Overview
Employment Services Coordinator Jobs in Santa Barbara, CA at Goodwill Mission Services
Job Summary:
The Employment Services Coordinator performs vocational case management, job readiness, job development and placement, and other duties to support assigned Mission Services programs.
Please note that this position has a 180-day introductory period.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Recruits program participants through activities such as solicitating referral sources, attending community events, and speaking with self-referred individuals.
- Performs program enrollment activities such as orientations and intakes.
- Develops individualized service plans for job search, training, work experience, and/or subsidized employment.
- Prepares program participants for employment through job readiness workshops and/or one-on-one meetings to develop materials such as the master application, relevant work skills, identifying barriers to employment, resumes, cover letters, mock interviews, etc.
- Develops and continues relationships with employers, community organizations and leaders to assist participants in gaining and/or maintaining employment and/or work experience.
- Researches, understands, and utilizes local labor market information to help individuals make informed career choices.
- Meets with employers to give presentations/information that are designed to learn about the needs of the business, describe supports offered by the program, and describe individuals’ strengths that are relevant to the position.
- Implements relationship-building strategies with employers including presentations, special events, employer acknowledgement, and networking.
- Performs job retention services for the designated time period and verifies employment as needed.
- Assists program participants with job coaching and mentoring to maintain employment as necessary.
- Monitors program participants who are in Occupational Skills Training
- Provides outreach services in a variety of methods, as necessary, to individuals when they appear to disengage from the service.
- Assists participants with onboarding/orientation activities as needed.
- Maintains documentation related to participant participation to include timesheets, performance evaluations, and paystubs for participants in work experience or subsidized employment.
- Participates in team meetings with internal staff and outside providers, as appropriate, and communicates individually with team members between meetings in order to coordinate.
- Maintains all documentation on assigned cases including up-to-date case notes, updating any required databases, completely required reports, and assembles documentation for billing.
- Adheres to program standards and outcomes as outlined in program policies/procedures, program contracts, and referral and accreditation agency standards.
- Performs other related duties as assigned that would lead to successful operation of department, team,and/or mission.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to speak/read/write proficient English; Bilingual skills preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office/Office 365.
- Ability to market and place individuals with disabilities, lack of skills, negative work history, justice involved, and/or multiple barriers to employment.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Works well under pressure and with deadlines; ability to multitask.
- Excellent time management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Honesty, integrity, reliability, punctuality.
- Thorough knowledge about company’s mission and services.
- Uphold compliance with all legal, health, and safety guidelines.
Required Experience:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required for the position. Individuals must be able to pass a criminal background. Individuals must have a valid driver’s license, liability insurance, insurability under the agency insurance carrier, dependable vehicle and a clean driving record.
- Bachelor’s degree or experience in employment services.
- Valid driver license and insured/reliable vehicle.
- Background check
Physical Requirements:
- Free from drug and alcohol abuse.
Environmental Conditions:
- Office
- Off-site meeting locations.
Equipment, machines and tools used:
- Computer
- Printer
- Copy machine
- Phone
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Employment Services Coordinator
Company: Goodwill Mission Services
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
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