2022-07-06

Career Specialist II – Bilingual in Somali or Spanish – Kent, Washington – United States

Washington - United States
Posted on July 6, 2022

Neighborhood House

Career Specialist II – Bilingual in Somali or Spanish – Kent, Washington – United States

Job details

Salary: $25 an hour

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

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Opportunities for advancement

Full Job Description

All Neighborhood House employees and volunteers must be fully vaccinated (and submit completed documentation) from COVID-19 by October 18, 2021. New employees must meet this requirement, prior to their start of employment, effective immediately.

Closing Date: Until Filled

Agency Summary

Since 1906, Neighborhood House has been working to end poverty in our communities. Our mission is to build community and increase access to housing, health, education, and economic opportunity. We serve over 14,000 community members living in public housing and other diverse communities in Seattle and King County. We create opportunities for people with language, cultural or systemic barriers to live longer, happier and healthier lives through direct services and systems change work. Our values of community, equity, relationships, integrity and sustainability guide our work in pursuit of a healthy, diverse, welcoming community, free of poverty and racism where all people thrive.

We have a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice. Our employees’ and clients’ diverse experiences and backgrounds guide our work for a more equitable future. We are seeking a team member that represents our dedication to service, equity, and inclusion, to join our diverse team.

Our Agency Values include Community, Equity, Integrity, Relationships, and Sustainability. More information about our Agency Values can be found here .

Job Summary

Neighborhood House (NH) operates multiple education and employment programs that serve several hundred individuals and families annually. These programs provide multilingual, multicultural case management, and comprehensive employment search, placement, training, retention and career advancement support for job seekers throughout King County. This position works with job seekers of all backgrounds to assist them in securing meaningful employment, job training and career advancement opportunities.

The Basic Food, Employment & Training (BFET) program helps residents receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to become employed. The program provides services in multiple languages. Services include: job preparation, skills training, work experience activities, life skills and digital literacy classes and supportive services.

Responsibilities

Conduct community outreach to low-income, immigrant and refugee communities in Seattle and King County.
Become familiar with complex funder regulations in order to determine client eligibility for employment programs.
Conduct assessments, determine eligibility for programs and enroll individuals.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with job seekers. Counsel job-seeking clients in vocational and employment issues. Mediate, problem-solve and coordinate individual services.
Develop effective short and long term employment plans with clients to meet their long term goals of self sufficiency. Assist clients in finding appropriate short term training and financial assistance in high demand occupations.
Provide job development, placement and retention services to job seekers in accordance with quarterly program goals. This may include career exploration, job matching, career progression and pathway building, and working with employers to problem solve.
Track participant activities and achievements into client files and multiple databases in a timely manner.
Implement performance skills curriculum and workshops with clients to support job readiness and job retention.
Process and manage support service and/or training/tuition funds.
Develop positive relationships with WorkSource, DSHS, colleges, community partners and employers.
Provide employment services including: resume & cover letter review, application planning, job search skills, acting as a reference, etc.
Actively participate in partner collaborative initiatives.
Provide translation and interpretation support as needed.
Provide exit coaching and retention support to participants.
Ensure all participants achieve program milestones as outlined in the program’s contract.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

AA degree in Human Services, Social Work, Education or a related field. Relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Two to four years professional experience in case management, instruction, and/or career development services with adults, or any combination of the above which provides equivalent preparation.
Certification/formal training in case management highly desired.
Demonstrated understanding of local ethnic communities, labor market, local employer base, WorkSource system, social service and education institutions in King County.
Ability to work with limited supervision and considerable self-direction.
Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment with co-workers, clients and partners.
Ability to navigate relationships with multiple stakeholders.
Willingness to comply with the established agency performance standards which may include: productivity/personal responsibility, customer service-orientation, embracing a team player orientation, entrepreneurial, and maintaining a professional demeanor.
Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
COVID-19 Vaccination (must be obtained and documentation submitted prior to employment).
Current First Aid Certificate (within 30 days of hire, maintain current certificate during employment).
Current CPR Certificate (within 30 days of hire, maintain current certificate during employment).
Sexual Harassment Training within 30 days of hire.
Child Protective Services Training (within 2 weeks of employment).
Must pass Neighborhood House’s background check requirements.

Desired Qualifications

BA/BS degree in Human Services, Social Work, Education or related field.
Bilingual ability preferred, with English skills sufficient to communicate and prepare documents in English.

Employment Practice

Neighborhood House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, age, sex, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical handicap, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality) and expression of gender identity or any other classification protected by law. Neighborhood House encourages and gives hiring preference to current and former Head Start parents and children. We encourage people of color and residents of the communities we serve to apply.

For more information

Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at (206) 461-8430 or by e-mail to nhjobs@nhwa.org .

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