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Employment Specialist
Lantern Group
Description
The Lantern Group, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that was established in 1997 to increase the supply of affordable permanent housing. Since then, the organization has successfully created over $170 million in affordable housing assets, translating to the development of more than 1,300 rental units in over nine completed developments, three developments in construction, and seven developments in the early stages of planning and financing. Lantern provides affordable housing to low income individuals and families and special needs populations, including formerly homeless individuals and families, adults living with serious mental illness, and youth aging out of foster care.
Lantern is poised to launch a supported employment program that promotes work as a critical component of an individual's overall success. The goal of the program is to dramatically increase the number of tenants who retain competitive employment, receive competitive salaries and develop the skills and self sufficiency to create an independent future. The supported employment program emphasizes the transformational impact that employment can have on individuals.
This position of Employment Specialist will play a key role in operationalizing the program. He/she will be the primary person responsible for providing employment services at a Lantern site, and will be expected to meet employment milestones on an ongoing basis. He/she will report directly to the Director of Lantern Ventures.
The Employment Specialist will: - Generate sustained enthusiasm and interest in employment among tenants and staff - Work closely with case management staff to develop integrated employment model - Guide tenants through employment process, assisting with all facets of job search, placement and ongoing employment - Assist tenants with developing appropriate social skills and work habits - Conduct trainings as needed on topics which may include soft skills, resume writing and entitlements management - Develop and access employment opportunities within community - Develop and implement all employment activities using best practice techniques
Skills/Qualifications The ideal candidate is experienced in employment services, and has a background working with a similar population. Bachelors Degree required; Masters degree in a related field preferred. She/he possesses the ability to work independently and successfully in a start-up operation.
Other skills must include:
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including excellent writing ability - Demonstrated ability to be a team player - Ability to think creatively and solve problems - Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to perform complex tasks with limited supervision
Notice: Lantern Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation citizenship, military or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
HowTo Apply:
This position begins immediately. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@lanterncs.org.
