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About the Role
The Employment Specialist will provide worksite placement, case management, and employment and retention services to participants. This role is also responsible for recruiting work sites for potential work experience placement and/or employment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the on-site expert in Individual Placement and Support (IPS), an evidence-based practice.
- Develop supportive employment programs and deliver services per IPS guidelines.
- Assess participants’ skills and increase motivation to work.
- Pair participants with jobs that inspire and bring them satisfaction.
- Provide employment workshops to help participants increase their skills.
- Assist participants in securing full and part-time employment.
- Accompany participants to job fairs, job interviews, and assist with submitting applications.
- Work with participants to create and revise resumes.
- Collaborate with a team to develop participant-driven employment-related goals.
- Coach participants on handling work-related issues and promote self-advocacy.
- Work with participants to increase success in job retention.
- Assist participants and the clinical team in obtaining personalized information about Social Security, Medicaid, and other government entitlements.
- Conduct outreach to local employers to develop permanent employment, short-term labor, paid internships, and job shadowing opportunities.
- Form partnerships with local employers to provide supportive work environments.
- Manage employer relationships to promote participant retention and creation of new jobs.
- Create and update promotional materials for potential employers.
- Develop job opportunities by establishing high-level relations with businesses.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, or related field, or equivalent field experience.
- 2 years of experience providing employment and job development skills to people with disabilities.
- 1 year of field experience working with people with serious mental illness, individuals with co-occurring disorders, and/or the homeless population.
- Must possess and use a personal vehicle.
- Must have proof of a valid California Driver's License.
- Must maintain current auto insurance.
- Must have a clean DMV record.
Skills
- Individual Placement and Support (IPS)
- Case management
- Employment services
- Retention services
- Worksite placement
- Job development
- Resume creation
- Coaching
- Self-advocacy
- Employer outreach
- Relationship management
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Onsite
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- 2 years of experience
- 1 year of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $28.85 - $34.62 per hour
Benefits
- 19 days of PTO per year, increasing with tenure
- 12 paid holidays per year
- 100% medical, dental and vision coverage options for employees
- Employer subsidized options for dependent health care
- Legal and financial services through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mental health care service provided by Teledoc
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for commuter, health care, and dependent care
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and contribution programs
About the Company
- Abode is a team creating meaningful change in communities and is committed to lasting housing stability.
- Abode believes everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home.
- Abode's mission is to solve homelessness through housing and supportive services.
- Abode utilizes the Housing First model, meeting individuals where they are and providing individualized support.
- Abode works to end homelessness by assisting low-income, unhoused people, including those with special needs, to secure stable, supportive housing.
- Abode advocates for the removal of the causes of homelessness.
- Abode's values include: Start with Dignity, Take Smart Risks, Be transparent, Solve for today and tomorrow, Spark each other’s strengths.
Equal Opportunity
- Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.