Description

　　Mission Statement

　　The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

　　Position Summary

　　Veteran Employment Services (VES) is a program in the Community Integration Services (CIS) Department. The Career Development Specialist (CDS) under the general direction of the VES Program Manager performs outreach, provides assessment and case management services to veterans seeking employment. S/he is responsible for connecting with and enrolling unemployed and underemployed veterans. The CDS is expected to meet or exceed employment placement and retention goals, which include, but not limited to, the following activities:

　　Essential Functions

　　Enter data in all Program systems accurately and timely.

　　Conduct outreach to connect with unemployed and underemployed veterans seeking employment - including homeless and other high barrier participants.

　　Build and Maintain relationships with public and private sector partners and employers to exchange referrals.

　　Strengthen job readiness skills through one-on-one and group sessions. Coach clients in job search, applications, resume writing, interviewing and follow-up.

　　Provide follow-up and support to veterans after placement to insure maintenance of employment.

　　Motivate and encourage clients to work towards their goals and provide ongoing.

　　Partner with the client to develop an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) based upon one on one assessment.

　　Orient & assess clients to collect demographic data, social history, employment and educational.

　　Assist a contracted number of clients to locate, secure and maintain employment.

　　Regularly and accurately maintain client data and complete case management documentation about all activities, services, and outcomes achieved.

　　Provide appropriate job leads and match job ready clients with job

　　Collaborate with interdisciplinary team consisting of housing specialists, mental health clinicians, social workers to best support clients’ goals.

　　Serve as recruiting specialist to employers to advocate for clients – use IEP and employer to provide best fit job matching.

　　Participate in staff meetings and attend trainings as assigned.

　　Complete all data entry and other reporting by assigned target dates.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications

　　Behaviors

　　Preferred

　　Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

　　Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

　　Education

　　Required

　　Bachelors or better in Social WorkLicenses & Certifications

　　Preferred

　　Driver's LicenseExperience

　　Required

　　Bachelor’s degree in workforce development, social work, human services, counseling or 7 years related field experience. At least 1 year of experience in Job Placement. Knowledge of Vocational Development Planning.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)