Employment Specialist - CAL CRG

Job Details

ID#8606A - The Cal CRG Program is designed to support communities disproportionally affected by past federal and state drug policies and to reach those who are in need but isolated from typical access pathways. The Housing Specialist is responsible for assessing the vocational needs of adult referrals, and for developing and implementing vocational plans in conjunction with the CAL CRG Program. The Employment Specialist is responsible for collaborating with clients to determine what vocational services best suit their need once the initial assessment is completed. Under supervision, the Housing Specialist will assist with job development in the competitive labor markets for clients as needed and acts as liaison between clients and employers. Due to the nature of the severity of the disability, the Employment Specialist will provide intensive mentoring, providing support on off-site jobs as needed. Develops potential work sites to use as job training sites and provides on the job training/job mentoring. Teaches work skills and conducts ongoing work assessment to determine readiness of clients to be referred for Employment Services. Conducts skills training seminars and workshops in the classroom and in the community. Also responsible for providing job - related case management activities by addressing clients’ employment barriers.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Conduct vocational assessment with clients referred to program.

Administer vocational interest inventories and testing to CAL CRG clients.

Develop and implement a vocational plan in conjunction with client.

Evaluate client work performance and readiness to engage in competitive employment, work adjustment or vocational training.

Conduct employment preparation seminars.

Conduct vocational support groups.

Maintain a consistent placement outcome

Accompany clients to placement interviews and work sites, as needed.

Provide on and off-site post-placement follow-up as needed.

Develop and maintain relationship with employers in the community

Maintain contact with employers and provide mediation when necessary.

Monitor the progress of each client and complete monthly evaluations.

Attend case review/staff meetings at all the Center’s programs as needed.

Maintain program and client records, and provide reports and other documentation as necessary to fulfill requirements of the position.

Ability to communicate effectively (and develop trust) with a culturally diverse population, including homeless and those suffering from mental illness.

Will perform other duties as necessary, to be determined by the Program Manager/Assistant Director.

Create and maintain Job Placement notes in EXYM from client meetings, track referrals and linkage attempts made. Record client progress toward treatment goals along with results of client pre- and post-employment assessments.