Employment Specialist, Homeless Employment Program (Part-Time)

The Employment Specialist works with individuals experiencing homelessness to develop job readiness skills, access job search support, connect to education and training opportunities, and secure employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, social work, education, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required
• One to two years of experience in areas such as client recruitment, enrollment, career planning, job placement, case management, or program reporting
• Knowledge of case management practices
• Familiarity with King County labor market trends, vocational training programs, and the WorkSource system
• Understanding of issues related to poverty, homelessness, and systems serving low-income communities
• Strong customer service and client engagement skills
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those experiencing homelessness, limited English proficiency, domestic violence, or other employment barriers
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and online tools such as SharePoint and SurveyMonkey
• Ability to travel independently between multiple work sites within a workday

Benefits

• Pro-rated paid sick time
• Vacation
• Floating holiday
• 10 paid holidays