Mather Community Campus, Family Program - Employment Specialist

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada, Inc.•Mather, CA

9d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada (VOA-NCNN) is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist for the Family Program at their Mather Community Campus. VOA-NCNN is a ministry of service with nearly 500 employees dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives. Founded in 1911, VOA-NCNN is a large provider of social services in the region, operating over 40 programs for families, individuals, veterans, seniors, and youth. Their mission is to change individual lives, instill hope, increase self-worth, and facilitate independence through quality housing, employment, and supportive services. The Employment Specialist will be responsible for the efficient and compassionate operation of the program, ensuring quality service to residents through coordination of program functions and assistance to other staff. This role involves collaborating with partner service providers and staff, working with participants on job search skills, managing job matching and placement with employers, assessing job readiness, and facilitating job clubs/alumni groups. The specialist will also provide retention services to employees.

Requirements

Two years of successful experience in the delivery of human services or any combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the knowledge and ability to complete the duties outlined above.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions and to provide services to clients without ethnic or social prejudices.
General knowledge of issues and challenges unique to foster youth population, homelessness, substance abuse, minorities, and people with disabilities.
Must be able to utilize a range of interventions to work with clients with varying needs and levels of functioning.
Willingness to function as a team member with the ability to make skillful independent decisions.
Valid California driver's license and ability to meet the organization’s insurance carrier guidelines are required.
Must pass all required background clearances in accordance with agency, County, State, and federal standards.
CPR/First Aid certification is required within 90 days of employment.
Completion and maintenance of all required training and health clearances.
Teamwork skills
Oral and written communication skills
Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to de-escalate situations and assist residents and staff in emergency situations
Organizational skills
Analytical and decision-making ability

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred.
Specific knowledge and experience with foster youth culture, housing first approaches, addiction and recovery, and dysfunctional family dynamics are preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for client placement to achieve established objectives of the department.
Work with participants on job search skills and activities to ensure continued job start readiness.
Relationship management of day-to-day operational tasks and job placement process within business relationships established.
Manage job postings by screening, matching and referring participants to jobs to secure unsubsidized placements.
Prepare participants for interviews and follow-up with employers after interviews.
Facilitate initial program orientation workshop and weekly job club/alumni group.
Provide retention services to the participants at critical milestones of employment.
Responsible for assisting with training and development of new staff.
Assist in department orientation and training for new employees as requested to ensure quality work outcomes.
Serve as part of the development team by providing information and support for the development of quality operations.
Maintain an above average working knowledge of fire, safety, and health standards to assure safe work environment for clients and all personnel.
Responsible for self-development.
Continually learn and enhance technical and interpersonal skills.
Attend staff meetings and assigned training and complete required certifications, i.e. CPR, First Aid, etc.
Attend all training and collaborative meetings necessary for development of employment resources.