Employment Specialist/Case Managers are instrumental to the overall success of our clients. Employment Specialists will outreach to and provide adults with individualized case management, assessment, job coaching and counseling, and employment assistance including resume and job interview skills preparation that will ultimately lead to placement in the hospitality/food service/tourism sector. Case Managers will be expected to work with vulnerable populations including but not limited to older opportunity youth, dislocated workers, financially insecure, immigrants, formally incarcerated, housing insecure, women, survivors of domestic violence, union members and English Language Learners.
Case Managers will be assigned administrative duties on site and partner with HTA Instructor, to provide holistic and inclusive participant / student support.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage case load averaging 50 active clients and take ownership of their successful outcomes
Document plans and services for each client, including managing case notes and individual employment plans
Coach clients through empowerment, by developing life skills and knowledge to ensure clients can make informed decisions
Act as an advocate and coach to support clients to achieve self-sufficiency
Identify additional social services clients are utilizing and build partnerships with social service reps to support the clients with case coordination and information sharing
Build strong relationships with clients to keep track of progress and assist in identifying and unblocking barriers to success
Record detailed case information following each point of service to include observations of client’s skills, job readiness and aptitude in program tracking system
Enter and maintain data, as required, to ensure accurate client and program-based data including, but not limited to, client demographics, diversity metrics, training participation job application tracking, and more
Ensure completion of program forms i.e., (intake/enrollment packets, referral forms, applications, etc.)
Adhere to standards as directed by HTA, programs and/or grants as well as HTA’s policies and procedures
Represent HTA at identified sourcing events, as needed
Additional administrative duties, as assigned, including, but not limited to: training set up, swag, inventory, orientation and class session prep, and more
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing environment
Willing and able to speak publicly to motivate large groups of people
Demonstrate compassion and empathy for clients and a willingness to support HTA mission
Possess excellent writing, communication, grammar and proofreading skills (creating professional resumes, documenting detailed case notes, introducing clients to employer partners)
Able to follow simple directions
Intermediate level computer skills, including Microsoft suite (OneDrive, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
Must possess a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle to be used for company purposes and role requirements
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
2 years previous related experience
Working knowledge of case management principles
Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
Valid Driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual English & Spanish, written, verbal and reading (additional languages needed: Korean and Vietnamese)
Working Knowledge of Cal JOBS (data entry, validation & tracking)
Salesforce database systems, data entry (preferrable)
Working knowledge of workforce or job development principles
Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology or another related field
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.08 -$30.86
8-hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Language:
Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
Company Description
Join us in changing peoples' lives! The Hospitality Training Academy (HTA) is a non-profit organization and a labor-management partnership between UNITE HERE Local 11 and contributing hotel and food service employers in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, and the state of Arizona. The HTA is designed to improve Los Angeles' tourism and hospitality industry by increasing the skill level of its workforce and moving workers up the career ladder. Before the pandemic, the hospitality industry was one of the largest growing sec- tors in Southern California, with a projected growth rate higher than all other jobs in the region, and the nation. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our HTA team as we help the industry recover after pandemic.
Join us in changing peoples' lives! The Hospitality Training Academy (HTA) is a non-profit organization and a labor-management partnership between UNITE HERE Local 11 and contributing hotel and food service employers in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, and the state of Arizona. The HTA is designed to improve Los Angeles' tourism and hospitality industry by increasing the skill level of its workforce and moving workers up the career ladder. Before the pandemic, the hospitality industry was one of the largest growing sec- tors in Southern California, with a projected growth rate higher than all other jobs in the region, and the nation. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our HTA team as we help the industry recover after pandemic.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Hospitality
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