Youth Employment Navigator

Covenant House California; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403b retirement plan

Vacation package

EAP program

Job summary

Covenant House California is seeking an Employment Specialist to support young people aged 18 to 24 experiencing homelessness at our Santa Clara site. You will provide job search coaching, build internships, and develop partnerships with local businesses to create employment opportunities.

Responsibilities include case management, resume and interview coaching, workshop facilitation, and data entry in ETO/HMIS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; associates or bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of employment development experience with at-risk youth.
• Knowledge of Adolescent Development, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Informed Care, Harm Reduction.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license and be able to drive residents to activities using CHC vans.

Responsibilities

• Assist youth in building employment skills and securing entry-level jobs.
• Provide job search coaching, resume development, and internship program development.
• Coordinate internship program and manage partnerships with local businesses.
• Maintain documentation in ETO/HMIS and update daily logs.
• Engage with CHC departments and community partners; organize workshops and outreach.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Computer literacy

Driver's license

CPR and First Aid

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelors preferred

Tools

Word

Outlook

Access

Job description

Covenant House California is seeking an Employment Specialist to support young people aged 18 to 24 experiencing homelessness at our Santa Clara site. You will provide job search coaching, build internships, and develop partnerships with local businesses to create employment opportunities.

Responsibilities include case management, resume and interview coaching, workshop facilitation, and data entry in ETO/HMIS.