Address
Form of workJob Description
Veteran Employment Services (VES) is a program in the Community Integration Services (CIS) Department. The Career Development Specialist (CDS) under the general direction of the VES Program Manager performs outreach, provides assessment and case management services to veterans seeking employment. S/he is responsible for connecting with and enrolling unemployed and underemployed veterans. The CDS is expected to meet or exceed employment, placement and retention goals, which include, but not limited to, the following activities:
- Enter data in all Program systems accurately and timely and document ALL services provided.
- Conduct regional outreach to connect with unemployed and underemployed veterans seeking employment - including homeless and other high barrier participants.
- Build and Maintain relationships with local public and private sector partners and employers to exchange referrals
- Strengthen job readiness skills through one-on-one and group sessions. Coach clients in job search, applications, resume writing, interviewing and follow-up skills.
- Provide follow-up and support to veterans after placement to insure maintenance of employment
- Motivate and encourage clients to work towards their goals and provide ongoing support.
- Partner with the client to develop an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) based upon one-on-one assessment, revised quarterly to ensure goals are being met
- Orient & assess clients to collect demographic data, social history, employment and educational background.
- Assist a contracted number of clients to locate, secure and maintain employment
- Regularly and accurately maintain client data and complete case management documentation about all activities, services, and outcomes achieved
- Provide appropriate job leads and match job ready clients with job openings.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team consisting of housing specialists, mental health clinicians, social workers to best support clients’ goals
- Serve as recruiting specialist to employers to advocate for clients – use IEP and employer to provide best fit job matching
- Participate in staff meetings and attend trainings as assigned
- Complete all data entry and other reporting by assigned target dates
- Other duties as assigned
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
