Resident Success and Career Coach

Locations : Alexandria, VA

Company Overview

Wesley Housing, a leading nonprofit developer throughout Virginia and the District of Columbia, has worked to provide affordable rental housing for individuals and families for more than 50 years. Since its founding, Wesley Housing has emerged as a premier developer of affordable housing with current ownership in 4,300+ units. Wesley Housing supplements housing with supportive services to build up the lives of its ~4,500 residents living across its owned and operated communities, including low- and moderate-income families, older adults, and individuals with disabilities and / or chronic disease. Wesley Housing's headquarters are located in Alexandria, VA (Fairfax County). For more information, please visit www.wesleyhousing.org and follow @WesleyHousing on social media. To apply, please visit our careers website at . Click on Open Positions . Select the position you are interested in. Then click the Apply button to submit your application.

Job Summary

The Resident Services Employment Specialist (ES) is responsible for designing, implementing, and driving a comprehensive employment program that connects residents to sustainable, career-building opportunities. This professional collaborates with residents and community organizations to help individuals secure and sustain meaningful employment that supports their financial, vocational, and wellness goals. Through your work, you'll empower residents to achieve stability, growth, and long-term success-strengthening both their futures and our community.

Locations

This position is located primarily at the resident services office of Wesley Housing's Strawbridge Square property in Alexandria, VA, but will commute and provide some support to all 6 Fairfax County properties (The Arden, Wexford Manor, Madison Ridge, Strawbridge Square, Coppermine, & The Fallstead).

Essential Functions

• Gather information on resident skills, abilities and vocational interests
• Develop individual Employment Development Plans (EDP) for resident clients
• Assist clients in obtaining and understanding how employment affects benefits or housing
• Identify employment opportunities and conduct job search activities with clients
• Assist clients with completing job applications and creating resumes
• Provide individual coaching to clients to prepare for interviews and job placement
• Facilitate and coordinate group career coaching and / or workshops
• Provide follow-up support to clients to assist clients with maintaining employment
• Establish relationships with prospective employers in the community
• Provide education and support to employers
• Develop and maintain a Resource Directory to include state and local service providers
• Create reports to track and report on program efforts and outcomes. Regularly share results with Regional Community Services Manager, Marketing, and other stakeholders, to assist with program funding and operational assessments.
• Assess employment program; evaluate outcomes; make and implement recommendations to increase program effectiveness
• Comply with confidentiality requirements for records and information management
• Create monthly newsletters, calendar, and flyers
• Advocate, organize, problem-solve and provide results for families
• Communicate effectively with clients, volunteers, community partners, and coworkers
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Prepare monthly activity reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, Related Experience

Physical Job Requirements

Travel Requirements

Wesley Housing offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees that includes a competitive salary, health insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, flexible work schedule, cell phone stipend, opportunities for training, and a retirement plan with a company match.