Employment & Education Specialist

Clarvida; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Sick leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

DailyPay

Training, development opportunities

401(k)

Free licensure supervision

Pet insurance

EAP

National discounts (Perks @ Clarvida)

Mileage reimbursement

Cellphone stipend

Job summary

Clarvida is hiring an Education/Employment Specialist in Lake Forest, CA. The role is full-time and based on-site, focusing on coordinating education and employment resources for clients.

The position requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, plus a valid California driver's license. Responsibilities include records management, client placement assessment, resource referrals, and running job readiness programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with job and educational/vocational coordination for adults is required.
• Prior behavioral health experience preferred.
• Proof of valid California driver’s license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain education/job records.
• Assess clients for placement.
• Refer clients to applicable resources.
• Ensure one-on-one education and employment support is provided.
• Maintain client records and provide follow up contact for placement success.
• Provide job readiness training, groups, and classes to clients.
• Coordinate and execute annual resource fairs (vocational/job and educational).
• Support the on-site volunteer program and related activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Proof of education

Job description

Education/Employment Specialist

Location: Lake Forest, California

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $23 an hour

Summary

The Employment/Education Specialist acts as the liaison between the client and the employers/representatives from Vocational/Educational services.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Administrative Duties

• Develop and maintain education/job records.
• Assess clients for placement.
• Refer clients to applicable resources.
• Ensure one-on-one education and employment support is provided.
• Maintain client records and provide follow up contact for successful placement assurance.
• Provide job readiness training, groups, and classes to clients.
• Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients.
• Coordinate and execute two annual resource fairs. One for vocational/job related resources and the second for educational related resources.
• Support the on-site volunteer program, Word-Order-Day.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program and/or the company.

Recovery Requirements

• Provide the best customer care possible.
• Identify and build upon the strengths of clients, coworkers, and the communities we serve.
• Support clients’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness.
• Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our clients.
• Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our clients and establishes our leadership in the industry.
• Research and utilize our industry’s best practices and analyze our own services to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Level of Supervision

Given: None

Proof of valid California driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required. Prior behavioral health experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

Knowledge and experience with job and educational/vocational coordination for adults is required.

Intermediate Level PC Skills Required

• Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, computer skills and communication skills are a must.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.

Physical Requirements

• Office Environment (not remote position). Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Requires significant use of computer, tablet, phone and/or general office equipment.
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• Will require off-site travel 20% (local and out of state) - meeting, county and/or client needs.
• Will use personal car or vehicle as required for travel and/or transportation.
• Will travel for meetings, training, etc. as needed. However, not remote position.

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time Employees

• Paid vacation days (increase with tenure)
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
• Up to 10 paid holidays*
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday*
• Training, development, and continuing education opportunities

All Employees

• 401(k)
• Free licensure supervision
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cellphone stipend

(Benefits may vary by state or county)