Retention Specialist

Job Summary

Responsible for keeping accurate and timely records of working job seekers, ensuring close contact, case management, up-to-date information, and analyzing employment retention data to inform program team members. Monitor working job seekers’ job performance, progress and possible challenges for retaining employment, address those challenges, develop retention strategies and maintain communication for up to 1 year. Responsible for developing, managing and matching job seekers to appropriate workforce internship sites, while assisting Workforce Interns in all activities related to obtaining and securing self-sustaining employment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with 4 years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related area preferred.
• Exposure to or experience working with clients in transition to finding employment.
• Must have demonstrated experience working with electronic platforms (i.e. Microsoft software, internet, databases, and virtual learning platforms).
• Requires travel to other facilities and meetings. Must be able to travel between locations, without issues, by way of own means. Driver's license and personal vehicle strongly preferred.
• Flexible schedule to work outside of normal business hours for program and job seeker needs and to attend trainings and meetings.
• Bilingual in oral and written English, Spanish required.

• Develop and maintain, at a minimum, monthly contact with workforce interns, employed clients and supervisors of working clients to manage any and all challenges that clients might face in retaining employment by providing necessary supportive services.
• Develop and implement strategies for successful internship site partnerships, job placements and employment retention efforts.
• Travel to work sites to meet and support employed El Barrio graduates regularly for up to 1 year of employment.
• Assist job seekers in serving as a liaison with employer and internship sites if needed, in issues related to retention with the goal of successful employment retention for long-term success.
• Direct workshops and instruct classes within the Job Readiness / Job Search program, as needed and requested.
• Conduct research, interviews and collect information necessary for, and produce, client success stories to be utilized in reports, grants and publications.
• Maintain, analyze and explain statistics on all aspects of retention and internships for presentations, reports and compliance purposes for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Choice of medical and dental plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
• Vision
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution
• Mental Health Support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm Subscription
• Short and Longterm Disability

The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.