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Pine Street Inn · 3 weeks ago

Supervisor of Employment Supports

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $65K/yr

3+ years exp

Pine Street Inn is an organization focused on providing support for individuals experiencing homelessness. The Supervisor of Employment Supports will oversee the Employment and Stabilization Specialists team, ensuring effective job placement and stabilization for trainees while managing day-to-day operations of the program.

Homeless ShelterNon ProfitTraining

Responsibilities

Supervise and work in collaboration with the Employment and Stabilization Specialists (ESS) & Supported Employment Specialist Team to accomplish employment placement and stabilization goals within the Workforce Development (WFD) program

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the employment and stabilization program

Carry a small caseload of trainees they will support in employment and stabilization matters

Facilitate job placement, retention, and career advancement for guests, tenants, and trainees enrolled in the Food Services and Housekeeping job training programs

Work extensively with external stakeholders, cultivating employer relationships to secure hiring commitments trainees

Ensure that the Employment teams work in partnership with other Pine Street Inn (PSI) departments and community partners to provide integrated service delivery

Qualification

Workforce development knowledgeJob placement servicesLeadership experienceDiverse populationsComputer skills MS WordComputer skills ExcelBilingual SpanishBilingual EnglishProject facilitationWorkshop developmentAttention to safetyCompassionate dispositionFocus on job qualityToleranceCreative problem-solvingTeamworkInitiative

Required

BSW, BA or BS in a human services related field: a degree can be substituted for a High School Diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of experience in a social service setting providing direct care

Two to five years of experience in a related field, depending on education level (see Education/Training Section for details)

Minimum of three (3) years leadership and/or supervisory experience

High degree of cultural sensitivity and experience working effectively in a diverse environment

Knowledge of workforce development principles, theories, and practices, especially as relating to populations with significant barriers to obtaining and sustaining employment

Strong computer and math skills, including familiarity with MS Word, Excel, as well as the ability to learn and successfully use HMIS systems and other pertinent databases

Experience in developing partnerships with external agencies and resources

Experience with establishing priorities, implementing plans, and meeting deadlines

Experience using a creative problem-solving mindset in addressing the barriers affecting vulnerable adults, including mental health and/or substance use issues, housing insecurity, chronic unemployment, and limited education

Preferred

MSW or a Master's Degree in human services related field

Prior experience providing job placement services specifically to adults experiencing homelessness or adults experiencing mental health and/or substance use issues

Experience in creating and conducting workshops, developing presentations, and project facilitation

Bilingual: Spanish and English