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The Salvation Army, Community Integration Services

Veteran Career Development Specialist

The Salvation Army, Community Integration Services, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190

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Job Description Job Description

Veteran Employment Services (VES) is a program in the Community Integration Services (CIS) Department. The Career Development Specialist (CDS) under the general direction of the Program Supervisor performs outreach, provides assessment and case management services to veterans seeking employment. The Career Development Specialist is responsible for connecting with and enrolling unemployed and underemployed veterans. The CDS is expected to meet or exceed employment, placement and retention goals, which include, but not limited to, the following activities:

Enter data in all Program systems accurately and timely and document ALL services provided.

Conduct regional outreach to connect with unemployed and underemployed veterans seeking employment - including homeless and other high barrier participants.

Responsible for a caseload of 40 veterans, facilitating pathways to permanent, full-time employment for 26 individuals.

Build and Maintain relationships with local public and private sector partners and employers to exchange referrals

Strengthen job readiness skills through one-on-one and group sessions. Coach clients in job search, applications, resume writing, interviewing and follow-up skills.

Provide follow-up and support to veterans after placement to insure maintenance of employment

Motivate and encourage clients to work towards their goals and provide ongoing support.

Partner with the client to develop an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) based upon one-on-one assessment, revised quarterly to ensure goals are being met

Orient & assess clients to collect demographic data, social history, employment and educational background.

Assist a contracted number of clients to locate, secure and maintain employment

Regularly and accurately maintain client data and complete case management documentation about all activities, services, and outcomes achieved

Provide appropriate job leads and match job ready clients with job openings.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team consisting of housing specialists, mental health clinicians, social workers to best support clients’ goals

Serve as recruiting specialist to employers to advocate for clients – use IEP and employer to provide best fit job matching

Participate in staff meetings and attend trainings as assigned

Complete all data entry and other reporting by assigned target dates

Other duties as assigned

Company Description

The Salvation Army offers a variety of career opportunities in different fields, from social work and counseling to administration and facilities maintenance. The organization emphasizes a supportive and family-oriented work culture, with a commitment to employee well-being and professional development.

Company Description The Salvation Army offers a variety of career opportunities in different fields, from social work and counseling to administration and facilities maintenance. The organization emphasizes a supportive and family-oriented work culture, with a commitment to employee well-being and professional development.