Employment and Educational Specialist
Community of Hope - washington, DC
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Job Type Full-time Description Employment and Education Specialist Are you excited about a new opportunity? Do you have a passion for working with underserved families and individuals in DC? Are you mission-driven to help towards ending homelessness? Well, look no further! At Community of Hope, we have worked diligently to improve health and end family homelessness to make Washington, DC, more equitable. We believe everyone in DC should have access to good healthcare, a stable income, and home, and hope! If you are ready to make a positive difference in the community, this position is for you! At COH, we strive for : Caring for Families. Improving Lives. Leading Change Our Approach and Values: We care for families by providing direct services with a focus on prevention, healing, and wellness. We improve lives by building on families' strengths, honoring their choices, and taking a whole-family, multi-generational approach. We lead and advocate for system change to address the effects of historical and current racial inequities on health outcomes and housing opportunities. We embrace the diversity of our community , welcome all voices and perspectives, and treat everyone with respect, compassion, and integrity. We strive for excellence in all that we do, implement evidence-based practices, measure our outcomes, and use this knowledge to continuously strengthen our work. Position Summary: We are seeking two passionate individuals who are eager to serve underserved families in DC and values the impact that having hope can offer by working in one of our Short Term Family Housing Programs. We follow a Housing First model and philosophy, and work to keep families all along the continuum of homelessness - safe with a roof over their heads. As a Employment and Educational Specialist you will help clients residing in STFH programs become gainfully employed and/or increase their income by providing linkages to employment and/or educational options through direct client services. The pay rate for this position ranges between $25.00 - $25.96 per hour and the offer amount is determined by the candidate's education, qualifications, and experience. Indeed provides their own estimated salary calculator and is not affiliated with COH's offer range. Highlighted Duties and Responsibilities: Provides direct services to and meets at least bi-weekly with housing clients to achieve their employment and educational goals through actions steps such as resume writing, job interviewing, completing job and school applications, and networking. Reviews past employment and education histories of clients and identifies possible barriers to obtaining and retaining employment and/or education upon initial meeting and as client information changes. Researches and develops community resources for clients' employment and educational development and provides linkages to clients. Connects eligible families to TANF, assisting with applications, monitoring the status of the application, and supporting the client to resolve any challenges. Tracks and monitors school attendance and works with families and schools to address any attendance issues. Collaborates with case managers to ensure that CFSA calls for school negligence are made according to DC's Mandated Reporter requirements. Meets monthly with case managers to review and coordinate services provided to shared clients. Provides training for staff on employment-related topics as needed. Documentation and Administrative Responsibilities: Maintains appropriate files, including detailed, timely case notes, Releases of Information, etc. according to the specifications in the program contract guidelines. Ensures CLIFF (Career Ladder Identifier and Financial Forecaster) Assessment Tool is completed for all families and uploaded into HMIS. Provides information, as needed, to the COH Housing Data and Evaluation Director, and applicable external funders including TCP, DHS, HUD, and DCHA. Attends and participates regularly in team meetings, program meetings, Housing Department staff meetings and other organizational meetings. Attends scheduled trainings and workshops as required by funders and supervisor. Prepares for and attends Administrative Reviews and Fair hearings, as needed. Prepares for and attends Administrative Reviews and Fair hearings, as needed. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree or two years of college required. In lieu of the education requirement, candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience working in homelessness services programs or the provision of social services. Experience working in workforce development preferred. Strong interpersonal, customer service, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills required. Demonstrated knowledge of local employment resources and the social service system strongly preferred. Ability to think critically, use good judgement, and maintain client confidentiality required. Professional experience in counseling, teaching, or coaching preferred. At COH, we understand the toll that the Covid-19 pandemic has taken on the workforce, which is why we prioritize the following well-being and work-life balance centered benefits: Remote work opportunities are available for many of our roles, promoting a culture of work-life balance 8 hour workdays, which include a paid lunch 11.5 paid company holidays, 1 personal floating holiday, 15 days of paid vacation (increases to 20 after 3 years of service), and 12 days of paid sick leave on an annual basis Annual performance based raises, up to 5% of your annual pay Tuition reimbursement, loan repayment for clinicians, licensing reimbursement, and continuing education unit funds for licensed staff Many opportunities for internal promotions and transfers across the agency as we continue to grow; we average 30+ promotions each year Ongoing internal leadership training for supervisors Diversity, equity, and inclusion training and initiatives for all staff Ongoing wellbeing activities, culture compact activities, and trauma informed care initiatives Medical/Dental/Vision Plans through CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield; Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance; 403(b) Retirement Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses; Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro; Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies; Employer paid lunch time; And much more! In relation to remote work versus on-site expectations, this position is classified as the following: Hybrid: Remote work and on-site work requirements are generally split roughly 60/40. Please note that remote work designations are subject to change or fluctuate at any point in time and the supervisor may require in person learning for a specific amount of time after hire. About Us: Community of Hope is a mission-driven, innovative, and rapidly growing nonprofit. For over 40 years, we have provided healthcare, housing, and supportive services for under-resourced, underserved and people experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we provide medical, dental, emotional wellness, and care coordination services for the whole family at three locations in DC. Community of Hope also strongly emphasizes maternal and child health, with midwifery practice and the only free-standing birth center in DC. In 2020, Community of Hope provided about 28,400 medical visits, 7,000 dental visits, and 10,000 behavioral health visits for about 11,000 patients. Community of Hope provides community walk-in COVID testing and COVID vaccines. Community of Hope is also one of the largest providers in DC of housing and support services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Through providing these programs, we live out our mission to improve health and end family and individual homelessness to make Washington, DC, more equitable. Community of Hope cares for families and individuals by providing direct services focusing on prevention, healing, and wellness. We improve lives by building on families' and individuals' strengths, honoring their choices, and taking a whole-family, multi-generational approach. We lead and advocate for system change to address the effects of historical and current racial inequities on health outcomes and housing opportunities. We embrace the diversity of our community, welcome all voices and perspectives, and treat everyone with respect, compassion, and integrity. We strive for excellence in everything we do, implement evidence-based practices, measure our outcomes, and use this knowledge to strengthen our work continuously. We were selected as one of The Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021 based on feedback from our staff. To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an employment application or for general questions about employment with Community of Hope, contact a Recruiting Coordinator. Email: Phone: . Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. Salary Description $25.00 - $25.96 per hour
Created: 2024-10-15