Employment Specialist

Salary commensurate with experience: $24.03 to $26.44  (Hourly / Non-Exempt)

Full Time: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!

*** Clients/Families we serve reside in the South Los Angeles, Compton, Watts and Lynwood area.

SHIELDS’ mission is to develop, deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles.

Overview:
The Employment Specialist supports CalWORKs participants in achieving vocational goals through individualized job search, placement, and training services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver employment support services, including job readiness, resume building, mock interviews, and vocational assessments.
• Maintain a caseload of 5–30 participants, providing at least 22 hours of direct participant services per week (55% of a 40-hour week).
• Collaborate with community partners and employers to expand job opportunities and training resources.
• Conduct ongoing vocational meetings and track participant progress toward employment.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency and DMH standards.
• Adhere to the Supported Employment Evidence-Based Practice Model; attend required trainings and supervision.
• Serve as a liaison with DPSS and represent the agency at community job fairs and events.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!

• Competitive Wages and room for growth

• Vacation and sick leave

• Employer paid medical insurance for employee and family

• Employer paid dental, vision and life insurance

• Chiropractic services

• Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits

• 17 paid holidays, effective upon hire

• Paid birthday holiday, effective upon hire

• Paid anniversary day off of 1-5 days per year depending on years of service

• Anniversary bonus after 5 years of service

• Winter break

• Pet Insurance

• BBS supervision, on-going clinical training and CEUs available

• Employee referral bonus

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discount programs to theme parks, movies, hotels and car rentals

• Paid educational leave

• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement

• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

• Employee Recognition

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience working with individuals with a history of difficulty obtaining long term employment required.
• A valid California driver's license is required for this position, as driving is an essential function of the role and is required for field work, client crisis response and emergencies. A valid car insurance and registration is required.
• COVID-19 vaccination required. May request medical or religious exemption if applicable

SHIELDS for Families is an equal opportunity employer.

If you require reasonable accommodation of a disability in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries by email to hr@shieldsforfamilies.org.

Salary : $24 - $26