Join our team as an Employment Services Coordinator in our Shelter Program, where you'll be a key leader in providing vital resources to shelter guests, empowering them towards long-term housing stability. As part of our Programming & Services team, you'll offer support to families and individuals, guiding them through employment searches, workshops, and community connections. Your role will be instrumental in fostering self-sufficiency, community integration, and sustainable housing solutions for those in need.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:
Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.Assist guests in securing and maintaining full and part-time employment.Develop and maintain current and relevant job binders and regularly update.
Conducts initial guest meeting with individuals referred by their Case Manager within three (3) days of referral to provide resources and determine the appropriate employment strategy to exit homelessness.Makes referrals and linkages to community services and employment agencies, and education Programs; Works with residents or guests to increase success in job retention.
Maintains accurate daily logs records, monthly outcome reports, and files for each guest that services were provided too.Ensures that guest-established goals are met and works with them to achieve success.Locates community job fairs and promotes and plans internal job fairs.Assists guests with resume building, job interview and submitting applications.Works with guests to prepare for independent living once employment or benefits are established.Establishes and maintains partnerships with employers and community organizations, for the purpose of streamlining employment, supporting internal programs and making resources available to shelter guests.Provides resources through the facilitation, coordination, or promotion of workshops regarding employment services, education programs, housing assistance, and wrap around supports.Attends and participates in regular staff meetings, trainings, and special events.