Lead Career Development Specialist-11-330- SC/ CIS Pasadena

• Responsible for managing an assigned caseload of clients, providing comprehensive career development guidance and support. This role also involves leading, training, and mentoring a small team of Career Development Specialist to ensure optimal client outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Train and implement a comprehensive plan outlining activities, goals, and community referrals for each participant.
• Conduct thorough assessments of job seekers to gather information on their skills, experience, and needs.
• Draft service plans that complement plans.
• Attend meetings with the Program Supervisor, funders, or employers seeking to hire veterans.
• Provide leadership and support to other Employment Career Specialist while also delivering direct services to clients seeking employment.
• The LEAD will be involved in training the team based on guidance from the Program Supervisor.
• Ensuring that career development specialists support the program’s needs and priorities.
• Planning and organizing the timing of various development programs and events.
• Assist the Program Supervisor in capturing DATA for Salesforce and any internal CIS reports.
• Train and become secondary user for the VGRS system required by DOL.
• Responsible to submit Quarterly VGRS reports to the Department of Labor.
• Collaborate with the other Supervisor to ensure timely and accurate submission of VGRS reports for all grants, providing coverage as needed.
• Train, mentor, and supervise the team, ensuring effective service delivery and positive outcomes.
• Create and track all new projects created within the Veteran Employment Services (VES) Department.
• Create working relationships with community partners with referrals, training, and workshops.
• Assess and monitor ALL workshops for our homeless veterans who need the skills in resume building or interviewing.
• Coordinate training programs and workshops to enhance job seekers.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers to secure job opportunities for program participants.
• Arrange interviews and support job seekers in securing employment.
• Explore added resources to share with the Career Development Specialist that will assist homeless veterans.
• Collaborate with America Job Centers, EDDs, and CoCs for veteran referrals.
• Assist the Program Supervisor in creating and reviewing program policies and conduct training to review the changes.
• Developing individualized employment plans, conducting assessments, providing career counseling, and building relationships with employers.
• Play a role in job readiness training, job placement, and job retention support.
• Create flyers and marketing materials to promote job readiness workshops, hiring, events, and program services.
• Cultivate employer partnerships to create recruitment opportunities for program participants.
• Participate in staff meetings and attend training as assigned.
• Prepare regular activity reports.
• Other duties as assigned

• Annual Driving Test and MVR check
• An extensive criminal background, drug and motor vehicle checks, as well as keeping current on all Salvation Army Child Safety and Protect the Mission guidelines will be processed.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to conduct job-related essential functions.
• 2 years of experience in Homeless services and 2 years of experience in a Leadership position. Associate of Arts strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in employment services.

• Commitment to the holistic mission of The Salvation Army and Community Integration Services.
• Able to represent the Salvation Army to employers and community organizations.
• Knowledge: Vocational Development Planning
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Veteran status a plus
• Ability to work well with others and committed to the vision that CIS/VES be a program of excellence.

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