Employment Specialist – Reentry & Job Placement

Community Solutions Inc; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Sick Leave

Floating Holidays

Medical & Dental

Vision Insurance

FSA

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance & AD&D

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Job summary

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is seeking an Employment Specialist for the Day Reporting Center in Santa Maria, CA. The role partners with clients on parole to develop personalized employment plans, coach online job search, and connect resources.

Salary is $27.25 per hour; hours are M/T 12pm-8pm and W/Th/F 9am-5pm. Bachelor's degree and 3 years’ experience required; valid driver’s license and MS Office skills needed. CSI offers benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with local job development and employment resources is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to assess needs and create individualized employment plans with clear, measurable outcomes.
• Coach clients in using online job search tools and connect them with employment resources.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive list of local job training programs, education centers, and employment services.
• Develop strong relationships with local schools, alternative education centers, and the Department of Labor Services.
• Provide individual case management as needed.
• Maintain an organized caseload and client files while ensuring confidentiality.
• Stay informed about CSI’s programs, policies, and procedures to offer clients the best possible support.
• Contribute to the overall success of the DRC by performing other tasks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Client coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3+ yrs exp

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is seeking an Employment Specialist for the Day Reporting Center in Santa Maria, CA. The role partners with clients on parole to develop personalized employment plans, coach online job search, and connect resources.

Salary is $27.25 per hour; hours are M/T 12pm-8pm and W/Th/F 9am-5pm. Bachelor's degree and 3 years’ experience required; valid driver’s license and MS Office skills needed. CSI offers benefits and opportunities for professional growth.