Employment Specialist

Oversee the day-to-day case management of both working and non-working client cases. Encourage and motivate clients to work on their job search. Orient, assess, and provide employment counseling for clients. Assess clients for job readiness, including substance abuse, legal history, and mental and physical health. Provide referrals to educational, training, Chrysalis social enterprises, and other social services. Conduct 1-on-1 job readiness activities with clients, including resume building, practice interviews, job applications, computer tutorials, cover letters, reference lists, job search guidance, etc. Facilitate Job Preparation classes and other seminars on an as needed basis. Maintain up-to-date referrals resources for clients to facilitate employment search. Maintain accurate client/program data to manage caseload and generate reports as needed. Document each service, the outcome and next steps, as well as any observations of clients’ skills, job readiness, and/or growth opportunities into Service Point case management database.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Employment Specialist in 1853 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA is $34,000 to $52,000 per year. This range depends on the experience of the Employment Specialist, the industry in which they are employed, and the location.

Chrysalis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a pathway to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals by providing the resources and support needed to find and retain employment. Since 1984, we have helped more than 71,000 individuals change their lives through jobs.