Job Description and Duties:
- Conduct eligibility determination to enroll Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth into various programs.
- Provide comprehensive case management including career assessment, transferable skills assessment, employment and training plan development, job development, and referrals to other social service programs (as needed).
- Coach Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth on appropriate civilian and business workplace culture.
- Facilitate job readiness workshops. Research career paths that would utilize Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youths’ existing skills.
- Assist clients in writing targeted resumes.
- Responsible for client progress and job placement/wages/retention.
- Track client data in internal and State databases through data entry and comprehensive case notes.
- Must meet contract goals for job placement, training completion, and job retention.
- Develop working relationships with other agencies that provide services to Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth.
- Coordinate Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly Technician training. Will also work as part of a team in developing new grants and funding opportunities.
- Other duties assigned as needed for the efficient operation of the Center/Program.
- Must meet weekly, monthly, quarterly & yearly program goals as set by Program Supervisor. Outreach may be required in various parts of the Greater Los Angeles area to recruit eligible Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth for all JVS SoCal programs.
Qualifications and Position Requirements:
- Must have a passion to work and connect with Adults, Dislocated Workers and Youth.
- A strong customer service and counseling expertise with the ability to multi-task is required.
- Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to write professional resumes utilizing client’s transferrable skills.
- Must know and understand the labor market, technology-based career search methods, social media, employer and business needs and requirements.
- Needs to understand and teach the value of networking.
- Timeliness and attention to detail are essential.
- Must take initiative; must think outside the box and at the same time be able to work as part of a team towards unit goals.
- Knowledge of WIOA common measures and requirements are very helpful.
- Proficient in Microsoft office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Must be assertive, friendly, and willing to work flexible hours to meet objectives and goals.
Education/Certification/Licensure
- BA or BS degree in Social Work, Career Counseling, or other related fields.
- Three or more years of experience working with priority populations.
Preferred:
- Background and experience in Case Management and/or Career Counseling
- Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Will work in an office environment. May be required to work some evenings and an occasional weekend day. Must be able to operate standard office equipment including MS Office and travel to other offices.
Salary
- $22 / hour
EOE. Good benefits.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to . Subject line: Career Coach – Palmdale AJCC
JVS SoCal is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, genetic information or any other protected status.
About JVS SoCal:
Founded in 1931, JVS-SoCal is a nonprofit, non-sectarian social service agency, providing job training, career services, mentoring and placement assistance to diverse and multicultural populations, transforming lives and empowering individuals to achieve dignity and economic independence through sustainable employment. JVS SoCal currently serves 40,000 to 50,000 clients annually at over 20 locations throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties.
