Employment Services Representative

About the role

The Employment Services Representative at Amity Foundation assists unemployed participants in various aspects of employment preparation, including resume writing, interviewing skills, job search, and placement. They also provide resources to support participants' transition into sustainable work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an updated roster of student (participant) placements.
• Collaborate with area employers to create job opportunities for participants.
• Notify prospective employers of Work Opportunity Tax Credit, fidelity bonding incentive, and other benefits for hiring students (participants).
• Prepare and update a monthly roster of employers willing to hire students (participants) and provide it to CDCR upon request.
• Correspond with the AOR prior to placement to ensure there are no limitations on job location or type.
• Have basic knowledge on mentoring students (participants) in disclosing appropriate information regarding past convictions and/or parole status to potential employers.
• Have basic knowledge of the criminal record expungement process, the benefits of completing the process, and/or the ability to provide information or a referral on how to expunge a criminal record or obtain a Certificate of Rehabilitation.
• Provide counseling and other employability services to students and assist them in analyzing and evaluating their employment, assets, and aptitudes, providing information on occupational opportunities, job requirements, training, and rehabilitation resources, assisting in formulating plans to achieve occupational goals, and referring them to appropriate employers, training, and educational facilities or other community agencies and organizations, if applicable.
• Absess students (participants) to determine employment, training, and Career Technical Education (CTE) needs and coordinate referrals with Program Director and other assigned faculty (staff).
• Provide employment services including resume writing, mock interviews, time management, how to have a good relationship with others in a work environment, and how to follow instructions.
• Assist students (participants) to become prepared for the workforce.
• Aid students (participants) in locating and securing employment, educational services, or CTE training.
• Aid students (participants) in assembling the necessary documents to legally work within California and completing their initial résumé.
• Aid with the recruitment of students (participants) on parole.
• Work with students (participants) once they have been placed into employment.
• Obtain verification of students (participants) employment.
• Work with students (participants) to address issues that may arise after job placement.
• Aid students (participants) who lose their job in securing another job.
• Make appropriate referrals to outside agencies, as necessary.
• Participate in training and mock interviews.
• Maintain progress notes in students (participants) files.
• Ensure project (program) compliance with Amity policies and procedures, relevant to federal and state regulations and contract obligations.
• Actively develop and build upon creative and technical knowledge of TC (Therapeutic Community) project (program) activities.
• Attend workshops, meetings, and training as requested by supervisor.
• May serve as Community Advocate role in addition to job as requested by community leadership.

Requirements

• Four (4) Degree in Social Sciences or related fields, OR
• High school diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years of experience as a job developer or similar position.

Qualifications

• Within six (6) weeks of hire, obtain First Aid and CPR certification AND pass a physical examination and tuberculosis test from a health professional.
• Ability to cope with occasionally difficult or temperamental students and faculty.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of employment services and resources.
• Basic understanding of criminal record expungement processes.

Benefits

Amity Foundation offers a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can grow professionally and personally. Benefits may include:

• Flexible working hours.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

The Employment Services Representative at Amity Foundation is paid on an hourly basis.

Schedule

The Employment Services Representative works full-time at the Vista campus in California.