Requisition Number 11045 Career Development Specialist Post Date 1/2/2019 Title Outreach Worker City Antelope Valley State CA Description GENERAL STATEMENT The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. POSITION SUMMARY The Career Development Specialist in the Veterans Employment Services (VES) Program provides assessment and case management services to veterans enrolled in the VES Program. This position will work primarily in Antelope Valley but will report to San Fernando Valley Office at least once a week. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that employment placement and retention goals are met or exceeded, which would include, but not be limited to, the following activities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Enter data in all Program systems accurately and timely Orient & assess clients to collect demographic data, social history, employment and educational background. Based upon the assessments, work with the client to develop a plan of action, namely the Veteran Care Plan. Strengthen job readiness skills through one-on-one and group sessions. Coach clients in job search, applications, resume writing, interviewing and follow-up skills. Motivate and encourage clients to work towards their goals and provide ongoing support. Assist a contracted number of clients to locate, secure and maintain employment Regularly and accurately maintain client data and complete case management documentation about all activities, services, and outcomes achieved. Provide appropriate job leads and match job ready clients with job openings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team consisting of housing specialists, mental health clinicians, social workers to best support clients goals. Build and Maintain relationships with public and private sector partners and employers. Serve as recruiting specialist to employers in order to advocate for clients use assessment of client and employer to provide best fit job matching. Provide follow-up and support to veterans after placement to insure maintenance of employment Participate in staff meetings and attend trainings as assigned. Prepare regular activity reports. Other duties as assigned Requirements WORKING CONDITIONS Ability to walk, stand, bend squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Driving Test and MVR check (if applicable) Willingness to submit to extensive criminal background, drug and motor vehicle checks, as well as keep current on all Salvation Army Child Safety rand Protect the Mission guidelines Bachelors degree in social work, human services, counseling or a related field. 2 years of directly related experience may be substituted for the degree. At least 1 years experience working within the employment field A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions SKILLS,KNOWLEDGE & ABILTIES Commitment to the holistic mission of The Salvation Army and the Haven Able to represent the Salvation Army to employers and community organizations Knowledge of Vocational Development Planning Excellent communication skills Excellent customer service skills Veteran status a plus Ability to work well with others and committed to the vision that the Haven be a program of excellence Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here . The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)