Lead Career Development Specialist-- SC​/CIS Huntington Park

Lead Career Development Specialist-11-330- SC/ CIS Huntington Park

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The LEAD Career Development Specialist for Veterans Employment Services will assist the Career Development Supervisor in job development and administrative duties. The LEAD Career Development Specialist is responsible for the execution and delivery of employment services for a small team of Career Development Specialists. Must have demonstrated technical expertise, strong people skills, and leadership qualities. This professional must be available to assist the Supervisor with training, data collection, and assist the Career Development Specialist in keeping their files within contract standards.

The LEAD will ensure accuracy and quality of information reported to Program Supervisor. The LEAD will be the primary source of tracking and reporting information for specific employment services location. Works as part of an employment services team serving clients in specific geographic areas. LEAD will be responsible for job development and sharing contacts with the Career Development Specialist. The LEAD will also be responsible for the following:

• 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.
• Take on job developer duties to help the team achieve placements goals.
• 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.
• Managing a caseload and achieving participant benchmarks are required, and the supervisor will determine the specific caseload size.
• Guide and support Career Development Specialists in identifying resources to help participants achieve livable wages.
• 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.
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