What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Urban Pathways?
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Program Director/Director of Social Services, the Employment Specialist partners with clients and assists them to ob tain competitive employment.
Reporting to the Program Director/Director of Social Services, the Employment Specialist partners with clients and assists them to ob tain competitive employment.
- Works closely with clients to develop employment plans that fit individual client aptitude, education level, physical ability and career goals.
- Works closely with the Program Director to generate appropriate employment opportunities for clients.
- Assists clients with employment-related issues including development of resumes, cover letters, completion of job applications, and developing interviewing techniques.
- Provides counseling to clients and provides support and feedback on workplace issues.
- Monitors computer labs and assists clients with learning computer applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Conducts field work including but not limited to accompanying clients to job interviews.
- Maintains and submits all necessary documents and reports as required by Urban Pathways, regulatory and funding agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Attends staff meetings, trainings, and supervisory sessions, as required.
- Develops and maintains relationships with community services and resources.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other related field preferred.
- Minimum two years of experience with mentally ill, formerly homeless people preferred.
- Experience with developing and running psycho-educational groups.
- Experience with Job Development, Supportive Employment and IPS ( Individual Placement and Support) model highly preferred.
- Experience providing vocational / employment counseling to persons with barriers to employment required.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office ( e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, etc ).
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with on-line chart record data bases such as AWARDS a plus.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.
- Required to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
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