Pay Range $21.00 - $29.20 an hour
Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will be mission-driven with a desire to make a difference for families and communities served by LCS Northwest.
The Role: The Employment Specialist position works with job seekers of all backgrounds to assist them in securing career livable employment, job readiness training, and career advancement opportunities. This role will work closely with the program manager and housing team to support participants entering the workforce to obtain a career livable wage. The ideal candidate will have case management experience, familiarity working with low income individuals, and those experiencing barriers to achieve successful employment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served.

• Conduct community outreach to low-income, homeless, immigrant, refugee, and those affected by Covid-19 to King County communities and greater Seattle area.
• Become familiar with funding regulations to determine client eligibility.
• Develop and Maintain relationships with employers to ensure clients receive training and career advancement opportunities.
• Provide job skill development, career exploration, and one-on-one case management to meet short and long term goals for clients.
• Support related community activities (eg. Workshops, Job Fairs, etc.)
• Compile accurate and traceable data, activities and achievements into client files in the database in a timely manner.
• Develop direct relationships with Rapid Re-Housing, DSHS, Colleges, and community partners and collaborate to remove barriers for successful employment.
• Implement job skills training and professional development preparation such as resume building, interview practices, and 6 week job readiness class to prepare clients for the workforce.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of participant information in conformance with related policies and procedures. Requires strict adherence of HIPAA standards in the office workspace to ensure confidentiality.
• Other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in related field or equivalent work experience is required.
• Two years of experience working in social services, or work with homeless, immigrant and refugee populations or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• Two years of increasingly responsible management or supervisory experience.
• Skilled in planning and prioritizing work effectively, working independently and with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Skilled in effectively operating standard office equipment including personal computer and related software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners.
• A strong level of cultural competence is required.
• Must be able to work in a multicultural setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in partnership development and maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, management, and evaluation techniques.
• Understanding of the social service system is highly desired.
• Bilingual in English / Spanish, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, or French.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: WA State Driver’s License and proof of current auto insurance
The Perks: We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, vision and dental insurance. Employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance. Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year, with an increase up to 3 weeks in the second year and incrementally up to 5 weeks after 6 years (based on hours worked). Up to 2 ½ weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 10 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year. A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching contributions after meeting eligibility requirements. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Mileage and expense reimbursement is also provided.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.


Please Note :
epokagency.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, epokagency.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.