Employment Specialist
About The Position
The mission of Catholic Charities Twin Cities is to serve those most in need and to advocate for justice in the community. Our programs for children, families, and adults serve more than 25,000 people every year. As the need for our services grows, Catholic Charities is working to adapt and respond with strategies that prevent poverty, meet basic needs in times of crisis, and create pathways to greater stability. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE: Join a mission-driven organization that pairs compassion with accountability and hope with action. At Catholic Charities, you’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to creating opportunity and advocating for justice. We invest in our employees through training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth. JOB SUMMARY: Assisting single adults experiencing homelessness locate employment by collaborating with external partners. This position conducts intakes, assessments, and makes referrals to collaborative partners, in addition to supporting the work in the Employment Resource Lab
Requirements
- Post-secondary education required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
- Minimum of (2) two years of relevant experience.
- Ability to work with diverse and/or low-income populations, including those who may be experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, and/or mental illness required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intake and screening; assess clients education, work experience, skills, abilities, qualifications, and job interest
- Support individuals in their development of their employment plans and employment goals while identifying barriers and creating solutions.
- Provide individuals with job counseling, job preparation, job search, interview readiness, and/or support services in attempts to match clients with available employment, training, or other opportunities.
- Connect individuals with referrals to support services, resource services, education/training, career and industry information, housing and employment opportunities.
- Track and report the progress of the individual’s employment plan and maintain required documentation and statistical reports.
- Provide one-on-one empowerment and social skills training as well as small group trainings as needed for success and employment readiness.
- Work collaboratively with community partners to achieve favorable employment outcomes for the individuals being served. Such partners would include employment providers, social services, industry representatives, and education providers.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
