Employment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About Chrysalis :

Chrysalis serves people navigating barriers to the workforce by offering a job-readiness program, individualized supportive services, and paid transitional employment. We empower our clients on their pathway to stability, security, and fulfillment in their work and lives. Since 1984, we have helped more than 85,000 individuals change their lives through jobs. We are looking for individuals who are ready to join our mission-driven team and make a difference.

Job Summary :

The Employment Specialist (ES) is key to client success. The Employment Specialist works 1-on-1 with clients to provide employment and case management services with the goal that clients get ready for a job, find a job, and keep a job. Responsible for a dedicated caseload, the successful candidate will have the ability to use independent judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and a willingness to incorporate emerging industry best practices and techniques in their work.

Duties and responsibilities to include, but not limited to :

Provide Client Support, Guidance and Case Management

• Oversee the day-to-day case management of both working and non-working clients. Encourage and motivate clients to work on their job search.
• Orient, assess, and provide employment counseling for clients. Assess clients for job readiness, including substance use, legal history, and mental and physical health. Provide referrals for education, skills training, Chrysalis social enterprises, and other social service resources.
• Conduct job readiness activities with clients, including job preparation classes, resume building, practice interviews, job applications, computer tutorials, cover letters, reference lists, job search guidance, etc.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of referral resources for clients to facilitate employment search.

Foster Strong Client, Colleague, and Partner Relationships

Monitor Client Progress and Program Outcomes

General Duties

Job Skills & Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

This is an exciting position in a fast-paced organization. We offer a highly competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Parking, paid time off, paid holidays, and more.

No phone calls or drop-ins regarding this position please. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Fair Chance Hiring Statement

Chrysalis is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals who share lived experience with the communities we serve. In particular, Chrysalis welcomes applicants who are formerly incarcerated and / or justice-involved; people who have experienced housing insecurity and / or economic inequity; Black, Indigenous, and people of color; persons with disabilities; ethnic and religious minorities; and members of the LGBTQ+ community.