Career Center Employment Specialist

JobTrain; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Retirement plan with employer match

Long-term disability

Job summary

JobTrain, a California nonprofit focused on career mobility, seeks an Employment Specialist to guide job seekers through services, assess barriers, and develop tailored employment plans. You will manage a diverse caseload, collaborate with employers, and participate in outreach events across Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.

We value teamwork, equity, and inclusion. The role requires travel to multiple sites, including evenings and weekends, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with workforce development and job placement.
• Direct experience with populations facing barriers to employment.
• Ability to travel to different sites within Santa Clara & San Mateo Counties, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Connect clients to services and resources based on JobTrain offerings.
• Work one-on-one with clients to assess needs and barriers to employment.
• Develop and co-create Individualized Employment Service Plans with clients.
• Manage a caseload and follow up through placement and retention up to one year.
• Build relationships with clients, employers, and community partners.
• Represent JobTrain at outreach events: job fairs, workshops, and employer events.
• Deliver timely outcomes and program deliverables and report results.
• Conduct cold calls to engage employers and recruiters.
• Coordinate job development activities with partner organizations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve career center processes.

Skills

Caseload management

Empathy

Communication

Public speaking

Spanish language

Customer service

Tools

MS Office

Spreadsheets

CRM systems

Job description

JobTrain, a California nonprofit focused on career mobility, seeks an Employment Specialist to guide job seekers through services, assess barriers, and develop tailored employment plans. You will manage a diverse caseload, collaborate with employers, and participate in outreach events across Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.

We value teamwork, equity, and inclusion. The role requires travel to multiple sites, including evenings and weekends, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.