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Employment SpecialistShields For Families • Los Angeles, California, USA
Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

Shields For Families • Los Angeles, California, USA
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Details

Los Angeles CA

$24.03 - $26.44 Hourly

Description

Salary commensurate with experience : $24.03 to $26.44 (Hourly / Non-Exempt)

Full Time : Monday to Friday : 8 : 30 am to 5 : 00 pm

Benefits and Perks : Supportive fun and friendly team environment!

  • Clients / Families we serve reside in the South Los Angeles Compton Watts and Lynwood area.

SHIELDS mission is to develop deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles.

Overview :

The Employment Specialist supports CalWORKs participants in achieving vocational goals through individualized job search placement and training services.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Coordinate and deliver employment support services including job readiness resume building mock interviews and vocational assessments.
  • Maintain a caseload of 530 participants providing at least 22 hours of direct participant services per week (55% of a 40-hour week).
  • Collaborate with community partners and employers to expand job opportunities and training resources.
  • Conduct ongoing vocational meetings and track participant progress toward employment.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency and DMH standards.
  • Adhere to the Supported Employment Evidence-Based Practice Model; attend required trainings and supervision.
  • Serve as a liaison with DPSS and represent the agency at community job fairs and events.
  • Participate in staff meetings supervision and ongoing professional development.
  • Benefits and Perks : Supportive fun and friendly team environment!

    Competitive Wages and room for growth

    Vacation and sick leave

    Employer paid medical insurance for employee and family

    Employer paid dental vision and life insurance

    Chiropractic services

    Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits

    17 paid holidays effective upon hire

    Paid birthday holiday effective upon hire

    Paid anniversary day off of 1-5 days per year depending on years of service

    Anniversary bonus after 5 years of service

    Winter break

    Pet Insurance

    BBS supervision on-going clinical training and CEUs available

    Employee referral bonus

    Employee Assistance Program

    Employee discount programs to theme parks movies hotels and car rentals

    Paid educational leave

    Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement

    Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

    Employee Recognition

    Qualifications

    Education / Experience :

  • Bachelors degree and at least two years of experience working with individuals with a history of difficulty obtaining long term employment required.
  • A valid California drivers license is required for this position as driving is an essential function of the role and is required for field work client crisis response and emergencies. A valid car insurance and registration is required.
  • COVID-19 vaccination required. May request medical or religious exemption if applicable
  • SHIELDS for Families is an equal opportunity employer.

    If you require reasonable accommodation of a disability in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries by email to .

    Required Experience :

    IC

    Key Skills

    Sales Experience,Crane,Customer Service,Communication skills,Heavy Equipment Operation,Microsoft Word,Case Management,OSHA,Team Management,Catheterization,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,EHS

    Employment Type : Unclear

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Hourly Salary Salary : 24 - 26

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