What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Abode Services?
Abode, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking an Employment Specialist for our programs in Alameda County.
About the Role : The Employment Specialist will provide worksite placement, case management, as well as employment and retention services to participants in the program. The Employment Specialist will also be responsible for recruiting work sites for potential work experience placement and / or employment.
The People and Culture : You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with! Abode Services regularly recognizes employees’ efforts, seeks employees’ input, and cares for employees as people with lives outside of work. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.
Our Benefits & Perks :
- 28.85 - $34.62 per hour
- 100% paid health, vision, and dental options
- 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year
- Voluntary benefits : FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more
- 3% retirement match / contribution
- Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events
- Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others
How You Make An Impact :
How You Meet Qualifications :
Notice : This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or without notice.
Notice : Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $29 - $35
