Employment Opportunity Specialist

2 days ago


Long Beach, California, United States U.S. VETS Full time

**About U.S. VETS**

At U.S. VETS, our mission is to empower veterans and their families through housing, comprehensive services, and advocacy. We are dedicated to ending and preventing veteran homelessness.

**Job Summary**

We are seeking an experienced Employment Specialist to join our team at U.S. VETS. As an Employment Specialist, you will play a crucial role in establishing employer and community linkages essential to the development of employment opportunities for clients.

**Key Responsibilities**

Client Engagement:

  • Meet individually with all assigned clients on a weekly basis for employment search assistance;
  • Assist clients with collecting work history, marketable skills, and interests for employment search;
  • Create an Employment Development Plan with clients identifying areas of interest and target vocational areas;

Employment Support:**

  • Assist clients with creating professional resumes and cover letters, as well as master applications;
  • Identify employment opportunities and employer contacts;
  • Contact new employers on a weekly basis to explore relationships and employment opportunities for clients;

Workshops and Training:**

  • Facilitate workshops on resume preparation and interviewing, and conduct mock interviews with clients to develop interview skills;

Reporting and Documentation:**

  • Document client progress in case notes and workforce forms;

Communication and Collaboration:**

  • Communicate effectively with Workforce Coordinators, employment partners, and other stakeholders;

Ongoing Professional Development:**

  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and job market changes;

Compensation and Benefits:**

**Salary:** $55,000 - $65,000 per year, depending on experience.

The successful candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, social services, or a related field, and a minimum of one year of previous job development experience, preferably in a government-funded or for-profit staffing environment. Experience working with homeless and/or veterans is preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present to groups, are also essential.



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