Employment Specialist
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 24 - 26
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
Description
Salary commensurate with experience: $24.03 to $26.44 (Hourly/ Non-Exempt)
Full Time: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Benefits and Perks: Supportive fun and friendly team environment!
*** Clients/Families we serve reside in the South Los Angeles Compton Watts and Lynwood area.
SHIELDSmission is to develop deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles.
Overview:
The Employment Specialist supports CalWORKs participants in achieving vocational goals through individualized job search placement and training services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and deliver employment support services including job readiness resume building mock interviews and vocational assessments.
- Maintain a caseload of 530 participants providing at least 22 hours of direct participant services per week (55% of a 40-hour week).
- Collaborate with community partners and employers to expand job opportunities and training resources.
- Conduct ongoing vocational meetings and track participant progress toward employment.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency and DMH standards.
- Adhere to the Supported Employment Evidence-Based Practice Model; attend required trainings and supervision.
- Serve as a liaison with DPSS and represent the agency at community job fairs and events.
- Participate in staff meetings supervision and ongoing professional development.
Benefits and Perks: Supportive fun and friendly team environment!
Competitive Wages and room for growth
Vacation and sick leave
Employer paid medical insurance for employee and family
Employer paid dental vision and life insurance
Chiropractic services
Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits
17 paid holidays effective upon hire
Paid birthday holiday effective upon hire
Paid anniversary day off of 1-5 days per year depending on years of service
Anniversary bonus after 5 years of service
Winter break
Pet Insurance
BBS supervision on-going clinical training and CEUs available
Employee referral bonus
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount programs to theme parks movies hotels and car rentals
Paid educational leave
Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Recognition
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors degree and at least two years of experience working with individuals with a history of difficulty obtaining long term employment required.
- A valid California drivers license is required for this position as driving is an essential function of the role and is required for field work client crisis response and emergencies. A valid car insurance and registration is required.
- COVID-19 vaccination required. May request medical or religious exemption if applicable
SHIELDS for Families is an equal opportunity employer.
If you require reasonable accommodation of a disability in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries by email to.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
