Employment and Stabilization Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

SCHEDULE : 40 hours, Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM , some flexibility required

Pays $24.04 per hour DOE

LOCATION : 444 Harrison Ave, Boston MA 02118

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

The Employment and Stabilization Specialist provides employment related services to achieve job placement, retention, and career advancement aligned with individuals’ economic security goals.

Develops and cultivates relationships with prospective employers to solicit commitments to hire Pine Street Inn trainees.

Maintains trainee records, collects and enters data, and prepares reports within established protocols and timeframe. This individual will help to develop the Alumni Career Network for graduates of the training program to have a safe and supportive environment to network with employers, staff and fellow alumni.

The Employment and Stabilization Specialist is responsible for :

• Finding and retaining employment for PSI trainees.
• Providing career coaching and job placement activities and services to the trainees in all Pine Street Inn job training programs, including the Food Services and Housekeeping Programs
• Delivers career-ready skills training to the job training participants to support successful completion of training and job search.
• Builds and maintains relationships with employers to meet program goals related to job placement
• Oversees activities that include but are not limited to external internship and a mentorship program.

QUALIFICATIONS :

We are looking for a self-starter who is compassionate and has a good disposition, is flexible, pays attention to safety, is professional and shows initiative.

Also important is someone who is focused on job quality and continued improvement, is tolerant, and is committed to department unity and teamwork.

Requirements :

EDUCATION / TRAINING :

REQUIRED :

• Bachelor’s degree, plus 2 or more years of employment counseling experience in workforce development, job training, adult education, or human services
• High school diploma plus minimum of 5 years employment counseling experience in workforce development, job training, adult education, or human services

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE :

REQUIRED :

• Two to five years of experience in a related field, depending on education level (see Education / Training Section for details)
• High degree of cultural sensitivity and experience working effectively in a diverse environment
• Knowledge of workforce development principles, theories, and practices, especially as relating to populations with significant barriers to obtaining and sustaining employment
• Experience in developing partnerships with external agencies and resources
• Experience with establishing priorities, implementing plans, and meeting deadlines
• Experience using a creative problem-solving mindset with regard to be addressing the barriers affecting vulnerable adults, including mental health and / or substance use issues, homelessness, chronic unemployment, limited education, and housing instability

PREFERRED :

• Prior experience providing job placement services specifically to adults experiencing homelessness or adults experiencing mental health and / or substance use issues
• Experience in creating and conducting workshops, developing presentations, and project facilitation
• Bilingual : Spanish and English
16 days ago