FAMILY PATHFINDERS OF TARRANT COUNTY, INC.

Family Pathfinders of Tarrant County

Job Retention Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The Job Retention Specialist will provide post-employment support for shelter residents, residents of supportive housing and ex offenders. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Design, plan and conduct Net-WORK workshops for program participants.  Workshops will be held weekly at several locations around Tarrant County and will provide information that will help new employees succeed and become financially stable.  These may include:  money management, career planning, goal setting, problem solving, sustaining employment, behaviors of a valued employee, how to ask for a raise, how to move to the next job appropriately, and open discussion of current challenges faced by participants.

• Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers to mentor clients

·         Visit with employed participants one-on-one as needed or requested to address current needs or progress in employment. 

·         Identify or refer for supportive services that would benefit the participant.

• Ensure employed participants understand and are utilizing work supports for which they are eligible. These may include company-provided insurance and other company-paid benefits, SNAP, CHIP, Earned Income Tax Credit, WOTC, subsidized childcare, and others.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the HMIS system and TWIST.
• Perform various administrative duties as requested, including reporting and monitoring of the program.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of business practices and principles preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to take initiative and work independently, and possess strong organizational skills.
• Must possess basic computer skills including use of Internet browsers and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have a dependable vehicle with appropriate insurance and current driver’s license for attending workshop locations throughout Tarrant County.   Incumbent will be reimbursed for mileage.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Send resume to info@familypathfinders.org.  Applicants will be contacted after February 26.