Employment Specialist I

• Associates degree plus professional or volunteer experience that demonstrates a capacity to engage low-income supportive service program participants in employment or career counseling and assessment.
• 1+ year of experience providing career advising or support service provision to people who are experiencing substance abuse, low-income and/or homeless who have barriers to employment, i.e., diverse language backgrounds, limited job history and justice-impacted individuals.
• Strong computer proficiency, including expertise in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience working with computer-based service documentation/data collection, HMIS preferred. 
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed
• Experience working in diverse settings with people across all socio-economic spectrums and a wide variety of personalities and roles - staff, participants, local agencies, vendors, volunteers, etc.
• Bilingual, GCDF certification is a plus.

• Maintains clear, firm, yet flexible boundaries, and a positive demeanor.
• Self-motivated and accountable in managing time and resources.
• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains high ethical standards and confidentiality. Delivers quality, organized work on time.

• Access to reliable personal transportation required, including a DMV record that permits driver to be insured under SHELTER, Inc.’s automobile coverage.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check
• Must provide TB test clearance

SHELTER, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and lead to better outcomes for the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Notice: This description is a guide only. Upon hire, you will receive a formal job description.