ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our promote from within culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.Compensation Package:
- Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Professional development and training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Clinical supervision for licensed social workers and counselors
JOB SUMMARY: The Employment Specialist performs job readiness, counseling, employer relations activities, client intake, assessment of employment eligibility, job coaching, resume writing, follow up with clients, and upkeep of program files. The position networks with public and private employers to develop employment opportunities for clients.ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform job readiness, counseling, and employer relations activities for the employment program.
- Provide Job Readiness Workshops and job counseling to clients of Employment Program and other training programs. This includes preparing resumes, online job applications, resolving problems with employers, providing Job Readiness instruction and assessment to program clients.
- Conduct weekly employment orientations to clients which include instruction on workers' rights, filling out job applications, preparing for an interview, writing professional resumes and cover letters among other topics.
- Recruit and maintain a list of potential employers for clients seeking employment. Contact parishes and local employers to assist clients in applying for jobs including employers related to the Latinos in Finance Program.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with employers, follow up on client job placements, and assist in resolving job-related problems.
- Maintain contact with the Department of Employment Services (DOES), DC Office on Latino Affairs and Montgomery County Workforce, and refer out clients when appropriate.
- Contact employers that use program services monthly and solicit donation for the program.
- Conduct client intake, assessment, client follow up and upkeep of program files and ensuring adherence to project quality standards.
- Perform client intake, assessment and follow up.
- Monitor and maintain statistical program data in Case Worthy including modifications to present reports and systems as needed.
- Issue membership cards. Prepare IDs for clients seeking identification for employment, school registration, and other purposes.
- Report accurate statistics including program outputs and outcomes.
- Locate and compile program data to include formatting reports, graphs, tables, records and other sources of information.
- Prepare required reports, program surveys and promotional materials.
- Help prepare grant monitoring reports.
- Administer satisfaction surveys to clients.
- Prepare monthly program report for program director.
- Prepare promotional materials for programs.
- Collaborate with workforce development staff.
- Collaborate with case managers, workforce development managers and other team members to ensure clients have needed resources and support to prepare, gain and retain employment.
- Seek grant opportunities to expand assigned program.
- Help Implement the food program.
- Attend Agency meetings, community seminars, outreach events and government as well as private foundations events. Participate in government hearings advocating for the Agency and assigned programs.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Associate degree.
- 2 years of experience working with immigrant and Latino population in a social service setting.
- 1 year of experience in job development.
- Driving is required. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
- Bilingual speaker (English-Spanish). Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
- Ability to work effectively with clients in a diverse community.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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)