Employment and Education Specialist

2 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Community of Hope Full time
Job Title: Employment and Educational Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Employment and Educational Specialist to join our team at Community of Hope. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in helping underserved families and individuals in DC achieve their employment and educational goals.

About the Role:

The Employment and Educational Specialist will provide direct services to clients residing in our Short Term Family Housing Programs, helping them become gainfully employed and/or increase their income through linkages to employment and/or educational options. This role requires strong interpersonal, customer service, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to think critically and maintain client confidentiality.

Responsibilities:
  • Provides direct services to clients, including resume writing, job interviewing, and completing job and school applications.
  • Reviews past employment and education histories of clients and identifies possible barriers to obtaining and retaining employment and/or education.
  • Researches and develops community resources for clients' employment and educational development and provides linkages to clients.
  • Connects eligible families to TANF and assists with applications, monitoring the status of the application, and supporting the client to resolve any challenges.
  • Tracks and monitors school attendance and works with families and schools to address any attendance issues.
  • Meets monthly with case managers to review and coordinate services provided to shared clients.
  • Provides training for staff on employment-related topics as needed.
Requirements:
  • Associate's degree or two years of college required. In lieu of the education requirement, candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience working in homelessness services programs or the provision of social services.
  • Experience working in workforce development preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal, customer service, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of local employment resources and the social service system strongly preferred.
  • Ability to think critically, use good judgement, and maintain client confidentiality required.
What We Offer:

Community of Hope is a mission-driven, innovative, and rapidly growing nonprofit that provides healthcare, housing, and supportive services for under-resourced, underserved, and people experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC. We offer a competitive salary range of $25.00 - $25.96 per hour, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, flexible spending accounts, and more.

We prioritize work-life balance and offer remote work opportunities, 8 hour workdays, 11.5 paid company holidays, 1 personal floating holiday, 15 days of paid vacation (increases to 20 after 3 years of service), and 12 days of paid sick leave on an annual basis. We also offer annual performance-based raises, tuition reimbursement, loan repayment for clinicians, licensing reimbursement, and continuing education unit funds for licensed staff.

Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the community and have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply.

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