Openings in San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles.
Job Description:
As a job developer, employment specialist, and job coach, you will manage a caseload of clients with ranging disabilities, assisting them throughout the job seeking process. This entails developing a tailored and strategic plan based on the skills and needs of each client. You will assist each client in resume and cover letter development, researching job boards and industries, submitting applications, preparing for interviews, onboarding, and job coaching.
Essential Duties
• Manage a caseload of 25-35 clients with ranging disabilities
• Work one-on-one with clients weekly or biweekly via zoom, phone call, or in-person to support them through the job searching process
• Teach clients how to job seek including resume building, setting up job seeking site profiles, completing online applications, following up with employers, preparing for interviews, and more
• Support clients by connecting them and bringing them to job fairs, hiring events, and networking opportunities
• Initiate and develop personal contacts with businesses and industry representatives to gain employment opportunities for clients
• Offer job coaching to support clients for a successful transition into their new role
Qualities and Qualifications
• The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in job developing/coaching, recruiting, human resources, social services
• An associate or bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred (social work, psychology, sociology, human resources, etc.)
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in any capacity (professional or personal) is highly preferred
• Computer savvy and good with research: You will often have to jump into researching industries, jobs, hiring practices, etc.
• Fast paced self-starter: We are a startup environment where you will have to manage your time and responsibilities independently and efficiently
• Empathetic individual who can see past barriers and focus on the potential of an individual
• Located in San Diego, Orange County, or Los
Angeles
• Drivers license, vehicle, clean driving record, and willingness to drive clients when needed (This can be accommodated if necessary)
Benefits Include:
Salary Range:
$50,000 annually plus bonus opportunities
Openings in San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles
Ideal Qualities:
Essential duties:
Benefits Include:
Salary Range:
$20 an hour
Vantage Point celebrates diversity and equal opportunity in hiring, recognizing that a diverse and inclusive team brings unique perspectives, talents, and strengths that contribute to our collective success. Our mission to integrate people with disabilities and justice-impacted individuals into the workforce guides the hiring practices within our organization. We strive to create a workplace with a culture of respect, understanding, and collaboration that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
At Vantage Point, we do not discriminate against individuals based on race, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, military service, or any other protected status. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect
We strongly encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our organization. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates and are committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process. Our goal is to create an accessible and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the realization of our mission.