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Employment/SOAR Navigator

Employer
Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency
Location
Atlanta, GA
Salary
Up to $38,000 per year + benefits
Closing date
May 2, 2019

Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency, Inc. (ACSS) empowers financially vulnerable individuals to become self-sufficient, sustainably employed and economic contributors to society. Our programs include CareerWorks, a comprehensive job readiness training and job placement program; Veterans Employment Assistance Program, a targeted initiative aimed at helping homeless veterans re-integrate into the workforce; and the Victims of Crime Transitional Services program (VICTRS), an initiative that provides support to victims of personal crime, including domestic violence, sex trafficking, and sexual assault.

Position Summary: The Employment/SOAR Navigators will support the Atlanta Continuum of Care’s efforts to embed employment and income resources/services within the continuum’s Coordinated Entry System. The goal is to connect people experiencing homelessness to employment opportunities and income in order to gain or maintain housing, promote independence, and prevent returns to homelessness.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assess individuals referred from the Atlanta Continuum of Care’s Coordinated Entry System to determine income and employment needs.
  • Maintain an up-to-date inventory of employment and training programs offered by nonprofits, local workforce boards, technical colleges, etc.
  • Based on client need and choice, make referrals to employment and/or training programs or SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) services for those with qualifying disabilities.
  • Recommend training stipends for persons enrolled in employment training programs and ensure accurate tracking of training program partners, client enrollments, training completion and training outcomes.
  • Conduct case follow-up to monitor referral outcomes, training completion, employment attainment, employment retention, and housing attainment.
  • Ensure maintenance of accurate program records in accordance with ACSS guidelines and those of our funders.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
  • Relevant experience in homeless services, particularly client assessment, case management, and employment services.
  • Knowledge of current employment market and labor trends.
  • Familiarity with local, state and federal grant programs and monitoring requirements.
  • Experience using data entry systems for tracking and evaluation purposes.
  • Ability to represent the organization in a compelling way, in a variety of environments.

Special Requirements:  Local travel is required. Must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License and have reliable transportation.

General sign-off:  The employee is expected to adhere to all company polices and to act as a role model in the adherence to polices.

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity: ACSS believes that all people are entitled to equal opportunity employment.  We follow state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis age, race, color, religion, gender identification, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, family composition, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. This policy applies to accepting staff, interns, volunteers and individuals served by ACSS.

 

Application Instructions: To apply, email your resume and cover letter to jobs@atlantacss.org with Employment/SOAR Navigator in the subject line. No phone calls please.

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