Career Development Specialist

3 weeks ago


Garden Grove, United States Thomas House Family Shelter Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST**

**TITLE**:Career Development Specialist **EXEMPTION STATUS**:Hourly
**REPORTS TO**:Program Director **LOCATION**:Morningside
**PROGRAM**:Programs **PREPARED**:March 2023

**JOB SUMMARY**:
Thomas House empowers unhoused families with children to become independent and self-sufficient. The
Career Development Specialist with support our families with workforce readiness services and programs, in an environment of dignity and respect. Our team works to develop a career path with job opportunities appropriate for each client. This is achieved through a dedicated staff and an army of volunteers who step in to guide the entire transition process. This process includes Peer Job Search Strategies, linkage to Career and Job
Training, Resume building and review, Job Placement, and Professional Wardrobe. The greatest measure of their success is hearing a client say, "I got the job" As a Career Navigator, you will create an individual employment plan and execute continuous follow-up with current residents and graduates. You will conduct yourself as a professional ambassador of our Program, network with outside partners, agencies, and employers to promote all Thomas House programs and services to assure successful client placement.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Job Placement and Career Services**:

- Determines each individual’s level of need by identifying vocational strengths, interests, aptitudes, and barriers to employment through assessment and discovery activities.
- Develops comprehensive and individualized plans for service that include measurable goals and objectives that will result in optimal employment outcomes for individuals served.
- Functions on internal and external teams to deliver seamless services to individuals and ensure that positive relationships are maintained with referral sources, other staff, individuals served, employers, and related stakeholders.
- Guides individuals in job search by introducing and helping them access available resources including networking with employers, job fairs, workforce development and private job listings, and relevant labor market data.
- Develops and maintains new and existing employer relationships by understanding hiring needs and trends. Provides resources to employers regarding tax incentives, accommodations, and applicable hiring laws when pertinent.
- Engages in business development activities on a regular basis including active participation in internal and external job placement professional groups, networking events and advisory groups as assigned.
- Coordinates, refers, and supports education or industry training for individuals served as identified in the individual’s plan for services.
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Other functions may _
- be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. _

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**JOB DESCRIPTION CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST**

**Retention and Support**
- Provides advance preparation assistance for individuals served, from the time of placement, to create a supportive and successful foundation for the initial phases of employment.
- Coordinates communication with employers as needed to ensure appropriate job supports, accommodations and employment progress.
- Facilitates all follow up and retention activities with individuals as determined by their plan, preferences and needs on an ongoing basis.
- Reviews career advancement and job growth strategies when relevant.

**Case Coordination**
- Coordinates all placement and retention activity with referral sources, ancillary service providers, internal team members and other identified stakeholders.
- Provides comprehensive updates and follow-up with individuals, referral sources and/or interdisciplinary team members (as required by funding source or program) regarding progress achieved by individuals being served.
- Identifies, and shares information with Thomas House Case manager for community/support services for barriers outside of work which are impacting the individual’s success in job search or the workplace.

**Documentation**
- Maintains all individual program files in accordance with applicable procedures, policies, requirements and laws.
- Completes all program reports within established timelines and in accordance with applicable program requirements.
- Enters information into the designated database or other systems and maintains organized information regarding caseload or program outcomes, trends, and other requested information to measure program success.
- Coordinates and tracks other pertinent ancillary information that impacts an indiv



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