Description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community? Do you thrive on building bridges between individuals and employment opportunities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Your Mission:

You'll be at the forefront of empowering individuals to achieve their employment goals and build fulfilling careers. You'll work within a supportive team environment, collaborating closely with Employment Counselors to provide tailored services and interventions to our clients.

About CASL:

The Chinese American Service League is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering and serving the Chinese American population and the broader communities. Established with a rich history spanning several decades, CASL has consistently evolved to address the evolving needs of its constituents while fostering cultural pride, integration, and community development.

For over 45 years, CASL's comprehensive programs have connected families and individuals with the vital support they need: providing an educational and cultural foundation for our children, ensuring our seniors live full and independent lives with dignity, enhancing education and training for tomorrow's workforce, putting immigrants on the pathway to citizenship, securing our community's housing and financial well-being, navigating healthcare systems and wellness resources, and providing equal access to justice. Since our founding, CASL has been rooted in the principles of equity and justice. That legacy continues to shape our efforts today as we strive to champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at all levels of the organization. 

To hear about:

• CASL's history, watch here
• CASL's future, watch here

Your Impact:

As a Workforce Development Specialist at CASL, you will be reporting directly to the Adult Employment Program Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in securing job opportunities, fostering employer relationships, and delivering comprehensive employment consultation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forge and maintain partnerships with employers to create new employment opportunities for clients.
• Offer personalized employment consultation based on clients' short-term objectives and long-term career aspirations.
• Identify clients' employment goals and match them with suitable job openings, ensuring successful placements.
• Develop and execute pre-employment/pre-vocational training plans to enhance clients' readiness for the workforce.
• Utilize data management systems to accurately record client information and track progress.
• Provide support to clients during job interviews, accompanying them when necessary.
• Conduct regular employment market studies to anticipate trends and identify new opportunities.
• Promote program services through outreach efforts, including job fairs and community events.
• Represent the Adult Employment Program in the absence of management.
• Facilitate pre-employment workshops and contribute to the development of workshop materials.
• Collaborate with team members, assist with caseloads, and provide training as needed.
• Flexibly respond to program and agency needs, completing assigned tasks as required.

Requirements:

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in social services, human services, business, or related fields.
• Minimum of one year of experience in job development, placement, or employment counseling.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese required, Mandarin preferred).
• Experience utilizing Microsoft 365

Highly Preferred

• Possession of a valid Driver's License with reliable transportation
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar platforms

Environment and Schedule:

• Work within standard work hours (8:00 am to 4:00 pm or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday) with occasional irregular scheduling based on needs. 
• Travel within the city required for community engagement and employer outreach.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and bend, with a minimum lifting capacity of 15 pounds.
• Visual, hearing, and learning capabilities necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Willingness to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.

Why Choose CASL:

Inclusivity: Join an organization that values mutual respect and acceptance, fostering a culture of inclusivity.

Empowerment: Support staff empowerment through skill development and growth opportunities.

Collaboration: Be part of a workplace that thrives on collaboration and teamwork.

Transformation: Envision and realize transformative changes in people, processes, and policies.

Resiliency: Work with a dynamic workforce and model resiliency to achieve collective strengths.

Benefits:

Join CASL and unlock a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones. As a full-time employee working 40 hours per week, you'll enjoy a range of options tailored to your needs: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage; Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA); Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance; Voluntary Worksite Benefits, Pet Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

Eligibility for these benefits begins on the first of the month following just 30 days of employment. Your dependents, including your spouse, children under 26, and disabled dependents of any age, are also eligible.

Additionally, our holiday schedule, effective immediately upon employment, includes 

New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Chinese New Year, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Thanksgiving, the Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day

Join Us and Make a Difference:

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey of empowering individuals and strengthening communities, we invite you to apply for the Workforce Development Specialist position at CASL. Join us in creating pathways to success and building brighter futures for all!

At CASL, we believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive success. If you're excited about the opportunity but unsure if you meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to submit your application. Our company culture thrives on the unique talents and experiences that each individual brings to the table. We're looking for the right fit, and that goes beyond a checklist of qualifications. Join us in shaping a dynamic and inclusive team where your skills and contributions truly matter.

CASL is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.