Employment Services Representative

Amity Foundation•Vista, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Amity Foundation is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to join their community as an Employment Services Representative at the Vista Campus. This role involves working with prison and re-entry programs, offering a groundbreaking opportunity to enhance training and experience in the field. Amity Foundation is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by various societal challenges and is committed to community building through research and development. The Employment Services Representative will assist unemployed participants with employment preparation, including resume writing, interviewing skills, job search, and placement. They will provide resources to support participants in transitioning to long-term, sustainable work. This is a Full-Time, On-Site position located in Vista, CA. It is a Non-Exempt (Hourly) role.

Requirements

Four (4) year degree in Social Sciences or related fields, OR High school diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years of experience as a job developer or similar position.
Within six (6) weeks of hire, obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
Within six (6) weeks of hire, pass a physical examination and tuberculosis test from a health professional.
Ability to cope with occasionally difficult or temperamental students and faculty.
Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge on how to mentor the student (client) in disclosing appropriate information regarding past convictions and/or parole status to potential employers.
Basic knowledge of the criminal record expungement process, the benefits of completing the process, and/or the ability to provide information or a referral on how to expunge a criminal record or obtain a Certificate of Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

Maintain an updated roster of student (participant) placements.
Actively collaborate with area employers to create job opportunities for participants.
Notify prospective employers of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, the fidelity bonding incentive, and any other benefit for hiring students (participants).
Prepare and update a monthly roster of employers willing to hire students (participants) and provide it to CDCR upon request.
Correspond with the AOR prior to placement to ensure no limitations on job location or type.
Mentor students (clients) in disclosing appropriate information regarding past convictions and/or parole status to potential employers.
Provide information or referrals on how to expunge a criminal record or obtain a Certificate of Rehabilitation.
Provide counseling and other employability services to students, assisting them in analyzing and evaluating their employment, assets, and aptitudes.
Provide information on occupational opportunities, job requirements, training, and rehabilitation resources.
Assist in formulating plans to achieve occupational goals and refer them to appropriate employers, training, and educational facilities or other community agencies.
Assess students (participants) to determine employment, training, and Career Technical Education (CTE) needs and coordinate referrals with the Program Director and other assigned faculty (staff).
Provide employment services including resume writing, mock interviews, time management, how to have a good relationship in a work environment, and how to follow instructions.
Assist students (participants) to become prepared for the workforce.
Assist students (participants) in locating and securing employment, educational services, or CTE training.
Assist students (participants) in assembling the necessary documents to legally work within California and completing their initial résumé.
Assist with the recruitment of students (participants) on parole.
Work with students (participants) once they have been placed into employment.
Obtain verification of students (participants) employment.
Work with students (participants) to address issues that may arise after job placement.
Assist students (participants) who lose their job in securing another job.
Make appropriate referrals to outside agencies, as necessary.
Participate in training and mock interviews.
Monitor students (participants) who evidence the best retention rates.
Maintain progress notes in students (participants) files.
Ensure project (program) compliance with Amity policies and procedures, relevant to federal and state regulations and contract obligations.
Actively develop and build upon creative and technical knowledge of TC (Therapeutic Community) project (program) activities.
Attend workshops, meetings, and training as requested by supervisor.
May serve as Community Advocate role in addition to job as requested by community leadership.
Perform other related duties as assigned.