessment community integration employment linkage procurement of benefits and all other services neededto assist clients in reaching their Individualized Service Plan goals.
• Conduct employability assessments of participants including assessing readiness for work physical and mentalcapabilities.
• Conduct employability assessments of clients including: considers clients social support network multiculturaland socioeconomic factors mental health symptoms and reported barriers to employment when curatingindividualized job targets.
• Develop and update Individualized Employment Plans for enrolled participants.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and ensure timely updates on client participation and communicateprogress to case managers.
• Provide job readiness skills training such as resume development interviewing skills and job search techniques.

WHAT YOU BRING
Were looking for candidates with:

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data identifying trends patterns and insights to inform decisionmaking. Ability to consistently produce highquality work ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues participants and stakeholders. Work effectively with others contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
• Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs engages and maintains their attention.
• Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations identify key issues consider alternatives and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
• Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards demonstrating honesty integrity and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One 1 year of experience in employment related services for a vulnerable population

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Regardless of qualifications candidates must:

• 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

DRIVING
Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role all candidates must:

• Have reliable transportation
• A valid Californiadrivers license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATHs insurance coverage

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority