Employment Specialist - Unhoused Program (STRIVE)

• Training

  • Directly responsible for all classroom curriculum, including resume writing, resume submission, and mock interview classes.

  • Participate in the development of new training and programs designed to increase employment opportunities for program participants.

  • Perform job search training, resume and interview preparations with program participants

• Caseload Management

  • Responsible for conducting weekly Case Management meetings, coordinating with Case Managers and Peer Mentors to ensure program participants are adequately prepared for job search in a timely manner.

  • May transport program participants to job interviews

  • Report to the Program Manager all progress and participant or staff related issues

  • Submit data and activity reports when needed

• Connect and Guide

  • Directly responsible for job placement of all program participants assigned

  • Responsible for job placement of participants and meeting the proposed outcomes

  • Ensure smooth transition for participants in subsidized employment to permanent employment

  • Advocate on behalf of program participants with employers

  • Closely monitor all program participants job search activityImplement & guide goals outlined in the Individual Service Plan for each program participant

Represent Goodwill Silicon Valley

Represent Mission Services and Goodwill in the community through participation in appropriate organizations and networking events

Responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally either orally or in writing.