Caritas of Austin · 2 weeks ago
Supported Employment Specialist
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$46K/yr - $53K/yr
1+ years expCaritas of Austin is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community, and they are seeking a Supported Employment Specialist. The SES will be responsible for delivering employment services to individuals in the Supported Employment Program, including developing customized employment plans and coordinating additional services for clients who have experienced homelessness.
CharityHome ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Conducts intake & assessment
Develops structured individual employment and self-sufficiency service plan for each client, addressing and assisting clients to recognize their interests, strengths, needs, deficits, and goals towards employment
Makes job referrals, assists with job applications, and facilitates job placements and job upgrades
Trains clients in effective interviewing skills, resume writing, vocational trainings and job coaching
Provides information to clients about educational opportunities, including vocational and training programs and college courses relevant to client goals
Collaborates with the Employment team and Case Managers in identifying appropriate jobs for clients
Prepares and submits client assistance check requests for eligible clients
Conducts employment services follow-up as required by grants
Coordinates client services with other Caritas programs and service providers
Comply with funding source guidelines and requirements
Maintains on-going interactions with employers and education agencies while recruiting new ones to match clients’ employment and education needs
Consistently and accurately completes data entry of client information using the agency and HMIS database systems
Maintains client cases with required forms, Employment Service Plan, case notes, and client assistance check request documentation
Maintains detailed case notes in all files that provide accurate and complete description of services provided to clients as well as clients’ involvement in the case plan
Compiles monthly/quarterly reports as requested by Employment Program Manager
Responds to individual client concerns with accurate information in a respectful, effective and timely manner
Monitors own work to ensure quality
Conducts intake and assessment of clients for employment services
Maintains files with records of relevant financial assistance, intake, assessment, payments, and other required documents and closes files in a timely manner
Refers clients to other programs if there is an unmet need
Completes data entry of financial assistance (e.g., vocational trainings) provided to each client
Completes other tasks related to financial services (e.g. employment attire and supplies as assigned by supervisor
Follows employee policies and procedures
Complies with timely reporting requirements e.g. weekly basis for new clients, monthly basis for employed clients, and as needed for other services and follow-up class attendants, appointments, etc
Attend and participate in staff meetings
Participates in and assists with organization planning and training functions
Comply with administrative procedures, reporting and record keeping policies
Supports Caritas goals and values
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Develops an approved plan for professional development
Treats clients, staff, and the general public with courtesy and respect
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Human Resources, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or a closely related field in business and/or human services
Minimum one year of experience providing career services, people development and working with diverse populations and clients with barriers
High degree of familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and standard office equipment
Must be comfortable using client database systems
Must have the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment
Must have dependable transportation
Benefits
Employer paid health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance for employees.
14 Paid Holidays per year.
20 days of accrued PTO in year one with increases up to 31 days per year.
Retirement plan with employer match.
Discounted Rates on Gold’s Gym and Legal Shield memberships.
Mileage Reimbursement.
Monthly Phone Stipend.
Monthly Paid Parking for employees who office from Downtown Location.
Company
Caritas of Austin
Caritas Of Austin is an organization that seeks to prevent and end homelessness.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
2024-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Jo Kathryn Quinn
President, CEO
Lauren Portley, CFRE
Chief Development Officer
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