Career Development Specialist - SC/CIS Gardena
The Salvation Army USA Western Territory, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Position Summary
Veteran Employment Services (VES) is a program in the Community Integration Services (CIS) Department. The Career Development Specialist (CDS) under the general direction of the VES Program Manager performs outreach, provides assessment and case management services to veterans seeking employment, and is responsible for connecting with and enrolling unemployed and underemployed veterans. The CDS is expected to meet or exceed employment placement and retention goals, including, but not limited to, the activities listed below.
Essential Functions
Enter data in all Program systems accurately and timely.
Conduct outreach to connect with unemployed and underemployed veterans seeking employment—including homeless and other high‑barrier participants.
Build and maintain relationships with public and private sector partners and employers to exchange referrals.
Submit monthly success stories to the Program Manager.
Meet 20 enrollments and 17 placements quarterly.
Provide an analysis and presentation to the CIS Director of missing benchmarks.
Conduct resume‑building presentations or refer to EDD resume‑building workshops for all enrolled veterans.
Remote work is not mandatory but may be required based on performance and monthly benchmarks.
Track all veterans enrolled with a timeline from enrollment to placement.
Monitor community presentations, job fairs, stand‑downs, and workshops to determine the productivity of each event.
Focus on the program's core goal: placements.
Strengthen job‑readiness skills through one‑on‑one and group sessions; coach clients in job search, applications, resume writing, interviewing, and follow‑up skills.
Provide follow‑up and support to veterans after placement to ensure maintenance of employment.
Motivate and encourage clients to work toward their goals and provide ongoing support.
Partner with clients to develop an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) based upon one‑on‑one assessment.
Orient and assess clients to collect demographic data, social history, employment and educational background.
Assist a contracted number of clients to locate, secure and maintain employment.
Regularly and accurately maintain client data and complete case management documentation of all activities, services, and outcomes achieved.
Provide appropriate job leads and match job‑ready clients with job openings.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team consisting of housing specialists, mental‑health clinicians, and social workers to best support clients' goals.
Serve as recruiting specialist to employers to advocate for clients—using IEP and employer information to provide best‑fit job matching.
Participate in staff meetings and attend training as assigned.
Complete all data entry and other reporting by assigned target dates.
Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax, and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 1 year of homeless services.
At least 2 years of experience in job placement.
Driving test and MVR check.
A valid California Class C Driver License required to deliver supportive services and collect program documentation.
Willingness to submit to extensive criminal background.
2‑years of Microsoft Office experience (i.e., Word, Excel).
Ability to travel to Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Bernardino, Orange, and Los Angeles County.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Commitment to the holistic mission of The Salvation Army & CIS Department.
Veteran status a plus.
Ability to work well with others and commitment to excellence.
Able to represent the Salvation Army to employers and community organizations.
Familiarity with the process of vocational development planning.
Strong diligence in documentation, data entry, and in daily activities.
Excellent computer and internet skills to maneuver the Salesforce system and internal Salvation Army documents (Google Docs).
Excellent communication skills.
Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Veteran Employment Services (VES) is a program in the Community Integration Services (CIS) Department. The Career Development Specialist (CDS) under the general direction of the VES Program Manager performs outreach, provides assessment and case management services to veterans seeking employment, and is responsible for connecting with and enrolling unemployed and underemployed veterans. The CDS is expected to meet or exceed employment placement and retention goals, including, but not limited to, the activities listed below.
Essential Functions
Enter data in all Program systems accurately and timely.
Conduct outreach to connect with unemployed and underemployed veterans seeking employment—including homeless and other high‑barrier participants.
Build and maintain relationships with public and private sector partners and employers to exchange referrals.
Submit monthly success stories to the Program Manager.
Meet 20 enrollments and 17 placements quarterly.
Provide an analysis and presentation to the CIS Director of missing benchmarks.
Conduct resume‑building presentations or refer to EDD resume‑building workshops for all enrolled veterans.
Remote work is not mandatory but may be required based on performance and monthly benchmarks.
Track all veterans enrolled with a timeline from enrollment to placement.
Monitor community presentations, job fairs, stand‑downs, and workshops to determine the productivity of each event.
Focus on the program's core goal: placements.
Strengthen job‑readiness skills through one‑on‑one and group sessions; coach clients in job search, applications, resume writing, interviewing, and follow‑up skills.
Provide follow‑up and support to veterans after placement to ensure maintenance of employment.
Motivate and encourage clients to work toward their goals and provide ongoing support.
Partner with clients to develop an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) based upon one‑on‑one assessment.
Orient and assess clients to collect demographic data, social history, employment and educational background.
Assist a contracted number of clients to locate, secure and maintain employment.
Regularly and accurately maintain client data and complete case management documentation of all activities, services, and outcomes achieved.
Provide appropriate job leads and match job‑ready clients with job openings.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team consisting of housing specialists, mental‑health clinicians, and social workers to best support clients' goals.
Serve as recruiting specialist to employers to advocate for clients—using IEP and employer information to provide best‑fit job matching.
Participate in staff meetings and attend training as assigned.
Complete all data entry and other reporting by assigned target dates.
Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax, and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 1 year of homeless services.
At least 2 years of experience in job placement.
Driving test and MVR check.
A valid California Class C Driver License required to deliver supportive services and collect program documentation.
Willingness to submit to extensive criminal background.
2‑years of Microsoft Office experience (i.e., Word, Excel).
Ability to travel to Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Bernardino, Orange, and Los Angeles County.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Commitment to the holistic mission of The Salvation Army & CIS Department.
Veteran status a plus.
Ability to work well with others and commitment to excellence.
Able to represent the Salvation Army to employers and community organizations.
Familiarity with the process of vocational development planning.
Strong diligence in documentation, data entry, and in daily activities.
Excellent computer and internet skills to maneuver the Salesforce system and internal Salvation Army documents (Google Docs).
Excellent communication skills.
Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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