SSVF Employment Specialist – Jacksonville 147, 148-Changing Homelessness

Description

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessment of the Veteran household’s employment-related background which includes previous jobs, needs and preferences, strengths, barriers, education, and certification, etc. • Collaborate with Veteran households to develop an employment plan to obtain desired jobs • Identify and collaborate with prospective employment agencies, programs, and/or employers to work with and connect Veteran households with employment. • Assist with job searches based on employment assessment via physical and electronic means. • Assist with the creation of a targeted resume for employment opportunities. • Engage in mock interviews to develop skills necessary to obtain employment. • Provide logistical and time management support to Veteran household in accessing appropriate transportation, including overcoming challenges with public transportation. • Offer post-placement coaching and support to ensure employment retention. • Connect to community and/or program resources for enhanced skills, certifications, and/or higher education to facilitate employment. • Connect Veteran households to financial and/or clothing resources to support employment. • Organize semi-annual job fair events to facilitate employment opportunities. • Collaborate with the Veteran household’s case manager for seamless service provision. • Offer assistive access to technology to facilitate employment opportunities. • Transport clients, as needed, to appropriate employment-related appointments. • Conform with agency and program guidelines on documenting client interactions and services

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of community resources as they relate to homelessness and Veterans • Ability to input data in multiple systems, including the Homeless Management Information System, and effectively use Microsoft software to record client interactions and outcomes • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities • Working knowledge of community career exploration and employment resources • Skilled at building trust and rapport with people from diverse backgrounds • Ability to work alone on a team or on own initiative, often with minimum supervision • Knowledge of federal, state, and/or community funding sources and mechanisms • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing • Confidence to develop new agency and employer relationships for positive client outcomes • A strong public service orientation to work well with staff, and other stakeholders • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment • Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment • Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change • Ability to maintain client confidentiality • Periods or walking, standing, or sitting in an office or field environment for service provision • Limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds • Ability to operate a motor vehicle, local travel is required

Education and Experience

• Veterans preferred • Three (3) years of work experience is preferred • Educational background can be diverse; however, a Bachelor's Degree is preferred • Passionate about ending veteran homelessness and coordinating services • Successfully pass Level 2 background check and drug screening • Must have a valid driver’s license and clean 3-year driving history • Must have required vehicle insurance within 30 days of onboarding

Salary/Salary Range

$42,000 - $46,000

How to Apply

Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@changinghomelessness.org. Please include the job title in the subject line.