Employment Services Coordinator
- Posted
- 17 days ago
- Employment type
- Full-Time
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Closing date
About this organization
MEND-Meet Each Need with Dignity is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Pacoima, CA serving the crisis needs of the most vulnerable community members. Operating the San Fernando Valley’s most extensive Community Nourishment Programs, MEND distributes almost 4Million lbs. of good food a year. And, in alignment with MEND’s mission and long-term commitment to strengthen families & the community, MEND helps individuals address and overcome the long-term challenges that have kept them from thriving.
About this job
Under the direct supervision of the Employment Services Coordinator, the Employment Services Specialist provides 1:1 coaching support and guidance to participants as they identify vocational goals, search for job opportunities, build job search skills, obtain, and retain employment. The Specialist will also provide guidance to Transitional Work Experience (T-WEX) participants. In addition to coaching, the Specialist will facilitate work skills assessments, self-assisted and self-directed job search opportunities, employment readiness workshops, job club, employer outreach activities and participant outreach events.
Roles & responsibilities
1. Provides ongoing case management to an assigned caseload. Formal and informal guidance to participants enrolled in the Gateways Employment program, including T-WEX participants, to build essential employability skills.
2. Maintains and regularly updates Individual Success Plan (ISP) in collaboration with enrolled participants, outlining employment related goals and monitoring progress toward employment.
3. Develops a trusting and open relationship with participants and assists with decision-making and referrals in relation to employment.
4. Assists participants to connect with and navigate resources through other CBOs and public social services to address non-work related needs that create barriers to successful employment.
5. Conducts weekly community outreach to recruit eligible participants. Markets employment services weekly to local businesses to build and maintain a referral network for job placement opportunities. Participants in job fair planning.
6. Delivers and facilitates workshops to groups and in 1:1 coaching individuals on job seeking skills and techniques, motivation, resume preparation, application completion, internet use for job search, social capital development, and job retention.
7. Provides participants with work skills assessments that will enhance their ability to find appropriate employment.
8. Utlilizes labor market information to assist the participant in making appropriate career and occupational decisions and creates strong relationships with employers to serve as a bridge for participant employment.
9. Works with local employers and participants in developing and identifying appropriate jobs and helping participants gain and retain meaningful employment.
10. Achieves agency- and/or funder-identified program goals.
11. Conducts timely follow-up with all participants on caseload, including self directed participants, to support their successful completion of identified goals and to ensure ongoing job retention for those placed into employment.
12. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• AA degree is required. Bachelor’s degree in sociology, human services, psychology, or related field is preferred; an equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in case management with a focus on employment and job training.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills; strong written and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills, able to set and meet deadlines, and adept at tracking data and program outcomes.
• Must have reliable transportation for offsite outreach efforts and meetings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) a plus; excellent internet and research skills
• The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, build strong relationships, set and meet deadlines, and have a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and work with people from a variety of backgrounds while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to express awareness of and sensitivity to culturally and economically diverse clients
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 60-70 % of the time.
• May move, transport, boxes or program material weighing up to 25 lbs. across the office for various needs.
Salary
$25 Per Hour
To apply
To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to jobs@mendpoverty.org. Position open until filled.