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To apply for any of these positions please send resume and cover letter by email to personnel@employmentstl.org,
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Licensed Counselor
Position Summary:
Employment Connection is a local St. Louis nonprofit agency, seeking a qualified individual to join the Career Services unit in carrying out employment activities. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to assess, diagnose, and implement treatment plans for clients that will empower them to obtain and maintain employment. In particular, client populations may include re-entry efforts for ex-offenders, homeless individuals, high school dropouts, persons with mental health and/or substance abuse challenges and individuals with annual household incomes under $10,000.
Key activities include: Conducts psycho-educational classes, individual or group counseling; participates in treatment team, staff, and professional meetings to discuss client progress; assists in developing community resources for preventive mental health services; prepares and regularly maintains progress notes, case closure, and/or transfer summaries on clients and related duties as required; provides specialized services such as special program coordination, data management and reporting; assists clients, families and/or related program personnel to develop better resources, communication, and impact in areas pertaining to mental health; acts as a liaison between the partner health clinic, agency personnel and/or various committees and programs; assists with recruiting eligible clients; conducts seminars and/or workshops to inform agency clients as well as the larger community about behavioral health problems and services as it relates to the job retention; performs other related duties as required. Bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent experience preferred. Ability to use a computer and reliable transportation are both required for this position. LCSW, LPC or equivalent licensure required. Annualize salary is anticipated to be up to $50,000.
Please send your resume and cover letter by email to personnel@employmentstl.org, preferably in a format recognized easily by Microsoft Office or Adobe Reader.
Career Specialist
Position Summary:
The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to empower clients with significant barriers to obtain and maintain employment. In particular, client populations may include re-entry efforts for ex-offenders, homeless veterans, high school dropouts, mental health and/or substance abuse challenges, recent immigrants, and individuals with annual household incomes under $10,000. This may involve providing a range of supportive services designed to promote self-sufficiency. Key activities include interviewing clients to assess referral opportunities, determining eligibility criteria, aiding in the formulation of short term and long term goals, maintaining regular contact with clients, assisting in developing access to education, employment, and training, following up on retention of employment, and reporting on progress attained by clients enrolled in the program. Bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent experience preferred. Ability to use a computer and reliable transportation are both required for this position.
Please send your resume and cover letter by email to personnel@employmentstl.org, preferably in a format recognized easily by Microsoft Office or Adobe Reader.
Housing Specialist
Position Summary:
At Employment Connection "Housing Specialist" is the same as "Housing Case Manager"
Housing Specialist will possess demonstrated success in developing supportive housing and services that allow homeless persons, including low-income veterans, to live as independently as possible. Assistance is offered to address three overall goals: achieve residential stability, increase skill levels and/or incomes, and obtain greater self-determination (i.e., more influence over decisions that affect their lives). Will also provide services to prevent homelessness. This may involve providing a range of supportive services designed to promote housing stability, increased income, and greater self-sufficiency among eligible participants. Key activities include interviewing clients to assess referral opportunities, determining eligibility criteria, aiding in the formulation of short term and long term goals, maintaining regular contact with clients, assisting in developing access to education, employment, and training, providing life skills and financial literacy training, and reporting on progress attained by clients enrolled in the program. Bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent experience preferred. Ability to use a computer and reliable transportation are both required. Supervisory experience and/or an interest in program management a plus to help backup other roles in the housing unit as needed.
Please send your resume and cover letter by email to personnel@employmentstl.org, preferably in a format recognized easily by Microsoft Office or Adobe Reader.
Grants Manager
Employment Connection, a local St. Louis nonprofit agency, seeks qualified individuals interested in filling the role of a Grants Manager. Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business administration, English, social work, or equivalent fields required. Ability to use a computer and reliable transportation are both required for this position.
The ideal applicant would possess one to three years of experience with grant writing (government grants experience preferred) for nonprofit organizations and be interested in growing into a development role that may include volunteer coordination, community relations, annual report writing, public speaking, fundraising, special events, Board engagement, program evaluation, and web/social media presence. The most important computer skills include word processing, spreadsheets, email, desktop publishing and CRM. Experience with NEON and Instrumentl preferred. This position will work under the general direction of the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer. The best candidate will be able to work independently and bring a sense of initiative and self-sufficiency to the role. The person filling this position must be comfortable interfacing with all levels and functions of a nonprofit organization, both programmatically and administratively.
Please send your resume and cover letter by email to personnel@employmentstl.org, preferably in a format recognized easily by Microsoft Office or Adobe Reader. As with many area employers, we receive a large volume of responses and appreciate each submission, but we cannot promise to personally respond to each one. This is a minority-friendly employer. EOE M/F/D/V. Exempt position.
Beginning Salary Range: $40,000 to $50,000.
Manager of Green Jobs
The Manager of Green Jobs will develop a green jobs training program that will support operations and maintenance of green infrastructure and community green spaces, including the future Green Schoolyard pilot project at Froebel Elementary. The Manager of Green Jobs will work with The Nature Conservancy, Missouri Department of Conservation, organizations of the St. Louis Green Community Workforce Group, potential funders, and other community stakeholders, including neighborhood CDCs and neighborhood associations, to support the growth of local green jobs and green jobs training in the St. Louis region.
Learn more about the Manager of Green Jobs position here.
Beginning salary range: $45,000–$50,000
Dutchtown Opportunity Coalition for Youth Positions
The Dutchtown Opportunity Coalition for Youth (DOCY) engages with youth to reduce their likelihood of being both victims and perpetrators of crime by connecting them to opportunities that pave a way towards graduation and/or employment. We will also engage intentionally with household members to identify needs and make referrals to supportive services for the participants.
These are full-time positions providing a full range of benefits, including fully paid health, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance, holidays, leave time, and incentive pay opportunities.
Please send your resume and cover letter by email to personnel@employmentstl.org, preferably in a format recognized easily by Microsoft Office or Adobe Reader.
Outreach Specialist
DOCY is seeking an Outreach Specialist to work to engage with youth ages 10-17 from the Dutchtown, Gravois Park, and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods. This position will assist the Program Manager with community engagement, event organizing, general program marketing, and enrollment tracking.
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Youth Counselor
DOCY is seeking a team member with a Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology to lead case management and counseling to youth ages 10-17 from the Dutchtown, Gravois Park, and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods.
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Violence Prevention Program Positions
Community Engagement Specialists
Community Engagement Specialists will assist in implementing our Violence Prevention Program in the Peabody Darst Webbe and LaSalle Park neighborhoods by facilitating conflict mediation services.
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Outreach Worker
The Outreach Worker will assist in implementing our Violence Prevention Program by engaging with high-risk individuals in the Peabody Darst Webbe and LaSalle Park neighborhoods to help reduce gun violence and other conflicts.
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Cure Violence Positions
Second chance - Felon Friendly Employer
Violence Interrupter
Cooldown emotions, prevent retaliation, solve on-going conflicts & support communities.
Outreach Worker
Track violence, develop relationships and help change behaviors.
Qualifications:
All applicants must be respected and trusted in the Wells-Goodfellow/Hamilton Heights or Dutchtown neighborhoods and have experience working with at-risk youth and/or members of street organizations.
As with many area employers, we receive a large volume of responses and appreciate each submission, but we cannot promise to personally respond to each one.
This is a minority-friendly employer. EOE M/F/D/V.