Employment Specialist
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Job Description
About Us & Why Were Hiring
We empower children youth and families to flourish in vibrant communities.
- Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC) established in 1962 is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys
- Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and wellbeing through innovative mental health services.
- We serve thousands of children and families annually
- We are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals
- We are seeking passionate people to join our team
If our mission resonates keep reading.
- As part of our team you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention early intervention and intensive treatment services to children and families.
- We offer services in our offices at schools and in homes.
- Together we seek to create stronger more resilient communities
- Your role will center around changing lives extending our reach deepening our impact and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help.
The Position:
We are seeking a fulltime bilingual Employment Specialist to join our team. This position reports to the Adult Services Manager at Balboa Outpatient Treatment Services and the Senior Clinical Director. The Employment Specialist helps clients secure and maintain employment aligned with their vocational goals. This involves collaborating with therapists assessing client needs researching resources connecting clients to job opportunities and facilitating access to educational and employment services. Additional duties include providing referrals encouraging prosocial activities assisting with job applications leading/coleading groups monitoring academic/vocational progress and coordinating with agencies like DOR Probation and GAIN.
What Youll Do
- Conducts initial needs assessments with CalWORKs and TAY clients.
- Builds trusting relationships to assist clients in securing competitive employment.
- Provides guidance on how employment affects financial benefits and refers to counseling as needed.
- Assesses vocational functioning and discusses disclosure preferences with clients.
- Conducts job development and searches aligning with CalWORKs Mental Health Program guidelines.
- Makes at least six employer contacts weekly to learn business needs and promote client strengths.
- Provides ongoing followalong support to help clients maintain employment and adjust job support plans.
- Educates and supports employers on job accommodations and followup care with client consent.
- Offers outreach services to reengage clients when necessary and provides timely interventions.
- Participates in team meetings collaborates with clinicians and maintains accurate records of services provided.
- Fulltime 40 hours per week) schedule is based on the needs of the clients/center.
- This position is fully onsite.
- Starting Salary: $21.00 $25.00 per hour commensurate on experience.
Qualifications
- Bilingual Spanish/English required
- Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
- Ability to gather and assess information under pressure maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Good judgment and decisionmaking abilities in a clinical setting.
- Demonstrates accuracy thoroughness and a commitment to improving quality and building skills.
- Consistently punctual reliable and able to complete projects and reports on time.
- Works effectively as part of a team maintaining a respectful and collaborative attitude toward others.
- Bachelors Degree in social work psychology or other relevant field. A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. High School Diploma or GED Required.
Were building a diverse inclusive team
- Youre welcome here. We want CFGC to reflect the diversity of our community and flourish together.
- CFGC is committed to Equity Diversity and Inclusion and strives to create a diverse welcoming and supportive workplace
CFGC promotes professional development and a healthy worklife balance
- Educational Assistance Reimbursement
- Great training/learning opportunities with a focus on clinical services
- Supportive friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU
- Worklife balance flexible time off policies
- Committees and workgroups that always strive to make CFGCs workplace culture the best it can be.
- Premier Benefits including medical dental vision life insurance identity theft protection Tickets at Work discount services and even pet insurance policies!
- Employees in this role may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- And much more! Check out our full benefits summary https://childguidance/careers/
*This job posting includes a summary of duties responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not a complete job description and is subject to change based on the needs of the center.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
