Community Engagement Employment Specialist I

Title: Community Engagement & Employment Specialist I

Job Codes: Division: Supportive Housing

According to prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable state, federal and accreditation regulations assumes responsibility for delivering direct client community engagement and employment services to Permanent Supportive Housing residents that will promote recovery, connection, employment and personal growth.

• Conducts Vocational Assessments and assist individuals in developing strengths-based, individual engagement employment plans at intake in accordance with CARF employment program standards.

• Completes Employment Update Assessment in accordance with established guidelines.

• Monitors and follow-ups with clients regarding employment and engagement service needs and assist clients in working toward goals.

• Collaborates with Case Managers, Medical staff, Peer Supporters and Property Management team members, to design and implement activities that promote recovery, employment and personal growth for residents.

• Collects data and document encounters in accordance with Federal, State, local and private funder requirements in electronic record, service log and other documentation tools within 24 hours.

• Conducts on-site group activities related to financial management, computer skills, work readiness, communication and other topics of interest to clients as well as special events and activities related to the community engagement program which may occur after normal business hours.

• Transports and/or accompany clients to off-site activities as needed.

• Other Duties as assigned

• Complete all required training and develop individual professional development goals annually.

• Ensure service delivery aligns with policy, regulation, and case management standards.

• Efficiently and effectively complete items on position task list including specific duties based on location and specific population being served.

• Ensure client files are compliant with agency standards.

• Submit accurate and complete service logs for billable and non-billable services weekly.

• Minimum of 50% of worked hours must be direct client service delivery.

• Manage case load up to 100.

• Ability to demonstrate clear, professional boundaries in a team environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Basic math and analytic skills.

• Basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, database).

• Basic understanding of needs of low-income and homeless individuals.

• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.

Education: High School Diploma or GED Required; Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience: 1 years of experience in a human services or related field preferred

Must have good communication, comprehension, computer and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.