Employment Expert-Roosevelt Park

1 week ago


San Jose, California, United States HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County Full time

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Employment Specialist to join our team at Roosevelt Park Apartments in San Jose, CA. As an Employment Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the goal of ending and preventing homelessness in Santa Clara County. You will provide employment support to clients, including resume building, job searching, and interview preparation, to help them achieve economic stability and independence.

Responsibilities:

  1. Research job leads online, in newspapers, and through agencies and resources, and make these leads available to clients.
  2. Keep up-to-date regarding job fairs and Internet resources.
  3. Assist participants in assessing their job skills for positions.
  4. Instruct in job seeking, application procedures, resume writing, interview preparation, and job retention skills and attitude.
  5. Provide job search/career information workshops and presentations.
  6. Facilitate employment/hiring events, such as job fairs and on-site job interviews with employers.
  7. Develop employment opportunities for clients through networking, offering program education to employers, and other means.
  8. Share employment resources with The Roosevelt RRH case management team.
  9. Work with case managers and clients to develop and implement employment goals in the individual case management plan and provide support to help the clients achieve their goals.
  10. Meet regularly with program participants and case managers at a frequency determined by the clients' needs.
  11. Assist employers to develop techniques to effectively supervise consumers and work to maintain satisfactory HomeFirst/employer relationship.
  12. Provide appropriate referrals to other community services.
  13. Assist with other duties assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to quickly build trust and rapport in interpersonal relationships.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Exceptional listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in utilizing basic office software: MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
  • Strong facilitation and mediation skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with community partners and outside agencies.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and be flexible with priorities.
  • Ability to make quick and sound decisions.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain priorities and meet established deadlines.
  • Exceptional organizational skills.
  • High level of flexibility and ability to prioritize appropriately.
  • Ability to work with people of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Understanding of PTSD.
  • Understanding of fair housing law and tenants' rights and responsibilities.
  • Understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of the homeless.
  • Understanding of and strong adherence to social work ethics.
  • Valid CA driver license and auto insurance.
  • Ability to be added to HomeFirst Insurance.
  • Reliable personal vehicle.

Benefits:

  • Professional growth opportunities within the organization.
  • 100% medical coverage for employees with an opportunity to add dependents for a shared cost.
  • 401k match up to 5%.
  • 12 observed holidays.
  • PTO accrual begins with 120 hours annually and increases with tenure.
  • 4 hours of Civic Engagement PTO provided annually.
  • Access to our Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) services.
  • Pet insurance options available.

HomeFirst Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

HomeFirst Services participates in the E-Verify program, as required by law.

HomeFirst Services is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process.



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