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Pine Street Inn · 6 hours ago

Supported Employment Specialist

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$46K/yr - $52K/yr

2+ years exp

Pine Street Inn is a leading organization focused on providing support to individuals experiencing homelessness. They are seeking a Supported Employment Specialist to integrate specialized employment services within their Permanent Supportive Housing program, driving job placement, retention, and career advancement for clients.

Homeless ShelterNon ProfitTraining

Responsibilities

Finding and retaining employment for PSI tenants

Providing career coaching, job placement activities and services to tenants on their caseload

Delivering career-ready skills training to clients to support successful completion of training and job search

Qualification

Employment counselingWorkforce developmentJob placement servicesCultural sensitivityCreative problem-solvingWorkshop facilitationBilingual SpanishTeamworkCommunication skillsFlexibilityInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree, plus 2 or more years of employment counseling experience in workforce development, job training, adult education, or human services

High school diploma plus minimum of 5 years employment counseling experience in workforce development, job training, adult education, or human services

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

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

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 with regard to addressing the barriers affecting vulnerable adults, including mental health and/or substance use issues, homelessness, chronic unemployment, limited education, and housing instability

Preferred

Bachelor's or Masters in Social Work

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