Employment Specialist

Pioneer Human Services•Spokane, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services! We are currently looking for an Employment Specialist (Instructor) with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption. Who we are – Our Mission We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential. For over 60 years, we have proudly served our clients and customers with quality, professionalism and compassion. We are a nationally recognized social enterprise with multiple business units and diverse facilities across Washington state, dedicated to delivering value to our communities and providing a chance for change.

Requirements

AAS degree in related field or three years of experience in facilitation.
At least 1 years of work experience in guidance, counseling or job placement. Work experience may be substituted with a specialized degree or certification in the field of guidance, counseling, or career development.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite
Excellent writing, teamwork and interpersonal skills are needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts degree in related field.
Two years of experience working with formerly incarcerated client population and/or persons who formerly received mental health and/or substance abuse treatment.
Knowledge of job analysis, local job market, assessment tools, social service organizations, and job seeking skills

Responsibilities

Facilitate curriculum in a classroom setting in a manner that fosters growth and learning and engages participants for the purpose of self- awareness, job readiness and career progression that is designed for adults that were formerly incarcerated and may have had a history of mental illness and/or substance abuse.
Assist students with long-term employment goals, recording their work history, strengths, personal culture (as defined by each person), justice involvement, and other factors that relate to a current vocational goal.
Completes Individual Career Plan for each new client with information from the client, mental health practitioners, and with permission, family members or past employers.
Assist with students’ preparation for employment through the provision of a variety of soft skills, including job search readiness, interviewing, resume preparation, etc.
Collaborate with Workforce Development team in holding students accountable for follow through and compliance of program expectations.
Collaborate with Pioneer staff and community partners to conduct prospective employer and community outreach.
Participate and host community and employment events.
Disseminates job openings and pro-social opportunities
Evaluate program for effectiveness through formative and informative assessments.
Assess, design, develop, implement and evaluate new and current programs including the use of best, promising and evidence based practices.
Maintains up-to-date client tracking database.

Benefits

Medical
Flexible spending
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability
Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
Employee recognition programs
Public transportation discount
Employee assistance program (EAP)