Employment Specialist (Bilingual/Spanish)
18 hours ago
Denver
Job DescriptionSalary: $65,000-$70,000 Job Description JobTitle: Employment Specialist JobStatus: RegularFull Time, Salaried FLSA: Exempt Reportsto: Director Job Summary/Purpose: The Workforce Development Specialist plays a strategic role in advancing clients employment outcomes through individualized planning, job readiness training, and labor market alignment. Operating witha high levelof autonomy, the Specialist collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive action plans that promote personal growth and career advancement.This position leads job development initiatives, cultivates employer partnerships, and designs employment-focused curricula tailored to workforce trends and industry needs.Therole requires independent judgment, specialized knowledge of workforce systems, and a strong commitment toequitableeconomicopportunity. EssentialDuties andKeyResponsibilities: • Independently assesses client needs, strengths, and systemic barriers to develop and implement individualized, goal-driven action plans that align with organizationalobjectivesfor workforce participation and economic self-sufficiency., • Designs and leads job development strategies,including conducting independent labor market analysis,identifyingemerging industry trends, and aligning programmatic offerings with high-demand occupations to enhance organizational impact., • Manages employer engagement strategyby cultivating high-value partnerships, independently negotiating collaborative agreements, and tailoring workforce solutions to meet employer needs while advancing program goals., • Develops, implements, and evaluates job readiness training curricula,using adult learning theory, evidence-based practices, and participant outcome data to drive continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery., • Identifiesand implements supportive service interventionsthat address structural and individual barriers to employment; uses data analysis and stakeholder input to refine service models and recommend policy or procedural improvements., • Provides strategic consultation to internal teamson employment-related matters, contributing subject matterexpertiseto cross-functional program development, integrated service delivery, and organizational capacity building., • Maintainsa high levelof autonomy in day-to-day decision-making, including adjusting program approaches, prioritizing initiatives, and influencing resource deployment tooptimizeservice outcomes., • Allmembers of the SDLR workforce are expected to support the agencys community outreach, civic engagement, and recruitment efforts., • Support the agencys fundraisingobjectives, which may include taskssuch asactive fundraising, grant development, solicitation of donations, agencyambassadorship,informational outreach, and public speaking., • Commitment to andexperiencewithequity, cultural relevance, diversity, social justice, and disparity reduction practices with persons of color, agencies of color, and underserved communities., • Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, agency partners, and the public., • High School diploma or equivalent, • Bachelors degree in human services, psychology, social work, public health, or related field., • DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY- Is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce; recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fosters a work environment reflective of the community at large., • DECISION MAKING-Identifyingand understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data fromdifferent sourcesto draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developingappropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences., • BUILDING TRUST- Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in ones intentions and those of the organization., • BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between ones area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals., • INNOVATION- Creating novel solutions with measurable value for existing and potential customers (internal or external); experimenting with new ways to solve work problems and seize opportunities that result in unique and differentiated solutions., • DRIVING FOR RESULTS- Settinghigh goalsfor personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods tomonitorprogress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement., • While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers tooperatecomputers,telephones, and a variety of office equipment., • Occasionallymayneed to reach,stoop,or kneel., • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work., • ADA accessible; Active Safety Committee., • An eager, thriving organization committed toservingwithexcellence., • SDLR supports Fair Chance hiring and employment practices. Serviciosde la Raza is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are a non-profit organization where diverse backgrounds,experiences,andviewpoints are valued.Serviciosde la Raza does not make hiring or employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age, ethnic or national origin, or any other basis protected by all local, state, or federal laws. Employee signature belowindicatesthe employee's understanding of the requirements, essentialfunctions,and duties of the position.