Job detail
Employment Specialist
Covenant House California
#Nonprofit#Case Management#Data Entry#CPR#Job Retention#Crisis Intervention#Harm Reduction#Youth Services#First Aid#Workforce Development#Homelessness#Social Services
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$24 / HOURPosted 7 days ago
Location
Oakland, California
Salary
$24 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The employment specialist assists young people experiencing homelessness by providing job search coaching, job matching, and case management to build employment skills. They also facilitate workshops, coordinate internship programs, and maintain partnerships with the business community.
Requirements summary
Applicants must have a high school diploma, with an associate or bachelor degree in human services preferred, and at least 3 years of experience working with at-Risk youth. A valid california driver's license and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting up to 40 lbs are required.
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeDocumentationNetworkingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsComputer literacyData entryCrisis interventionCase managementTrauma informed careHarm reductionWorkshop facilitationAdolescent developmentJob search coachingJob matching
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- EAP program
- 403b retirement account
- Generous vacation package