Employment Specialist
About Roca Roca is a fast-paced, data-driven, and relentless organization that serves over 1,200 high-risk young people every year.
Through a unique intervention model, Roca proves that young people who are often feared, forgotten, and left out, can in fact build safe, stable, and hopeful lives.
At Roca, we believe that every young person matters and that with enough time and the right opportunities, change is possible.
Roca's strong outcomes and thousands of graduates are the proof that less jail is more future and that progress happens with work.
Established in Chelsea, MA in 1988, Roca now has additional sites in Boston, Springfield, Lynn, and Holyoke, MA, and a new site in Baltimore, MD.
Position Overview This role will be responsible for job placement, rapid placement and replacement.
Job placement, long-term retention and growth to employment with a living wage and beyond is a key goal of Roca's intervention model for high risk young men and young mothers.
This position will report to the site Director.
In addition, this position will carry a caseload of the up to 35 participants and will need to work closely with Youth Workers and other program staff, as appropriate, to move young men and mothers through the benchmarks toward long term employment placement.
General Responsibilities Facilitate, apply, practice, and demonstrate Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) using Roca's Intervention Model.
Consistently exercise and application of Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) informally, formally and virtually.
Assist and role model in the process of obtaining and sustaining employment through job search and overall workforce professionalism.
Engage with other aspects of work, such as but not limited to, court engagement, work behind the wall, peacemaking circles, work with the community, productive and professional participation in meetings, etc.
Continually learn, demonstrate, practice and improve skills related to Roca's intervention model.
Ensure accurate and timely entry of case notes into ETO (Efforts to Outcome system) daily.
Analyze and interpret ETO data as it relates to young people and understanding how data relates to a young person's progress.
Ability to adapt outreach efforts in accordance of data collected in ETO.
Other duties as assigned.
Specific Job Responsibilities Ability to carry a caseload for participants that are in any stage of Roca's Intervention Model, where applicable.
Active engagement and collaboration with job development and placement team.
Assist and participate in all aspects of job development and placement for young people.
The ability to educate and teach Roca participants in person, behind the wall, and virtually.
Coach participants, one-on-one basis and in small groups, in workforce readiness.
Assist in implementing other workforce readiness/ employment programming and/or techniques to develop soft skills for high risk young people as assigned (resume writing, interviewing, communications, etc) Responsible for overall management of Rapid Placement processes for all eligible participants including:
pre-placement requirements; initial placement meeting; placement vetting; application process, placement, and the replacement process.
Conduct all research necessary to develop an adequate pool of jobs for young people seeking employment and/or reaching job readiness benchmarks.
Work with key employment partners to develop relationships for ATE (Advanced Transitional Employment Slots and job placements Coordinate and support training for Bridge to Success (B2S) and job placement based on employer informed feedback Follow up with participants and employers regarding job placement activities.
Follow up with youth workers regarding participant retention and need for replacements.
Work with participants who require replacement in a new position, seeing to achieve replacement within 30 days.
Carry a caseload of up to 35 young people in Phase 3 participants to support employment retention and replacement Participate in and support TR2 to TR3 Transition Process for young men to ensure it is done smoothly and with enough support for long term engagement and outcomes achievement Strategic recruitment to ensure that participants are engaging in appropriate programming (e.
g.
all workforce readiness is complete, TR3 Life skills programming, financial literacy, etc) Work on Advancement Plans (employment, school, training) after 6 month retention Responsible for understanding and learning labor market trends and job ladders for target populations and sharing information internally Work closely with other managers to track participant progress to ensure they are meeting workforce readiness benchmarks and are ready to place in employment by 21 months from enrollment.
Work closely with managers and youth workers to track participants through the rapid placement process.
Work in partnership with cross site teams to ensure high quality implementation and continuous improvement of workforce readiness Work closely with the Employment Manager and the site Director to strategically identify and build employer database of appropriate rapid placement employment opportunities for eligible participants.
Represent Roca as required in meetings with local and regional government agencies, partners and community organizations.
Monitor, track, and maintain relationships with key employment and community partners Actively participate in the safety of the space for all participants through building coverage and communication across the organization.
Qualifications The very nature of Roca's work requires an individual of great commitment and energy to the mission.
Roca seeks a highly driven individual who is in alignment with the culture and values of Roca.
In addition, the ideal candidate for this position will be a trustworthy decision-maker.
He/she will have a sense of humor, feel passionate and committed to direct work with high risk youth, and demonstrate interest in coaching and supporting coworkers.
Roca expects candidates to have the following skills:
Bachelor's Degree Some teaching experience- Post-collegiate experience teaching or working with a disenfranchised population is preferred Strong written and oral communication skills Excellent group management and behavior modification skills Desire to work with street involved high risk young people Ability to outreach to, engage and motivate young people to increase attendance in educational programming Capacity to think and act intentionally and strategically to help young people change behaviors Creative and flexible problem-solving and thinking Excellent at organizing, managing and completing multiple complex projects and tasks simultaneously with thoroughness, accuracy, timeliness and good humor.
Self-motivation, initiative, sound judgment, and commitment to ongoing learning are essential Ability to work as a part of a team.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required Requirements for the position:
Ability to travel around the service area Computer Literacy Valid state issued driver's license Criminal background and current driving record check Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours, and Holidays and/or weekends as needed.
Ability to work with diverse cultures Strong attendance and high energy.
Physical Demands The physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and talk and hear.
- The employee is frequently required to push, pull, stock, and must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work can be repetitive in nature.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, peripheral vision, the ability to distinguish basic colors and the ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus.
It may be necessary to wear some protective clothing and/or equipment such as rain and snow gear, boots, goggles, hard hat, full face shield, respirator, ear plugs/muffs and gloves.
Work requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough, uneven surfaces, and recurring bending, climbing, crawling, crouching, stooping, and reaching, and occasional lifting or moderately heavy items.
Work requires average physical agility and dexterity.
Work Environment:
The work environment an employee is exposed to while performing the essential functions of this job.
The position can work in outdoor and indoor environments.
- The noise level is typically moderate.
- The incumbent is frequently exposed to all outdoor weather conditions.
Recommended Skills Adaptability Agility Business Process Improvement Communication Computer Literacy Creativity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Through a unique intervention model, Roca proves that young people who are often feared, forgotten, and left out, can in fact build safe, stable, and hopeful lives.
At Roca, we believe that every young person matters and that with enough time and the right opportunities, change is possible.
Roca's strong outcomes and thousands of graduates are the proof that less jail is more future and that progress happens with work.
Established in Chelsea, MA in 1988, Roca now has additional sites in Boston, Springfield, Lynn, and Holyoke, MA, and a new site in Baltimore, MD.
Position Overview This role will be responsible for job placement, rapid placement and replacement.
Job placement, long-term retention and growth to employment with a living wage and beyond is a key goal of Roca's intervention model for high risk young men and young mothers.
This position will report to the site Director.
In addition, this position will carry a caseload of the up to 35 participants and will need to work closely with Youth Workers and other program staff, as appropriate, to move young men and mothers through the benchmarks toward long term employment placement.
General Responsibilities Facilitate, apply, practice, and demonstrate Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) using Roca's Intervention Model.
Consistently exercise and application of Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) informally, formally and virtually.
Assist and role model in the process of obtaining and sustaining employment through job search and overall workforce professionalism.
Engage with other aspects of work, such as but not limited to, court engagement, work behind the wall, peacemaking circles, work with the community, productive and professional participation in meetings, etc.
Continually learn, demonstrate, practice and improve skills related to Roca's intervention model.
Ensure accurate and timely entry of case notes into ETO (Efforts to Outcome system) daily.
Analyze and interpret ETO data as it relates to young people and understanding how data relates to a young person's progress.
Ability to adapt outreach efforts in accordance of data collected in ETO.
Other duties as assigned.
Specific Job Responsibilities Ability to carry a caseload for participants that are in any stage of Roca's Intervention Model, where applicable.
Active engagement and collaboration with job development and placement team.
Assist and participate in all aspects of job development and placement for young people.
The ability to educate and teach Roca participants in person, behind the wall, and virtually.
Coach participants, one-on-one basis and in small groups, in workforce readiness.
Assist in implementing other workforce readiness/ employment programming and/or techniques to develop soft skills for high risk young people as assigned (resume writing, interviewing, communications, etc) Responsible for overall management of Rapid Placement processes for all eligible participants including:
pre-placement requirements; initial placement meeting; placement vetting; application process, placement, and the replacement process.
Conduct all research necessary to develop an adequate pool of jobs for young people seeking employment and/or reaching job readiness benchmarks.
Work with key employment partners to develop relationships for ATE (Advanced Transitional Employment Slots and job placements Coordinate and support training for Bridge to Success (B2S) and job placement based on employer informed feedback Follow up with participants and employers regarding job placement activities.
Follow up with youth workers regarding participant retention and need for replacements.
Work with participants who require replacement in a new position, seeing to achieve replacement within 30 days.
Carry a caseload of up to 35 young people in Phase 3 participants to support employment retention and replacement Participate in and support TR2 to TR3 Transition Process for young men to ensure it is done smoothly and with enough support for long term engagement and outcomes achievement Strategic recruitment to ensure that participants are engaging in appropriate programming (e.
g.
all workforce readiness is complete, TR3 Life skills programming, financial literacy, etc) Work on Advancement Plans (employment, school, training) after 6 month retention Responsible for understanding and learning labor market trends and job ladders for target populations and sharing information internally Work closely with other managers to track participant progress to ensure they are meeting workforce readiness benchmarks and are ready to place in employment by 21 months from enrollment.
Work closely with managers and youth workers to track participants through the rapid placement process.
Work in partnership with cross site teams to ensure high quality implementation and continuous improvement of workforce readiness Work closely with the Employment Manager and the site Director to strategically identify and build employer database of appropriate rapid placement employment opportunities for eligible participants.
Represent Roca as required in meetings with local and regional government agencies, partners and community organizations.
Monitor, track, and maintain relationships with key employment and community partners Actively participate in the safety of the space for all participants through building coverage and communication across the organization.
Qualifications The very nature of Roca's work requires an individual of great commitment and energy to the mission.
Roca seeks a highly driven individual who is in alignment with the culture and values of Roca.
In addition, the ideal candidate for this position will be a trustworthy decision-maker.
He/she will have a sense of humor, feel passionate and committed to direct work with high risk youth, and demonstrate interest in coaching and supporting coworkers.
Roca expects candidates to have the following skills:
Bachelor's Degree Some teaching experience- Post-collegiate experience teaching or working with a disenfranchised population is preferred Strong written and oral communication skills Excellent group management and behavior modification skills Desire to work with street involved high risk young people Ability to outreach to, engage and motivate young people to increase attendance in educational programming Capacity to think and act intentionally and strategically to help young people change behaviors Creative and flexible problem-solving and thinking Excellent at organizing, managing and completing multiple complex projects and tasks simultaneously with thoroughness, accuracy, timeliness and good humor.
Self-motivation, initiative, sound judgment, and commitment to ongoing learning are essential Ability to work as a part of a team.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required Requirements for the position:
Ability to travel around the service area Computer Literacy Valid state issued driver's license Criminal background and current driving record check Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours, and Holidays and/or weekends as needed.
Ability to work with diverse cultures Strong attendance and high energy.
Physical Demands The physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and talk and hear.
- The employee is frequently required to push, pull, stock, and must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work can be repetitive in nature.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, peripheral vision, the ability to distinguish basic colors and the ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus.
It may be necessary to wear some protective clothing and/or equipment such as rain and snow gear, boots, goggles, hard hat, full face shield, respirator, ear plugs/muffs and gloves.
Work requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough, uneven surfaces, and recurring bending, climbing, crawling, crouching, stooping, and reaching, and occasional lifting or moderately heavy items.
Work requires average physical agility and dexterity.
Work Environment:
The work environment an employee is exposed to while performing the essential functions of this job.
The position can work in outdoor and indoor environments.
- The noise level is typically moderate.
- The incumbent is frequently exposed to all outdoor weather conditions.
Recommended Skills Adaptability Agility Business Process Improvement Communication Computer Literacy Creativity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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