EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

Job description

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for meeting with all clients to assess readiness for preparing for part-time or full-time employment.
• Meets regularly in case conference with other staff members to discuss each client’s readiness for employment and continuing needs after employment.
• Performs assessments utilizing standardized instruments to measure interests and skills related to employment.
• Facilitates vocational rehabilitation groups to discuss job search skills such as interviewing, resume writing, completing applications, appropriate dress, grooming and hygiene and retention of benefits while working part-time.
• Responsible for canvassing the San Fernando Valley for employment sites, particularly those accessible by public transportation, and developing relationships with potential employers.
• Responsible for providing on-site job coaching for employed clients as well as at the Hillview Treatment Center.
• Responsible for maintaining telephone and on-site relationships with employers and supervisors to assist them in being supportive of employed clients.
• Maintains ongoing relationships with the Department of Rehabilitation to obtain services and information for clients, when appropriate.
• Communicates regularly with employed clients’ treatment staff regarding their employment status to obtain additional support for the client as needed.
• Attends all Department of Mental Health Employment Specialist meetings and communicates the information to the program director and the team.
• Keeps current with new information in the field of employment for mental health clients.

Hours:

• Monday through Friday (40 hours)
• Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Meal Period: 30 minutes

Required Education:

• Associates Degree, Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in the human services field, recruiting field or related field. Prior experience working with mentally ill adults preferred.

Required Skills:

• Comfortable working with a diverse clinical population, including clients with severe and persistent mental disabilities.
• Compassion for clients, ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, demonstrate sound judgement, give attention to detail, be flexible, self-driven and motivated.
• Must have basic computer data entry skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Pacoima, CA 91331: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.24 - $22.99 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Pacoima, CA 91331: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Qualifications:

• Must show valid California driver's license and current automobile insurance prior to start date.
• Must maintain a good driving record and provide verification of current automobile insurance on an annual basis.
• Ability to pass thorough background check, Hillview will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.