Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Inc
Employment Specialist (Migration and Refugee Services, Tucson)
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Inc, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc . (CCS) is thriving! For 90 years,
CCS
has focused its mission to strengthen families, support communities, provide compassionate services, and deliver excellence. Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All.
We credit our continued success to our valuable employees! If you want to make a difference, help people, and serve your community, we want YOU to join our team! For more information visit our website at: www.ccs-soaz.org.
OVERVIEW
The Employment Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing Individual Employability Plans (IEP) for employable family members aged 18 to 64. This role involves providing comprehensive employment services to help clients achieve economic self-sufficiency. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops Individual Employability Plans (IEP) for clients aged 18-64 using Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program Development System (ARRPODS) and other systems assigned
Outlines specific strategies and timetables for prompt employment
Ensures plans include provisions for job advancements and wage increases
Maintains accurate employment records, including updating employment records in ARRPODS for each job obtained or lost
Develops, completes, manages, and updates household budgets to determine economic self-sufficiency
Provides client compliance and support by conducting weekly check-ins with Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) recipients to verify compliance with employment activities
Documents interactions and follow-up actions in ARRPODS and any other case notes systems
Initiates sanctioning policies and inform authorities of non-compliance when needed
Provides employment orientation and job readiness activities
Offers linguistically appropriate and culturally responsive job assistance sessions
Assists clients in navigating the local labor market and addressing personal/interpersonal issues
Supports clients in job development and retention, emphasizing the importance of early employment
Delivers collaboration and coordination with community organizations to address cultural barriers
Arranges transportation services for employment activities
Advocates for client access to Department of Economic Security (DES) Jobs Program services; provides necessary documentation to English Language Training (ELT) providers
Furnishes ongoing client and employer interaction by conducting follow-up communications with employed clients and employers within one day, 30 days, and 90 days of employment, when appropriate
Addresses adjustment needs and provides ongoing support at one week, one month, and three-month intervals
Coordinates service provisions with case workers and other programs clients may need.
Assists Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients with Jobs Program participation requirements
Maintains documentation of all services and interactions, ensuring compliance with program guidelines
Meets with clients to help achieve desired outcomes; completes monthly check-ins to ensure wellbeing and access to all basic needs
Responsible for ensuring clients successfully navigate the social services system in order to get the services requested, and that barriers are removed
May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.
Bachelor Degree in Human Services or related field
3 years of experience in case management
Proven computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
Proven strong communication skills - oral and written are clear, concise, and in an organized fashion using appropriate grammar, style, and tone
Proven record of working effectively with families of varied lifestyles, backgrounds, and ethnicities
Ability to lift 35 pounds 10% of the time
Ability to stoop, bend, climb, and reach
REGULATORY
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report
Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)
Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master Degree in human services or related field
Additional years of directly-related experience
Multilingual
The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
CCS
has focused its mission to strengthen families, support communities, provide compassionate services, and deliver excellence. Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All.
We credit our continued success to our valuable employees! If you want to make a difference, help people, and serve your community, we want YOU to join our team! For more information visit our website at: www.ccs-soaz.org.
OVERVIEW
The Employment Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing Individual Employability Plans (IEP) for employable family members aged 18 to 64. This role involves providing comprehensive employment services to help clients achieve economic self-sufficiency. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops Individual Employability Plans (IEP) for clients aged 18-64 using Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program Development System (ARRPODS) and other systems assigned
Outlines specific strategies and timetables for prompt employment
Ensures plans include provisions for job advancements and wage increases
Maintains accurate employment records, including updating employment records in ARRPODS for each job obtained or lost
Develops, completes, manages, and updates household budgets to determine economic self-sufficiency
Provides client compliance and support by conducting weekly check-ins with Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) recipients to verify compliance with employment activities
Documents interactions and follow-up actions in ARRPODS and any other case notes systems
Initiates sanctioning policies and inform authorities of non-compliance when needed
Provides employment orientation and job readiness activities
Offers linguistically appropriate and culturally responsive job assistance sessions
Assists clients in navigating the local labor market and addressing personal/interpersonal issues
Supports clients in job development and retention, emphasizing the importance of early employment
Delivers collaboration and coordination with community organizations to address cultural barriers
Arranges transportation services for employment activities
Advocates for client access to Department of Economic Security (DES) Jobs Program services; provides necessary documentation to English Language Training (ELT) providers
Furnishes ongoing client and employer interaction by conducting follow-up communications with employed clients and employers within one day, 30 days, and 90 days of employment, when appropriate
Addresses adjustment needs and provides ongoing support at one week, one month, and three-month intervals
Coordinates service provisions with case workers and other programs clients may need.
Assists Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients with Jobs Program participation requirements
Maintains documentation of all services and interactions, ensuring compliance with program guidelines
Meets with clients to help achieve desired outcomes; completes monthly check-ins to ensure wellbeing and access to all basic needs
Responsible for ensuring clients successfully navigate the social services system in order to get the services requested, and that barriers are removed
May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.
Bachelor Degree in Human Services or related field
3 years of experience in case management
Proven computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
Proven strong communication skills - oral and written are clear, concise, and in an organized fashion using appropriate grammar, style, and tone
Proven record of working effectively with families of varied lifestyles, backgrounds, and ethnicities
Ability to lift 35 pounds 10% of the time
Ability to stoop, bend, climb, and reach
REGULATORY
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report
Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)
Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master Degree in human services or related field
Additional years of directly-related experience
Multilingual
The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.