COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR

Homeboy-Industries; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Homeboy Industries seeks an Employment Counselor to support community clients by providing resources, guidance to overcome barriers to employment, and coaching toward stable jobs. The role includes on-site assistance in the computer lab, documenting progress, and coordinating readiness activities.

The counselor will track lab usage, refer clients to workshops, and help with resumes, practice interviews, and job applications, while maintaining participant files and collaborating in team meetings.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in workforce development.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer software and email.

Responsibilities

• Provide community resources and guidance to remove barriers to employment.
• Support individuals in the computer lab and track lab usage.
• Coordinate job readiness activities and workshops.
• Refer clients to workforce programs and assist with resumes and practice interviews.
• Maintain participant files and prepare required documentation.
• Supervise Employment Service Assistant(s) in the computer lab.

Skills

Workforce development

Vulnerable populations support

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or BA desirable

Tools

Care4

Job description

MISSION STATEMENTHomeboy 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- CommunityReports To: Programs & Partnerships ManagerSummaryUnder 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 ResponsibilitiesThis 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 clientsParticipate 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 requestBasic Qualifications include:HS Diploma/GED, AA/BA desirable1+ years of experience in workforce development1+ years of experience working with vulnerable populationsOptimistic and adaptive collaborator, even in ambiguityAble to work under pressure and maintain excellent time management and organizational skillsProficiency in all basic computer platforms, including word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, client management software, and emailAble to read, analyze, and interpret general business and grant documentationAble 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 traineesPhysical DemandsThe 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 EnvironmentThe 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.