Employment Specialist

Larkin Street Youth Services is the largest provider of housing and services to homeless youth in the Bay Area. The Employment Specialist supports the Employment and Education needs of clients by providing assistance with job search, resume building, and interview skills, while tracking their progress and collaborating with other programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the interviewing and assessing of clients for Employment and Educational needs
• Participate in Monthly Larkin Street Academy Graduations, collaborating with the other workforce development, education, and Youth Force programs
• Assist clients in job search, securing, and retaining employment
• Track clients progress in the workplace through regular communication with employment supervisors Housing Case managers, and maintain up-to-date records of job retention
• Implement relationship-building strategies with employers including presentations, special events, employer acknowledgement, and networking
• Assist in the design of promotional materials (monthly calendar, fliers, brochures, etc.) targeting potential employers, homeless youth, and social service agencies
• Meet regularly with client’s case manager/advocate to discuss client progress
• Fulfill reporting requirements as designated by Employment/Education Services Department
• Administer Larkin Street Academy assessments and Education surveys
• Identify and outreach to agencies that serve youth in need of education and employment services
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• You have some social services and/or direct-service experience
• You have strong administration and documentation skills
• You are most excited to serve Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), aged 18 to 25 of diverse backgrounds
• You are a self-starter and team player
• Your colleagues describe you as compassionate, dependable, and patient
• You work best in a hybrid working environment
• You are willing to work holidays occasionally
• Must be fluent in Spanish and English

Benefits

• Clipper Bay Pass - Commute for FREE!
• Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision.
• Generous 3 weeks of vacation annually, plus 11 Paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Flexible spending accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling services.
• Health Advocate Service.
• Paid Sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment.

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