Employment Specialist - San Francisco, United States - Catholic Charities of San Francisco Marin San Mateo

Description

Employment Specialist (San Francisco, CA)

**ORGANIZATION SUMMARY**

Catholic Charities is one of the largest, oldest, and most comprehensive nonprofit human services organizations in Northern California, annually reaching more than 60,000 vulnerable individuals of all faiths in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin Counties. With a staff of approximately 450, reaching peaks of nearly 600 with seasonal hires, a budget of $54.3 million, and a current governing board of 27, this venerable, fully-accredited, independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit addresses some of the most pressing community needs homelessness, generational poverty, immigration, inequality, hunger, aging in isolation, and communicable disease -- to name a few with compassion and services of highest quality.

Catholic Charities SF HOME provides homeless and low-income families with ongoing monthly rental subsidies accompanied by intensive case management services in order to rapidly transition homeless families into housing and to prevent low-income families from becoming homeless.

To complete the services of the SFHOME Program in assisting clients to become self-sufficient by providing career development and job search assistance. To develop and coordinate an innovative and creative program to establish career opportunities for the SFHOME families.

The SF HOME Employment specialist carrys a caseload and provides intensive services to homeless and low-income families in order to help them obtain and maintain employment in the communities they live.??

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITY**

+ Work closely with CalWORKs welfare to work families to make a smooth transition from SF to the new county the family will relocate.

+ Place CalWORKss participants in jobs

+ Target local businesses and develop employer contacts.

+ Create an internship program.

+ Provide career counseling and assistance in job search techniques.

+ Broaden volunteer team for resources such as resume and cover letter writing, workshops and support groups, and career information.

+ Monitor progress of customers, on jobs and internships.

+ Research and create job opportunities for Spanish speaking and limited English-speaking customers.

+ Facilitate employment and training related workshops

+ Maintain case records and statistics and prepare regular reports to funders.

+ Attend organization and program meetings.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

+ Maintain continuity of services by coordinating with new and existing service providers.

+ Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with collaborative service providers, funders and communities that will meet the changing needs of client population.

+ Assist clients in accessing appropriate resources and take appropriate actions relative to employment oportunities.

+ Maintain close communication with other service providers involved with each client

+ Design and implement program activities for all program participants.

+ Participate in related program, organization and community meetings as assigned.

+ Maintain proper client and program documentation.

+ Represent the program and organization at outside meetings as needed.

+ Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Education & Experience** **:**

+ BA Degree in Social Work or similar field preferred or five years related experience.

+ Experience working with homeless population.

+ Experience navigating the Bay Area housing market

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** **:**

+ Bilingual in Mandarin/Cantonese, Spanish or Russian preferred

+ Knowledge of bay area county employment opportunities/networks.

+ Strong coordination skills.

+ Knowledge of community resources for population.

+ Good written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to prioritize tasks with strong organizational skills.

+ Ability to design systems and processes to track data and monitor progress.

+ Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.

+ Knowledge of mandatory reporting requirements for people working with ageing adults and children.

+ Knowledge of issues facing homeless individuals.

+ Achievement oriented and client focused.

+ Cultivates teamwork and cooperation.

+ Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations.

**Clearances Required Prior to the First Day of Employment:**

Fingerprinting

Clearance: **Required**

TB Screening -

Negative Tuberculosis Test: **N/A**

First Aid

Certificate: **N/A**

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ IntermittentBending, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting and walking.

+ Intermittent Lifting, pushing and pulling.

+ Frequent Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

+ Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

+ The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading.

+ Driving is required for this position.

If driving is requested for a specified project, incumbent must have a valid California driver's license and be able to provide proof of DMV record and personal insurance (if required.)

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Working environment is clients living environment as we conduct home visits for all clients regularly.

+ When entering a client's private space, there may be exposure to personal possessions/artwork which could be offensive.

+ Many children and constant noise.

+ Occasional need to interact with clients that may be expressing anger both appropriately and inappropriately.

**DISCLAIMER:** 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 to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

_CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law._

_Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records._

**DISCLAIMER:** 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 to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), Catholic Charities SF does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Furthermore, Catholic Charities SF does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the ADA

_CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law._

_Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records._

Department or Program: Housing Support Services

This is a full-time position

Union status: Union

Fingerprinting clearance:

TB Screening:

COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination:

Pay Range: $28.70