Employment Specialist - Internal Job Denver area,Colorado USA,Social Work

Position: Employment Specialist - Internal Hire

Employment Specialist

The St. Francis Center (SFC), established in June 1983, serves as a refuge for people experiencing homelessness in the metro Denver area. Our programs support adults through daytime shelter, social services, health and wellness, housing, employment, and outreach. At SFC, guests can access a variety of specialists to meet their individual needs, often the first step toward stability, transformation, and long-term self-sufficiency.

We are currently looking for an Employment Specialist. This is a Part-time position that could be combined with additional hours from another position to reach Full-Time status and be eligible for St. Francis Center's robust and generous benefits package, as outlined below.

Position Overview

The Employment Specialist works closely with individuals enrolled in the employment program and seeking employment services. The Employment Specialist will also provide comprehensive services to address program participants' immediate needs and assist with planning for long-term self-sufficiency.

Primary Responsibilities

Completes initial intake and assessments with new program participants to determine strengths, risks, and needs by utilizing evidence-based tools

Enrolls program participants at existing SFC sites, such as the Day Center and the Stone Creek Non-Congregate shelter, where appropriate.

Meets with program participants to identify skills, needs, and barriers to employment and develop plans to gain and maintain meaningful employment.

Assists program participants with resume and cover letter development.

Develops short-term and long-term vocational and self-sufficiency goals with each program participant and monitors progress.

Cultivates job opportunities and refers qualified candidates to current job openings.

Provides comprehensive case management to address the needs of all program participants, including health, housing, and employment.

Assists program participants with gaining access to public benefits and resources.

Enters and maintains accurate and timely case notes and records in HMIS and the program databases.

Prepares and submits any required statistical and billing information.

Builds and maintains working relationships with community and government agencies.

Demonstrates cultural competency and embraces diversity.

Contributes to program planning and development.

Other tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience (Preferred Requirements)

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field OR equivalent experience working with homeless and justice-involved populations.

One year of direct experience with people experiencing homelessness and/or justice-involved populations.

Case Management Experience and Training.

Knowledge and Skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Ability to work constructively with a team.

Strong computer skills.

Reliable transportation, Colorado-mandated automobile insurance, and good driving record required.

Must be able to work in a diverse setting with diverse populations.

Compensation and Benefits

$24.00 to $26.00/hour

This is a part-time, non-exempt position that is likely to include weekend hours.

The Part-Time position is eligible for:

A robust pension plan (5% plus a dollar-for-dollar match of contributions up to 4% of earnings)
32 hours of sick leave and PTO

Upon reaching Full-Time status, additional benefits are offered:

Employer-paid health insurance
Employer-paid dental insurance
Employee-paid vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance with employee-paid additional coverage
Generous employer-paid sick/vacation leave

To apply, qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and résumé by following this link. Invitations for interviews will be extended to qualified candidates upon review until the position is filled.

St. Francis Center is an Equal Opportunity employer and strives to create a more just, diverse, equitable, and inclusive society for our community members who experience homelessness and turn to us for refuge. This begins with how we serve our guests and residents, as well as how staff, volunteers, and board members treat each other.