SCHEDULE: 40 hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM, some flexibility required

Pays $59,850 - $65,000 annually DOE  (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set)   

LOCATION:  444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118, and other Pine Street Inn sites as needed.  This position works 100% on-site and requires flexibility and mobility. 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The Supervisor of Employment Supports will supervise and work in collaboration with the Employment and Stabilization Specialists (ESS) & Supported Employment Specialist Team to accomplish employment placement and stabilization goals within the Workforce Development (WFD) program. This position will oversee the day-to-day operations of the employment and stabilization program. Additionally, the Supervisor of Employment Supports will carry a small caseload of trainees they will support in employment and stabilization matters.

The Employment teams facilitate job placement, retention, and career advancement for guests, tenants, and trainees enrolled in the Food Services and Housekeeping job training programs, aligning with their economic goals. Additionally, this team works extensively with external stakeholders, cultivating employer relationships to secure hiring commitments trainees. This position will ensure that the Employment teams works in partnership with other Pine Street Inn (PSI) departments and community partners to provide integrated service delivery.

We are looking for a self-starter who is compassionate and has a good disposition, is flexible, pays attention to safety, is professional and shows initiative. Also important is someone who is focused on job quality and continued improvement, is tolerant, and is committed to department unity and teamwork.     

EDUCATION/TRAINING:  

REQUIRED: 

• BSW, BA or BS in a human services related field: a degree can be substituted for a High School Diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of experience in a social service setting providing direct care

PREFERRED:

• MSW or a Master’s Degree in human services related field
• 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

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: 

REQUIRED:  

• Two to five years of experience in a related field, depending on education level (see Education/Training Section for details)
• Minimum of three (3) years leadership and/or supervisory experience
• 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   
• Strong computer and math skills, including familiarity with MS Word, Excel, as well as the ability to learn and successfully use HMIS systems and other pertinent databases. 
• 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 in addressing the barriers affecting vulnerable adults, including mental health and/or substance use issues, housing insecurity, chronic unemployment, and limited education

PREFERRED:  

• 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