FORGE Career Readiness Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Las Vegas - 930 N 4th - Las Vegas, NV

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$22.07 - $22.07 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Any

Description

Position Summary :

The Career Readiness Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized career and employment plans for participants in the Fatherhood FORGE Grant (Connections 2.0) program. This role supports fathers in overcoming employment barriers, enhancing job readiness, and securing sustainable employment. The Specialist works closely with program staff, community partners, training providers, and employers to ensure successful employment outcomes.

Essential Job Functions :

• Conduct comprehensive intake and career assessments to determine participants' employment history, skills, education, and barriers to employment.
• Develop individualized career readiness plans and monitor progress throughout participation.
• Provide one-on-one and group-based job readiness training, including resume writing, interviewing, job search strategies, soft skills, workplace etiquette, and digital literacy.
• Collaborate with case managers, fatherhood coaches, and other staff to support participants' holistic needs.
• Connect participants with education, training programs, certifications, and apprenticeship opportunities aligned with labor market demand.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers to identify job openings, internships, and hiring pipelines suitable for participants.
• Support participants in applying for jobs, preparing for interviews, and transitioning into employment.
• Track employment outcomes, retention, and career advancement for grant reporting.
• Maintain accurate, timely case notes, data entry, and documentation in compliance with grant guidelines.
• Assist with program workshops, job fairs, employer events, and community outreach efforts.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

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