| Position/ Title |
Employment Specialist
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| Sector/ Sub-sector |
JobLink/Business Services |
| Supervisor |
JobLink Program Coordinator |
| Classification |
Full time |
| FLSA Status |
Exempt |
Jewish Vocational Service helps individuals and businesses achieve
their employment goals by providing the skills necessary for success
in today’s workplace. Individuals making the transition into new
work environments benefit from JVS career and employment counseling,
job placement, English instruction and occupational skills training
programs. JVS is a non-sectarian, not-for profit corporation
founded in 1973. JVS is a nationally recognized innovator in
workforce development, and plays a leadership role in collaborative
employment and training efforts throughout San Francisco.
Position
Summary:
Under the
direct supervision of the JobLink Program Coordinator and in close
collaboration with the Business Services Manager, Business Sector
team members, and employers, the Employment Specialist provides
individualized job search and placement assistance to Business
Services clients, to adults with disabilities, and others with
challenges to employment. The Employment Specialist conducts
specialized outreach to individuals with disabilities and other
challenges in the Jewish community. This includes assessing their
skills as they pertain to the local job market and assisting them in
setting and reaching appropriate employment objectives. The
Employment Specialist works with individuals and groups.
Responsibilities:
Employment Counseling/Job Search & Placement Assistance
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Provides job search and placement assistance to JobLink and
Business Services clients. Provides post-placement follow-up
services by maintaining contact with supervisors and clients
for up to 12 months. Makes appropriate job referrals and
assists with the job match.
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Assesses clients’ occupational skills and interests as they
pertain to the local job market and assists them in setting
and reaching appropriate employment objectives. Assesses
the need for accommodations in the workplace.
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Provides career, vocational and employment counseling, and
assists in the development of an Employment Action Plan;
identify appropriate short and long term employment
objectives; map out strategies for reaching employment
objectives; provides corresponding job development; and
supports the client throughout the job search by determining
clients’ educational and professional qualifications and
transferable skills.
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Assists clients in identifying appropriate short and
long-term employment objectives; maps out strategies for
reaching employment objectives; provides corresponding job
development; and supports the client throughout the job
search.
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Conduct labor market surveys for Department of
Rehabilitation clients.
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Coordinate client referrals and progress and provide
follow-up information to referring agencies and the
Department of Rehabilitation.
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Arranges for participant support services as necessary:
counseling, crisis intervention, childcare, transportation,
medical/dental services, access to JVS Technology Access
Center, and employment workshops.
Employer
Account Management
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Identifies employer organizations with potential growth.
Performs labor market analysis and communicates the
information to clients and team members.
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Performs on-going outreach to sector employers, develops and
maintains collaborative relationships with hiring managers.
Promotes JVS services to prospective sector employers and
community groups.
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Assists employers to assure the successful integration of
workers into the workforce, which may include working with
the Department of Rehabilitation and other collaborative
partners to arrange sensitivity training. Responsible for
managing assigned employer accounts. Provides presentations
to employers, site visits, and organizes employer panels.
Community Relations and
Coordination
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Acts as a liaison among JVS and employers, and other
collaborative entities including community based non-profit
organizations serving people with disabilities.
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Conducts outreach and builds partnerships with other JVS
staff and collaborative agencies.
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Conduct client outreach within the Jewish and general
community.
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Represents JVS in related community forums and at nonprofit
networking events.
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Provides outplacement services and develops customized
training to employers, as appropriate.
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Makes referrals to collaborative organizations and programs.
Program
Administration
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Ensures compliance with agency and funding reporting
requirements including contract documentation, program
statistics, and client case files.
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Responsible for tracking and reporting client progress and
employer engagement activities to MIS department.
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Maintains participant case records, program data, and other
statistical records as needed.
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Assists in preparation for program audits and monitoring
visits.
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Participates in the sector, agency and community meetings.
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Other duties as needed.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Experience):
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Knowledge of and experience working with the disabled community.
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Experience providing services to adults with barriers to
employment, employment counseling, job development, and
placement with persons from various professional and ethnic
backgrounds preferred.
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Excellent cross-cultural communication skills and the ability
and willingness to work with economically and culturally diverse
clientele.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, patience,
diplomacy, and high level of customer service skills.
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Excellent presentation skills, including public speaking,
networking, and written communications.
- Well
organized, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet
goal objectives; excellent team player. True attention to
detail, ability to complete paperwork accurately and in a timely
manner.
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Continuous commitment to improve occupational knowledge.
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Computer proficient in MS Office or similar program,
understanding of concept of relational database, competent in
using Internet and excellent research abilities.
- B.A./B.S
degree in a related field preferred.
Salary:
$37,000 - $42,000
Benefits:
Our
most valuable resource is our people. JVS offers a generous host of
benefits as part of our efforts to keep JVS a motivating, healthy,
and productive place.Health care for employee and family, Accrued
Four Weeks Vacation, Federal and Jewish holidays, Retirement Plan,
Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program,
Employee Referral Incentive Program, and Training Programs.
Part-Time and
Limited-Term positions are not eligible for benefits, except
workers’ compensation insurance, San Francisco Paid Sick Leave
Ordinance and San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance.
How To Apply:
For complete job description, please visit
http://www.jvs.org/jobs.htm. Please email cover letter and
resume to
myuan@jvs.org; please use Employment Specialist in
subject line.
JVS is an
equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic
background, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,
national origin or disabilities. Please let us know if you need
accommodations for the interview process.
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