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AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION INC

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Employment Specialist

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Reporting Relationships: Employment Specialists report to the Director of Social Services.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Social Services, Employment Specialists are expected to perform the following principal duties and responsibilities.

  • Provide new clients with an overview of AAPCI’s employment program philosophy and services at client orientation sessions and/or individual intake meetings.
  • Assist clients in attaining their employment-related goals by identifying and referring clients to appropriate services both within and outside AAPCI.
  • Work collaboratively with case managers, housing specialists, and the case manager supervisor to manage changes in employment goals and/or barriers to securing employment.
  • Assist with collecting paystubs and other proof of income from shelter residents’, as requested by the Program Director.
  • Develop internal AAPCI curriculum to address shelter residents’ employment needs.
  • Facilitate a series of regular scheduling of employment-related Workshops.
  • Build partnership with staffing/job placement agencies, training, and education providers to support resident’s literacy, verbal and writing skills.
  • Assist shelter residents in preparation for interviews, resume building, skills building through advocacy and referrals.
  • Schedule interviews with potential employers in the community.
  • Manage and track employment placements of shelter residents.
  • Offer guidance and resources to acquiring interview clothing, grooming, etc.
  • Teach residents how to advocate for themselves when seeking employment in the community.
  • Task residents to complete employment logs to track job applications and interview progression.
  • Meet with employed and unemployed residents regularly (biweekly, monthly, etc.)
  • Document all interactions and efforts with each resident in CARES.
  • Provide resources for free tax preparation in collaboration with DHS and other funder- related activities.
  • Perform other related duties as may be requested.
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