Employment Specialist - Resource Center Spokane County

Company: Career Path Services
Location: Spokane
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Are you ready to help clients break the spirit of poverty through the dignity of work? As an Employment Specialist, that's just what you'll do.

A collaborator. An inspirational leader. An entrepreneur. Someone who is driven to do heart-work and provide performance excellence, with integrity. Successful Employment Navigators are dedicated to delivering personalized support services to people in need, have lived experience or experience working with populations impacted by poverty and/or trauma.

You will work in collaboration with other community partners on the "Economic Security for All" (EcSA) grant. EcSA Spokane will build upon ongoing collaborative efforts that recently led to the creation of the Resource Center of Spokane County. The goals of the RCSC are to provide resources and support designed to reduce poverty, address and prevent homelessness; to give greater access to healthcare, substance abuse, and mental health services; and to cluster many services in one place designed to help families step into self-sufficiency. This EcSA model serves low-income families residing in Spokane County who are accessing services at the Resource Center of Spokane County and WorkSource campus. EcSA Spokane will create additional capacity to serve recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in the target area, providing participant navigators and supporting coordinated holistic assessment and intensive and personalized services for SNAP recipients so that they can attain the skills and training necessary to transition into careers with a family-sustaining wage.

You'll help clients feel comfortable and confident while delivering comprehensive employment training, job placement, and follow-up services to a caseload

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