Employment Specialist

at  Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people to thrive?
Catholic Charities is the place for you!

JOB SUMMARY:

Catholic Charities is seeking a dynamic, compassionate, organized, connected, and self-motivated individual to join our Minneapolis Opportunity Center team as their Employment Specialist.
This individual will be assisting single adults experiencing homelessness locate employment by collaborating with external partners. They will also conduct intakes, assessments, and make referrals to collaborative partners, in addition to supporting the work in the Employment Resource Lab.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of (2) two years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work with diverse and/or low-income populations, including those who may be experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, and/or mental illness required.
  JOB CLASSIFICATION: Regular, Full-Time, Hourly; Non-Exempt
  Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.
  Job Description Updated: 10/10/2023.
  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all functions that are required of the employee for this job

• Conduct intake and screening; assess client’s education, work experience, skills, abilities, qualifications, and job interest.
• Support individuals in their development of their employment plans and employment goals while identifying barriers and creating solutions.
• Provide individuals with job counseling, job preparation, job search, interview readiness, and/or support services in attempts to match clients with available employment, training, or other opportunities.
• Connect individuals with referrals to support services, resource services, education/training, career and industry information, housing, and employment opportunities.
• Track and report the progress of the individual’s employment plan and maintain required documentation and statistical reports.
• Provide one-on-one empowerment and social skills training as well as, small group trainings as needed for success and employment readiness.
• Work collaboratively with community partners to achieve favorable employment outcomes for the individuals being served. Such partners would include employment providers, social services, industry representatives, and education providers.
• Other duties as assigned.