About the Job:
The Supportive Employment Specialist is a key
member of the Workforce Development team whose primary is responsibility is
providing comprehensive, individualized case management and coaching to young
moms in the program. This includes connecting families with resources, goal
planning, assistance with overcoming obstacles, and providing support to assist
young moms in obtaining permanent, high-quality employment. This position
supports young moms so they can maximize the training, coaching, and job
placement opportunities available. The Supportive Employment Specialist will
champion all New Moms values including our commitment to diversity, equity and
inclusion, in both strategic planning and performance. This role is full-time
and works primary at Bright Endeavors, with some time at New Moms-Austin (also see
COVID-19 Modifications below). Starting Salary: $36,000 - $40,000 DOE
Key Job Responsibilities:
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Provides
individualized case management to a caseload of young moms with various service
intensity levels based on program phase
·
Through
a strengths-based approach, conducts thorough assessments of families,
utilizing prescribed assessment tools on established schedule; service planning
which identifies individualized career and education plan with goals, tasks and
timelines that support the achievement of permanent employment of each
participant
·
Provides
consistent and regular contact and engagement to support and monitor individual
plans, addressing barriers to employment and retention as well as educational and
training goals, modifying and redirecting participant career plans as required
·
Supports
participant transitions between all phases of programming from the classroom,
transitional employment, job search, and employment retention. Service
intensity is based on program phase and needs and includes follow-up retention
support for a minimum of one year after program exit.
·
Performs
crisis prevention and intervention as needed
·
Collaborates
with classroom and production trainers to address participant performance
issues, barriers to success, and to celebrate achievement
·
Provides
group and individualized coaching and training on family well-being topics
including but not limited to parenting, financial capabilities and progress
towards personal, career and/or education goals
·
Compiles
statistical information and completes internal reports to track program
progress
·
Participant
records, including case notes, files, and other pertinent documentation is
completed in a timely and accurate manner in agency and various funder
databases
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Upholds
the New Moms’ Family-Centered Coaching approach which is grounded in racial
equity
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree
in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology,
pastoral counseling, family therapy, children and families or related human
service field required OR Bachelor’s degree in any other field not listed above, with two
years of clinical experience in a mental health setting
·
Two or more years
of experience in related field preferred
·
Relevant experience
in the area of case management or Workforce Development programming preferred
·
Familiarity
and experience working with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act
(WIOA), or Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) strongly preferred
·
Experience
Microsoft operating systems and database management systems
·
Valid driver’s
license, with safe driving record and valid insurance
·
Access
to a car and/or ability to use public transportation
COVID-19
Modifications:
·
Candidates must
have ability to work remotely as needed. A laptop and cell phone will be
provided by New Moms.
·
Must complete
health screen prior to reporting to office, wear a mask throughout shift, and
adhere to all New Moms COVID-19 safety procedures.
New Moms’ Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits
package to full-time employees including health, dental, vision, disability,
and life insurance; matching on retirement savings up to 3%; 14 paid holidays;
and generous paid time off. We also offer several unique benefits to New Moms:
discounts on Bright Endeavors products, free optional spiritual direction
services, and half days on Fridays in the summer.
Send resume to virizarry02@iwe.staugustine.edu
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