Community Counselor

MISSION STATEMENT Homeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and recently incarcerated people, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community.

Job Title:

Employment Counselor
- Community

Reports To:

Programs & Partnerships Manager Summary Under  direct supervision of the Programs & Partnerships Manager, the Employment Counselor supports community clients through providing community resources, support in removing barriers to employment and guidance towards stable employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities This position will require a small caseload of 30-day / 60-day individuals to help them with outside employment and provide supportive services to remove identified barriers.

Acts as an on-site resource to individuals accessing the computer lab. Including but not limited to helping individuals access computer software.

Maintains a calendar of activities undertaken in the computer lab and tracks the number of individuals utilizing the lab.

Provide guidance and coaching to help individuals resolve issues and remain motivated to obtain and maintain outside employment.

Determine CAL-VIP grant eligibility and enroll / support qualified individuals through grant funds.

Track transitional employment progress (monthly check-ins and case notes through Care4)
Refer to Workforce activities, including resume building, practice interviews, job applications, computer assistance, cover letters, reference letters, job search guidance, etc.

Capture placements by collecting employment information or copy of their paystub.

Submit success stories.

Contribute to the design and delivery of employment readiness classes and workshops for all clients.

Provide job retention / follow-up services to community clients

Participate in team meetings, maintain hard copies of participant files and supporting documentation of all services provided.

Refer community clients to other agencies for assistance.

Supervise Employment Service Assistant(s) in the computer lab and track their hours.

Opens and closes the computer lab and renders the general cleanliness and capacity of workstations.

Attend morning meetings at 8:50am (Monday through Friday)
Reports maintenance problems to the Programs & Partnerships Manager as it occurs.

Enforces procedures for the use of computers, printer, copier, supplies, and other materials.

Other duties upon request

Basic Qualifications include:

HS Diploma/GED, AA/BA desirable1+ years of experience in workforce development1+ years of experience working with vulnerable populations

Optimistic and adaptive collaborator, even in ambiguity

Able to work under pressure and maintain excellent time management and organizational skills

Proficiency in all basic computer platforms, including word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, client management software, and email

Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business and grant documentation

Able to present information in a variety of formats (narrative, statistical, oral)
Commitment to the mission and vision of Homeboy Industries, with a specific focus on achieving quality jobs for all trainees

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.