Employment Specialist
St Louis, MO, US, 63101-1114
St. Patrick Center provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals and families build permanent, positive change in their lives through safe and affordable housing, sound mental and physical health, and employment and financial stability.
Working collaboratively with individuals, businesses, government and other service providers, St. Patrick Center will end chronic homelessness in the St. Louis region through Housing First, an evidence-based practice that tells us to remove barriers, do intake and assessment early, move people into housing and offer them support to achieve their goals.
St. Patrick Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities, is hiring an Employment Specialist due to our ministry expanding and so is our Support Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. The employment specialist will collaborate with unhoused veterans in seven rural counties, St. Louis City and St. Louis County. The mission and goal of this position is to engage veteran clients and assist them in securing stable employment. The case manager will utilize best practices to assess clients with basic needs, make referrals as deemed appropriate, assist with finding employment, and monitor employment progress and retention. This position requires some travel with mileage reimbursement. The core working hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. The salary range is between $40,000-$50,000.
Job Summary
St. Patrick Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities, is hiring an Employment Specialist due to our ministry expanding and so is our Support Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. The employment specialist will collaborate with unhoused veterans in seven rural counties, St. Louis City and St. Louis County. The mission and goal of this position is to engage veteran clients and assist them in securing stable employment. The case manager will utilize best practices to assess clients with basic needs, make referrals as deemed appropriate, assist with finding employment, and monitor employment progress and retention. This position requires some travel with mileage reimbursement. The core working hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. The salary range is between $40,000-$50,000.
Job Responsibilities
- Fulfill employment related goals and work with housing programs to achieve housing goals.
- Provide client with job leads and assist with job placement.
- Meet weekly with clients to provide employment case management services until employed.
- Ensure goals and objectives are being met by working closely with clients and their individual employment plan.
- Cultivate strong relationships with area employers to ensure placement and retention.
- Document all contact with clients and employers into Case Worthy database.
- Accurately input client information, documentation, and verification requirements into Case Worthy and the hard copy of the client’s file.
- Input case notes for each client contact in a timely manner.
- Complete daily and monthly departmental paperwork.
- Complete personal employment plan for each client and track progress.
- Track client’s job interests and applications weekly.
- Assess transportation needs and provide time appropriate bus tickets/bus passes/gas cards.
- Assist in securing clothing for interviews and required job-related items such as work attire, shoes, and tools.
- Assist client in obtaining the personal documents needed to secure employment.
- Coach client on job retention techniques to ensure success.
- Develop relationships with area veteran service providers.
- Attend bi-annual Greater St. Louis Area Stand Down and other events for veterans.
- Researching additional employment resources available in all counties.
- Work with other employment specialists in the field and Workforce Development staff.
- Networks with other federal, state, and local agencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- College degree required or 4 to 6 years equivalent experience with proven ability to perform effective case management.
- Knowledge of employment, housing, and other supportive service resources.
- Ability to work well with a diverse and wide range of people.
- Ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, client centered databases and client and program centered data entry.
- Ability to manage confidential information and follow HIPAA regulations.
- Ability to organize, time manage, and prioritize tasks with an attention to detail.
- Maintain a positive and productive work position.
- Interest in helping veterans reach their full potential.
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN JOB
- Requires a driver license (MO residents require Class E)
- Requires reliable vehicle.
- Requires valid and current auto insurance.
- Work a minimum of 37.5 hours a week.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BSW or related field preferred.
- Knowledge of military/veteran culture preferred.
St. Patrick Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. St. Patrick Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.