Position Summary:
The Employment Specialist for Family Programs is responsible for matching job applicants (clients) to a specific job that suits their skills, talents and interests. They are responsible for ensuring that the candidate (client) has the right skills for the job, understands the process to apply for a job (resume, etc.), is prepared for the job interview and understands what is necessary to remain employed.

Responsibilities:

• Commitment to the Values and Mission of the Brothers of St. John of God as witnessed through Camillus House and Health in serving the needs of the underserved populations. 
• Hospitality: Welcoming all with “Hi, how can I help you today” with a smile and eye contact. 
• Respect: Raising the dignity of another by recognizing they have been created in the image of their God.
• Spirituality: Creating a safe space for another to seek balance of mind, body and spirit in their life. 
• Quality: The talent you bring to Camillus will be fulfilled 100%.
• Responsibility: Recognizing and respecting that all is a gift of God, and we are called to hear the cry of the earth for protection. 
• Accept referrals for job placement assistance, as well as assistance in engaging eligible clients in household in education, workforce training and job readiness programs.
• Assist in recruiting for education, workforce training and job readiness programs.
• Work closely with Case Managers and other team members to create personalized education and employment Case Goals, as well as to address any issues that may impact clients’ employment opportunities.
• Complete Camillus Employment Assessment in HMIS for referred clients and walk-in clients.
• Work with candidates to understand their skill set and identify client goals relating to training and/or employment.
• Match job openings to job candidates.
• Monitor job retention rate.
• Review and revise resume to help the candidates find a job.
• Prepare client for job interviews, including conducting mock interviews with the client.
• Coordinate job interviews and transportation for job candidates.
• Work with employers to understand their needs.
• Follow up with employers and newly placed clients at pre-determined intervals to ensure placement is suitable for both.
• Work with clients, Case Managers and program supervisor to address any issues that may impact placement and retention.
• Conduct employment workshops.
• Other duties as requested.

Work Environment:
The Employment Specialist will work primarily in an office but will be required to drive to meet with potential employers, and/or to transport clients, as may be needed. The noise level of the work environment can range from low to moderate. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to sit, stand, walk, lift, reach, kneel, push/pull, bend/stoop, climb, crawl/crouch, repetitive motions. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule:
Ability to work a flexible work schedule. Shifts may vary (weekends and evenings as needed).

• Culturally sensitive to the social, psychological and healthcare needs of the vulnerable populations served.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills in order to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates a high level of productivity while remaining calm and effective under pressure.
• A self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as, with multidisciplinary teams and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain a high level of poise and professionalism in all circumstances.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred; additional languages a plus (i.e. Creole).
• Ability to understand and practice the mission of Camillus House.
• Education: BA degree in business, social work or psychology preferred, but any combination of academic training and experience may be considered, in particular in employment placement/training programs, in lieu of education.
• Language: Proficiency in oral/written English.
• Skills: Proficiency in computer (Word, Excel, other data collecting programs).
• Successful completion of Toxicology test and of Criminal Background Check.
• Successful completion of Level II screening.
• Valid FL Driver License with clean driving record.

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