Employment & Education Specialist

About the role

The Employment/Education Specialist acts as the liaison between the client and the employers/representatives from Vocational/Educational services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain education/job records.
• Assess clients for placement.
• Refer clients to applicable resources.
• Ensure one-on-one education and employment support is provided.
• Maintain client records and provide follow up contact for successful placement assurance.
• Provide job readiness training, groups, and classes to clients.
• Maintain and ensure HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients.
• Coordinate and execute two annual resource fairs: one for vocational/job related resources and the second for educational related resources.
• Support the on-site volunteer program, Word-Order-Day.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program and/or the company.

Qualifications

Knowledge and experience with job and educational/vocational coordination for adults is required.

Skills

• Intermediate Level PC Skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.

Requirements

• Provide the best customer care possible.
• Identify and build upon the strengths of clients, coworkers, and the communities we serve.
• Support clients’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness.
• Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our clients.
• Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our clients and establishes our leadership in the industry.
• Research and utilize industry best practices and analyze own services to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Proof of valid California driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Proof of education required.
• Prior behavioral health experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Office environment (not remote position).
• Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Requires significant use of computer, tablet, phone and/or general office equipment.
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• Will require off-site travel 20% (local and out of state) for meetings, county and/or client needs.
• Will use personal car or vehicle as required for travel and/or transportation.
• Will travel for meetings, training, etc. as needed.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days (increase with tenure).
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually.
• Up to 10 paid holidays*.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday*.
• Training, development, and continuing education opportunities.
• 401(k).
• Free licensure supervision.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Perks @Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Cellphone stipend (*Benefits may vary by state or county).

Pay

Salary: $23 an hour.