Employment Specialist (HVRP) - Scott Ave

Volunteers of America Texas

Fort Worth, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Arabic Language, Case Management, Chinese Language, Community and Social Services, Contact Management, Documentation, Driver's License, English Language, Homeless Services, Interviewing Skills, Legal, Military, Property Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Reporting Skills, Social Work, Spanish Language, Substance Abuse, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Vocational Training
LOCATION
Fort Worth, TX
POSTED
8 days ago

VOA-Texas

Are you looking for a job that makes a difference? Do you have a passion for helping others? Join VOA-TEXAS!!

Location: Scott Avenue - Fort Worth, TX

Pay: $48,000 per year

Job Type: Full Time

Why you'll love working with VOA-Texas:

  • Reliable hours: We will provide a dependable schedule you can count on.
  • Career advancement: Our variety of programs allows for many opportunities for growth and development. Opportunities range from administrative positions, service coordinators, property management and more!
  • Benefits: Our wide range of benefits include healthcare plan options that fit your lifestyle, a retirement plan, education assistance program, employee discounts, paid time off, plus more!

Day-to-Day

  • Develops and maintains contacts and interfaces with the appropriate staff of community agencies to facilitate job placements.
  • Plans, organizes, and conducts individual and group sessions related to employment.
  • Develops resources to provide effective training and deliver weekly training in portfolio development, resume writing, proper dress and interview techniques.
  • Prepares monthly reports of classes delivered, client job leads, number of clients employed.
  • Compiles and studies occupational, educational, and economic information to aid clients in making and carrying out vocational and educational goals and objectives.
  • Refers eligible clients to occupational training programs that fit their occupational interests and individual aptitudes. Works effectively with clients in identifying employment, training and vocational needs and potential career options; selecting appropriate training programs, and developing individualized employment and benefits plant to address barriers such as to include but not limited to mental health, substance abuse, housing, social services and legal aid.
  • Creates an Individual Employment Plan for each client, including measurable short-term and long-term action items and timelines.
  • Meets regularly with clients, documenting progress or regress, conducts case reviews, and keys program database entries as required.
  • Assists homeless Veterans in locating appropriate work by directly arranging and coordinating interviews between participants and hiring managers.
  • Outreaches directly to targeted population of Veterans through partner agencies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in business, social work, or related field, OR experience in job placement.
  • 2 years of clinical or case management experience
  • Military Veteran status is preferred.
  • Valid Texas Drivers' License and clear MVR

Make a living by making a difference. Apply online today!

EEO

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About the Company

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Volunteers of America Texas