HOUSING EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST - F/T POSITION
About The Position
The Lord’s Place is a dynamic, passion-driven social impact organization in Palm Beach County providing innovative, compassionate and effective services to homeless men, women and children in our community. We are an organization committed to building a workplace welcoming people of all backgrounds. We have consistently ranked nationally as a Best Nonprofit to Work For and as a Best Place to Work in Florida. What makes us one of the best places to work, besides having mission-focused employees who live our core values? Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays Maternity/Paternity Leave 401k with automatic 3& employer contribution Exceptional benefits including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, supplemental insurances Employee assistance Tuition Reimbursement Flexible work environment And much, much more! We are seeking a Housing Employment Specialist to join our Employment Services Team. The candidate will work directly with clients under the direction of the Director of Employment Services. Hours are generally from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, however the start time and end time can be adjusted to meet the needs of the client. This position will require regular travel between our housing programs.
Requirements
- Associate degree in social services, counseling, education, or other relevant disciplines preferred.
- Experience connecting individuals with high barriers to jobs and career paths preferred.
- Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Requires excellent computer knowledge.
- Prior experience in job training and workforce development preferred.
- Requires travel to multiple work locations.
- Requires the ability to pass a DCF level 2 background screening.
Responsibilities
- Staff will travel to all the TLP housing locations to provide required services to assist clients with becoming employed. Staff will maintain a daily calendar to outline scheduled appointments via Microsoft Outlook.
- Screen applicants for program eligibility, perform enrollment and/or intake.
- Utilize agency and funder database software as needed and required.
- Assist and coach clients with job searching, job placement, interview preparation, resume modification, and job retention strategies.
- Facilitate clients’ access to employment services in the community.
- Assist clients in completing all necessary paperwork for referral to Job Training and Transitional work experience programs.
- Enter agency and funder data as related to the number of job placements, coaching sessions, client interviews, and attendance in Job Readiness 1 on 1 session, and Transitional Work Experience Programs
- Actively recruit and enroll or intake clients into funder and agency programs.
- Develop strong working relationships with supportive housing program staff to enroll clients and provide regular updates on service participation.
- Assist, develop, and train in specific employment processes pertaining to agency and funder programs.
- Maintain client data entry by providing proof of eligibility and participation in agency and funder programs. Maintain data entry as required by agency and funder contracts.
- Build relationships with potential employers and assist in recruiting employers for clients served.
- Represent The Lord’s Place’s mission to potential employers including advocating for clients.
- Assist in providing engaging, interactive instruction for agency programs as needed and required.
- Assist Director of Employment Services in developing job retention and career growth-focused interventions (individual coaching and group sessions) for supportive housing clients who are currently employed.
- Attend weekly staffing conducted by the Director of Employment Services and the Employment Coordinator.
- Assist in the preparation of employment program materials and program delivery as needed and required.
- Attend workshops and seminars for professional growth and as approved by the Director of Employment Services.
- Conduct ZOOM and/or other digital media in setting up conference calls regarding job coaching, resume building, mock interviewing, digital readiness, and other related curriculum assisting clients in securing meaningful employment.
- Provide life coaching, job coaching and other case management as needed.
- Collaborate with the Advancement Department as it applies to gifts-in-kind and share client stories to aid the department with necessary information to share the impact of The Lord’s Place with our community.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Employment Services and the Employment Coordinator according to changing agency program requirements.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- 401k with automatic 3& employer contribution
- Exceptional benefits including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, supplemental insurances
- Employee assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
